Reconstructive surgery is performed on abnormal structures of the body (caused by injury, disease, or birth defects) to improve function or to approximate a more normal appearance. Reconstructive procedures are generally considered medically necessary and are usually covered by insurance while cosmetic procedures are not.

Dr. Wallace regularly performs each of the procedures listed below. You can be confident that he is experienced and specially trained in each one. Our nurses are also knowledgeable about these procedures and will be able to give you thorough information to help you understand the benefits as well as the risks of each one. Please feel free to call our office for more information or visit our Q and A page.

• Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy:
  - American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  - American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Breast Reconstruction Following Breast Removal
  
  
• Breast Reduction Surgery:
  - American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Breast Reduction
  
  
• Gynecomastia Removal (abnormal breast development in men):
  - American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Gynecomastia Removal
  

Pediatric Surgery Birth Defects - some of the many types we treat include:

• Craniofacial differences (abnormal scull and face development):
  - Childrens' Craniofacial Association
  
  

• Cleft lip and palate:
  - American Society for Plastic Surgeons: Cleft Lip and Palate
  
  

• Microtia and other ear deformities
  
  

• To contact our Pediatric Surgery Department visit our Q and A page.
  

Surgery to repair defects caused from tumor removal, including:

• Head & neck cancer reconstruction microvascular surgery repair of Moh's surgery defects (from skin cancer removal):  
  - American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Skin Cancer
  - Moh's Surgery Info
  - SkinCancerInfo.com
  

Reconstruction after traumatic injury:

• Scar Revision
  - American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Scar Revision