Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Phone: 403-956-3867
Breast Reconstruction
Dr. Elzinga is fellowship-trained in microsurgery and breast reconstruction. She offers all forms of breast reconstruction. Most often she performs reconstruction using the patient’s own tissue. The most common tissue used is from the abdomen and is called the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap. Dr. Elzinga can also take tissue from other areas of the body such as the buttocks or lower back. The options include:
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Reconstruction using your own tissue:
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Abdominal tissue - deep inferior epigastric flap (DIEP)
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Tissue from the lower back and buttocks:
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Superior gluteal artery flap (SGAP)​
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Inferior gluteal artery flap (IGAP)
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Lumbar artery perforator flap (LAP)
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Upper back tissue - latissimus dorsi flap
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There are many other options available that can be discussed at your consultation
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Cosmetic Surgery
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Dr. Elzinga is committed to helping patients achieve their goals using safe and meticulous surgical techniques.
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Face
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Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift)
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Otoplasty (ear tuck)
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Removal of lesions (cysts, lipomas, moles, etc.)
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Craniofacial Surgery
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Dr. Elzinga performs surgery to repair facial fractures, including fractures of the:
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Mandible (jaw)
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Orbit (eye socket)
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Zygoma (cheekbone)
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Hand and Wrist Surgery
Dr. Elzinga is fellowship-trained in hand and wrist surgery. Please click on the links below or visit www.handcare.org for information, including videos, on these conditions and treatment options:
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Arthroplasty (joint replacement), arthrodesis (joint fusion)
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Dupuytren disease - Dr. Elzinga performs open fasciectomy, needle aponeurotomy, and Xiaflex collagenase injections for Dupuytren disease. She will discuss the options at your consultation.
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Osteoarthritis
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Scaphoid non-union (non-healing fractures)
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Tendon injuries
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Ulnar sided wrist pain, ulnar impaction syndrome
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Microsurgery
Dr. Elzinga has completed a fellowship in microsurgical reconstruction. She uses microsurgical techniques to perform breast reconstruction, upper and lower limb reconstruction, lymphedema surgery, reconstruction of cancer defects, and facial reanimation.
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Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Dr. Elzinga collaborates with physicians from neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, and orthopedic surgery to care for patients with peripheral nerve injuries.
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Nerve and tendon transfers for patients with spinal cord injuries
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Targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) - often performed for patients with upper and/or lower extremity amputations to optimize prosthetic function and to minimize neuropathic pain