About UsTravis T. Tollefson, M.D. 
Clinical/Research Interests
My clinical interests focus on rhinoplasty, facial aesthetic surgery facelift, browlift, eyelid and minimally invasive endoscopic surgery, cleft lip and palate surgery, restoring facial deformities found at birth, after trauma, or after Moh's skin cancer surgery, laser skin treatment, Botox™ and injectible fillers e.g., Restylane for treatment of wrinkles.
I am honored to participate as a surgeon with surgical mission teams travelling to Ecuador and China for Operation of Hope formerly Operation Esperanza and Smile China in providing care for children with facial deformities such as cleft lip and palate.
Research Focus
Dr. Tollefson has an interest in studying facial deformities found at birth, such as cleft lip and palate, microtia absent ears, and craniosynostosis. He believes that translational research that links basic science discoveries to clinical use is very important. He has co-authored several articles and two textbook chapters on various topics in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery; including cleft lip and palate, nasal reconstruction, and facial implant materials. His current projects involve optimizing cleft lip and palate outcomes, improving classification of midfacial clefting, and using computer imaging software to study surgery on the chin. He is also involved in a clinical research project studying surgery for improving nasal breathing.
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2521 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817
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Education:
Kansas City, Kansas
M.D. 1998
Baker University
Baldwin City, Kansas
B.S. 1993
Internships:
Kansas City, Missouri
1999
Residency:
Kansas City, Kansas
2003
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Fellowships:
Sacramento, California
2004
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
American Medical Association
American Rhinologic Society
Associate Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Sacramento Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Honors and Awards:
Association for Research in Otolaryngology Travel Award, 2002
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 1998
Hazel T. Nelson Academic Scholarship, 1993
Frank Nelson Biology Award, 1992
Baker University Alumni Award, 1992
Blue Key National Honor Society, 1992
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, 1990
Baker University Presidential Scholar, 1989
Select Recent Publications:
Doctor VS, Rafii A, Enepekides DJ, Tollefson TT. Intraoral transposition of traumatic parotid duct fistula. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2007 Jan-Feb;91:44-7.
Tollefson TT, Sykes JM. Computer imaging software for profile photograph analysis. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2007 Mar-Apr;92:113-9.
Pham AM, Tollefson TT. Correction of caudal septal deviation: use of caudal septal extension graft. Ear Nose Throat J. 2007 Mar;863:142, 144.
Tollefson TT, Senders CM, Sykes JM, Byorth PJ. Botulinum toxin to improve results in cleft lip repair. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2006 May-Jun;83:221-2.
Tollefson TT, Tate JR. Advances in facial reanimation. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006 Aug; 144:242-8.
Tollefson TT, Wong J, Sykes JM, Larrabee WF. Cleft lip palate deformities in Western China: epidemiology, surgical reconstruction, and cost. Arch Facial Plastic Surg. 2006 jul-Aug:84; 234-9.
Tollefson TT, Teran D. Oswaldo Guayasamin’s madre y nino. Arch Facial Plastic Surg 2006 July-Aug;84;288-9.
Tate JR, Kriet JD, Tollefson TT. Paralytic lagophthalmos: gold-weight implantation. Ear Nose Throat J. 2006 Sep;859:580-582.
Tollefson TT. Advances in the treatment of microtia. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006 Dec;146:412-22