Dr. Self has over 25 years of experience with Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He truly cares about his patients’ well being, both physically and emotionally. He takes the time to ensure every patient is happy with the full surgical procedure, from beginning to the end. What really sets him apart from others is his dedication to perfection. While some surgeons pride themselves on how quickly they can finish a procedure, Dr. Self prides himself on taking all the time that is necessary to do the job right. His philosophy involves taking the most thorough pre-operative, operative, and post-operative procedural approach, which keeps his patients happy and attracts patients from all over the country.
In 2005, Dr. Self opened his private practice for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Salt Lake City after practicing in Alabama for over 10 years. His specialties include breast surgery, body contouring, tummy tucks, liposuction, surgery after massive weight loss, facial aesthetic surgery, eyelids, and minimally invasive facial surgery.
Dr. Self’s attention to detail, personal approach, and exceptional office staff has Utahns and out-of-staters flocking to his practice. “Our practice continues to grow dramatically because our satisfied patients recommend us to their family and friends,” he says.
Dr. Self has an unusually broad blend of training and experience that uniquely qualifies him to understand the relationship between the skeleton, soft tissue, and skin, and how they work together in both a functional and aesthetic sense. He graduated from the University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and completed training in general surgery as well as plastic surgery at the Mayo Graduate School Of Medicine in Minnesota. Dr. Self has a long list of certifications, memberships, committee chairs, and has been published in several books.
As an experienced surgeon in the most up-to-date cosmetic plastic surgery procedures, Dr. Self and his highly trained staff are dedicated to helping you look and feel better about yourself. Our goals are to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the procedure you’re interested in and walk you through the surgical process so you feel comfortable, confident, and assured that you are receiving the best possible care.
We look forward to meeting with you and helping you decide how cosmetic or reconstructive plastic surgery can make a difference in your life.
Academic Degrees
- M.D. University of Alabama School of Medicine | Birmingham, AL
June 1974 – Jan 1978 - B.S. Biology/Chemistry – Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
September 1969 – May 1973
Internships
- St. Vincent’s Hospital, Birmingham AL
Internal Medicine
January – June 1978 - Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota
General Surgery
June 1978 – July 1979
Residency
- Mayo Graduate School of Medicine | Rochester, Minnesota
General Surgery
July 1979 – December 1983 - Mayo Graduate School of Medicine | Rochester, Minnesota
Plastic Surgery
January 1984 – January 1986
Certification
- Utah State Board of Medical Examiners
- Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners
- Minnesota State Board of Medical Examiners
- National Board of Medical Examiners
Publications
- Self, J.M., Irons, G.B., and Mucha, P. Burn Management Protocol for ER House Staff
- Jackson, I. T., Cavanaugh, N., and Self, J.M. Orbital Hypertelorism Secondary to Ethmoid Mucocele Case Presentation
- Christanzo, C., Self, J.M., and Jackson, I.T. Desmoplastic Melanoma- Case Presentation and Subject Review
Committees
- 1994-2001 Member Operating Room Committee
- 1995-2001 Acting Chairman Plastic Surgery Division for St. Vincent’s Hospital