Experts in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Our team of highly trained plastic surgeons, serving the greater Chicago area, covers the entire spectrum of plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery.
Our plastic surgeons not only serve the greater Chicagoland area, but are also nationally and internationally recognized experts in their field. Beyond rigorous and comprehensive training in plastic surgery, all of our surgeons have obtained additional specialized training and post-graduate fellowships in areas that includ: hand surgery, burn reconstruction, craniofacial surgery, gender-affirming care and microsurgery.
Compassionate Care
We strive to provide you with the highest quality care in a compassionate, warm and accessible environment.
We provide a wide range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries. Our goal with every patient is to restore both form and function, and to ultimately improve quality of life. To achieve this, we create individualized treatment plans that are sensitive to the patient’s needs, while embracing innovation and technology to tackle some of the most difficult conditions.
State-of-the-Art Technology
Some of the leading-edge reconstructive surgeries we perform include:
- Body contour surgery following weight loss
- Cold hands syndrome (frostbite, Raynaud's phenomenon, scleroderma)
- Cosmetic surgery (rejuvenation of face and body)
- Craniofacial and maxillofacial surgery (e.g. facial trauma, craniosynostosis, jaw surgery, craniofacial distraction)
- Gender affirmation surgery
- Hand surgery
- Head and neck reconstruction following cancer removal
- Laser treatment of hypertrophic scars
- Lower and upper extremity reconstruction (limb salvage)
- Lymphedema surgery
- Peripheral nerve surgery and brachial plexus reconstruction
- Pediatric plastic surgery (cleft lip and palate, congenital nevi, ear reconstruction)
- Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction
- Reconstructive microsurgery
- Removal and reconstruction of skin lesions and skin cancers
- Scar revision
- Treatment of chronic wounds
- Treatment of facial paralysis
Innovation and Technology
Our surgeons stand at the cusp of innovation and integrate state-of-the art techniques and technology whenever appropriate to advance patient care. Some examples of the innovations we have developed and embraced include:
- Microsurgical procedure to help treat/prevent lymphedema (lymphovenous bypass, vascularized lymph node transplant)
- 3D printing and computerized surgical planning in craniofacial surgery
- Mandibular distraction in babies with breathing difficulties (Pierre Robin Sequence)
- Chimeric free flap reconstruction
- Ultrasound-assisted carpal tunnel release with wide-awake surgery
- Laser-assisted scar resurfacing
- Robotic microsurgery
Come and see why UChicago Medicine's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team members are recognized as leaders in the field.
Our Team is Led By :
Our Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Team
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Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Advanced Practice Providers
Lauren Creighton, APN
Sydney Nichols, MSPA
Annemarie O’Connor, MSN
Kristen Reed, PA-C
Sarah Sharpe, MPAS
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