RICHARD O. DAVILA, MD
Dr. Davila is a New York native and earned his medical degree from the esteemed Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He subsequently completed a rigorous five-year residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Upstate University Medical Center in Syracuse, NY. During this period, he specialized in head and neck surgery, gaining invaluable experience in aesthetic facial reconstruction, maxillofacial trauma, and nasal airway surgery.
Following his residency, Dr. Davila was selected for a highly sought-after fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Kansas. In Kansas City, he received comprehensive training in all aspects of aesthetic facial and nasal surgery, mastering advanced techniques in facelift and neck lift procedures, as well as complex and revision rhinoplasty. His training also encompassed the application of neuromodulators (such as Botox), injectable fillers, chemical peels, and aesthetic lasers.
In addition to his aesthetic focus, Dr. Davila's reconstructive experience includes caring for patients with facial paralysis and nerve disorders, craniomaxillofacial trauma, facial skin cancers, nasal injuries, and complex facial scarring.
Dr. Davila's current practice is dedicated to the art of aesthetic plastic surgery, with a primary focus on the face and neck. He is deeply passionate about nasal aesthetics, functional and revision rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation, treatments for facial nerve paralysis, and maxillofacial contouring, catering to both aesthetic enhancement and gender affirmation.
As one of the few surgeons in the nation specializing in rhinoplasty, Dr. Davila excels in performing primary rhinoplasties that incorporate both structural and preservation techniques. His expertise also extends to revision rhinoplasty, gender-affirming procedures, and non-surgical nasal enhancements using injectable fillers.
Moreover, he possesses extensive experience in utilizing advanced power instruments for facial bone contouring, enhancing gender identity, affirming gender expression, and addressing deformities of the facial skeleton.