Plastic Surgery

David Drake, MD

Division Chief,
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Welcome to the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

The Division of Plastic Surgery in the University of Kentucky's College of Medicine is comprised of board-certified, fellowship trained plastic surgeons and support staff dedicated to providing outstanding care to our patients, training in advanced procedures to our residents and medical students, and conducting research on the cutting edge of advanced practice plastic surgery to benefit people of the Commonwealth and its adjoining states.

We merge art and science to provide a full complement of reconstructive and aesthetic services to both adults and children with an uncompromising pursuit of excellence. 

Plastic Surgery provides expert care and training in the following:

  Adult Plastic Surgery

  • Breast Reconstruction

  • Facial Reconstruction

  • Abdominal Reconstruction

  • Microsurgery

  • Hand Surgery

  • Upper and Lower Extremity Reconstruction

  • Gender Affirming Surgery

  • Lymphedema Surgery

 Pediatric Reconstruction

  • Cleft Palate

  • Head Deformities

  • Facial Deformities

  • Birthmarks

  • Skin lesions/lumps and bumps

  • Burns

  Surgical Aesthetic Procedures

  • Facelift

  • Brow/Eyelid Lift

  • Facial Implants

  • Neck Lift

  • Breast Reduction/Augmentation/Lift

  • Abdominoplasty

  • Arm/Thigh Lift

  • Liposuction/Fat Grafting

  Non-Surgical Procedures

  • Fillers

  • Botox

  • Lasers

  • Skin Care - Computer Analysis and Imaging