Plastic and reconstructive surgery

The plastic and reconstructive surgeons at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Galveston are internationally renowned, but locally trained.

The surgical team can address various plastic and reconstructive surgery needs, including congenital malformations and issues related to burn scarring.

Conditions we treat

• Acute burn injuries
• Inhalation injuries
• Pressure ulcers
• Infected wounds
• Delayed wound healing
• Exposed vessels, nerves, tendons
• Laser scar resurfacing
• Burn scar contracture release
• Hypertrophic scar revisions
• Hand and foot reconstruction due to burn scars
• Prosthetics
• Craniofacial deformities
• Ear and nose deformities
• Congenital malformations of the ears
• Soft tissue infections
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• Toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Necrotizing fasciitis
• Alopecia
• Hairy nevus
• Port wine stains
• Hemangioma
• Vascular malformations

To access care or make an appointment at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Galveston, please call 888-215-3109.