Profile of Sumanas Jordan, Dr

Dr. Jordan combines excellent training with a warm and affirming bedside manner. She performs a variety of reconstructive and aesthetic surgeries, including breast, lymphedema, and gender affirming surgery. Dr. Jordan specializes in DIEP breast reconstruction, immediate lymphatic reconstruction, and lymphovenous bypass for cancer patients. She welcomes all gender identities and offers top surgery, vaginoplasty, and phalloplasty for transgender and non-binary individuals.

Dr. Jordan is board certified in plastic surgery and is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Plastic Surgery at Northwestern University. She is the Director of the Gender Pathways Program at Northwestern Medicine, which aims to provide comprehensive, affirming care across the lifespan. She runs an active research program to improve the quality of care for her patients.

Dr. Sumanas Jordan graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh on full scholarship. She attended medical school at Emory University School of Medicine. During her time in Atlanta, she also completed a PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She moved to Chicago to complete a seven-year residency in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Northwestern University, one of the premier plastic surgery programs in the country. She completed a one-year fellowship in Reconstructive Microsurgery at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Jordan obtained additional skills in gender affirming vaginoplasty in Thailand.

Procedures of Sumanas Jordan, Dr ⁽¹⁹⁾

Procedure	Rank in Chicago	Rank in IL	Rank in US
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in Chicago: 20	Ranked in IL: 54	Ranked in US: 1169
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Chicago: 40	Ranked in IL: 89	Ranked in US: 1628
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Chicago: 32	Ranked in IL: 82	Ranked in US: 1502
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in Chicago: 17	Ranked in IL: 45	Ranked in US: 1076
Breast Reduction A procedure that removes excess skin and breast tissue that may cause saggy breasts or physical symptoms.	Ranked in Chicago: 5	Ranked in IL: 5	Ranked in US: 202
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Chicago: 33	Ranked in IL: 71	Ranked in US: 1424
Dermal fillers Dermal fillers are injections that plump up wrinkles and smooth lines on your face.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Chicago: 31	Ranked in IL: 86	Ranked in US: 1734
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Chicago: 44	Ranked in IL: 93	Ranked in US: 1787
Full Body Lift A procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and lower back in one circumferential reduction.	Ranked in Chicago: 3	Ranked in IL: 4	Ranked in US: 43
Gynecomastia. Gynecomastia is a benign enlargement of the male breast (usually bilateral but sometimes unilateral) resulting from a proliferation of the glandular component of the breast (see the image below). It is defined clinically by the presence of a rubbery or firm mass extending concentrically from the nipples.	Ranked in Chicago: 4	Ranked in IL: 4	Ranked in US: 25
Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal treatments use light energy to permanently damage or destroy hair follicles—usually on the legs, back, underarms, or face—with the goal of preventing hair from growing back.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Latisse Latisse is an eyelash serum that boosts hair growth for longer, thicker, fuller lashes.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in Chicago: 17	Ranked in IL: 31	Ranked in US: 900
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Chicago: 46	Ranked in IL: 98	Ranked in US: 1511
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in Chicago: 38	Ranked in IL: 69	Ranked in US: 1402
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Chicago: 18	Ranked in IL: 41	Ranked in US: 1016
Tummy Tuck Also known as an "abdominoplasty” this procedure reduces the size and shape of the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin.	Ranked in Chicago: 10	Ranked in IL: 20	Ranked in US: 871