Sydney C. Butts, MD
Vice Chair and Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, SUNY Downstate
Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck surgery
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
Dr. Butts has clinical expertise in congenital craniofacial surgery including cleft lip and palate surgery. Her clinical focus also includes local/regional flap surgery after skin cancer excision, scar revision surgery, functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty and otoplasty (care of prominent/misshapen ears). Dr. Butts has expertise in adult and pediatric facial trauma, seeing many patients who sustain injuries after falls, sports injuries and other causes. Dr. Butts performs office-based cosmetic procedures using the full array of injectables for lines and wrinkles associated with stress, aging and sun exposure.
Dr. Butts has written several book chapters and journal articles, presented research at national academic meetings, and been a guest faculty and invited lecturer on multiple reconstructive topics nationally and internationally. Dr. Butts is double board certified in otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery and a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)-the world’s largest specialty association for facial plastic surgery.
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“Reconstruction of the Face After Skin Cancer Excision” - Brooklyn Eagle article
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“Nasal Fracture” - Brooklyn Eagle article
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"Ear Molding in Babies" - Misshapen Ears in Infants can be Treated by molding with tapes and splints. Early treatment beginning soon after birth can recorrect folding problems as seen in these cases.
Please see a link to an article by Dr. Butts and co-authors on Ear Molding in Neonates. -
“Dr. Butts made me look like myself again“ - Geraldine Mechanic-Grossman
Before and After pictures
Botox injections for facial lines
Facial lines and wrinkles develop from the effects of stress, sun damage and the aging process. These lines can result in a tired, angry look or make you look older than you actually are. Botulinum toxin injections provide a safe way to soften these lines. Injections are done in the office with minimal downtime
Patient #1: The patient was unhappy with lines around the eyes ("crows feet") . After botulinum toxin injection the lines after much softer.
The patient had deep forehead lines. After botulinum toxin injection, the lines are softer and she can still move the eyebrows.
Before and after Rhinoplasty surgery
Reconstruction after excision of facial skin cancers, using local or facial flaps
