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Steven P. Davison, MD, FACS, is one of the only triple board-certified surgeons in the Washington, D.C., area. He has devoted his entire career to providing his patients with the highest level of care and superb results. As a highly reputable surgeon, he is engaging and considerate of his patients’ feelings and needs while concentrating on patient safety.
Experience You Can Trust
With a pre-medical degree as a dentist, a total of 19 years of training, and a successful academic career as a professor of plastic surgery at Georgetown University, Dr. Davison has a wealth of experience you can trust.
About Dr. Davison
Dr. Steven Davison’s triple board certifications in plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, and otolaryngology (head and neck surgery) are evidence of the breadth and depth of his surgical expertise and experience. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), which means that his education, training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have passed rigorous evaluations and meet the high standards established by this distinguished association.
As the 2012 president of the National Capital Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Davison oversaw this nonprofit organization’s efforts to improve plastic surgical care and results while giving back to the local region. He is also a member of numerous prestigious surgical societies, most of which require nomination and thorough evaluation for membership.
Dr. Davison spent nine years at Georgetown University and remains a full professor of both plastic surgery and otolaryngology there. He has trained several generations of plastic surgeons and has been awarded “teacher of the year” twice.
In 2013, Dr. Davison also served as an oral examiner of junior surgeons seeking certification by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Davison has written over 100 publications on many of the newest techniques and most important plastic surgery subjects, including patient safety. He is also a national speaker on patient safety, prevention of deep vein thrombosis, and reconstructive surgery techniques, which he applies in his own practice in Washington, D.C.
Why Choose Dr. Steven Davison?
Surgeons are usually judged based on three criteria: training, qualifications, and results.
Training
Dr. Davison has been trained at the most prestigious centers in the United States. His undergraduate degree is a dental degree from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, where he graduated with distinction by winning the Dell Medal for Performance and The British Student of the Year prize. His medical degree is from the University of Maryland, where he won the Babcock Award for surgical excellence. Dr. Davison studied head and neck (otolaryngology) at the Mayo Clinic, followed by his plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh and a reconstructive cancer fellowship from MD Anderson, the premier cancer hospital in the country.
Dr. Davison is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The American Board of Plastic Surgery, and The American Board of Otolaryngology.
Qualifications
In an industry in which board certification in plastic surgery is a minimum standard, Dr. Davison separates himself with triple-board certification in plastic surgery (ABPS), otolaryngology/head and neck surgery (OTO-HNS), and facial plastic surgery. This is a very rare combination reflecting achievement in the rigorous examination process. Dr. Davison is the only surgeon in the tri-state area and one of only a handful in the country with this level of certification. He won the Jack Webster prize for the highest score on the facial plastic surgery board exam, which demonstrates his commitment to his discipline. In recent years, unaccredited “paper” boards have proliferated, and it is important to distinguish between those and true boards—those accredited by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) to which Dr. Davison is a proud member.
Dr. Davison is a leader in the field of plastic surgery. Not only is he a full professor of plastic surgery at Georgetown University, but he is also a previous board examiner. An examiner of the oral portion of the plastic surgery boards administers difficult questions and scenarios to hopeful candidates to determine if they are suitable as a future certified plastic surgeon. On three separate occasions, he has been awarded “Teacher of The Year” at Georgetown University and, in addition, he has received the Georgetown University Simonsen Award for clinical research in facial paralysis. Utilizing this research, he enhances his patient care and outcomes.
Results
Dr. Davison has given 95 national and international lectures and written over 100 clinical papers and chapters that keep him at the forefront of medicine. He is a member of numerous organizations that have a stringent nomination process, including The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), for those with a special interest in aesthetic plastic surgery. Dr. Davison has been nominated and accepted into the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the prestigious honor society for those at the top of their field, and he is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, which involves a rigorous individual peer review process for acceptance.
He is a past president of the National Capital area’s Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Davison has been nominated by his peers in the Washingtonian for “best doctor” in both plastic surgery and breast reconstruction. He is currently rated Castle Connolly’s best surgeon and one of America’s top surgeons. The patients have spoken by nominating Dr. Davison “The Best Plastic Surgeon” of D.C., and also the “Number One Doctor” for the entire city multiple years in a row. These achievements echo his reputation in the community for providing the highest possible quality care.
