Meet The Surgeon

Lauren Daly, MD

Lauren Daly, MD

Background

Lauren Daly, MD

As a plastic surgeon my goal is to improve the quality of my patients’ lives. I believe that everyone deserves to feel confident and comfortable in their own body, and for some people, aesthetic plastic surgery can be an extremely self-empowering journey. As a mother, I know how much motherhood can demand of us, and I love being able to help my patients rediscover their sense of self and “get their body back.”

Training & Experience

Dr. Daly completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley before attending and graduating from medical school at the University of California, Irvine. While in medical school, she maintained her interest in and appreciation for art and published multiple articles on sculpture and art history. Dr. Daly completed a research fellowship at Brigham & Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School during which she presented her scientific findings on optimizing surgical outcomes and wound healing at national meetings.

She completed a six-year residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Massachusetts, during which she received extensive training in all aspects of plastic surgery. At the conclusion of her residency training in Massachusetts, she returned to California to complete a fellowship and clinical instructorship in Microsurgery and Complex Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University. She has been in practice in Folsom, California since 2023.

Getting to know
Dr. Daly

    Board Certification

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Board Certification

    Licenses

  • California Medical License

  • Licenses

  • Massachusetts Medical License

    Education

  • Stanford School of Medicine

    • Fellowship and Clinical Instructorship in Microsurgery & Complex Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
  • Education

  • University of Massachusetts Medical School

    • Chief Resident, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
    • Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Residency
  • Education

  • University of California-Irvine, School of Medicine

    • Doctor of Medicine
  • Education

  • Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School

    • Research Fellowship with focus on wound healing and skin repair
  • Education

  • University of California-Berkeley

    • Bachelor of Arts, Integrative Biology

    Memberships

  • Greater Sacramento Society of Plastic Surgeons

  • Memberships

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons

    Honors & Awards

  • Plastic Surgery In-Service High Score Award 2021, University of Massachusetts

  • Honors & Awards

  • Plastic Surgery In-Service High Score Award 2018, University of Massachusetts

  • Honors & Awards

  • Plastic Surgery In-Service High Score Award 2017, University of Massachusetts

  • Honors & Awards

  • $3000 Student Research Grant, UC Irvine School of Medicine

    Research Experience

  • 8/21 – 9/22
    PI: Arash Momeni, M.D., Assistant Professor, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford School of Medicine
    Describing new techniques for breast reconstruction following nipple sparing mastectomy.

     

  • Research Experience

  • 6/18 – 8/21
    PI: Mustafa Akyurek, M.D., Ph. D, Associate Professor, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School
    Investigating patient outcomes of unilateral vertical pattern breast reduction.

     

  • Research Experience

  • 6/17 – 6/21
    PI: Samandar Dowlatshahi, M.D., Instructor, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery and Plastic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Clinical research on outcomes of DIEP free flap breast reconstruction.

     

  • Research Experience

  • 9/15 – 7/18
    PI: Neal Chen, MD, Chief, Hand & Arm Center, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital
    Meta-analysis comparing surgical treatments for scapholunate ligament reconstruction.

     

  • Research Experience

  • 8/13 – 7/16
    PI: Elof Eriksson, M.D., Ph.D., Professor and Chief of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Brigham & Women’s Hospital
    Use of topical antibiotics to reduce bacterial contamination and inflammation in infected wounds.
    Investigated healing of full-thickness wounds and burns using skin micrograft transplant techniques.

  • Research Experience

  • 12/12 – 6/16
    PI: Garrett Wirth, M.D., Associate Professor of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, UC Irvine School of Medicine
    Analyzed plastic surgery publication trends in breast reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.

  • Research Experience

  • 5/11 – 6/16
    PI: Brian J. Wong, M.D., Ph.D., Professor and Director of Facial Plastic Surgery, UC Irvine School of Medicine
    Researched the biochemical mechanisms of cartilage shape change during electromechanical reshaping.
    Assisted research on novel optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging of subglottic stenosis in neonates.

  • Research Experience

  • 8/08 – 7/10
    PI: Calvin J. Kuo, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Medicine, Stanford School of Medicine
    Assessed hemodynamic and physiologic effects of VEGF inhibition in mice.

  • Research Experience

  • 9/07 – 5/08
    PI: Cheryl J. Briggs, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Systems Biology, UC Berkeley
    Examined ecological heterogeneity of Lyme Disease in relation to fauna endemic to the Western U.S.

  • Research Experience

  • 5/05 – 8/05
    PI: Shanavaz Nasarabadi, Ph.D., Lead Scientist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories
    Biodefense research on the detection limits of aerosolized bacterial spores.

