Profile of David Shifrin, Dr

A native of Northbrook, Illinois, Dr. David Shifrin is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, respected for his work with cosmetic surgery. Dr. Shifrin returned to his home town of Chicago in 2010 after years of training in the Midwest and South. Dr. Shifrin is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and the highly selective American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.

His academic accomplishments, which include multiple peer reviewed journal article publications and national conference presentations, and his love of teaching and mentoring led him to seek out an academic appointment with the University of Illinois at Chicago division of plastic surgery as an assistant clinical professor. Dr. Shifrin also serves as the fellowship director for the University of Illinois / Shifrin Plastic Surgery ASAPS certified aesthetic fellowship, teaching fully trained plastic surgeons advanced cosmetic techniques.

Dr. David Shifrin specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast and body. He is a plastic surgeon who completed a highly sought-after integrated training program in Michigan, followed by two advanced fellowships. The first, at the Medical College of Wisconsin, concentrated on reconstructive microsurgery. The second fellowship focused on Aesthetic surgery under the mentorship of Dr. Joseph Hunstad, a world renowned plastic surgeon in the area of breast augmentation and body contouring.

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Procedures of David Shifrin, Dr ⁽²⁶⁾

Procedure	Rank in Chicago	Rank in IL	Rank in US
Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.	Ranked in Chicago: 12	Ranked in IL: 25	Ranked in US: 1143
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: 63	Ranked in US: 1932
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Chicago: 12	Ranked in IL: 45	Ranked in US: 1630
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Chicago: 12	Ranked in IL: 112	Ranked in US: 2876
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Chicago: 15	Ranked in IL: 36	Ranked in US: 2601
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: 25	Ranked in IL: 93	Ranked in US: 2474
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: 26	Ranked in IL: 119	Ranked in US: 3003
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 Chicago: 14	Ranked in IL: 67	Ranked in US: 2108
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in Chicago: 7	Ranked in IL: 55	Ranked in US: 412
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: 28	Ranked in IL: 70	Ranked in US: 2663
Hair Restoration Hair restoration is the hair transplant method which involves extracting a linear strip of hair bearing skin from the back or the side of the scalp.	Ranked in Chicago: 11	Ranked in IL: 27	Ranked in US: 180
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Chicago: 15	Ranked in IL: 57	Ranked in US: 1498
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: 28	Ranked in IL: 70	Ranked in US: 2663
Calf Implants Calf implants made of long-lasting, FDA-approved silicone rubber can be surgically inserted in a pocket between the fibrous covering over the inner and/or outer calf muscles and the skin.	Ranked in Chicago: 3	Ranked in IL: 7	Ranked in US: 209
Pectoral Implants Pectoral implants are performed for several reasons, including to treat a congenital or acquired chest wall asymmetry or to enhance the appearance of the chest.	Ranked in Chicago: 2	Ranked in IL: 2	Ranked in US: 342
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Chicago: 16	Ranked in IL: 60	Ranked in US: 2950
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: 25	Ranked in IL: 91	Ranked in US: 2360
Revision Rhinoplasty A rhinoplasty revision is a surgical procedure that aims to correct undesired results or complications that arise after an initial rhinoplasty.	Ranked in Chicago: 6	Ranked in IL: 7	Ranked in US: 750
Areola Reduction Areola repositioning involves both the areola and the nipple being lifted and established in a natural position.	Ranked in Chicago: 4	Ranked in IL: 5	Ranked in US: 719
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 Chicago: 1	Ranked in IL: 4	Ranked in US: 506
Facial Feminization Facial feminization surgery refers to a group of procedures that can make a face look more feminine.	Ranked in Chicago: 2	Ranked in IL: 3	Ranked in US: 59
Prominent Ears Treatment Prominent ears are frequently treated by facial plastic surgeons.	Ranked in Chicago: 1	Ranked in IL: 2	Ranked in US: 29
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 Chicago: 7	Ranked in IL: 20	Ranked in US: 637
Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy is an in-office treatment for spider veins, the thin red or purple veins on the skin’s surface.	Ranked in Chicago: 14	Ranked in IL: 39	Ranked in US: 342
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Chicago: 6	Ranked in IL: 41	Ranked in US: 1504
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 Chicago: 1	Ranked in IL: 4	Ranked in US: 94