Profile of Matthew Ranzer, Dr

Dr. Matthew Ranzer is committed to providing exceptional high-quality care to all his patients. He is Double Board-Certified in General Surgery from the American Board of Surgery and Plastic Surgery from the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Ranzer grew up in New York where he graduated from Binghamton University with a BS in Biology before earning his MD from Stony Brook University. He started his surgical training at the historic St. Vincent’s Hospital in NYC and then did a research fellowship at the Center for Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He completed his surgical training at the prestigious Lahey Clinic and then returned to UIC for his plastic surgery residency. Dr. Ranzer has published multiple papers, presented at national meetings and has been cited for his excellence in education of plastic surgery residents.

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Procedures of Matthew Ranzer, Dr ⁽⁸¹⁾

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Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked 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: 19	Ranked in IL: 33	Ranked in US: 837
Liquid Facelift A liquid facelift is a nonsurgical procedure that uses injectables to restore facial volume, reduce wrinkles, and rejuvenate the face and give it a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Chicago: 14	Ranked in IL: 66	Ranked in US: 1158
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Chicago: 12	Ranked in IL: 54	Ranked in US: 1133
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: 19	Ranked in IL: 95	Ranked in US: 1454
Under Eye Fillers and Rejuvenation Under eye fillers is a hyaluronic acid injection used to improve the appearance of sunken or discolored under-eye areas.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Juvederm Ultra Juvederm Ultra is primarily used to treat medium-depth wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds and marionette lines, smooth out depressed scars, and enhance lips.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	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 Chicago: 7	Ranked in IL: 69	Ranked in US: 1299
Hand Rejuvenation Hand rejuvenation treatments turn back the clock by reducing wrinkles, minimizing prominent veins, fading brown spots, and improving skin tone.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Chicago: 18	Ranked in IL: 54	Ranked in US: 1103
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 Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
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: 8	Ranked in IL: 34	Ranked in US: 887
Novathread Lift Novathread lift procedure is a minimally invasive alternative to facelift surgery.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
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 Chicago: 15	Ranked in IL: 66	Ranked in US: 1033
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 Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	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 Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Areola Reduction Areola repositioning involves both the areola and the nipple being lifted and established in a natural position.	Ranked in Chicago: 5	Ranked in IL: 6	Ranked in US: 488
Breast Asymmetry Correction Breast asymmetry correction surgery involves changing the size, shape or position of one of both the breasts to make the breasts more equal.	Ranked in Chicago: 2	Ranked in IL: 10	Ranked in US: 316
Mole Removal Most unwanted moles are surgically removed, cut out via punch excision, or shaved off with a scalpel.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Dermaplaning Dermaplaning is a skin rejuvenation treatment that’s done in-office by a dermatologist or aesthetician, who uses a surgical scalpel to gently scrape away dead cells and vellus hair from your skin’s surface.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
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: 32	Ranked in US: 494
PRP Hair Restoration PRP hair restoration therapy for hair loss is a three-step medical treatment in which a person's blood is drawn, processed, and then injected into the scalp.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Juvederm Juvéderm injected beneath the skin, the gel-like substance instantly helps smooth lines and wrinkles, soften creases, enhance facial contours, and restore lost volume.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Lip Augmentation Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that can give you fuller, plumper lips.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Microneedling Microneedling is a nonsurgical treatment that penetrates your skin’s surface with tiny needles to improve its appearance.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Jawline Rejuvenation Jawline rejuvenation is a key component to global facial aesthetic rejuvenation.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Chicago: 18	Ranked in IL: 54	Ranked in US: 1103
Chest Reconstruction Male chest reconstruction is a surgical procedures to masculinise the chest by removing breast tissue or altering the nipples and areolae.	Ranked in Chicago: 5	Ranked in IL: 12	Ranked in US: 55
Exilis Exilis is a noninvasive skin tightening and fat-reduction treatment designed to address skin laxity and reduce pockets of unwanted fat in areas like the face, neck, jowls, abdomen, arms, and thighs.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	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 Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in Chicago: 15	Ranked in IL: 34	Ranked in US: 736
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 Chicago: 5	Ranked in IL: 26	Ranked in US: 615
Microneedling with PRP Microneedling with PRP treatment involves using the patient's own blood as a resource to isolate the platelets with a centrifuge.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Chicago: 29	Ranked in IL: 140	Ranked in US: 1989
Latisse Latisse is an eyelash serum that boosts hair growth for longer, thicker, fuller lashes.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Fat Removal When you get non-invasive fat removal, a dermatologist uses either a handheld device or injections to destroy fat cells.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
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:	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: 64	Ranked in IL: 157	Ranked in US: 2196
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Chicago: 64	Ranked in IL: 157	Ranked in US: 2196