    Publications

  • Daly LT, Tsai J, Stone K, Wapnir I, Karin M, Wan D, Momeni A. Nipple-Areola-Complex Preservation and Obesity – Successful in Stages. Microsurgery. 2024 Jan; 44 (1), PMID: 37013250

  • Publications

  • Sadaniantz K, Daly LT, Qin JB, Tracy J. Prophylactic Fasciotomy of the Anterolateral Thigh Donor Site in Head and Neck Reconstruction. Am J Otolaryngol. 2022 Jan-Feb; 43(1), PMID 34610508

  • Publications

  • Bhatti S, Daly LT, Perlyn C. Ear Abnormalities. Pediatr Rev. 2021 Apr; 42 (4): 180-188, PMID 33795464

  • Publications

  • Daly LT, Doval A, Lin SJ, Tobias A, Lee BT, Dowlatshahi S. Role of CTA in Women with Abdominal Scars Undergoing DIEP Breast Reconstruction: review of 1,187 flaps. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2020 May; 36 (4): 294-300, PMID 31994156

  • Publications

  • Kanack M, Krasnoff C, Daly LT, Laurence V, Jaffurs D. Trends in Alveolar Bone Grafting and the Use of Recombinant Bone Morphogenetic Protein (RhBMP) in the United States. Journal of Advanced Oral Research. 2019 Sep; 10 (2) 105-112. DOI 10.1177/2320206819863938

  • Publications

  • Daly LT, Ortiz R, Shin J, Bojovic B, Eberlin K. Reconstruction of Lumbar Spinal Defects: Case Series, Literature Review, and Treatment Algorithm. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2019 Jan 11;7(1):e2089, PMID 30859046

  • Publications

  • Doval AF, Lamelas AM, Daly LT, Tobias AM, Lin SJ, Singhal D, Dowlatshahi AS, Lee BT. Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction in Women with Previous Abdominal Incisions: A Comparison of Complication Rates. Ann Plast Surg. 2018 Nov; 81 (5) 560-564, PMID 30059382

  • Publications

  • Daly LT, Daly MC, Mohamadi A, Chen N. Chronic Scapholunate Interosseous Ligament Disruption: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Surgical Treatments. Hand. 2018 Jul 1, PMID 30027766

  • Publications

  • Chang J, Mancuso MR… Daly LT…Kuo CJ. Gpr124 is essential for blood-brain barrier integrity in central nervous system disease. Nat Med. 2017 Apr;23(4):450-460, PMID 2828811

  • Publications

  • Daly LT, Tsai D, Lee CY, Minasian R, Kiwanuka E, Hackl F, Onderdonk A, Junker J, Eriksson E, Caterson EJ. Topical Minocycline Effectively Decontaminates and Reduces Inflammation in Infected Porcine Wounds. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Nov;138(5):856e-868e, PMID 27782997

  • Publications

  • Daly LT, Mowlds D, Brodsky M, Abrouk M, Gandy J, Wirth G. Breast Microsurgery in Plastic Surgery Literature: A 21-Year Analysis of Publication Trends. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2016 May;32(4):276-84, PMID 26645157

  • Publications

  • Tracy L, Minasian R, Caterson EJ. Comprehensive Review: Extracellular Matrix and Dermal Fibroblast Function in the Healing Wound. Adv Wound Care. 2016 Mar; 5: 119-136, PMID 26989578

  • Publications

  • Tsai D, Tracy L, Lee CY, Hackl F, Kiwanuka E, Minasian R, Onderdonk A, Junker J, Eriksson E, Caterson EJ. Full-Thickness Porcine Burns Infected with Staphylococcus Aureus or Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Can Be Effectively Treated with Topical Antibiotics. Wound Repair Regen. 2016 Mar;24(2):356-65, PMID 26800421

  • Publications

  • Olaya W, Daly LT, Clark E, Scholz T, Laurence V, Paydar Z, Wirth G, Evans G. Reconstruction of the Anterior Skull Base with Radial Forearm Free Tissue Transfer: Case Series and Literature Review. Plast Aesthet Res. 2016 Feb; 3: 47-51. DOI 10.20517/2347-9264.2015.70

  • Publications

  • Tracy L, Baker M, Pigazzi A. Colouterine Fistula Masquerading as an Adnexal Mass: Case report and literature review. J Reprod Med. 2016 Jan; 61: 87-91, PMID 26995896

  • Publications

  • Evangelista MS, Tracy L, Wells F. Herpes Simplex-1 Stomatitis After Cleft Palate Repair: A Case Report and Guidelines for Management. Ann Plast Surg. 2015 May; 74: S12-4, PMID 25785383

  • Publications

  • Tewari K, Tracy L, DiSaia P. Full-Thickness Skin Grafts for Neovaginal Construction in Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome. J Gynecol Surg. 2015 Feb; 31: 52-7. DOI 10.1089/gyn.2014.0030

