Reconstructive Surgery
Reconstructive surgery is a procedure to change the look or function of your body after an injury, serious illness or when you are born with a physical difference.
Your Michigan Answer for Reconstructive Surgery
Reconstructive surgery can be a life-changing decision that affects how you feel physically and emotionally. Trust one of the nation’s top reconstructive surgery teams here at University of Michigan Health.
Reconstructive surgery helps improve the way your body functions and looks. Common reasons to get reconstructive surgery include cancer, burns, serious injuries, cleft lips and palates or hand problems.
Our doctors at University of Michigan Health perform a high volume of reconstructive surgeries every year. We work with specialists across U-M Health to create a plan that’s right for you, with the most up-to-date tools and techniques. As a leader in surgery research and innovation, we have the technology and experience to transform scarred skin, reduce or eliminate nerve pain and restore parts of your body affected by cancer treatment.
Our world-class providers specialize in plastic surgery, hand surgery, burn care and children’s reconstructive surgery. We are also one of Michigan’s few teams to provide special care for conditions like lymphedema and nerve injuries. Our services include breast surgery, face and jaw surgery, scar treatments, laser care, hand and nerve surgery, care for swelling problems, wound care, and surgery for children.
When it’s time to decide where to go for reconstructive surgery, trust University of Michigan Health.