Profile of Otto Joseph Placik, Dr

Dr. Otto Placik is a board-certified plastic surgeon with offices in downtown Chicago and Arlington Heights, Illinois. After earning his medical degree from Northwestern University, he completed residencies in general and plastic and reconstructive surgery through Northwestern.

He also completed a fellowship in the aesthetic reconstruction of complex nasal and facial deformities at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago and an additional fellowship in microvascular and hand surgery at Davies Medical Center, an affiliate of the University of California, San Francisco.

Dr. Placik is a deeply caring surgeon who listens carefully to his patients and is dedicated to delivering outstanding cosmetic surgery results. Read patient reviews to see what just a few of his many satisfied patients have to say.

Dr. Placik is certified as a diplomate by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an active member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He is an active member of several local and national professional organizations as well.

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Procedures of Otto Joseph Placik, Dr ⁽³⁸⁾

Procedure	Rank in Chicago	Rank in IL	Rank in US
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Chicago: 18	Ranked in IL: 37	Ranked in US: 142
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: 3	Ranked in IL: 8	Ranked in US: 47
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: 6	Ranked in IL: 24	Ranked in US: 60
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Chicago: 5	Ranked in IL: 9	Ranked in US: 44
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Chicago: 8	Ranked in IL: 67	Ranked in US: 110
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Chicago: 10	Ranked in IL: 32	Ranked in US: 80
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: 11	Ranked in IL: 34	Ranked in US: 44
Areola Reduction Areola repositioning involves both the areola and the nipple being lifted and established in a natural position.	Ranked in Chicago: 1	Ranked in IL: 6	Ranked in US: 11
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: 16	Ranked in IL: 47	Ranked in US: 84
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: 28	Ranked in IL: 63	Ranked in US: 93
Bellafill Bellafill is a FDA-approved collagen-based dermal filler that’s injected under the dermis to counteract one of the hallmarks of aging: volume loss.	Ranked in Chicago: 4	Ranked in IL: 8	Ranked in US: 11
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: 12	Ranked in IL: 47	Ranked in US: 74
Restylane The Restylane product line of injectable fillers temporarily adds volume to plump lips, lift cheeks, smooth wrinkles, fill in scars and under-eye hollows, and rejuvenate aging hands.	Ranked in Chicago: 10	Ranked in IL: 22	Ranked in US: 262
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: 8	Ranked in IL: 26	Ranked in US: 45
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in Chicago: 8	Ranked in IL: 25	Ranked in US: 55
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: 5	Ranked in IL: 20	Ranked in US: 3
Voluma Voluma is more dense and perfect for adding volume to the face; such as for cheek or midface augmentation.	Ranked in Chicago: 12	Ranked in IL: 17	Ranked in US: 63
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: 19	Ranked in IL: 54	Ranked in US: 102
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Chicago: 7	Ranked in IL: 25	Ranked in US: 24
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: 20	Ranked in IL: 36	Ranked in US: 131
Inverted Nipple Treatment The inverted nipple is a frequently encountered problem which can cause difficulties with breastfeeding, sexuality, and aesthetic dissatisfaction.	Ranked in Chicago: 1	Ranked in IL: 1	Ranked in US: 1
Vampire Facial Vampire facial combines microneedling with topical application of platelet-rich plasma derived from your own blood for a skin rejuvenation treatment that creates an overall improvement to skin texture and tone.	Ranked in Chicago: 1	Ranked in IL: 4	Ranked in US: 18
PRP Treatment PRP treatment uses injections of a concentration of a patient's own platelets to accelerate the healing of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints.	Ranked in Chicago: 2	Ranked in IL: 1	Ranked in US: 7
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: 19	Ranked in IL: 54	Ranked in US: 102
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Chicago: 28	Ranked in IL: 31	Ranked in US: 189
G Spot Enhancement G-spot enhancement is intended for sexually active women with normal sexual function and is performed at the doctor's office under local anesthesia.	Ranked in Chicago: 1	Ranked in IL: 1	Ranked in US: 2
MTF Body Contouring MTF body contouring gives transgender women a more traditionally feminine, hourglass shape.	Ranked in Chicago: 1	Ranked in IL: 2	Ranked in US: 5
Non-Surgical Facelift Non-surgical facelift is a carefully selected package of treatments that work to counter your specific signs of ageing.	Ranked in Chicago: 1	Ranked in IL: 1	Ranked in US: 23
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Chicago: 20	Ranked in IL: 63	Ranked in US: 112
ThermiVa ThermiVa is a radiofrequency energy treatment that’s commonly used to rejuvenate and recondition vaginal and vulvar skin by increasing collagen and elastin concentrations to minimize skin sag.	Ranked in Chicago: 1	Ranked in IL: 4	Ranked in US: 5
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: 9	Ranked in IL: 17	Ranked in US: 26
Dimpleplasty Dimpleplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that can create natural-looking dimples on your cheeks or chin.	Ranked in Chicago: 1	Ranked in IL: 1	Ranked in US: 2
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: 1	Ranked in IL: 1	Ranked in US: 2
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Chicago: 4	Ranked in IL: 14	Ranked in US: 37
Ideal Implant Ideal implants are structured saline implants designed to resist folding, wrinkling, sloshing, and collapsing when upright—common drawbacks associated with traditional saline implants.	Ranked in Chicago: 1	Ranked in IL: 1	Ranked in US: 2
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: 12	Ranked in IL: 26	Ranked in US: 57
Genital Rejuvenation Genital rejuvenation can be done for cosmetic reasons or to solve age-related problems.	Ranked in Chicago: 1	Ranked in IL: 5	Ranked in US: 5
Buccal Fat Pad Removal (Cheek Narrowing) Buccal fat pad removal, also known as cheek fat removal or buccal lipectomy, is a surgery that removes excess fat pads from the cheeks to create a more contoured facial appearance. It is generally used to reduce chubby cheeks (“chipmunk cheeks”) that can be due to genetics or weight gain.	Ranked in Chicago: 1	Ranked in IL: 3	Ranked in US: 4