Plastic Surgery

Body Contouring Surgery Changes Life

“I’m so glad I chose to have body contouring surgery. My shoulders and back feel better. I’m not as tired. And without excess skin pulling me down, I can be more active without pain. It’s a whole new world.”

Breast Cancer Survivor Regains Sense of Self After Reconstruction

Cathie was 59 when she learned she had breast cancer in 2015. Uncomfortable with her care at another area healthcare facility, she requested a second opinion at The University of Kansas Cancer Center. There, she met with breast oncologist Anne O’Dea,...

Patient Grateful for Plastic Surgery After Traumatic Injury

Elizabeth Usovicz took a nasty fall in her home that caused a traumatic injury to her face. She was rushed to the emergency room at The University of Kansas Hospital for her initial treatment. The physicians there referred her to plastic surgery due...

DIEP is Right for Breast Reconstruction Patient

Lori, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, was 47 when she learned of the malignant mass deep within her left breast. She had a mastectomy less than 2 months later. At the time, she knew little about breast cancer, and looked to her surgeons for guidance.

Survivor Overcomes Burn Accident in Record Time

Comfortable and Confident After Reconstruction at 28

Missy McCoy thought she knew what to expect from the breast reconstructive surgery she had after her mastectomy. Breast cancer runs in her family, so she'd seen the results before. But she was pleasantly surprised and overwhelmed when the bandag...