Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Our expertise includes a broad range of cosmetic and reconstructive techniques. We combine skill and artistry to create the result you envision.
Medically reviewed by Diana Farmer, M.D. on May 04, 2026.
Specialized Skills for Personalized Procedures
Our highly trained surgeons offer a full range of plastic surgery procedures for nearly any part of your body.
We understand that cosmetic and reconstructive procedures can have a deep impact on your health, happiness and self-image. Your needs are unique, the entire UC Davis Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Division is here to create the result you desire.
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Our Plastic Surgery Services
We use surgery to rebuild body parts affected by injuries, disease or congenital abnormalities. We also provide cosmetic procedures. Our large team includes surgeons with many specialty areas of expertise. We compassionately provide the latest surgical techniques to help you feel more at home in your body.
Breast Reconstruction
We offer procedures for breast augmentation, breast lift and breast reduction. We also perform post-cancer breast reconstruction, nipple reconstruction and asymmetry correction.
Cosmetic Body Procedures
Our cosmetic body procedures include arm lift, body lift, liposuction and tummy tuck. A body lift typically includes a combination of several different body sculpting procedures.
Craniofacial Reconstruction
Our craniofacial surgeons perform procedures for cleft lip and palate, as well as skull, ear or face abnormalities.
Facial Rejuvenation
Our facial rejuvenation procedures include chin augmentation, eyelid surgery, facelift and nose surgery. We also offer non-surgical options for several different skin aging conditions.
Hand and Upper Extremity Reconstruction
We offer amputee care and procedures for injuries to your hands and upper extremities. We also treat arthritis and nerve-related conditions in your hands and wrists.
Microsurgery
We perform microsurgery techniques to repair nerves and blood vessels in your upper and lower extremities. Our expertise also includes replanting amputated fingers and toes.
Scar Revision
Our scar revision procedures improve the appearance of scars. We treat facial scars, scars from burns or injuries and scars from surgery. We use a combination of surgical and non-surgical techniques.
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Preparing for Reconstructive Surgery
Your surgeon will meet with you to explain your procedure, what you will experience and what to expect. Your care team will give you detailed instructions for preparing for surgery.
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Before Reconstructive Surgery
Be sure to give your care team a complete list of medications and supplements you take. You may need to stop some of them before surgery. You will get instructions about when to stop eating and drinking before your procedure.
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During Reconstructive Surgery
For most reconstructive procedures, you will receive anesthesia, so you won’t be awake or feel any pain during the surgery. Your surgeon will let you know before surgery how long your procedure will take.
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After Reconstructive Surgery
After your procedure, you will stay in a recovery room while your care team monitors you. You may need to stay overnight or longer, depending on the type of surgery. You will get medication to help with pain.
Home Care After Reconstructive Surgery
Be sure to follow all the recovery instructions provided by your care team. Contact your surgeon if you have any questions and attend all of your follow-up appointments.
Activity and Work
You will need to take time off work and your normal activities. The amount of time you take off depends on the type of procedure you have. Your care team can advise you about how much time to take off work and how long to rest before returning to exercise or other activities.
Bandages and Drains
You will need to change the bandages or dressings covering your incisions. Your care team will provide you with clean dressings and let you know how often to change them. If you have a drain tube, follow your surgeon’s instructions for caring for it.
Medications
Your surgeon will tell you when to restart your regular medications after surgery. Take pain medications as prescribed. Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking pain medications. If you have narcotic pain medications, do not drive while taking them.
Awards and Recognitions
Ranked among the nation’s best hospitals
A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ENT, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, and pulmonology & lung surgery.
Ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals
U.S. News & World Report ranked UC Davis Children’s Hospital among the best in pediatric nephrology, orthopedics*, and pulmonology & lung surgery. (*Together with Shriners Children’s Northern California)
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and high-performing in aortic valve surgery, back surgery (spinal fusion), COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart arrhythmia, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, stroke, TAVR, cancer, orthopedics, gastroenterology & GI surgery, and urology.
The nation’s highest nursing honor
UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.
World-class cancer care
One of ~59 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.
A leader in health care equality
For the 13th consecutive year, UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization.
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