Profile of Mark Been, Dr

Dr. Mark Been specializes in comprehensive facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is dual board-certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and otolaryngology/head and neck surgery.

He received his bachelor’s degree and medical school education at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and then completed a rigorous residency in otolaryngology/head and neck surgery at the University of Illinois-Chicago. He went on to sub-specialize in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, completing his fellowship in Cincinnati, OH.

Dr. Been has written extensively on topics including rhinoplasty, rhytidectomy, chemical peels and cosmetic lasers. He has also been active in international health care, participating in mission work in Belize for treatment of skin cancer, cleft lip and cleft palate deformities.

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Procedures of Mark Been, Dr ⁽²³⁾

Procedure	Rank in Geneva	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 Geneva: 1	Ranked in IL: 13	Ranked in US: 130
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 Geneva: 1	Ranked in IL: 6	Ranked in US: 105
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Geneva: 3	Ranked in IL: 8	Ranked in US: 151
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 Geneva: 2	Ranked in IL: 6	Ranked in US: 115
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 Geneva: 2	Ranked in IL: 6	Ranked in US: 115
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Geneva: 1	Ranked in IL: 8	Ranked in US: 50
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 Geneva: 1	Ranked in IL: 3	Ranked in US: 49
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Geneva: 1	Ranked in IL: 5	Ranked in US: 53
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 Geneva: 1	Ranked in IL: 28	Ranked in US: 80
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Geneva: 1	Ranked in IL: 5	Ranked in US: 197
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 Geneva: 1	Ranked in IL: 2	Ranked in US: 37
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in Geneva: 1	Ranked in IL: 2	Ranked in US: 78
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 Geneva: 1	Ranked in IL: 16	Ranked in US: 87
Hand Rejuvenation Hand rejuvenation treatments turn back the clock by reducing wrinkles, minimizing prominent veins, fading brown spots, and improving skin tone.	Ranked in Geneva: 1	Ranked in IL: 2	Ranked in US: 25
Hydrafacial A hydrafacial is a multistep facial done with a patented device that uses Vortex-Fusion to cleanse, exfoliate, do pore extractions, and deliver customized serums into the skin.	Ranked in Geneva: 1	Ranked in IL: 1	Ranked in US: 32
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in Geneva: 1	Ranked in IL: 3	Ranked in US: 45
Laceration Repair The goals of laceration repair are to achieve hemostasis, avoid infection, restore function to the involved tissues, and achieve optimal cosmetic results with minimal scarring.	Ranked in Geneva: 1	Ranked in IL: 1	Ranked in US: 2
Facial Fracture Treatment The usual treatment for facial fractures involves two steps, reduction or "setting of the bone" and fixation.	Ranked in Geneva: 1	Ranked in IL: 3	Ranked in US: 1
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 Geneva: 1	Ranked in IL: 32	Ranked in US: 24
Mole Removal Most unwanted moles are surgically removed, cut out via punch excision, or shaved off with a scalpel.	Ranked in Geneva: 1	Ranked in IL: 2	Ranked in US: 55
Skin Lesion Removal This technique involves removing a skin lesion in the deeper levels of the skin down to the fatty layer under the skin.	Ranked in Geneva: 1	Ranked in IL: 2	Ranked in US: 6
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Geneva: 3	Ranked in IL: 8	Ranked in US: 151
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Geneva: 3	Ranked in IL: 8	Ranked in US: 151