Biographical summary
Deanna C. Menapace, M.D., ("Dr. M") is a Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. Simply put, she has dedicated her career to surgeries of the head and neck area. She sees patients in the Otolaryngology Department and the Mayo Clinic Cosmetic Center.
She completed a fellowship through the American Academic of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) after completing training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Her practice is focused on plastic surgery of the face, neck, eyelids, and external ears. Her areas of expertise include structure rhinoplasty, preservation rhinoplasty, deep plane facelift, lip lift and regenerative medicine techniques.
She also serves on several committees for the AAFPRS and American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery in addition to serving on the eBoard for Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine Journal. Through academic achievement and humanitarian service, she has earned induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Gold Humanitarian Honors Society and Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honors Society.
Procedures performed
- Blepharoplasty
- Brow lift
- Chin surgery
- Ectropion repair
- Face lift
- Facial contouring surgery
- Facial filler injection
- Facial fracture repair
- Facial implant surgery
- Facial nerve rehabilitation
- Facial reconstruction
- Facial rejuvenation
- Facial scar revision
- Fat transfer
- Hair restoration
- Laser resurfacing
- Lip augmentation
- Lip lift
- Lip surgery
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Nasal repair
- Nasal septal reconstruction
- Nasal valve repair
- Neck lift
- Neck surgery
- Otoplasty
- Rhinoplasty
- Skin cancer reconstruction
- Skin rejuvenation
- Skin surgery
- Stem cell therapy
Interests
- Aging Face Surgery
- Chin Implants
- Facial Balancing
- Facial Contouring
- Facial Rejuvenation
- Facial Masculinization
- Facial Feminization
- Facial Nerve surgery
- Fat Transfer
- Revision Rhinoplasty
- Rhinoplasty
- Mesenchymal Stem Cell Skin Therapy
- Nasal breathing surgery
- Neuromodulators
- Skin Care
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2021
Fellowship - Facial Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryUniversity of North Carolina
- 2020
ResidentOtolaryngology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2015
MDCreighton University School of Medicine
- 2009
BS - NeurobiologyUniversity of California Davis
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2025
Facial Plastic/Reconstructive SurgeryAmerican Board of Facial Plastic & Recon Surg
- 2021
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Awards and honors
- 2025
Innovation AwardClinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida
- 2023
Provider Experience AwardMayo Clinic Florida
- 2019
Skull Award Mayo Clinic
- 2018
Resident Travel Award/Best Paper AwardAmerican Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- 2018
“Speaker Spotlight” Fall Meeting American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- 2015
Honors Society Induction Alpha Sigma Nu, The Honor Society of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
- 2014
Poster Award 2nd placeSociety of Pediatric Dermatology
- 2014
Honors Society Induction Alpha Omega Alpha
- 2014
Honors Society Induction Gold Humanism Honor Society, Arnold P. Gold Foundation
- 2014
Physicians of Tomorrow NominationAmerican Medical Association
- 2013
Norton ScholarshipCreighton University School of Medicine
- 2012
Arthur Laughlin & Ester Johnson Barr Scholarship Creighton University School of Medicine
- 2012
Medical Dean’s Scholarship Creighton University School of Medicine
- 2012
Bierne C&G ScholarshipCreighton University School of Medicine
- 2012
Student Leadership Scholarship Nebraska Medical Foundation
- 2012
Medical Dean’s MAGIS Scholarships Creighton University School of Medicine
- 2012
Creighton Research Scholarship Creighton University School of Medicine
- 2005
Varsity D1 Softball Athletic ScholarshipUniversity of California Davis
- 2005
California Governor’s ScholarshipCalifornia Scholarship Federation
Professional memberships
- 2025
MemberPlatform Chair, Mayo Clinic Florida
- 2025
MemberCreighton University School of Medicine, Nebraska Medical Association
- 2025 - present
ChairPlatform Committee
- 2024 - present
AdvisorPlatform Committee
- 2024 - present
MemberPlatform Advisor, Mayo Clinic Florida
- 2023 - present
MemberResidency Selection Committee Otolaryngology
- 2023 - present
MemberClinical Competency Committee Otolaryngology
- 2023 - present
DirectorENT Marketing
- 2022 - present
MemberAdministrative Committee, American Board Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Board
- 2021 - present
MemberQI/Safety Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- 2021 - present
MemberNewton D. Fischer Society, University of North Carolina
- 2020 - present
MemberFellowship Curriculum Subcommittee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- 2020 - present
MemberSir Bell Society
- 2019 - present
MemberFellowship Review Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- 2019 - present
MemberResearch Review Subcommittee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- 2019 - present
MemberCME Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- 2018 - 2020
MemberMSGME Committee
- 2016 - 2020
Class RepresentativeAccreditation Counsel for Graduate Medical Education
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- 2015 - present
MemberAlpha Sigma Nu, The Honor Society of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
- 2014 - present
MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- 2014 - present
MemberArnold P. Gold Humanism Honors Society
- 2013 - 2015
Chair - Elect/ChairCurriculum Committee, Creighton University School of Medicine
- 2012 - 2015
PresidentGlobal Brigades-Omaha Chapter, Peace Corps
Publications
Research activities