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(202) 966-9590Body Contouring, Facial Rejuvenation, Breast Enhancement
While Dr. Davison is ideally qualified to perform the full range of plastic surgery, body contouring, and massive weight loss surgery, he has a particular interest in facial and breast surgery.
Dr. Davison’s Special Interests
Facelift Surgery
As the recipient of the Webster prize for the highest score on the facial plastic surgery board, the American Association of Facial Plastic Surgery noted, “You can trust your face to this surgeon.” This expertise includes facial rejuvenation such as:
- Cervicoplasty and platysmaplasty (Neck Lift),
- Rhytidectomy (facelift),
- Rhinoplasty (nose job), and
- Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery).
He is also an internationally recognized author and leader in facial reconstruction for skin cancer and Mohs surgery. A focus on natural results after facial rejuvenation and functional breathing after rhinoplasty are examples of his synergistic approach to surgery.
Dr. Davison has a specialized and dedicated interest in scar revision after trauma and previous surgery. He is a pioneer in the field of keloid management, employing combined 5FU/steroid injections, skin substitutes, surgery, and advanced keloids-radiation.
He also addresses contemporary cosmetic problems by offering the most advanced techniques for the procedures such as labiaplasty, monsplasty, umbilicoplasty, and nipple reduction, as seen in our video library.
Non Surgical Care
At Davinci Plastic Surgery, we take pride in tailoring the care of every patient. This means we offer a wide range of non-surgical care to those patients in the maintenance stage of their lives prior to surgical facial rejuvenation.
We offer:
- Sculptra® Aesthetic
- JUVÉDERM®
- RADIESSE®
- JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC
- Fat grafting
- Other injectables
The use of a digital diagram recording, which creates a longitudinal digital “prescription” of your care, gives reproducible results from visit to visit. Patients are administered only the number of units of BOTOX® Cosmetic that is required to achieve the desired outcome and receive complimentary touch-ups for BOTOX® Cosmetic at our patient-centric office.
A full-time injector is available at the practice to ensure the availability of appointments. We offer chemical peels (light to deep), dermabrasion, and a variety of skin care treatments to enhance results.
Dr. Davison manages a center for facial reanimation and Bell’s palsy for which he uses non-surgical chemodenervation and the full spectrum of surgical rehabilitation. This center is coordinated with the National Rehabilitation Hospital for a comprehensive approach.
Breast Surgery
Dr. Davison has a keen interest in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery. At Davinci Plastic Surgery, highly-developed mastopexy (breast lift) and breast augmentation (breast enlargement) techniques are utilized.
Reconstructive Breast Surgery
We offer saline, silicone (shaped and round), and “gummy bear” implants. The most current safety approaches, including the “no-touch technique” with the Keller Funnel to reduce capsular contraction, are always used. He has significant surgical experience in reconstructive breast surgery for breast cancer and BRCA positive patients. Dr. Davison offers the full spectrum of breast reconstruction options, including the DIEP, TUG, and latissimus flaps, as well as expanders and direct to implant reconstruction. Vectra 3D imaging is used to enhance the results for cosmetic patients as well as reconstructive cancer patients.
Breast Enhancement Surgery
Dr. Davison has taught generations of surgeons the superomedial pedicle breast reduction technique, a novel approach to produce a reduced and lifted breast with upper breast fullness that has none of the flat, boxy nature of a conventional reduction. In addition, Davinci Plastic Surgery is now a go-to location for revision breast surgery for both cosmetic and reconstructive problems. Dr. Davison has experience revising all manner of inferior post-operative results, including capsular contracture, implant malposition, and other unsatisfactory results. He frequently performs autogenous breast reconstruction for dissatisfaction or problems with implant reconstruction after mastectomy.
