Profile of McKay McKinnon, MD

Dr. McKinnon was on the surgical faculty of The University of Chicago for 24 years, during which time he introduced and taught Craniofacial Surgery there and developed new procedures for patients with cleft lip, craniofacial anomalies and tumors, particularly Neurofibromatosis. He has been practicing Cosmetic Plastic Surgery since 1984 and is in private practice in Chicago at several hospitals and surgical centers, and at his office at 680 North Lake Shore Drive.

Dr. McKinnon has organized and led Surgical Mission trips for 25 years to Choluteca, Honduras with plastic surgery residents. He has since 2011 conducted ongoing tumor and craniofacial surgical missions in Vietnam, and has been first to introduce Craniofacial Surgery to the principal university training programs in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

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Procedures of McKay McKinnon, MD ⁽³¹⁾

Procedure	Rank in Chicago	Rank in IL	Rank in US
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: 52	Ranked in IL: 110	Ranked in US: 1638
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Chicago: 50	Ranked in IL: 121	Ranked in US: 1679
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: 43	Ranked in IL: 81	Ranked in US: 1279
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Chicago: 52	Ranked in IL: 107	Ranked in US: 1584
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Chicago: 42	Ranked in IL: 100	Ranked in US: 1457
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Chicago: 42	Ranked in IL: 100	Ranked in US: 1457
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: 22	Ranked in IL: 49	Ranked in US: 756
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Chicago: 20	Ranked in IL: 55	Ranked in US: 808
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: 42	Ranked in IL: 93	Ranked in US: 1352
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: 45	Ranked in US: 893
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: 23	Ranked in IL: 47	Ranked in US: 616
Dermabrasion Dermabrasion is an intensive skin-resurfacing procedure performed by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.	Ranked in Chicago: 7	Ranked in IL: 11	Ranked in US: 99
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: 28	Ranked in IL: 63	Ranked in US: 655
Laser Treatment The fractioned laser beam heats up the tissue causing coagulation and stimulating self-recovery of the hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin fibres.	Ranked in Chicago: 7	Ranked in IL: 11	Ranked in US: 157
Mole Removal Most unwanted moles are surgically removed, cut out via punch excision, or shaved off with a scalpel.	Ranked in Chicago: 12	Ranked in IL: 23	Ranked in US: 125
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in Chicago: 14	Ranked in IL: 38	Ranked in US: 283
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Chicago: 29	Ranked in IL: 56	Ranked in US: 848
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Chicago: 38	Ranked in IL: 93	Ranked in US: 1346
Skin Cancer Treatment Skin cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer, its location and depth, and patient factors like age or other illnesses.	Ranked in Chicago: 15	Ranked in IL: 42	Ranked in US: 237
Skin Tumor Treatment Skin tumors are abnormal growths of tissue that can be malignant (cancerous) or benign (harmless).	Ranked in Chicago: 1	Ranked in IL: 1	Ranked in US: 4
Cleft Lip and Palate Repair Cleft lip and palate repair - the opening in the lip can be a small notch or a complete slit that goes all the way to the base of the nose.	Ranked in Chicago: 2	Ranked in IL: 4	Ranked in US: 71
Jaw Contouring Jaw contouring is a popular procedure for slimming the jawline and creating a more balanced facial profile.	Ranked in Chicago: 4	Ranked in IL: 11	Ranked in US: 114
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 Chicago: 3	Ranked in IL: 1	Ranked in US: 17
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: 43	Ranked in IL: 81	Ranked in US: 1279
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: 21	Ranked in IL: 60	Ranked in US: 984
Orbital Decompression Orbital decompression is a type of surgery that removes the bones and sometimes the fat in the orbit of the eye.	Ranked in Chicago: 1	Ranked in IL: 1	Ranked in US: 15
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Chicago: 50	Ranked in IL: 121	Ranked in US: 1679
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Chicago: 50	Ranked in IL: 121	Ranked in US: 1679
Scalp Micropigmentation Scalp micropigmentation is a nonsurgical treatment that uses microneedles to embed dots of pigment into the scalp, to mimic the appearance of real hair follicles that have just been shaved.	Ranked in Chicago: 1	Ranked in IL: 1	Ranked in US: 3
Cyst Removal Cysts are saclike pockets of fluid or semisolid material, separated from nearby tissue by a distinct membrane.	Ranked in Chicago: 5	Ranked in IL: 10	Ranked in US: 54
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: 23	Ranked in IL: 43	Ranked in US: 310