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SLUCare Plastic Surgery

Helping You Look and Feel Your Best

SLUCare plastic surgeons are committed to education, research and providing the highest quality experience for patients. We offer a full range of cosmetic procedures for the face and body, as well as highly advanced reconstructive surgeries for traumatic injuries, burns, birth defects and more.

SLUCare Plastic Surgery Services

  • Microsurgical free tissue transfer (transplanting tissue from one part of the body to another)
  • Facial reconstruction after traumatic injury or cancer
  • Cleft lip/cleft palate and craniofacial surgery
  • Breast reconstruction
  • Facial cosmetic surgery
  • Body contouring, including liposuction and CoolSculpting
  • Pediatric plastic surgery
  • Head and neck surgery
  • Hand surgery
  • Migraine surgery
  • Nerve-pain procedures
  • Skin cancer removal and reconstruction
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Physician-Led Treatments to Enhance Your Appearance

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SLUCare plastic surgeons offer a full range of cosmetic sculpting procedures to help you achieve the shape you desire.

Dr. Plikatis holds a breast implant during consultation with patient.Dr. Plikatis holds a breast implant during consultation with patient.Dr. Plikatis holds a breast implant during consultation with patient.Dr. Plikatis holds a breast implant during consultation with patient.

Through breast surgery – whether functional or cosmetic – SLUCare plastic surgeons help women achieve the shape they want to feel healthy and confident. Our services also include corrective breast surgery for teens and men.

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Patients who've had cancer surgically removed may face certain issues with healing. SLUCare plastic surgeons can help – from closing of the surgical site to repair and reconstruction of the area where the tumor was removed. 

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 The CoolSculpting® procedure is the only FDA-cleared, non-surgical fat-reduction treatment that uses controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat that resists all efforts through diet and exercise. The results are proven, noticeable and lasting.

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Correcting craniofacial deformities is a delicate task that requires the skills of a highly trained surgeon. SLUCare plastic surgeons are experts in treating complex conditions that require reshaping of the skull, face and jaws.

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People see plastic surgeons for a variety of everyday conditions that affect the skin – to lessen the appearance of scars, for example. SLUCare plastic surgeons assist not only with these more routine procedures, but also with complex cases that may require extensive reconstruction.

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SLUCare hand surgeons restore function and repair injured hands, using advanced techniques, such as microsurgery, to connect the tiniest vessels in the body or reconstruct complex nerves. 

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Wounds to the arms and legs can be difficult to treat when tissue or bone loss is significant. SLUCare plastic surgeons provide advanced care in collaboration with other specialists to help patients better manage their condition.

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Migraine surgery delivers long-awaited relief for many patients whose headaches have not responded to other treatments. 

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SLUCare pediatric plastic surgeons treat children with a wide range of medical conditions – from skin growths and discoloration to disfiguring conditions such as cleft lip, cleft palate and chest deformities.


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SLUCare plastic surgeons offer the newest treatment options to help stabilize hard-to-treat wounds and promote lasting healing.