About the Center
The Center for Human Appearance at Penn is the
first ever interdisciplinary academic center
that is fully dedicated to the study and treatment
of appearance-related disorders and quality of
life.
Our core group of specialists work in many areas
of medicine including:
- plastic surgery
- dermatology
- oral and maxillofacial surgery
- ophthalmology
- otolaryngology
- psychology
This integrated team works cooperatively to
address both the physical and psychological aspects
of appearance in adults and children. Their
work includes problems related to birth defects,
post-traumatic and post-tumor reconstruction,
and cosmetic problems of the face, body or
extremities.
The Center also provides a continuing forum
for the exchange of information
and knowledge among
physicians worldwide. We work together to enhance
patient care and stimulate new treatment and
research methods.
Mission Statement
“Our mission is to assist individuals to
achieve the most ideal normal appearance through
surgical and medical means. Psychological well
being is an integral part of the process. This
may mean the eradication of disease or reconstruction
of deformity or cosmetic changes, bringing about
rehabilitation of the body and mind.”
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