Plastic Surgery - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on the repair and restoration of the body through tissue transfer, whether for recovery from an injury or for cosmetic enhancement. It may involve repairing congenital defects, trauma or cancer-related issues, as well as enhancing aesthetic appearance through cosmetic procedures.

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At Plastic Surgery – Dignity Health Medical Group in Santa Cruz, our plastic surgeons provide a range of cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive services, including:

• Body plastic surgery

• Breast plastic surgery

• Cosmetic services

• Facial surgery/facial trauma repair

• Postoperative care

• Scar prevention

Incisions, suture lines and scars are a necessary part of surgery. These lines take many months to fully heal. While there is no guarantee as to what a scar will look like once it has fully healed, there are interventions that can help prevent or minimize scarring. 

These include:

• Scar massage: Using lotion, gently massage your scar three times each day.
• Topical treatments: For patients with a history of raised or red scars (or keloids), we can recommend anti-scar treatments.
• Silicone gel sheeting: Your surgeon may recommend a silicone sheeting product to cover your scar if it appears raised or red.
• Steroid injection: Your surgeon may inject a steroid into your scar every 4–6 weeks.

We offer a comprehensive range of cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgeries at Plastic Surgery – Dignity Health Medical Group in Santa Cruz.

Our cosmetic procedures include:

• Breast augmentation

• Breast lift

• Breast reduction

• Contralateral breast procedure

• Inverted nipple repair

• Male breast reduction for gynecomastia

• Nipple and areola reconstruction

• Accessory nipple removal

Our breast reconstruction options include:

• Breast flap reconstruction, including pedicled TRAM and latissimus dorsi flap

• Tissue expander and implant reconstruction

• Fat grafting

Our plastic surgeons at Dignity Health Medical Group in Santa Cruz have extensive training and experience in both body contouring and facial plastic surgery. They are dedicated to providing personalized services to help you achieve the best possible results.

• Body plastic surgery: We offer liposuction to address unwanted fat deposits and tummy tucks (or ​​abdominoplasty) to remove excess skin and tighten abdominal muscles.
• Facial plastic surgery: Our team carefully considers your ideal look, natural facial structure, and various surgery options to ensure the most natural-looking outcome.

Cosmetic and facial rejuvenation services are a great way to bring new life to your face without surgery. Our team at Dignity Health Medical Group in Santa Cruz includes experienced and trained aesthetic professionals who are dedicated to personalized care. We use refreshing and rejuvenating skin care services, including laser resurfacing, injectables and cosmetic fillers to help you achieve your ideal look.

Most insurance plans do not cover cosmetic procedures. These procedures are elective and performed to improve appearance. However, some plastic surgery procedures may be covered if they are considered reconstructive. Reconstructive surgery corrects defects caused by birth disorders, trauma, burns or disease. 

If a procedure is deemed medically necessary, a portion or all of the costs may be covered. We recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to understand your specific plan benefits and coverage details. Our team can also help provide the necessary documentation for your insurance claims if the procedure is reconstructive.