Reconstructive Surgery
Whether it's repairing congenital defects and abnormalities or taking steps toward recovery after a traumatic injury or illness, reconstructive surgery often serves a dual purpose.
Reconstructive surgery can return a patient's physical functionality and restore physical appearances. Both improve a patient's overall health.
At Mount Nittany Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery, we work with a variety of patients seeking reconstructive surgery:
Breast cancer patients who have had a mastectomy or lumpectomy- Patients with excess skin from significant weight loss
- Adults and children with misshapen or protruding ears
- Patients with severe wounds
- Burn victims
For these patients, our experienced plastic surgeon offers a number of surgical procedures, including:
- Breast reconstruction
- Body contouring
- Otoplasty to correct defects in ear structure
- Skin reconstruction for patient who have had skin cancer or a significant wound
Read more about Mount Nittany Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
Dennis Banducci, MD
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Full profileJoseph G. DeSantis, MD
Full profileRoberto Gonzalez, MD
Full profileChristian A. Kauffman, MD
Full profileRobert Louton, MD
Full profileEmily A. Peterson, MD
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What Is Plastic Surgery?
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