Reconstructive surgery focuses on restoring the structure and function of the body when injury, disease, congenital conditions, or previous procedures affect normal anatomy. These procedures often involve careful planning to repair bones, nerves, skin, and soft tissues while preserving natural form and function. Many reconstructive procedures address complex conditions affecting the face, skull, skin, and underlying structures where specialized surgical expertise is essential.

At McKinnon Plastic Surgery, reconstructive procedures are performed by Dr. McKay McKinnon, a plastic surgeon with decades of experience in craniofacial and complex reconstructive surgery. Dr. McKinnon completed advanced craniofacial fellowship training in Paris under Dr. Paul Tessier and has spent his career treating conditions involving the face, skull, nerves, and soft tissues requiring highly specialized surgical care.

What Is Reconstructive Surgery?

Reconstructive surgery includes procedures designed to restore normal anatomy following trauma, congenital conditions, tumors, or structural abnormalities. These procedures often address functional concerns such as breathing, nerve function, facial movement, or tissue integrity.

Because many reconstructive procedures involve delicate anatomical structures, careful evaluation and individualized surgical planning are essential.

Reconstructive Surgery Services At McKinnon Plastic Surgery

Tumors & Skin Cancer Removal & Reconstruction

Treatment of skin cancers and tumors often requires careful surgical removal followed by reconstruction to restore the surrounding skin and facial structures.

Skin Cancer – Surgical removal of cancerous skin lesions with reconstruction.
Craniofacial Tumors – Treatment of tumors affecting the bones or soft tissues of the face and skull require careful planning, possibly with the consultation of other specialists.
Neurofibromatosis – Surgical management of tumors that develop along nerves may affect any parts of the body.
Benign Soft Tissue Masses – Removal of noncancerous growths such as cysts, lipomas, or congenital nevi that develop within the skin or soft tissue.

Congenital Craniofacial Conditions

Congenital craniofacial conditions involve structural differences in the skull or facial bones that develop during early growth.

Cleft Lip & Palate – Surgical repair of the lip and palate to restore normal facial structure and support feeding and speech development.
Craniosynostosis – Correction of premature skull suture fusion that affects skull shape and brain growth.
- Crouzon Syndrome – Surgical treatment for craniofacial changes caused by early fusion of skull bones.
- Apert’s Syndrome – Reconstruction addressing skull shape and facial development affected by this rare genetic condition.
- Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome – Treatment for craniosynostosis affecting skull growth and facial symmetry.
Treacher Collins Franceshetti Syndrome – A cranofacial cleft involving the orbit, cheek and mouth, and possibly the skull.
Hemifacial Microsomia and Goldenhar – Surgical treatment for underdevelopment on one side of the face.
Romberg’s Facial Atrophy – Reconstruction to address progressive soft tissue loss on one side of the face.
Encephalocele – Surgical repair of congenital openings in the skull where brain tissue protrudes.
Fibrous Dysplasia – A genetic mutation which causes normal bones to be replaced by fibrous bony hyperplastic tissue, commonly in the cranofacial region.

Facial Trauma & Structural Reconstruction

Facial trauma can disrupt the bones, nerves, and soft tissues that support facial structure and movement.

Facial Fractures – Surgical repair of broken facial bones to restore alignment and stability.
Jaw & Mouth Deformities – Correction of structural jaw abnormalities affecting chewing, speech, and facial balance.
Nasal Deformity – Reconstructive surgery to restore nasal structure and breathing function.
Ear Reconstruction – Restoration of ear structure following trauma, congenital conditions, or tissue loss.
Facial Paralysis – Procedures designed to restore facial movement and symmetry after nerve damage.

Vascular & Soft Tissue Anomalies

These conditions involve abnormal development of blood vessels or soft tissue affecting the skin and underlying structures.

Vascular Anomalies – Treatment of abnormal blood vessel growth that may cause pain, enlargement or discoloration.
Birthmarks – Evaluation and treatment of pigmented or vascular birthmarks that affect the skin.
Complications Of Injected Material – Surgical correction of tissue irregularities caused by migrated or reactive injectable materials.

Additional Reconstructive Procedures

Breast Reconstruction – Restoration of breast shape and contour following mastectomy or other breast surgery, and for congenital breast asymmetry.
Scar Revision Surgery – Surgical improvement of scars that remain prominent following injury or prior procedures.

Why Choose McKinnon Plastic Surgery For Reconstructive Surgery?

Reconstructive surgery requires specialized expertise in complex anatomy and surgical planning. Dr. McKay McKinnon has spent decades performing procedures involving the bones, nerves, blood vessels, and soft tissues of the face and body.

Following his plastic surgery residency at the University of Miami, Dr. McKinnon completed advanced craniofacial fellowship training in Paris under Dr. Paul Tessier. His experience includes treatment of congenital craniofacial conditions, facial trauma, tumor reconstruction, and complex structural abnormalities.

Dr. McKinnon personally performs reconstructive procedures with careful attention to restoring natural anatomy, protecting functional structures, and achieving long-term stability.