Best plastic surgeons in Philadelphia, PA

Pennsylvania or New Jersey?

Doctors in Pennsylvania appear in the state's license portal, whereas New Jersey doctors are on a separate verification site. Insurance networks can also change across the river, so ask about both the surgeon and the facility before you assume your coverage applies.

Checking credentials

What a teaching setting means

Teaching hospitals are common here, and residents or fellows may help with your operation under supervision. There is nothing wrong with asking who will do what. For complex reconstruction, having many specialists in one place can help. For a small elective procedure, you may prefer a smaller setting with a single surgeon, as long as the facility meets high standards.

Reconstruction questions

Comparing cosmetic quotes

Ask for a complete price in writing, with facility, anesthesia, garments and follow-up visits listed, since ASPS warns that a surgeon's fee alone can mislead. Ask how deposits work and what happens if you are not medically cleared. For a dispute over refunds or advertising, the Pennsylvania Attorney General has consumer resources.

Serious burns and scar care in Philadelphia

Cosmetic marketing tends to hide the region's reconstructive side. Temple Health says the Temple Burn Center is verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons, and that it serves patients from across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Its services include reconstructive plastic surgery, pain management and therapy, along with outpatient care.

The center is a useful reference point for patients dealing with scars years after an injury. Ask whether a contracture, a thick scar or an unstable graft can still be helped, because late treatment is often possible. A surgeon who works with therapists can give you a much clearer picture of what is realistic.

Pennsylvania workers' compensation or a car insurance medical claim might be involved if your injury came from a job or crash. Ask the billing office to confirm who is responsible before an operation is scheduled, and keep every letter you get.

Planning your recovery at home

Older rowhomes can have narrow stairs and bathrooms on upper floors. Think about where you will sleep, how you will get to the bathroom at night, and who will help for the first few days. Ask your surgeon what you can safely lift and how soon you can climb stairs.

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Reviewed November 2026 · Report an error · All categories in Philadelphia