Reconstructive surgery
Head & Neck Reconstruction
Rebuild selected head and neck structures after cancer treatment, trauma, or complex tissue loss.
Overview
Understanding the procedure.
Head and neck reconstruction can restore coverage, contour, and selected functions after tumor removal, radiation, injury, or prior surgery.
Plans may involve local tissue, regional flaps, or microsurgical transfer and are coordinated with the broader medical team. Availability and scope should be confirmed with the office before publication.
Is it right for you?
Candidacy is personal.
Patients anticipating or recovering from complex head or neck treatment may be referred for consultation. Diagnosis, tissue needs, prior radiation, health, and functional priorities shape options.
What to expect
A plan shaped around you.
These procedures are performed under anesthesia in a hospital setting and may require multidisciplinary planning. Complexity, duration, and hospital stay vary substantially.
Recovery
Time and support for healing.
Healing is highly individualized and may involve inpatient care, wound monitoring, therapy, and staged refinements. Cancer treatment can influence timing and recovery.
Why Dr. DeLong
Training meets thoughtful care.
Dr. DeLong completed a UCLA microsurgery fellowship and applies complex reconstructive training to goals of restoring form and function.
Realistic expectations
Clear information first.
Individual results vary. All procedures carry risks, which Dr. DeLong will review during consultation. This content is educational and not medical advice.
A consultation starts with your questions.
Meet with Dr. DeLong to discuss your goals, appropriate options, recovery, and risks.