The patient care goal of the Division of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery is to make the entire surgical experience both pleasant and convenient for all our patients. Whether the surgery is part of a necessary procedure or an enhancement of a facial feature, our physicians are dedicated to achieving a natural appearance, improving facial features and minimizing facial abnormality.

In addition to quality patient care, the division continues its tradition of teaching excellence with facial plastics grand rounds and facial plastics teaching conferences. In addition to the division's own faculty, grand rounds discussants include guest speakers from the related fields of dermatology, oculoplastic surgery, plastic surgery, and maxillofacial surgery.

Patient Information

Selecting the right surgeon

No single factor can be used to select a qualified and competent surgeon. Even “board certification” does not guarantee experience, skill, or good medical judgement. However, a board certified surgeon is a good place to start. Another important consideration is surgical experience. In many cases, plastic surgeons may specialize in surgery of the breast, hand, or abdomen with very little emphasis on the face. In contrast, surgeons who restrict their practice to facial surgery are often far more accomplished in the specialized techniques relating to the face. It is recommended that patients investigate their choices carefully and select a surgeon that satisfies their requirements.

Richard E. Davis, M.D.

Dr. Davis is currently engaged in the full-time practice of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery as an Associate Professor in the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Davis received both Bachelors of Science and Master of Science degrees at the University of Georgia before earning his M.D. in 1987. In 1992, he completed surgical training in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (ear, nose, & throat surgery) at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. During his five years as a surgical resident, Dr. Davis performed hundreds of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of the ear, lip, nose, eyelid, neck, scalp, and face. In addition, Dr. Davis is Board Certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Although, Dr. Davis performs nearly all facets of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, his main interest is cosmetic nasal surgery, nasal reconstruction, facelift surgery and facial skin cancer reconstruction.

Brian S. Jewett, M.D.

Dr. Jewett is an alumnus of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine where he received the Founder's Medal for graduating with First Honors. He completed his residency training in Otolaryngology at the University of North Carolina and completed his fellowship training in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. During his medical career, Dr. Jewett has received numerous scholastic honors and he has authored multiple articles in peer-reviewed medical literature. Dr. Jewett’s clinical interests include surgical treatment of the paralyzed face, facial skin cancer reconstruction, reconstruction of facial birth defects, and facial cosmetic surgery.

Your Consultation

In order to assess a patients suitability for facial plastic surgery, it is necessary to schedule a consultation visit with your doctor. During the consultation, cosmetic goals and surgical expectations will be reviewed and as well as a careful examination of the patient. Based upon the findings at consultation, the physician will discuss the realistic likelihood of achieving cosmetic goals with facial plastic surgery. This should not be construed as a guarantee of outcome, but rather a good faith medical opinion, which may vary according to surgeon skill, patient cooperation, and wound healing capacity. It is extremely important that the patient and the surgeon share similar and realistic exceptions for surgical improvement prior to surgical intervention.

Appointments/Locations

Location

Clinical Research Building

1120 NW 14th Street, 5th FL
Miami, FL 33136

Mailing Address

University of Miami Hospitals and Clinics
Department of Otolaryngology
PO Box 016960 (D-48)
Miami, FL 33101

To schedule an appointment, call 305-243-3564 or 1-800-896-3277.