Plastic surgery covers a wide variety of procedures. It is called "plastic surgery" because the term "plastic" derives from the Greek word "plastikos", meaning "to mold" or "to give form." Plastic surgery falls into two categories: cosmetic and reconstructive.

Cosmetic or Aesthetic surgery is performed to reshape normal structures of the body in order to improve a person's appearance, self-esteem and self-confidence.

Reconstructive surgery is performed on abnormal structures of the body (caused by injury, disease, or birth defects) to improve function or to approximate a more normal appearance and to correct deformities present from birth, such as a cleft palate, or the results of injuries, diseases, or burns. Reconstructive procedures are generally considered medically necessary and are usually covered by insurance while cosmetic procedures are not.

Dr. Wallace and Dr. Lachica, both board certified surgeons, regularly perform each of the procedures listed below and are experienced and specially trained in each one. The UTMG Plastic Surgery Department staff is also knowledgeable about these procedures and will be able to give you thorough information to help you understand the benefits as well as the risks of each one. Please feel free to call our office at 901-347-8290 or (Toll Free) 1-800-733-0622 Option 3 for more information.

Patient care is our first concern. Often, illnesses affect many areas of the body and may require evaluation and treatment by several types of doctors. UT Medical Group doctors can easily call on their colleagues in other specialties for consultation.

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

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• Botox^® Injections to remove the appearance of wrinkles
  • Botox: Facial Rejuvenation - ASPS
  • Botox Cosmetic^® - Allergan Inc.
  • Botox - National Institutes of Health (NIH): Medline Plus

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• Breast Enlargement (Augmentation / Implants)
  • FDA Breast Implant Consumer Handbook
  • Saline-Filled Breast Implant Surgery: Making An Informed Decision
    (Mentor Corporation)
  • Mentor Breast Augmentation Information

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• Collagen Injections
  • Facial Aesthetics
    (INAMED Aesthetics, formerly known as McGhan Medical)

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• Cosmetic Procedures - ASPS
  • Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures at a Glance
  • Breast Lift (Mastoplexy)
  • Chin Surgery (Mentoplasty)
  • Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
  • Facelift / Necklift (Rhytidectomy)
  • Forehead Lift / Brow Lift
  • Laser skin resurfacing
  • Liposuction (including Ultrasonic Techniques)
  • Liposuction (Tumescent Techniques)
  • Men and Cosmetic Surgery (Abdominoplasty, Liposuction for Gynecomastia, Laser Skin Resurfacing)
  • Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
  • Thigh Lift, Upper Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

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• Pediatric Surgery for Craniofacial Disorders & Birth Defects
  Children's Craniofacial Association - CCA Includes: Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, Facial Cleft, Frontonasal Dysplasia, Goldenhar syndrome, Miller syndrome, Nager syndrome, Pfeiffer syndrome, Pierre Robin syndrome, Saethre-Chotzen syndrome as well as the following syndromes for which patient brochures are available in pdf format:
  • Abnormal Growth of the Skull (Apert Syndrome)
  • Craniosynostosis (fused bones of the skull)
  • Crouzon syndrome (facial abnormalities)
  • Ear Deformities such as Microtia and Artresia
  • Facial Palsy
  • Fibrous Dysplasia (Non-cancerous bone disease)
  • Hemangioma (benign tumor occuring in infancy)
  • Hemifacial Microsomia (a birth defect)
  • Moebuis syndrome (congenital developmental disorder)
  • Treacher Collins syndrome (underdeveloped cheek and jawbones)

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• Reconstructive Procedures - ASPS
  • American Cleft Palate Association
  • Breast Reconstruction following Breast Removal (Mastectomy)
  • Breast Reduction Surgery (Mammaplasty)
  • Cleft lip and palate
  • Reconstruction after traumatic injury
  • Scar Revision

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• Skin Cancer - Surgery to repair defects caused from tumor removal
  • American Society for Moh's Surgery
  • Skin Cancer and Your Plastic Surgeon - ASPS
  • What is Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer - American Cancer Society

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• Skin Care:
  • Obagi System

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• UT Medical Group, Inc.
  • UT Medical Group Departments
  • UT Medical Group Physician Directory
  • UTMG Surgery Maps and Locations
  • UTMG Health Topic - Plastic Surgery

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