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Dr. Jessica Shih | PLASTIC SURGEON
Dr. Shih boasts exceptional qualifications as a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, having been certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Canada and the American Board of Plastic Surgery – a distinction achieved only by a select few. With a remarkable education background, Dr. Shih obtained degrees in liberal arts and science from Cornell University where she cultivated her artistic talent while mastering medical expertise to achieve excellent outcomes. Besides completing plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery training at the University of Toronto as well as subspecialty Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship training at Johns Hopkins University; she received her certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Her expertise includes working and partnering with the following:
- McMaster University Department of Surgery as an Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) and is actively involved in the training of medical students
- Plastic Surgery Associate Staff at Halton Healthcare – Milton District Hospital
- Member of the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Candidate Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Dr. Shih consistently upgrades her skills and stays current with the most recent developments and advancements in Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery. Besides offering thorough attention to her patients’ needs, Dr. Shih specializes in minimally invasive methods that promote minimal scarring and quicker healing processes.
Dr. Shih has won:
- Burlington Post Readers’ Choice 2023: The MedSpa at Burlington Plastic Surgery in the Categories of Beauty Supplies, Laser Skin Rejuvenation, New Business, Spas/ Esthetic Services
- Burlington Post Readers’ Choice 2023: Dr. Jessica Shih in the Category of Best Cosmetic Surgeon
- Burlington Post Readers’ Choice 2023: The MedSpa at Burlington Plastic Surgery in the Categories of Cosmetic Skin Services, Facial Services, Laser Hair Removal


Dr. Deniz Akyurekli, Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Deniz is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada since 1998, with specialization in Facial Plastic Surgery. With over 25 years of experience, he has joined Burlington Plastic Surgery with plastic surgeon Dr. Jessica Shih, performing aesthetic face and neck procedures. His current areas of practice include Medical, Surgical and Laser treatment of the face and body such as Face and Neck Lift, Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery), Brow Lift, Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery), Otoplasty (Ear Surgery), CO2 laser resurfacing for face, lip/”Smoker’s” lines and undereyes, removal of cysts and moles, and more.