Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Overview

Skilled plastic surgeons at Mayo Clinic provide a wide range of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery services. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is staffed by 16 plastic surgeons with specialized training and skills in one or more of the following surgical subspecialties:

• Aesthetic plastic surgery
• Reconstructive surgery
• Craniofacial surgery
• Reconstructive microsurgery
• Pediatric plastic surgery
• Laser surgery
• Hand surgery

There are three plastic surgeons practicing at Mayo Clinic in Florida, 11 in Minnesota and four in Arizona. The plastic surgeons work closely with physicians from other specialties to offer patients comprehensive medical care to meet their reconstructive and cosmetic surgical needs. Surgeons in Dermatology, Otolaryngology (ENT) and Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery also have training and expertise in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.

Services available at Mayo Clinic include:

Reconstructive Surgery:

• Breast reconstruction after cancer
• Congenital defects
• Cleft lip and palate repairs
• Craniofacial deformities
• Hand surgery
• Head and neck reconstruction after cancer
• Maxillofacial surgery
• Microvascular surgery
• Repair of postoperative defects
• Repair of post-traumatic defects
• Removal and reconstruction for skin cancer

Cosmetic Surgery:

• Abdominoplasty (abdominal reduction)
• Augmentation mammoplasty (breast alteration, enlargement, lift or reduction)
• Blepharoplasty (eyelid rejuvination)
• Brow lift
• Chemical peel
• Chin and neck fat removal
• Contouring of the abdomen, hips and limbs
• Contouring of the face
• Cosmetic orthognathic surgery (contouring of the jaws)
• Dermabrasion
• Endoscopic cosmetic surgery
• Eyebrow and forehead rejuvenation
• Facial rejuvenation
• Genioplasty (contouring of the chin)
• Hair restoration
• Face lift
• Face peel
• Laser skin resurfacing
• Liposuction (body fat removal)
• Otoplasty (alternation of the ears)
• Rhinoplasty (alternation of the nose)
• Refinement of facial features
• Scar revision
• Skin augmentation
• Tattoo removal
• Tooth restoration/alteration
• Ultrasonic lipoplasts
• Vascular blemishes/spider veins