For Dr. Tosan Ehanire, the practice of plastic and reconstructive surgery is fundamentally an act of service. While her private practice in Austin, Texas, centers on bespoke aesthetic and reconstructive care, her commitment to restoring form, function, and human dignity extends far beyond the bounds of her home community.
Through international surgical missions, Dr. Ehanire brings her advanced microsurgical training and passion for complex tissue repair to underserved regions where specialized reconstructive care is otherwise inaccessible. These missions reflect the heart of her surgical philosophy: that every individual, regardless of geography or circumstance, deserves the freedom and comfort of living unencumbered in their own body.
In low-resource settings around the world, untreated trauma, severe burn contractures, and congenital differences can severely compromise physical mobility, social integration, and quality of life.
Participating in specialized surgical outreach allows Dr. Ehanire to apply her expertise in tissue dynamics and contracture management where the need is most critical. Working alongside multidisciplinary international teams, local healthcare providers, and community leaders, these missions focus on delivering immediate physical relief, restoring essential motor function, and fostering long-term surgical capability in host regions.
Interplast Mission | Honduras (2020)
Working with Interplast, Dr. Ehanire joined a dedicated team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses in Honduras to provide transformative reconstructive surgery for pediatric and adult patients.
Liberia Medical Relief | Liberia (2021)
Following the success of her work in Central America, Dr. Ehanire joined Liberia Medical Relief in West Africa, bringing specialized surgical intervention to communities recovering from long-standing healthcare infrastructure challenges.
Liberia Medical Relief | Liberia (2023)
Returning to Liberia for a second mission with Liberia Medical Relief, Dr. Ehanire expanded on previous surgical initiatives while prioritizing sustainable local medical education and clinical collaboration.
The profound experiences gained on international missions enrich Dr. Ehanire’s daily private practice in Austin:
Whether performing complex DIEP flap breast reconstruction in Austin or releasing debilitating scar contractures in West Africa, Dr. Ehanire views every surgical procedure as an opportunity to help a patient reconnect with their truest self.
