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    Katelyn D.

    Review of Michael Byun, MD First of all, don't be taken in by the hype that Dr. Byun is "Chicago's Best Plastic Surgeon". It is Dr. Byun who has attached that moniker to him self and not one that has been bestowed upon him by his peers or anyone else. From the first consult he promotes himself as being in a league unto himself but he is, in reality, a mediocre surgeon at best. I recently had a facelift performed by him at considerable expense, particularly for a working woman, paying completely out of pocket. The recovery was very difficult and I reached out a couple of times for support from Dr. Byun. His responses to me were not only abrupt and uncaring but downright shaming and insensitive. It is as if he were blaming me for the difficult time I was having. My eyes were so sensitive to light I could barely stand it. I sent him a photo I had taken of the gaps in my lower eyelids. He scolded me for "looking downward" in the photo, as if I were ruining his work. Crazy. Here's how the conversation went: Hi Dr. Byun, This is a photo of the way my lower lids are puckering. This causes extreme dryness and irritation. When will it get better and why has it been like this for over 6 weeks now? Thanks, Katelyn From: Michael Byun Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 3:37 PM To: Consult Subject: Re: Katelyn's lower lids I told you many time; Do not pull lower lids. Do not stare up, Stop posing the lids from pulling down; you are making it worse. Continue with squinting exercise every hour and lift up the lower lids using your finger tips. This is not a suggestion , this is a doctors order Dr Byun Nice, compassionate, huh. After a few months of healing I could see that the results were very disappointing. One eyebrow was higher than the other, my cheekbones were not lifted at all and my nasal labial lines were still there. When I went in to see Dr. Byun he agreed with me but, again, tried to shift the blame onto me. I could see that he wasn't used to being confronted as he babbled on and on trying to somehow rationalize what he had done and seeming perplexed as to how he might fix it. He accused me of being hostile. I told him I was very unsatisfied with the results and that I wanted him to re-do what he hadn't accomplished. I explained that I spent a lot of money and he actually raised his hand to stop me from mentioning money, saying my money was gone and to forget it. Perhaps he can make a small fortune in a few hours of his time but I, in fact, will be working for many months to pay off the loan for his botched surgery. At this point, even if he offered to re-do the facelift for free I am so disgusted with him and his diva-like attitude and surgical ineptitude I wouldn't let him touch me with a 10 foot pole. In summary, Dr. Byun presents himself as a charming, flattering, highly skilled and devoted surgeon but once he has your money the charm quickly fades, What becomes clear is that he is one of the most arrogant, greedy and egotistical human beings I have ever met. He is not some superb artist and stellar surgeon. I would strongly advise anyone seeking plastic surgery to look elsewhere for a more talented, caring, ethical and humble physician.

    Elyse M.

    I have been going to Dr. Byun for years. I credit his artistry to keeping me looking as perky and youthful on the outside as I feel on the inside. Besides botox, my maintenance routine now consists of dermal spin. My platelets are micro needled onto my face which helps reduce wrinkles and plumps up my thin face. I don't think anyone would guess that I'm 65 years old. No one else does the procedure like this. If you are looking for an amazing surgeon and a natural look, look no further. He is absolutely the best! You'll thank me for the recommendation!

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    After years of wanting to get a lower blepharoplasty due to some very misfortunate genes I inherited, I finally decided it was time since I'm getting married in May. After having a few bad experiences with consultations in the past with other surgeons, I finally met my match. Dr. Byun has an amazing bedside manner and took the time to listen to me, very thoroughly explain my options and procedures, and wasn't at all pushy. These details are all very important to me as I am an operating room nurse and aesthetician. I had 2 options, one was to go inside my lower eyelid and do the lift (less downtime) and the other option was to go from the outside of my lower eyelid (much more downtime and way longer healing process). I chose the second option due to the severity of my under eye bags (as you can see from the pictures). Since I had so much excess skin it needed to be removed. It's the same concept as a tummy tuck, once the skin is so stretched out the only option is to remove it. Anywho, Dr. Byun made the entire process as smooth free as possible especially since I was panicking about my eyes not healing in time for my wedding. I had the surgery done in January and the pictures I'm attaching are from April. There is still a little bit of swelling (especially my left eye) and my scars are still fading but my under eyes look AMAZING compared to how they were before. I've read that the under eyes can take the longest to heal, up to a year before they completely settle. They have already healed a tremendous amount and every day they look better and better. Dr. Byun has gone above and beyond to meet with me several times after the surgery to make sure my healing process is going smoothly. He gives you under eye exercises to do to make sure your eyes settle nicely. Make sure you do them! Trust me, they help! So here are the pros and cons of my journey... Pros: Dr. Byun and his staff are the best! They truly cater to you and make sure the entire process start to finish is exceptional. Cons: The healing process is a little stressful when you choose to do it right before a huge event (this was my fault). But again, Dr. Byun has done a great job at easing my stress. I also recommend taking an entire week off work after the surgery as you will be very swollen with blacks eyes but they go away quickly if you follows the postop instructions. Overall, I'm am 1000% satisfied with my entire experience and Dr. Byun. Highly recommend!!

