KU Aesthetic Surgery | 14700 Metcalf Avenue - Suite 130 | Overland Park, KS 66223 | 913-402-7410
KU Medical Center | 3901 Rainbow Blvd. | Kansas City, Kansas 66160 | 913-588-2000
KUMedWest | 7405 Renner Road | Shawnee, Kansas 66217
WeightLoss Surgical Center | 8101 W. 135th Street | Overland Park, Kansas 66223
The optimization of form and function is an important goal for individuals with deformities related to trauma, congenital deformities or the surgical treatment of cancer or other problems. A variety of reconstructive procedures are available that vary from the simple to the extremely complex. During a consultation, the pros and cons of different reconstructive procedures for your particular problem will be discussed.
Tissue deficiencies resulting from trauma or surgery in any part of the body can produce devastating consequences. Reconstructive procedures can often restore improved appearance and function to the deficient area. Sometimes the solutions are simple, while other problems require involved, multi-staged solutions. The expertise exists within the University of Kansas faculty to manage virtually any reconstructive challenge.
Congenital problems such as cleft lips and palates are treated by a team of individuals led by W. Thomas Lawrence, MPH, MD in a specialized clinic. The team includes a speech pathologist, an orthodontist, an audiologist, a geneticist, a social worker, a nurse and a coordinator. The team approach leads to comprehensive care for these individuals with these complex reconstructive problems.
Skin malignancies, such as basal cell carcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas and malignant melanomas, most commonly occur in the head and neck area. Treatment most commonly involves surgical excision. The goal of treatment is to eliminate the malignancy while reconstructing the resulting defects in as anatomic a manner as possible. Minimizing the cosmetic deformity associated with the treatment of skin cancer is frequently complex. During a consultation, the most effective and cosmetically acceptable treatment for your particular lesion will be discussed.
Plastic Surgeons, unlike other specialists, receive comprehensive training in the management of difficult wounds. Some can be managed by dressing change regimens while some require surgical closure. The options available for the management of your particular wound is discussed during a consultation.
Designed for KU Plastic Surgery by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons