The faculty of the Department of Plastic Surgery provides clinical services in virtually all areas of Plastic Surgery. Outpatients are primarily seen at the Sutherland Institute at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Surgical services are provided at the University of Kansas Medical Center, KUMedWest, and other outpatient surgical facilities.
Special Programs
Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic
Children with cleft lips and palates and related congenital anomalies are evaluated in the Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic. Required surgical procedures are provided by the Plastic Surgeon on the team at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Speech, hearing, orthodontic and social issues are coordinated either locally or in the child’s local community. Children are followed from birth to adulthood to assure that everything possible is done to facilitate these children becoming fully functional adults.
Cleft team evaluations are conducted on a monthly basis on Friday mornings from 8:00 am to noon in the Sutherland Institute. The evaluation generally includes assessments by a Plastic Surgeon, Speech Pathologist, Orthodontist, Audiologist, Social Worker, and Nurse. After each team member has evaluated all patients attending the clinic on a given day, the team members meet and present their findings to his/her other. A coordinated, comprehensive treatment plan is generated for each patient that summarizes each team member’s findings. A formal report is sent to the patient’s local health care provider and to his/her family. Appointments can be made by calling the Team Coordinator, Patricia Cervantes, at 913-588-2000. Current team members include:
- Plastic Surgeons: John Hiebert, MD & Jeffrey Colyer, MD
- Speech Language Pathologist: Jeffrey Searl, PhD
- Audiologist: Gabriel Bargen, MSED
- Orthodontist/Dentist: John Carter, DDS, MS
- Social Worker (Services for Children with Special Health Needs): Vicki Miller, ACSW, LSCSW
- Nurses: Jane Lehmann, RN & Danielle Douglas, LPN
- Cleft Team Coordinator: Patricia Cervantes
Aesthetic Surgery
Drs. Korentager, Hendrix, Dougherty, Ponnuru, Buescher, Bhavsar, and De Souza all provide Aesthetic Surgical Services. Appointments to see faculty members for Aesthetic Consultations can be obtained by calling 913-588-2000 for Drs. Hendrix, Ponnuru, Bhavsar, and De Souza or 913-588-7600 for Drs. Korentager, Dougherty, and Buescher. After a preoperative evaluation, price quotes are provided regarding desired procedures.
The resident cosmetic surgery clinic provides the full range of cosmetic surgery procedures in an educational setting where senior level residents perform the surgery under the direct supervision of the attending surgeon. Discounts on the surgical fees apply. Please call 913-588-2000 to set up an appointment to be evaluated.
Breast Surgery
- Breast Augmentation
- Mastopexy (Breast Lift)
- Breast Reduction
Facial Aesthetic Surgery
- Rhytidectomy (Face Lift) and Brow Lift (Forehead Lift)
- Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Bag Removal)
- Rhinoplasty (Nasal Surgery)
- Botox Injections
- Injection of Soft Tissue Fillers
- Chemical Peels, Lasers, and Dermabrasion
- Skin Care
Body Contouring Surgery
- Liposuction
- Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
- Body Lifts
- Brachioplasty (Arm Reduction)
- Thigh Lifts
Nonsurgical Treatments
- IPL and laser treatments for hair reduction
- IPL and laser treatments for vascular malformations
- IPL and laser treatments for rejuvenation
- Skin care treatments and chemical peels
- Microdermabrasion
- Medical tattoo/permanent makeup
Breast Reconstruction
The Plastic Surgery faculty members feel that breast reconstruction is an essential component of the comprehensive care of women with breast cancer. Drs. Korentager, Buescher , Hendrix, Dougherty, Ponnuru, and De Souza all provide breast reconstructive surgical services. Available techniques include tissue expansion and breast implants, latissimus dorsi flaps, TRAM flaps and free flaps including DIEP, SIEP, SGAP and TUGS.
The pros and cons of each of the options is discussed in a preoperative consultation so that the procedure that best meets the needs of the individual patient can be provided. Immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy, if appropriate and desired, can often be coordinated with oncologic surgeons at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Appointments can be obtained by calling 913-588-2000 for Drs. Hendrix, Ponnuru, Bhavsar, and De Souza or 913-588-7600 for Drs. Korentager, Dougherty, and Buescher.
Post-Bariatric Surgery
Individuals that have lost massive amounts of weight through dieting or bariatric surgery frequently have both functional and aesthetic problems related to redundant soft tissue. A variety of procedures are available to remove excess tissue from the face, arms, breast, trunk and legs. Drs. Korentager, Hendrix, Dougherty, Ponnuru, Bhavsar, and De Souza all provide these services. Appointments can be obtained by calling 913-588-2000 for Drs. Hendrix, Ponnuru, Bhavsar, and De Souza or 913-588-7600 for Drs. Korentager and Dougherty.
General Reconstructive Surgery
The optimization of form and function is an important goal for individuals with deformities related to trauma, congenital deformities, or the surgical treatment of cancer or other problems. Drs. Korentager, Hendrix, Dougherty, Ponnuru, Buescher, Bhavsar, and De Souza all provide general reconstructive procedures. Appointments can be obtained by calling 913-588-2000 for Drs. Hendrix, Ponnuru, Bhavsar, and De Souza or 913-588-7600 for Drs. Korentager, Dougherty, and Buescher.
Skin Cancers and Reconstruction of Defects Related to Skin Cancer
Drs. Korentager, Hendrix, Dougherty, Ponnuru, Bhavsar, and De Souza all provide surgical treatment for all types of skin cancer including basal cell carcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas and malignant melanomas. They also provide reconstruction of defects created by the resection of these lesions. Appointments can be obtained by calling 913-588-2000 for Drs. Hendrix, Ponnuru, Bhavsar, and De Souza or 913-588-7600 for Drs. Korentager and Dougherty.
Wound Care
Plastic Surgeons, unlike other specialists, receive comprehensive training in the management of difficult wounds. Drs. Korentager, Hendrix, Dougherty, Ponnuru, Buescher, Bhavsar, and De Souza all provide wound evaluations and can recommend appropriate treatment for wounds of all types. Appointments can be obtained by calling 913-588-2000 for Drs. Hendrix, Ponnuru, Bhavsar, and De Souza or 913-588-7600 for Drs. Korentager, Dougherty, and Buescher.
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