  • Publications

  • Junker J, Lee CY, Samaan S, Hackl F, Kiwanuka E, Minasian RA, Tsai D, Tracy L, Onderdonk A, Eriksson E. Topical Delivery of Ultrahigh Concentrations of Gentamicin are Highly Effective in Reducing Bacterial Levels in Infected Porcine Full-Thickness Wounds. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015 Jan; 135: 151-9, PMID 25539303

  • Publications

  • Caterson EJ, Tsai D, Cauley R, Dowdall J, Tracy L. Transillumination of the Occult Submucous Cleft Palate. J Craniofac Surg. 2014 Aug; 25 (6):2160-3, PMID 25318442

  • Publications

  • Tracy L, Wong BJ. The Effect of pH on Rabbit Septal Cartilage Shape Change: Exploring the Mechanism of Electromechanical Tissue Reshaping. ePlasty. 2014 June; 14: 23, PMID 25165492

  • Publications

  • Tracy L. Woman with a Hat by Henri Matisse: Beauty and the Wild Beasts. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2014 Mar-Apr; 16 (2): 81-2. PMID 24652336

  • Publications

  • Tracy L, Badran K, Wong BJ. Dorsal Nasal Mucocele: A Delayed Complication of Rhinoplasty. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2014 Feb; 38 (1): 100-3. PMID 24196012

  • Publications

  • Tracy L, Ridgway J, Nelson L, Lowe N, Wong BJ. Calcium Hydroxylapatite Associated Soft Tissue Necrosis: A case report and treatment guideline. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2014 Apr; 67 (4):564-8. PMID 23993752

  • Publications

  • Tracy L, Imagawa D. Massive Congenital Choledocal Cyst. Liver Int. 2013 Oct; 34 (6): 161, PMID 24330383

  • Publications

  • Lin JL, Yau, A, Boyd J, Hamamoto A, Su E, Tracy L, Heidari AE, Wang AH, Ahuja G, Chen Z, Wong BJ. Real Time Subglottic Stenosis Imaging using Optical Coherence Tomography in the Rabbit. JAMA Otolaryngol- Head Neck Surg. 2013 May; 139 (5): 502-9, PMID 23681033

  • Publications

  • Tracy L. Michelangelo’s Deposition of Christ: Masculine Beauty and Neoplatonism. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2013 Jan; 15 (1): 68–9. PMID 23329272

“My patients’ confidence is my greatest reward.” – Lauren Daly, MD

  • Dr. Daly did a fabulous job

    Dr. Daly did a fabulous job on an old lip scar I had and de-bulked and revised it so it is barely noticeable. She also fat grafted an area of my chin that had a depressed scar and improved its appearance with fat transferred from my pubic region. I’m very satisfied with my results and will return again for any future work I want done.

    – Cathy H. 

  • Extremely happy with my results

    I’m extremely happy with my results! Dr. Daly is so kind & professional. She was very informative & put my mind at ease. She did an AMAZING job!!! When I’m ready for my next procedure that I want done I will definitely be going back to see her. I would highly recommend Dr. Daly to everyone I know. She is truly a gifted surgeon. All of the office staff are so great as well!

    – Jayme G.

  • She really cares about her patients

    Dr. Daly is amazing. She really cares about her patients and does great work. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to do cosmetic surgery.

    – Brandy S.

  • Dr. Daly is your girl!

    Had some work done by Dr. Daly. Scar revision and light lipo. What I liked was the transparency about my procedures. What would be realistic and what I could expect, what would yield best results etc. that way I could make my own decision. I didn’t feel any pressure to move forward by any staff on the procedures and even encouraged to not do a scar revision ( mentioned it was not that noticeable). I am very happy with my results. If you’re looking for a Dr who is gentle, patient and transparent Dr. Daly is your girl!

    – -Aliya T. 

  • I had a great experience

    I had a great experience with Dr. Daly. It’s nearly a year later and I love the way I look. No more insecurity when I take my shirt off. Super thankful for Dr. Daly and the team there.

    – Ahab A.

  • Dr. Daly is absolutely amazing

    Dr. Daly is absolutely amazing! She is so caring and compassionate and it shines thru in her work! She removed 3 moles on my face that had been bothering me for YEARS!! I felt self conscious about them being there and wanted them off but I was scared because they were on my face. I would give 10 stars if I could! Thank you Dr. Daly for giving me my confidence back!

    – Ashley D.

  • Dr. Daly is phenomenal!

    Dr. Daly is phenomenal! I had a local procedure under her care and everything was exceptional. I was so insecure about a large mole that I had since birth and she removed it and my scar is unrecognizable! She is a wonderful doctor and great person, I cannot wait to come back for surgical procedures under her care! I highly recommend Dr. Daly! 

    – Lindsay S.

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