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    Daniel S. Tresley, MD

    Daniel S. Tresley, MD

    3.1(46 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    I recently had an eyelid (upper and lower) and brow lift, and I truly cannot say enough good things…read moreabout my experience. From the first consultation through recovery, I felt completely cared for and confident in my surgeon's expertise. The results have been absolutely life-altering. I look refreshed, natural, and like myself again -- just brighter and more confident. I honestly wish I had done this sooner. Every day I feel such great joy when I see myself in the mirror. I am beyond grateful for the skill, compassion, and attention to detail, and I would recommend this surgeon without hesitation. Michele

    had an extremely negative and frankly alarming experience with the receptionist named Mickey…read more Her behavior was outright rude and aggressive - she constantly interruptedd me, raised her voice, and spoke in a dismissive, condescending tone throughout the entire call. It was clear she has no understanding of basic professionalism or how to communicate with patients respectfully. What made this even more concerning is that she proceeded to collect an excessive amount of sensitive personal information, including my full name, date of birth, address, phone number, and and detailed insurance information - only to abruptly demand my credit card number at the end, without any proper explanation or transparency. This felt highly inappropriate and raised serious concerns about privacy and security. I was left with multiple unanswered questions, but after being treated this way, I genuinely feel uncomfortable and hesitant to call back. No one should feel intimidated or disrespected simply for trying to get information. This kind of behavior is completely unacceptable and reflects very poorly on the entire office. I strongly urge management to address this immediately.

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    Daniel S. Tresley, MD - This is my left eyelid 4 1/2 months post surgery. That flap on my eyelid did not exist prior.

    This is my left eyelid 4 1/2 months post surgery. That flap on my eyelid did not exist prior.

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    Daniel S. Tresley, MD - 3 days post-op for my blepheroplasty, Yikes!

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    3 days post-op for my blepheroplasty, Yikes!

    MAE Plastic Surgery - Both eyes don't fully close, right eye more than the left

    MAE Plastic Surgery

    4.5(30 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Huge scar on my face and lumps where fat was transferred were hard to accept but the numb parts of…read moremy face and the loss of normal mobility with my eyelid are hard to comprehend. Additionally, the doctor didn't mention the possibility of losing normal eyelid function with my surgery and when I questioned his suggestion for fat graft he minimized my concerns. I was worried about asymmetry and that's what resulted with my surgery. I didn't want the fat graft but the doctor suggested it again and offered it at no charge, huge mistake! Lastly, I went for a cheek-lift and was given a printout for pre and post-op instructions for a facelift since they didn't have one for cheek-lift to give me. Not sure if they didn't have one made or they ran out but very unprofessional. See pics for more detail: Results: 0/10 Doctor: 0/10 Nurse and staff: 0/10 Would I recommend? Never

    I had a very, very good consultation with Dr. Epstein for an upper and possibly lower…read moreblepharoplasty. I have had a previous plastic surgery nightmare concerning my rhinoplasty and then revision with another doctor, so I feel I know a good one when I see one. Dr. Epstein was extremely thorough and spent ONE WHOLE HOUR explaining the procedure in detail and answered all my questions before I could even ask. He was fantastic! He also has a patient coordinator Jill Pearlman who is equally fantastic. They didn't pressure or coerce me or patronize me in any way. I was very, very impressed! The only thing holding me back right now is shitty Bidenomics! It's sad to see how the economy is affecting everything right now, but I will get this done with Dr. Epstein as soon as I can. I highly recommend going to see him if you are contemplating doing anything to your face/body! His prices are competitive and worth it! Plastic surgery is not the place to skimp! I know from experience. Good luck!

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    MAE Plastic Surgery - Eye cannot close muscle dysfunction post-surgery

    Eye cannot close muscle dysfunction post-surgery

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    Scar from cheek lift.

    MAE Plastic Surgery - Cheeklift/mid facelift, scar huge and visible

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    Cheeklift/mid facelift, scar huge and visible

    Jeremy P. Warner, MD - Jeremy Warner, MD

    Jeremy P. Warner, MD

    3.6(28 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    Dr. Warner is a Fraud - Stay Away!…read more I want to warn everyone about my horrible experience with Dr. Warner. I have had three failed nose surgeries under his care. My nose is still crooked, I am still bleeding, and despite all his promises, there has been zero improvement. During the third surgery, he took cartilage from my rib, which resulted in a painful infection under my breast. Each time I saw him, he assured me things would get better, but instead, he kept injecting sterilizing injections into my nose--without any real solution. I finally told him that I would be suing him for his incompetence. Now, just because I spoke the truth, he suddenly refuses to see me. He feels threatened because he knows he has done wrong. That's fine--I'll see him in court. If you look at other reviews, you will see a pattern: botched surgeries, infections, and serious complications. He doesn't even wash his hands properly, which is why so many patients suffer from infections. His entire practice is a fraud, and he should not be allowed to operate on anyone. I strongly urge everyone to research his educational background before trusting him. If anyone wants to see proof of what he has done to my nose, feel free to reach out. Stay far away from Dr. Warner. He is a pure fraud.

