Cancer Reconstruction Overview

Patients who have had surgical treatment for cancer can sometimes be left with unfavorable functional and cosmetic results. Reconstruction surgeons at the Long Island Plastic Surgical Group employ the latest, most innovative techniques to help those patients who would like to rebuild what has been lost to cancer. Many of our plastic and reconstructive surgeons have attended some of the most prestigious medical institutions in the world, gaining specialty-training in advanced techniques to provide cancer reconstruction procedures that result in functional, natural-appearing restoration. In addition, we offer state-of-the-art skin cancer treatment which can help prevent further complications and minimize the possibility of scarring or disfigurement.

We understand the physical and emotional tolls that cancer survivors have gone through. Our team of doctors and medical professionals will be with you every step of the way, helping you through the process with skilled and compassionate care.

Please contact LIPSG for more information on cancer reconstruction at our Long Island, New York practice.

Breast Reconstruction

Our plastic surgeons at the LIPSG Breast and Body Cosmetic Surgery Center have decades of experience in breast reconstruction procedures. Our doctors use the most advanced techniques to help women rebuild breasts that have been removed by mastectomy or have been affected by trauma or deformity. Employing innovative procedures such as tissue expansion, flap surgery, and implant surgery, plastic surgeons here at the Long Island Plastic Surgical Group can give women new breasts that appear natural and beautiful.

All of our cancer reconstruction procedures will involve a detailed initial consultation with one of our plastic and reconstructive surgeons. At this meeting you and the doctor will discuss options available to you, what the procedure entails, risks and benefits, and more. We will address any questions and concerns you may have, and help you determine which reconstruction procedure may be best for your needs.

Learn more about breast reconstruction after cancer.

Skin Cancer Treatment

The most common type of cancer in the U.S. can be treated by our LIPSG plastic and reconstructive surgeons with effective procedures designed to keep you healthy and minimize damage to the skin. Skin cancer is best treated when caught as early as possible. If you detect an unusual growth on your skin, an early consultation with a plastic surgeon will likely yield the best results for maintaining function and appearance.

The course of treatment depends on the location, size, and nature of the skin growth. Small skin lesions can often be excised on an outpatient basis with minimal scarring and microscopic techniques can assure the complete eradication of the cancerous tissues. A procedure called Curettage and Desiccation may also be required. This treatment involves the use of electric current to scrape out affected cells. This procedure leaves slightly more visible scars that are typically white in appearance.

Larger skin lesions that affect underlying tissue such as lymph glands may require more invasive surgery. Techniques involved in excising these cancerous growths are life-saving, and patients who see less than favorable functional and aesthetic results can benefit from reconstructive procedures to address extensive scarring or changes to structural areas such as the ear, nose, or mouth. Skin and bone grafting procedures, as well as scar revision can often help patients who experience these conditions.

Ready for Your Consultation?

If you would like more information on skin cancer treatment, breast reconstruction, or other cancer reconstruction procedures, please contact the Long Island Plastic Surgical Group to schedule a consultation. One of our plastic and reconstructive surgeons will be happy to meet with you and discuss your needs. Our number-one priority is you, and we look forward to helping you through this next stage.