Profile of Megan E. Fracol, Dr

Megan E. Fracol, MD, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon.

Dr. Fracol earned a medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania before completing her residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. This was followed by a fellowship in microsurgical reconstruction at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Dr. Fracol’s training and knowledge span a range of reconstructive options. She is a highly skilled and compassionate surgeon who is dedicated to delivering exceptional, personalized care. She has authored over 30 publications and has presented her research at the American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Fracol is an active member of the American Medical Association as well as Alpha Omega Alpha.

Her hospital affiliations include Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, where she dedicates time to educating patients on all of their surgical options. Dr. Fracol’s extensive experience allows her to achieve natural-looking results for her patients. She performs general reconstruction and plastic surgery, including:

Autologous breast reconstruction
Implant-based breast reconstruction
Surgeries involving breast implant-associated malignancies
Microsurgical reconstruction
Abdominal wall reconstruction
Breast reduction
Breast lift
Breast augmentation
Abdominoplasty
Body contouring
Extremity reconstruction after trauma or oncologic resection

Procedures of Megan E. Fracol, 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: 21	Ranked in IL: 55	Ranked in US: 1170
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: 41	Ranked in IL: 90	Ranked in US: 1629
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Chicago: 33	Ranked in IL: 83	Ranked in US: 1503
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: 18	Ranked in IL: 46	Ranked in US: 1077
Breast Reduction A procedure that removes excess skin and breast tissue that may cause saggy breasts or physical symptoms.	Ranked in Chicago: 6	Ranked in IL: 6	Ranked in US: 203
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: 34	Ranked in IL: 72	Ranked in US: 1425
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: 32	Ranked in IL: 87	Ranked in US: 1735
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: 45	Ranked in IL: 94	Ranked in US: 1788
Full Body Lift A procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and lower back in one circumferential reduction.	Ranked in Chicago: 4	Ranked in IL: 5	Ranked in US: 44
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: 5	Ranked in IL: 5	Ranked in US: 26
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: 18	Ranked in IL: 32	Ranked in US: 901
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: 47	Ranked in IL: 99	Ranked in US: 1512
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: 39	Ranked in IL: 70	Ranked in US: 1403
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Chicago: 19	Ranked in IL: 42	Ranked in US: 1017
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: 11	Ranked in IL: 21	Ranked in US: 872