Dr. Steven Davison’s Primary Focus for Patients
Patient Comfort
On occasion, patients are concerned that they may experience post-operative pain. At Davinci Plastic Surgery, we use the most technologically advanced approaches that help minimize discomfort. These techniques include the On-Q® pain pump and Exparel®, a long-acting nerve block that lasts for days, decreasing post-surgical pain. We are sensitive to those with pain control issues, either from tolerance or medication allergies. We work hard to find a solution to your needs and ensure a comfortable experience.
Patient Safety
At Davinci Plastic Surgery, patient safety is not just a phrase; it is the fundamental principle at our state-of-the-art facility. Dr. Davison is an international authority on the prevention of post-operative complications such as blood clots, having developed specific guidelines with Dr. Caprini himself, the grandfather of modern deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis.
He is currently involved in improving safety for “tourism medicine” and is an advocate for the ethical delivery of care for patient complications and HIV patients. Dr. Davison wrote a seminal article entitled “Safety First: Precautions for the Massive Weight Loss Patient” as a guide to improving a safe outcome. He also closely monitors the risk factors in non-surgical care, such as fillers, which are increasingly delivered by untrained, non-medical, unsupported individuals. We maintain high safety standards in our practice as part of our philosophy.
Patient Satisfaction
At Davinci Plastic Surgery, Dr. Davison performs a considerable amount of revision, salvage, and secondary surgery, particularly revision rhinoplasty and secondary breast surgery, to correct less than satisfactory results by other surgeons.
His approach is non-judgmental and empathetic while striving to restore function such as nasal breathing or shape to a deformed breast.
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Humanitarian
Steven Davison, MD, was active in supporting the U.S. Armed Forces while in Afghanistan. In 2014, Dr. Davison was invited to support “Love Renews Faces,” a medical missions team to China.
Specialties
- Cosmetic Surgery of the Breasts and Body
- Facial Plastic Surgery
- Head and Neck Reconstruction
- Melanoma and Skin Cancer
- Otolaryngology
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Medical Degree
- College Park, Maryland
- Doctorate in Dental Surgery, 1985
- Doctorate in Medicine, 1992
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Maryland
Residencies
- Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
- Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, 1992-1997
- Plastic Surgery, 1997-1999
- Prosthodontics, 1985-1987
- University of Maryland
- University of Pittsburgh
Fellowship
- Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Dental Oncology, 1987-1988
- MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas – Houston, Texas
Hospital Affiliations
- Davinci AAAHC Certified O.R. Medical Director, 2009-present
- Fairfax Hospital, 2001-present
- Georgetown University Hospital, 1999-present
- Sibley Memorial Hospital, 2001-present
- Veterans Administration Hospital, 1999-2003
- Virginia Hospital Center (Arlington), 2005-present
Memberships
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- National Capital Society of Plastic Surgeons (NCSPS)
- The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
Honors and Awards
2018:
10 Best Plastic Surgeons – Patient Satisfaction
Best of Suburbia
2016:
Best Plastic Surgeon (body)
Best Plastic Surgeon (face)
Steven Davison Best Post Visit Follow-Up
2012, 2013, 2014:
Teacher of the Year Award – Dept. of Otolaryngology, Georgetown Hospital
“Top Doctor” in Washington, D.C. – Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
2010:
First Place Plastics-Aesthetics Poster Award – Annual Meeting of the Triological Society
2009:
Simonsen Award for Clinical Research – Georgetown Hospital
Teacher of the Year Award – Dept. of Plastic Surgery, Georgetown Hospital
2008:
Poster Award – Washington Hospital Center
2005:
Teacher of the Year Award – Dept. of Plastic Surgery, Georgetown Hospital
2002:
Jack Anderson Award – Highest score on Facial Plastic Surgery Board Exam
1998:
Alumni Award – University of Edinburgh
Resident Research Award – Western Pennsylvania Hospital
Tabas Travel Scholar – Vietnam
1997:
Clinical Research Award – American College of Surgeons
1992:
Babcock Award for Surgical Excellence – University of Maryland
1989:
Victoria Gunning Research Prize – University of Edinburgh
1985:
Class Medal – Prosthodontics
Dell Medal – Prosthodontics
Graduation with Distinction – Dentistry
1984:
British Society Medal – Dentistry
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