Doctor Debra J. Johnson, MD Sacramento, California 95825

Name: Debra J. Johnson, MD
Last name: Johnson
Gender: female
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1989
Years experience: 34
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Ideal Plastic Surgery
Address: 77 Cadillac Dr.
Phone: +1 916-664-3391
City: Sacramento
State: California
Zip Code: 95825
Country: US
Statement: For more than a quarter century, patients in Sacramento, the Bay Area and throughout California have trusted Dr. Debra J. Johnson with life-changing cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures. She is highly respected for her extraordinary skill, deep empathy and pioneering work as a leader in her profession.

Dr. Johnson was the first woman plastic surgeon in Sacramento. In 2016, she became the second woman ever to lead the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world.

As president of ASPS, she advanced a principle that has been central to her medical philosophy: “Plastic surgery is not just about enhancing aesthetics,” she says. “It is about rebuilding people’s lives.”

Dr. Johnson was awarded her medical degree by the Stanford University School of Medicine, and she also completed her plastic surgery residency at Stanford. She later broadened her perspective with a fellowship in cosmetic surgery at Clinica Planas in Barcelona and a fellowship in hand and microsurgery at the Institut Français de Chirurgie de la Main in Paris.

Patients and peers trust her for the same reasons — her integrity, professionalism and exceptional surgical talents. In addition, other surgeons appreciate her leadership skills, including her ability to build consensus.

It is no surprise that she has been repeatedly chosen by colleagues for a wide range of leadership roles, including past president of the Sacramento Society of Plastic Surgeons and former Chief of Surgery for Sutter Community Hospitals. She has been awarded the California Society of Plastic Surgeons Presidential Award for Exemplary Service for her advocacy of patient safety, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons President’s Award for outstanding service to the Society.

As co-director of the Sutter Cleft Lip, Palate, and Craniofacial Anomalies Panel, Dr. Johnson cares for children born with facial deformities. She devotes several weeks per year providing free reconstructive surgery in developing countries. She has traveled the world as part of more than 50 medical missions, giving children born with birth defects, or suffering from burn scars, a chance at a more normal life. She teaches other surgeons how to care for these children, so that more can be helped.

Closer to home, she has worked to establish programs to provide free plastic surgery for children in California who are unable to afford needed procedures. She also serves as Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the UC Davis Medical Center, teaching residents in training.

Dr. Johnson’s practice includes all aspects of cosmetic surgery, including the face, breast and body. She is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, where she also serves as a Director, and participates in the Continuing Certification process,, which assures ongoing learning in the specialty. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, and is perennially selected as a “Top Doc” by Sacramento magazine.

Dr. Johnson divides her time between Sacramento and Napa, where she has a small farm. There she grows fruits and vegetables, and produces honey, jams, olive oil and cabernet wine, in anticipation of a sustainable retirement.
Consulting Fees: 100$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges
  • Sutter Medical Center, Mercy General
Education
  • Medical: MD, Stanford University

Debra J. Johnson, MD

Postdoc Training
  • Residencies:
  • Plastic surgery, Stanford University
  • Clinica Planas in Barcelona, and the Institut Francais de la Main in Paris.
Member of
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Board Certification
Debra Jolyn Johnson (ABMSUID -417258)

Viewed: 8/15/2008
Day of birth:
1/11/1955

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Recertification: 4/1/2006 – 12/31/2016 Active Lifetime Initial Certification 11/7/1991 –
Education: 1981 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 95 Scripps DrSacramento, CA 95825 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 38.5724735,-121.4182069

Primary location
Location name: Sacramento
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 38.5737,-121.4869995
Treatments
  • Blue Peel
  • Botox
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Juvederm
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Liposuction
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Permanent Makeup
  • Phenol Peel
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scar Removal
  • Sculptra
  • Sientra Breast Implants
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision

RealSelf Info

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 5531
Answer count: 5
Review count: 2
Star rating: 2.0473720558371
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Nov 18, 2007
Profile modified: Nov 1, 2021
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 1, 2011
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Sacramento, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 38.5737,-121.4869995

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Reduction (Dec 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reduction (Dec 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reduction (Dec 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)

Latest Prices

Sientra Breast Implants Prices

  • $7000 – Aug 25, 2016 – Sacramento, CA
  • $7000 – Aug 25, 2016 – Sacramento, CA

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Liposuction and Breast Feeding
surgery while breastfeeding not a good idea
Jun 2, 2011
Even if you have nothing but local anesthesia, some of the medication (lidocaine, epinephrine) does get into your blood stream and breast milk. The levels would likely be low, but why take the risk?

It would be best to wait to have any surgery until after you have finished breastfeeding. Or at least to just pump your breast for the first two to three days after surgery and toss the breastmilk, giving the baby formula during that time.

I’m Assuming I Need a Breast Lift, but Don’t Like the Scarring, Do I Have Any Other Option for Bet
Augmentation +/- breast lift
May 25, 2011
The rule of thumb is that if your nipple has dropped below the bottom fold of your breast, you need a lift. If the nipple sits above the fold, then an implant will fill out the excess skin and look nice. But if it's below, then an implant will sit too high, and your breast tissue will hang off the end (what we affectionately call a "Snoopy" breast), and you will not be happy. It would be best to wait until you are through child-bearing. Doing surgery now,…
Possible to Receive a Large Implant That is Not Filled Up That Much?
The implant should “fit” your breast
May 25, 2011
One of the most important aspects of breast augmentation is figuring out which implants will "fit" you. The implant should closely match the natural diameter of your breast. When you see women you can immediately pick out as "boob job" it's because they have implants that don't "fit". Your surgeon should measure your breast diameter and let you know what size range best fits you. Hopefully, that will match what you're…
Eyelid surgery OK if prone to keloids?
Facial keloids unusual
Apr 11, 2010
While many people are genetically prone to keloid formation, there are certain anatomical areas that increase the risk. The midline of the chest (over the breastbone) and the point of the shoulder are notorious places for the development of keloids.
However, keloids are unusual on the face, perhaps because the composition of collagen in the skin is a bit different from elsewhere. We do occasionally see thickened scars behind the ears after facelifts, but the scars in front of the ears…
Is it possible for Juvederm to be permanent for some people?
Not by design, but you’re right a little bit
Apr 3, 2010
Juvederm is not meant to be permanent (because then you wouldn’t have to buy more!). When placed in areas of less movement lasts longer than it does in areas of movement (lips). Although the hyaluronic acid does get broken down by your body, there is some collagen deposited in the skin as a response and so….you may notice some longer term improvement over time.

Last updated on 11/25/2023