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Restoring function and form
When you think plastic surgery, you probably think of nose jobs and tummy tucks. “And yes, we can do everything you see on ‘Extreme Makeovers,’ ” says Robert. P. Yoo, M.D., P.C., board-certified plastic surgeon.

The specialty also encompasses reconstructive surgeries – to correct birth defects or developmental abnormalities, to reconstruct after cancer surgeries, and to repair after accidents, burns, infections or disease.

The Cape’s board-certified plastic surgeons, operating at both Falmouth Hospital and Cape Cod Hospital, perform the full range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

“We’re taking advantage of endoscopy for some surgeries, including many hand surgeries, for problems such as carpel tunnel,” says Theodore Calianos II, M.D. “In addition, we use minimally invasive techniques for brow lift, face lift and breast augmentation.”

“Skin grafts and flaps are commonly done,” says Dr. Yoo. “We see a lot of dog bites, car accidents and power saw accidents and this surgery is a vast improvement for these severely injured patients.”

Skin cancer is also common on the Cape, and our plastic surgeons work on all types: melanoma, squamous, and basal, to remove the cancerous cells and restore appearance.

“Patients here get board-certified care at every level,” says Dr. Calianos. “There are no residents, no intermediaries. Both hospitals have an outstanding multidisciplinary team. From anesthesiology to perioperative care to post-op nursing, it’s some of the best I’ve seen anywhere.”