Pediatric Reconstructive Surgery

In our Reconstructive Surgery Clinic, we help children, teens and young adults across North Texas heal and feel comfortable in their own skin.

Some conditions require pediatric reconstructive surgery to restore function and self-esteem. Our pediatric reconstructive surgeons understand this. We offer a full range of procedures to help - from breast reductions to repairing hand injuries.

If your child has a condition requiring reconstructive surgery, we can help. If you would like to schedule an appointment or speak to our staff, please call us at 682-885-6600.

Choosing Cook Children's for reconstructive surgery

The goal of reconstructive surgery is clear. We want to deliver the best aesthetic appearance while restoring and improving how the body functions. At Cook Children's, we only treat children, teens and young adults. As a result, our pediatric specialists bring a special level of knowledge, skill and warmth to your child's care.

Young bodies are always growing and changing, and your child may not fully understand the importance of medical care. Our team helps you overcome these unique challenges. For example, team members know what to do when your child keeps taking their bandages off or finds a treatment stressful.

With our clinic, you can expect:

Pediatric plastic surgery expertise: Our surgeons include national leaders in plastic surgery. They have expertise in challenging operations, including pediatric hand surgeries. Learn more about our Pediatric Plastic Surgery team. [link to team page]
Latest technology: We use the latest advances to make surgery safer and improve results. These tools include 3D printing and virtual surgical planning. With these technologies, we can create 3D models of your child's anatomy. We use these replicas to map out procedures in advance, so children experience shorter surgeries and better outcomes.
Complete care: We care for your child's related medical needs through a team approach. Our plastic surgeons regularly partner with Cook Children's specialists in Dermatology and Orthopedics.
Personalized treatments and support: We create a nurturing environment that caters to your child's developmental, social and emotional needs, focused on our Child Life We work to get to know your family so we can tailor care and resources to your unique needs.

Conditions we treat

Our plastic surgeons restore function and appearance for a wide range of conditions. These conditions include:

Aesthetic issues

Bad Scars
Prominent/malformed ears

Breast issues

Breast asymmetry
Enlarged breasts (including gynecomastia in young men)
Unusual breast development

Congenital syndromes

Abdominal (belly) differences
Ear tags
Extra fingers
Issues related to spina bifida (congenital spine abnormality), such as skin openings
Proteus syndrome (causes unusual tissue growth)

Hand injuries

Fractures
Nerve injuries
Tendon injuries

Facial injuries

Broken skull, facial, orbital and jaw bones
Cuts to the head and face
Facial nerve injuries

Skin issues

Lesions and cysts
Scar contractures (tight scars that affect function)
Skin growths and moles