Profile of Julia Kerolus, Dr

Dr. Kerolus is committed to giving each patient sensitive care while restoring and enhancing natural facial form and function. She is also dedicated to global patient care and has participated in various overseas outreach projects that provide surgical care to neglected groups. Her research is focused on the treatment of facial paralysis, quality improvement in patient care and worldwide healthcare delivery.

Dr. Kerolus earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. She went on to complete a five-year residency program in head and neck surgery at the prestigious University of Illinois Hospital. She then sub-specialized in Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery and completed a fellowship in Beverly Hills with renowned facial plastic surgeons Dr. Paul Nassif and Dr. Babak Azizzadeh. Recently, Dr. Kerolus worked at the University of Illinois Division of Facial Plastic Surgery as the director of the Facial Nerve Center.

Procedures of Julia Kerolus, Dr ⁽³⁰⁾

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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 Atlanta: 23	Ranked in GA: 55	Ranked in US: 708
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Atlanta: 21	Ranked in GA: 53	Ranked in US: 429
CoolSculpting CoolSculpting body contouring treatments use cryolipolysis, or fat freezing, to target stubborn areas of fat without surgery.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Implants A facial implant is a small device (made of silicon or another safe material) that plastic surgeon puts underneath your skin during surgery.	Ranked in Atlanta: 13	Ranked in GA: 17	Ranked in US: 382
Skin Rejuvenation Skin rejuvenation treatment options include a variety of nonsurgical techniques and cosmetic procedures that are done to correct fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, and brown spots in order to restore the skin.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Rejuvenation Facial rejuvenation is a cosmetic treatment which aims to restore a youthful appearance to the human face.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Laser Skin Treatment Laser skin treatment delivered with a fractional laser, which leaves microscopic columns of untreated tissue throughout the treatment area.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in Atlanta: 26	Ranked in GA: 64	Ranked in US: 601
Facial Fat Transfer An injection procedure where fat is harvested from the abdomen using liposuction, purifying it, and then injecting it into the target areas of the face to create fullness and a younger appearance.	Ranked in Atlanta: 9	Ranked in GA: 24	Ranked in US: 234
Craniofacial Surgery Craniofacial surgery is a surgical subspecialty that deals with congenital and acquired deformities of the head, skull, face, neck, jaws and associated structures.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Wrinkle Treatment There are lots of different treatments for wrinkles.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Fat Injections Fat injection, transfers fat from areas in which you have excess fat and injects it into areas that may be lacking in volume, such as your face, hands, breasts or buttocks.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Thread Lift A thread lift is a nonsurgical facial rejuvenation procedure that passes threads beneath the surface of your skin, to lift the tissue.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Sculptra Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable filler that can smooth deep wrinkles like marionette lines, as well as restore volume and firmness to areas like the cheeks and temples.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Buccal Fat Pad Removal (Cheek Narrowing) Buccal fat pad removal, also known as cheek fat removal or buccal lipectomy, is a surgery that removes excess fat pads from the cheeks to create a more contoured facial appearance. It is generally used to reduce chubby cheeks (“chipmunk cheeks”) that can be due to genetics or weight gain.	Ranked in Atlanta: 2	Ranked in GA: 3	Ranked in US: 53
Prominent Ears Treatment Prominent ears are frequently treated by facial plastic surgeons.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Sculpting Facial sculpting - comprehensive approach for aesthetic correction of round face.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Emsculpt Emsculpt is an FDA-cleared body-sculpting procedure that builds muscle and burns fat.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Volbella Injections Volbella injections are non-surgical lip augmentation treatment, designed to plump the lips and minimize the appearance of fine lines around the mouth, also known as perioral rhytids or perioral lines.	Ranked in Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
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 Atlanta:	Ranked in GA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Reconstruction Facial reconstruction surgery is performed to reshape structures in the head and neck — typically the nose, ears, chin, cheekbones and neckline.	Ranked in Atlanta: 8	Ranked in GA: 26	Ranked in US: 120
Transgender Surgery Transgender surgery is a surgical procedure by which a transgender person's physical appearance and function of their existing sexual characteristics are altered to resemble those socially associated with their identified gender.	Ranked in Atlanta: 6	Ranked in GA: 9	Ranked in US: 25
Ear Repair Ear repair surgery helps patients achieve better facial aesthetics and improves their confidence and self-esteem by repairing and reshaping the earlobes.	Ranked in Atlanta: 17	Ranked in GA: 31	Ranked in US: 197
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 Atlanta: 36	Ranked in GA: 78	Ranked in US: 667
Double Eyelid Surgery Double eyelid surgery is a procedure to create a crease in the upper eyelid of someone who doesn’t have one or has one that’s poorly defined.	Ranked in Atlanta: 9	Ranked in GA: 30	Ranked in US: 115
Upper Blepharoplasty A surgical procedure that targets fatty deposits and saggy skin above the eye and on the upper eyelid. Contributes to a younger appearance and in some patients can improve their field of vision.	Ranked in Atlanta: 3	Ranked in GA: 15	Ranked in US: 62
Forehead Reduction Forehead reduction surgery shortens the distance between your hairline and eyebrows by moving the scalp forward and positioning your hairline lower on your forehead.	Ranked in Atlanta: 1	Ranked in GA: 1	Ranked in US: 176
Ear Pinning Cosmetic ear surgery is a type of plastic and reconstructive surgery that can improve the size, shape, or position of the outer ear by reshaping the cartilage.	Ranked in Atlanta: 13	Ranked in GA: 27	Ranked in US: 402