Profile of Lindsay E. Janes, Dr

Lindsay E. Janes, MD, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, focusing on improving the quality of life for patients with hand and nerve injuries.

Dr. Janes obtained her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. After completing her residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, she completed a fellowship in Hand Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. She has authored several publications in scientific journals and has delivered many presentations on her research at the American Association for Hand Surgery, the American Society of Peripheral Nerve, and the Plastic Surgery Research Councel. Dr. Janes was on the editorial board of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal as a Resident Ambassador.

Dr. Janes is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where she is dedicated to delivering personalized care to achieve optimal outcomes. She believes in fostering communication with her patients, ensuring they are well-informed of their surgical options. Dr. Janes strives to help patients get back to their regular routines without pain from arthritis, fracture, or other injuries to the hands and wrists.

Dr. Janes’ clinical interests include:

Brachial plexus reconstruction
Optimizing upper extremity function after stroke and spinal cord injury
Nerve transfer and peripheral nerve surgery
Hand and wrist injuries
Wrist arthroscopy
Microvascular extremity reconstruction
Vascularized bone reconstruction
Targeted muscle reinnervation
Amputee Care

Procedures of Lindsay E. Janes, 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: 22	Ranked in IL: 56	Ranked in US: 1171
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: 42	Ranked in IL: 91	Ranked in US: 1630
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Chicago: 34	Ranked in IL: 84	Ranked in US: 1504
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: 19	Ranked in IL: 47	Ranked in US: 1078
Breast Reduction A procedure that removes excess skin and breast tissue that may cause saggy breasts or physical symptoms.	Ranked in Chicago: 7	Ranked in IL: 7	Ranked in US: 204
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: 35	Ranked in IL: 73	Ranked in US: 1426
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: 33	Ranked in IL: 88	Ranked in US: 1736
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: 46	Ranked in IL: 95	Ranked in US: 1789
Full Body Lift A procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and lower back in one circumferential reduction.	Ranked in Chicago: 5	Ranked in IL: 6	Ranked in US: 45
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: 6	Ranked in IL: 6	Ranked in US: 27
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: 19	Ranked in IL: 33	Ranked in US: 902
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: 48	Ranked in IL: 100	Ranked in US: 1513
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: 40	Ranked in IL: 71	Ranked in US: 1404
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Chicago: 20	Ranked in IL: 43	Ranked in US: 1018
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: 12	Ranked in IL: 22	Ranked in US: 873