Hair Transplant Hair transplant is a cosmetic procedure that involves taking donor hairs from one or more areas of your body—most commonly the back or sides of your scalp, or even your beard, back, or chest—and moving them to a recipient area where you've had hair loss.	Ranked in Chicago: 12	Ranked in IL: 29	Ranked in US: 189
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Chicago: 11	Ranked in IL: 75	Ranked in US: 1067
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: 35	Ranked in IL: 88	Ranked in US: 2382
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Chicago: 29	Ranked in IL: 140	Ranked in US: 1989
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: 34	Ranked in IL: 86	Ranked in US: 1506
Vaser Liposuction Vaser liposuction is a surgical fat-removal procedure that uses ultrasonic vibration to break up unwanted fat and free it from the surrounding tissue before it’s sucked out through a hollow tube, called a cannula.	Ranked in Chicago: 5	Ranked in IL: 23	Ranked in US: 566
Buttock Surgery A "butt lift" or "gluteoplasty" removes excess skin from the buttocks and provides a naturally lifted and firmer appearance.	Ranked in Chicago: 2	Ranked in IL: 8	Ranked in US: 367
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: 19	Ranked in IL: 95	Ranked in US: 1454
Eye Lift An eye lift is a surgical procedure that reduces bagginess from lower eyelids and removes excess skin from the upper eyelids.	Ranked in Chicago: 11	Ranked in IL: 18	Ranked in US: 580
Facial Veins Treatment If you have broken capillaries, spider veins, or spider vein clusters - facial veins treatment is just for you.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Male Breast Reduction A surgery that reduces the size of male breasts and cuts away extra tissue.	Ranked in Chicago: 33	Ranked in IL: 82	Ranked in US: 1320
Ingrown Hairs Treatment The ultimate goal of treatment for any ingrown hairs is to reduce their occurrence by keeping the skin exfoliated and moisturized.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
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: 83	Ranked in US: 1347
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Flap Reconstruction A tissue flap reconstruction procedure is one way to rebuild the shape of your breast after surgery to remove the cancer.	Ranked in Chicago: 1	Ranked in IL: 9	Ranked in US: 104
Eyelid Rejuvenation Eyelid rejuvenation surgery lifts and tightens the sagging upper eyelid skin.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
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: 35	Ranked in IL: 88	Ranked in US: 2382
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Soft Tissue Fillers Soft tissue fillers add volume to the targeted area, smoothing skin and lessening the prominence of wrinkles.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Pectoral Augmentation Pectoral augmentation is a procedure that can be performed to give the male the definition he's always desired in the chest region.	Ranked in Chicago: 1	Ranked in IL: 11	Ranked in US: 227
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: 3	Ranked in IL: 11	Ranked in US: 201
Radiesse Radiesse is an injectable filler that can add fullness or minimize fine lines and wrinkles in the face or hands to restore a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Body Rejuvenation Body rejuvenation - different cosmetic changes to create the appearance of youth.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Age Spot Treatment Because the pigment is located at the base of the epidermis, treatment meant to lighten the age spots must penetrate this layer of skin.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Non-Invasive Body Contouring Non-Invasive body contouring intended to permanently eliminate fat cells through non-invasive lipolysis of the chin area, abdomen, love handles, back, inner thighs and outer thighs.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Chemical Peels A chemical peel uses an acidic solution applied to the skin to remove damaged top layers, speed cell turnover, and boost collagen growth for a brighter, more even-toned complexion.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
All Resurfacing & Rejuvenation Lasers Laser skin resurfacing and rejuvenation removes skin layer by layer with precision, the new skin cells that form during healing give the skin a tighter, younger looking surface.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
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 Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Genital Rejuvenation Genital rejuvenation can be done for cosmetic reasons or to solve age-related problems.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Dermapen Dermapen is a motorized pen-like microneedling device used by a medical or skin-care professional to improve skin tone and texture.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
JuVaShape JuVaShape is a noninvasive treatment that harnesses radiofrequency energy to rejuvenate skin.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Facial Rejuvenation Facial rejuvenation is a cosmetic treatment which aims to restore a youthful appearance to the human face.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Body Skin Resurfacing Body skin resurfacing encompasses a variety of non-surgical treatments designed to renew and revitalize skin with minimal downtime.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
MTF Body Contouring MTF body contouring gives transgender women a more traditionally feminine, hourglass shape.	Ranked in Chicago: 3	Ranked in IL: 6	Ranked in US: 109
Acne Treatment Acne treatment depends on your age, the type and severity of your acne, and what you are willing to commit to.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Intense pulsed light is a versatile treatment that can improve a range of skin conditions.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Stretch Marks Treatment Stretch marks are a type of scar that happens when your skin stretches or shrinks quickly.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Facial Treatment Facial treatment a full range of facials to suit your needs.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Jaw Contouring Jaw contouring is a popular procedure for slimming the jawline and creating a more balanced facial profile.	Ranked in Chicago: 2	Ranked in IL: 5	Ranked in US: 164
Wrinkle Treatment There are lots of different treatments for wrinkles.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US:
Acne Scars Treatment Might improve the appearance of your skin, depending on your scar type, your skin type and the severity of the scarring.	Ranked in Chicago:	Ranked in IL:	Ranked in US: