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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a plastic surgeon and a facial plastic surgeon?
Most people are not aware that there is more than one medical specialty that offers facial plastic surgery.  A facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon is board-certified by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery to treat functional and aesthetic issues of the neck, face and head.  Unlike other plastic surgeons that often perform surgery on other areas of the body, such as breast augmentation, Dr. Sykes only treats conditions of the neck and above.  Dr. Sykes is also board certified in otolaryngology, the medical specialty that deals with conditions of the ear, nose and throat, which provides his patients with the benefit of in-depth knowledge of facial structures. 

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About Dr. Sykes
Dr. Jonathan Sykes is nationally recognized facial plastic surgeon and a highly respected educator who shares his expertise with surgeons around the world.  Since beginning practice in 1983, Dr. Sykes has performed more than 13,500 aesthetic, functional and reconstruction surgeries on patients ranging from infants to the elderly.  A fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Sykes is certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology (ears, nose and throat). 

Practice
Since 1989, Dr. Sykes has been director of the Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department of UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California.  As director, Dr. Sykes oversees an active medical practice and maintains one of the nation’s most sought-after fellowship programs for facial plastic surgeons seeking advanced training.  He also practices with Roseville Facial Plastic Surgery in Roseville, California.  

Jonathan M. Sykes, M.D., F.A.C.S., director of the Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department of UC Davis Medical Center since 1989, has performed more than 13,500 surgeries.

“The goal of any facial aesthetic procedure is to create a balanced proportion of all features.  Plastic surgery should result in a natural appearance without the operated look.”  
Jonathan M. Sykes, M.D.