Restore form and function with reconstructive plastic surgery at Advanced Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center. Whether you require microsurgical facial reconstruction or other advanced procedures, Dr. Daron Geldwert and Dr. Darren S. Leong use state-of-the-art techniques to help you achieve the most natural results.
Restore Function and Natural Appearance
Reconstructive plastic surgery is a specialized field that restores both appearance and function after trauma, cancer treatment, or congenital conditions. It often involves complex microsurgical techniques, during which tiny blood vessels and tissues are reconnected under a microscope. In facial reconstruction, this can mean transferring healthy tissue from another part of the body to rebuild areas affected by Mohs surgery, injury, or disease. The goal is to restore balance, symmetry, and natural movement while helping you regain confidence in your daily life.
What Are the Benefits of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery?
- Restores both form and function after trauma, surgery, or congenital conditions
- Rebuilds facial balance and symmetry using advanced microsurgical techniques
- Improves the ability to perform essential functions such as speaking, breathing, or chewing
- Reduces visible scarring and enhances natural appearance
- Provides long-term, durable outcomes by using your own tissue when possible
- Individualized solutions tailored to your unique needs and anatomy
Am I a Suitable Candidate for Reconstructive Plastic Surgery?
If you are dealing with changes in appearance or function due to trauma, cancer surgery, congenital conditions, or prior medical treatments, reconstructive plastic surgery may be an option for you. These procedures aim to restore both form and function. Dr. Geldwert and Dr. Leong carefully evaluate your health, anatomy, and surgical goals to determine candidacy, ensuring that your treatment plan is safe, effective, and personalized.
You may be a candidate for reconstructive plastic surgery if:
- You require reconstruction after Mohs surgery, trauma, or tumor removal
- You have congenital deformities or asymmetries that affect function or appearance
- You are in good overall health with no uncontrolled medical conditions
- You do not smoke, or are willing to stop before and after surgery
- You have realistic expectations about surgical outcomes and recovery
- You want to restore your movement, breathing, or facial balance
What Are the Different Techniques Used for Reconstructive Plastic Surgery?
Skin Grafting
Skin grafting involves taking healthy skin from a donor site, such as the thigh or buttock, and placing it over an area where skin has been lost due to burns, trauma, or cancer removal. The transplanted skin helps close the wound, protects the underlying tissues, and promotes healing. Over time, grafts blend with the surrounding skin for improved function and appearance.
Local and Regional Flaps
Local and regional flap surgery uses skin, muscle, or fat that remains attached to its own blood supply and is rotated or moved to cover defects. This offers more strength, bulk, and durability compared to grafts. Flaps are especially beneficial for larger or deeper wounds, where restoring both contour and function is essential to achieve natural, lasting results.
Microsurgical Facial Reconstruction
Complex microsurgical facial reconstruction involves transferring tissue from one part of the body, such as the thigh or abdomen, to the face using microsurgery. Our surgeons reconnect tiny blood vessels under a surgical microscope, ensuring the transplanted tissue survives and thrives. This is critical for rebuilding facial features after Mohs surgery or congenital defects.
Tissue Expansion
Tissue expansion involves the use of a balloon-like device inserted under the skin, which is gradually filled with saline over several weeks to stretch and grow extra skin. This new tissue has the same color, tone, and texture as the surrounding area, making it ideal for facial or scalp reconstruction. It reduces scarring and provides natural-looking results in delicate regions.
Bone and Cartilage Grafting
Bone and cartilage grafting restore structural support when facial bones or cartilage are missing due to injury, disease, or surgery. Our surgeons may take grafts from the ribs, pelvis, or ear and shape them to reconstruct areas like the nose, jaw, or orbital socket. This technique is crucial for maintaining facial symmetry, function, and long-term durability in complex cases.
Why Choose Advanced Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery Center?
Advanced Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center is a premier destination for patients seeking highly specialized reconstructive care. Our practice is led by board-certified surgeons Dr. Daron Geldwert and Dr. Darren S. Leong, who boast over 35 years of combined experience and have performed more than 10,000 procedures. Both are fellowship-trained in aesthetic surgery and have extensive experience in complex microsurgical facial reconstruction.
Dr. Geldwert and Dr. Leong frequently collaborate as co-surgeons on complex procedures, ensuring you receive the highest level of surgical precision. Their use of state-of-the-art technology, combined with a compassionate and individualized approach, allows them to deliver natural, lasting results trusted by patients and medical professionals alike. Schedule your consultation for reconstructive plastic surgery in Rancho Cucamonga or Murrieta today.
