Jonathan Sykes, MD
Double-Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Jonathan Sykes is one of the most highly respected double-board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States and has performed more than 20,000 aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries.
Dr. Sykes is an expert in rhinoplasty and aging-related surgeries such as facelift, browlift, and eyelid lift surgery. He has a special interest in Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) and feels passionate about helping his patients bring out their true selves through cosmetic surgical enhancements.
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy and approach to faces at Sykes Plastic Surgery differ from many other plastic surgeons. Dr. Sykes believes in making noticeable changes in the face that do not appear to others as though the patient has had a treatment. He calls this “surgery without an operated look;” however, that extends beyond surgery to non-surgical skin treatments. The patient can determine whether they want to have a more or less invasive procedure, but the goal of treatment for Dr. Sykes is ultimately an end result without a “treated or operated” look.
In line with this philosophy, Dr. Sykes believes careful consultation and evaluation of the patient are paramount. After this, he advises his patients on what procedure(s) can best achieve the intended goal for a balanced, refreshed, natural look. Harmony between facial features creates beauty, and Dr. Sykes looks forward to having you in his office to help you achieve your desired aesthetic.
Award-Winning Educator
Dr. Sykes has been awarded the prestigious William Wright Teaching Award by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). He is most proud of his teaching, having contributed to training over 75 residents and personally training 25 fellows in facial plastic surgery.
Dr. Sykes’ fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery is highly sought-after and commonly receives over 40 applicants for a single position. He also trains visitors from other countries, teaching over 100 international visitors facelift, rhinoplasty, eyelid, and congenital cleft surgery at UC Davis Medical Center.
Dr. Sykes has instructed many people on the anatomy and injection technique for neuromodulators, such as botulinum toxin, and is an instructor for many filling agents, such as Sculptra®. Because of his expertise, he has been asked to perform live demonstration surgeries in over 15 countries.
Meet Dr. Sykes
Dr. Jonathan Sykes has finely tuned his surgical artistry, performing over 20,000 aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries throughout his 37-year career. A renowned leader and award-winning educator in the field of facial plastic surgery, Dr. Sykes is considered one of the top facial plastic surgeons in the world. Having performed live demonstrations of his cutting-edge techniques in over 15 countries, Dr. Sykes received the prestigious William Wright Teaching Award from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Learn About Dr. Sykes: Artist, Educator, & Humanitarian
A Leader In The Field of Facial Plastic Surgery
Dr. Jonathan Sykes was the Director of Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of California, Davis Medical Center for over 30 years. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the AAFPRS for ten years, having been Western Region Vice President, VP of Education, and, more recently, elected President of the AAFPRS in 2010.
Dr. Sykes has edited six textbooks and written over 200 scientific articles, book chapters, and other papers in medical literature. A highly sought-after lecturer, Dr. Sykes has given over 1,000 lectures locally, nationally, and internationally. He has reviewed scientific papers for the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Laryngoscope.
Learn From the Best
Sykes Face Sculpting Institute
Dr. Jonathan Sykes founded the Sykes Face Sculpting Institute in Beverly Hills to bring top-tier education in the safest, most advanced, and most effective face sculpting techniques. In conjunction with thorough, detailed anatomy education, Dr. Sykes teaches practitioners the leading strategies for thread lift contouring, neurotoxin and dermal filler injections, and non-surgical facelifts. His courses include lectures, discussions, patient assessment, cadaver dissection, and live demonstrations to help you become a highly skilled aesthetic practitioner.
Humanitarian Service
Dr. Sykes is passionate about helping children and enjoys performing surgeries for cleft deformities and craniofacial surgery. He has gone on over 25 humanitarian missions to many countries, including the Philippines, El Salvador, Honduras, Russia, Bolivia, Brazil, and China. Because of his extensive service correcting congenital abnormalities and facial deformities in underserved children, he has been awarded for community service and humanitarian missions by the AAFPRS. Dr. Sykes recently co-chaired the Many Faces of Giving campaign for the AAFPRS and helped raise over $4 million for facial plastic surgery education, humanitarian efforts, and research.
Owner of Newfound Wines
A passionate winemaker, Dr. Sykes co-founded Newfound Wines in 2016 to share his love of wine with the world. When he is not teaching or transforming his patients’ faces, you can find Dr. Sykes hanging out at the beautiful vineyard in Napa Valley.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
If you are ready to revitalize your face, use our online form to schedule your consultation in Beverly Hills with Dr. Jonathan Sykes. His compassionate communication style will help you feel at ease and empower you to make the best choice to suit your cosmetic goals.
FAQ
Meet Dr. Sykes
Bridgeton, New Jersey. I’m a south Jersey guy at heart and I grew up 2 hours south of my favorite musician, Bruce Springsteen’s home.
I completed my undergrad at The University of Pennsylvania (Go Quakers!), then completed medical school at George Washington University. After that, I went on to complete my residency in head and neck and facial plastic surgery at Northwestern University in Chicago (boy, those were some cold years !)
I then served 3 years as a facial plastic surgeon in The Air Force in Sacramento, California at Mather Airforce base. I then joined the faculty the university of California, Davis medical center where I served as chief of facial plastic surgery for 27 years.
I specialize in all cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries of the face and neck.
I believe in performing surgery but not creating “an operated look.” I feel that changes in the face should be significant but should maintain the patients original appearance. In general, patients want to look improved, but not different.
In medical school, I really enjoyed anatomy and surgery. I was excited about being able to cure someone with my hands. As I proceeded in medical school I realized that I enjoyed solving reconstructive problems with surgery. The face to me is a puzzle that I want to do my best in either putting back together (reconstructive) or improving (cosmetic).
I love helping people and I certainly love changing their face positively to achieve each patients’ wanted goals.
In general, being a good doctor starts with caring for others. My father who taught me a lot and lived until he was almost 100, preached to me to always be kind to others. There are a lot of ways to do this in life, and I knew that any job that I had would have to involve helping people. Plastic surgery performed for injuries, congenital derformities, or cosmetic desires or needs, is just one way of doing this. As it so happens I became good at this and it was natural for me to apply my want to help people to this surgical art.
I love to travel, exercise, and make wine. My winery in Northern California (Newfound Wines) produced 5,000 cases of wine last year.
I love being able to individualize treatment and construct a surgical operation to meet the needs of my patients. The key to this is individualizing treatment, because I realized that every patient used themselves differently and my job is to make them the best version of themselves.
I have not had any true setbacks in my plastic surgery career. However, I have had to realize that the success of my surgery is really related to my patient’s happiness, and each patient has a different idea of what would make them happy. For this reason, I realize the importance of the physiological aspect of plastic surgery. I didn’t understand this connection early in my career. As I have gotten to understand my patient’s psychological needs better, I have become a more caring doctor and surgeon with better outcomes.
Experience
Artistry
Compassion
The mentor that most affected my life was my father. He taught me how to behave, how to be kind, and how to treat other people.
Being a plastic surgeon has humbled me. I have always tried to please people, but I realize in plastic surgery that you cannot please everyone. The knowledge that I’ve tried my best and have often gotten a good result but had a dissatisfied patient is haunting to me. Luckily, this happens very infrequently but when it does, it is very humbling.
I think patients choose me because of my experience and artistry, and of course, by looking at my results. I tend to have patients choose me when the natural results that I achieve resonate with them. Also, I am a caring surgeon who gives every one of my patients my personal cell phone number. Often, patients sense that I am a caring individual and this also makes them choose me.
