Profile of M. Vincent Makhlouf, Dr

Skills ranging from technical proficiency, surgical expertise, outstanding clinical judgement, an acute sense of artistic creativity and skilled communication. In addition to top ranking specialty certification – board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery – Dr. Vincent Makhlouf is a member of the authoritative American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Midwestern Associations of Plastic Surgeons.

His distinguished medical career spans the spectrum from clinical professorship appointment, former chairman of surgery, and published author in scientific journals, to double board certifications in plastic surgery, state and national accolades and honors, to recipient of patent awards for surgical innovations; accomplishments that place Dr. Makhlouf uniquely qualified to take on any aesthetic challenge for men and women from all cultures and walks of life.

Dr. Makhlouf commands a powerful combination of skilled surgeon, innovator, academic educator and professor, making him a much sought-after specialist plastic surgeon for enhancing your appearance.
In addition to his academic appointments – assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, where he shares his specialist knowledge teaching future surgeons innovative and proven surgical techniques – and former chairman of a department of surgery, Dr. Makhlouf provides philanthropic contributions of his skill and surgical proficiency in plastic surgery, locally and internationally, to improve the lives of others, including children, veterans and those with limited financial needs.

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Procedures of M. Vincent Makhlouf, Dr ⁽¹³⁾

Procedure	Rank in Des Plaines	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 Des Plaines: 1	Ranked in IL: 67	Ranked in US: 132
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 Des Plaines: 1	Ranked in IL: 42	Ranked in US: 77
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Des Plaines: 1	Ranked in IL: 65	Ranked in US: 153
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 Des Plaines: 1	Ranked in IL: 9	Ranked in US: 81
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 Des Plaines: 1	Ranked in IL: 49	Ranked in US: 36
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 Des Plaines: 1	Ranked in IL: 31	Ranked in US: 101
ThermiSmooth Body ThermiSmooth body is a revolutionary new way to tighten and smooth your skin, and improve cellulite, without surgery.	Ranked in Des Plaines: 1	Ranked in IL: 5	Ranked in US: 6
Skin Tightening Skin tightening treatments can firm and tighten excess skin caused by aging or weight loss.	Ranked in Des Plaines: 1	Ranked in IL: 23	Ranked in US: 228
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Des Plaines: 1	Ranked in IL: 69	Ranked in US: 147
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Des Plaines: 1	Ranked in IL: 62	Ranked in US: 111
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Des Plaines: 1	Ranked in IL: 28	Ranked in US: 60
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 Des Plaines: 1	Ranked in IL: 31	Ranked in US: 61
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 Des Plaines: 1	Ranked in IL: 40	Ranked in US: 83