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Jacob K. Dey, M.D.

  1. Facial Plastic Surgeon
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

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Jacob K. Dey, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon with a special interest in facial reanimation and facial rejuvenation (https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic/medical-innovation/dey-facial-paralysis). He grew up in Missouri and received his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri — Columbia. After college, he completed medical school at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Dey graduated with top honors from Johns Hopkins and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. After medical school, he completed residency in Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN followed by a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Johns Hopkins.

Dr. Dey is actively involved in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery research and education. He has authored numerous publications in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and presents his research at national and international meetings. He has particular research interest in the areas of facial paralysis, regenerative medicine and biotherapeutics, and outcomes assessment in aesthetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgery.

Dr. Dey has dedicated his training and career to surgery of the face. He understands how important the face is to one's identity, sense of self, and quality of life. This drives his passion for helping patients with concerns regarding their facial appearance and function. Dr. Dey practices the breadth of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgery with emphasis on facial reanimation for patients with facial paralysis as well as aesthetic treatments and surgery for patients seeking facial rejuvenation.

  1. Bell's palsy
  2. Dermatochalasis
  3. Deviated septum
  4. Facial deformity
  5. Facial fracture
  6. Facial injury
  7. Facial nerve disorder
  8. Facial nerve tumor
  9. Facial paralysis
  10. Facial skin cancer
  11. Facial spasm
  12. Facial volume loss
  13. Facial weakness
  14. Moebius syndrome
  15. Ramsay Hunt syndrome
  1. Blepharoplasty
  2. Botox injection
  3. Brow lift
  4. Cosmetic surgery
  5. Face lift
  6. Facial filler injection
  7. Facial fracture repair
  8. Facial nerve rehabilitation
  9. Facial reanimation surgery
  10. Facial reconstruction
  11. Facial rejuvenation
  12. Microvascular surgery
  13. Neck lift
  14. Nose surgery
  15. Otoplasty
  16. Rhinoplasty
  17. Septoplasty
  18. Skin cancer reconstruction
  • Facial Reanimation (Improving Facial Function and Symmetry after Facial Paralysis):
  • Facial Nerve Repair
  • Nerve Grafting, Nerve Transfer
  • Functional Muscle Transfer (Gracilis Surgery)
  • Eyelid Weights/ Eyelid Surgery
  • Brow Lift
  • Face and Neck Lift
  • Facial Fat Grafting
  • Botox for Synkinesis
  • Selective Myectomy
  • Selective Neurectomy
  • Facial Rejuvenation Surgery, including:
  • Brow Lift
  • Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty
  • Mini Facelift
  • Deep Plane Face and Neck Lift
  • Deep Neck Lift
  • Lip Lift
  • Fat Transfer
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Botox
  • Facial Fillers
  • Laser Skin Resurfacing (CO2 Laser)
  1. 2022
    Fellowship - Facial Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryJohns Hopkins Hospital
  2. 2021
    Residency - Otolaryngology - Head & Neck SurgeryMayo Clinic Rochester
  3. 2021
    ResidentOtolaryngology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2016
    MDThe Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  5. 2011
    Pre-MedicalUniversity of Missouri

Certifications

  1. 2022
    Otolaryngology � Head & Neck SurgeryAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Fellow Teaching AwardJohns Hopkins
  2. 2021
    Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Resident Research Day, Second PlaceMayo Clinic
  3. 2019
    Mayo Clinic Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Resident Representative Mayo Clinic Rochester
  4. 2019
    Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Resident Research Day, Second PlaceMayo Clinic
  5. 2018
    Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Resident Research Day, First PlaceMayo Clinic
  6. 2013
    Dean's Year of Research AwardJohns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  7. 2013
    Doroghazi Eagle Scout AwardUniversity of Missouri
  8. 2011
    Daniels ScholarJohns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  9. 2011
    John Hardy Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar AwardUniversity of Missouri
  10. 2010
    Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Junior InductionPhi Beta Kappa Honor Society
  11. 2010
    Armon F. Yanders ScholarUniversity of Missouri
  12. 2009
    Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
  13. 2009
    Alpha of Missouri ScholarUniversity of Missouri
  14. 2007
    University of Missouri-Columbia Curator's ScholarUniversity of Missouri
  15. 2002
    Eagle ScoutBoy Scouts of America

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    MemberInternational Society of Rhinoplasty Surgeons
  2. 2023 - present
    Evidence Based Medical Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  3. 2023 - present
    Evidence-Based Medicine Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  4. 2022 - present
    Residency Advising DirectorDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology
  5. 2022 - present
    MemberResearch Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  6. 2022 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  7. 2022 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  8. 2022 - present
    MemberJohns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Crowe Society
  9. 2021 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  10. 2020 - 2021
    MemberAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Committee
  11. 2020 - 2021
    MemberFacial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  12. 2019
    ModeratorAmerican Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  13. 2016 - present
    MemberMinnesota Academy of Otolaryngology
  14. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  15. 2016 - present
    MemberTriological Society
  16. 2016 - present
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  17. 2014 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  18. 2013 - present
    MemberSir Charles Bell Society for Facial Nerve Disorders
  19. 2010 - present
    MemberPhi Beta Kappa Honor Society
  20. 2009 - present
    MemberPhi Kappa Phi Honor Society

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