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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Mass General Brigham provides patients with innovative and personalized plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures. We use the latest therapies and evidence-based approaches to restore your form and function.
Leaders in plastic and reconstructive surgery
At Mass General Brigham, our surgeons provide highly specialized care to restore both form and function to patients affected by congenital differences, trauma, cancer, burns, and other complex conditions. We use advanced techniques in microsurgery, tissue transfer, and reconstruction to help patients regain confidence and independence and improve their quality of life.
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Our approach to plastic and reconstructive surgery
Our team provides compassionate, personalized care and unmatched surgical expertise to help restore form and function.
Comprehensive reconstructive procedures
Our program is organized around key areas of expertise, allowing us to deliver highly specialized, coordinated care for a wide range of conditions:
- Breast reconstruction, including care after cancer treatment
- Hand and upper extremity surgery, restoring function and mobility
- Limb reconstruction and preservation, focused on complex injuries and conditions
- Gender-affirming surgery, delivered with a personalized, multidisciplinary approach
- Advanced reconstruction and microsurgery, using techniques such as free tissue transfer
- Craniofacial reconstruction, in collaboration with our specialized craniofacial program
- Aesthetic (cosmetic) procedures, when appropriate as part of reconstructive care
Patient-centered care
We emphasize a compassionate, patient‑centered approach to preparing for and recovering from surgery. We recognize that changes to appearance and function can affect self‑image, relationships, and mental health. Our surgeons work closely with physician assistants, nurses, therapists, psychologists, and other specialists to combine precision surgery with the empathy and support needed for successful rehabilitation.
Research-driven innovation
Our clinician-scientists are constantly working to improve patient safety and develop new surgical techniques and technology that can be shared with the world. The collaborative research programs we have led drive safer and more effective surgical approaches, leading to the development of new:
- Breast prosthetic devices
- Advanced limb preservation and reconstructive techniques, including transplantation
- Nerve injury and regeneration
- Tissue engineering
- Wound repair
Conditions and treatments
We use the most advanced plastic and reconstructive surgical techniques available to provide effective, personalized care.
- Breast Cancer
- Lymphedema
- Cancer Reconstruction
- Hand Injuries
- Lower Extremity Reconstruction
- Wounds and Skin Conditions
- Abdominal Health
- Breast Conditions
- Craniofacial and Congenital Conditions
- Peripheral Nerve Conditions
- Breast Reconstruction with Implants
- Breast Reconstruction With Flap Procedures
- Mastopexy (Breast Lift)
- Scar Revision Surgery
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- DIEP Flaps
- Top Surgery
- Phalloplasty
- Vaginoplasty
- Facial Feminization Surgery
- Flap Reconstruction of Lower Extremity
- Panniculectomy
- Abdominal Reconstruction
- Perineal Reconstruction
- Lymphatic Surgery
Specialized care near you
Access care across Mass General Brigham, with specialized services available at community hospitals and leading academic medical centers. No matter your disease or condition, our specialists are nearby and ready to help.
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Support from patients and families drives advancements in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Here, top patient care, advanced trials and treatments, and expert faculty combine to deliver leading healthcare. Your gift helps us to redefine what's possible for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery patients, improving outcomes and advancing scientific discovery.
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Contact Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Contact a plastic and reconstructive surgery location or specialist to learn about your care options. With locations throughout New England and support for patients traveling from outside the United States, we make it easier to access coordinated, expert care.
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