Plastic surgery
Plastic surgery offerings
Penn Medicine proudly offers comprehensive plastic surgery services across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the Philadelphia region. Our Penn Plastic Surgery team specializes in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, performing over 2,500 surgeries annually.
- Cosmetic services: are designed to enhance your appearance, including procedures such as facelifts, breast augmentation, and liposuction. Find cosmetic services near you at Penn Cosmetic Surgery and LG Health Cosmetics Services.
- Reconstructive surgery: focuses on restoring form and function after injury, trauma, or illness, helping patients regain their confidence and improve their quality of life.
Recognized as leaders in education, research, and clinical outcomes, our skilled surgeons utilize the most advanced techniques to ensure you receive the best care possible. With several convenient locations in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr, and Cherry Hill, we are dedicated to helping you look and feel your best.
Meet our Chief Joseph M. Serletti, MD, FACS
Dr. Serletti’s areas of expertise are breast reconstruction and aesthetic surgery. Dr. Serletti is a pioneer in the field of free flap autogenous breast reconstruction, currently using the most advanced muscle preservation techniques. Dr. Serletti is internationally recognized for his work in reconstructive microsurgery, which in addition to breast reconstruction, includes head and neck and extremity reconstruction. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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