    I went in for an initial consult and really liked Dr Warner. I went in for a second and left uneasy…read morehe was training someone and seemed like a different person than the one I met prior arrogant and kind of unprofessional I had two different people in the meantime get work done the swift lift and neither was happy both super swollen weeks later. I decided to cancel and was told the 1000 was non negotiable and non refundable even though the surgery was weeks away. Not the most professional experience.

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    Jeremy P. Warner, MD - Front view, before & after (1 year later). It may not be perfectly symmetrical, but as far as I'm concerned, it's perfect!

    Front view, before & after (1 year later). It may not be perfectly symmetrical, but as far as I'm concerned, it's perfect!

    Jeremy P. Warner, MD - 3/4ths view, 1 year later.

    3/4ths view, 1 year later.

    Jeremy P. Warner, MD - He is pure fraud. I got serious infection!! 3 nose surgeries by him. He is hungry for money. Zero honestly.

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    He is pure fraud. I got serious infection!! 3 nose surgeries by him. He is hungry for money. Zero honestly.

    Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - Laurie A. Casas MD FACS board certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in Cosmetic procedures  of the face, breast and body.

    Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

    4.0(12 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    First, if you reference my reviews, I give fewer "5 Stars" than most…read more On with the review.... I didn't really enjoy my visit...at first. That opinion quickly changed! I went to her for a consult for Coolsculpting. First point, I actually met with her! She is a very prominent and experienced physician. She took her time and was very methodical in her approach. She told me what would be effective, what might be effective, and what won't be effective and why. She offered other options. I was upset at first because she wouldn't do as I asked, and amazed that she seemed to be refusing business. That said, we agreed to start with one area and a month later, I am beginning to see results, which is right on schedule. I look forward to continuing my procedures. She didn't want me to spend money unless there was certainty as to its effectiveness. Contrast that experience with visits to other "CoolSculpting" providers. I was asked to provide far too much information for simply a "consult." I was not seen by a doctor. The PA (I believe) came in and noted all sorts of areas could be done and was pushed in to a "package deal." I was about to plunk down the money and thought at the last minute to think about it. On my way home, I thought Dr. Casas' experience was far more genuine, more knowledgable, not pushy, very scientific in her approach, even if it meant losing or delaying business. Lastly, her staff is top-rate. They're all enthusiastic, genuine, friendly, kind, and warm. One never feels uncomfortable. an more certain of an effective plan.

    The staff at Dr. Casas is friendly and great but the reason for the one star is because of the…read moreservice. I went in for the MiraDry treatment last July. The total cost of the procedure is $2000 and they promise a large reduction of sweating as I suffer from hyperhydrosis. At first the treatment appeared to work as expected but after many months my sweating came back again was then a year later to the point where I honestly am close to where I Started. I understand some people may require a second treatment and I am ok with that. I was told a follow up treatment would cost half the price of $1000. I call the office and was told that I had to pay the full treatment price again of $2000. This felt like a bait and switch and disappointed because I was going to bring my son in for the same treatment. I am now back to square one and felt like I wasted $2000 for no reason when I could have gone to another clinic with better service. I am truly disappointed and would recommend you take your business and money else where.

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    Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - Dr.Laurie A. Casas, Female Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon, North Shore Chicago, Illinois

    Dr.Laurie A. Casas, Female Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon, North Shore Chicago, Illinois

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    Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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    Body By Bloch: Steven Bloch, MD - Call Body by Bloch to schedule your cosmetic surgery procedure

    Body By Bloch: Steven Bloch, MD

    3.6(30 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    I wanted to share some honest feedback about my experience with Doctor Block regarding a Facelift…read moreprocedure. Although I really dislike leaving negative reviews, I feel compelled to express my concerns, so others are aware. After the surgery, I noticed a line and indentation above my jawline on the right side of my face. When I asked Doctor Block if it would eventually fade, his response was simply, "maybe, maybe not." I returned for a follow-up hoping for more guidance, but the suggestion was to use fillers. This left me wondering why I had bothered with a Facelift in the first place if fillers were going to be the solution. Additionally, the neck lift that was supposed to improve my appearance did not meet my expectations. My neck still looks problematic, and despite multiple visits, I felt there was a lack of concern or helpful input from Doctor Block and their staff. Even after nearly a year had passed, I sent photos asking for advice after consulting with two other surgeons, but the response remained indifferent. Based on my experience, I would caution others against choosing Doctor Block for facial surgery. I did not feel supported or cared for by them or their staff throughout the process. Thank you for taking the time to read my feedback.

    Mutual respect, trustworthy, straightforward, keen eye, excellent judgement, wonderful rapport…read more Top of the line. Known him for decades. I live out of state now but you go the distance when your surgeon goes the distance. Highly recommend.

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    Body By Bloch: Steven Bloch, MD - Dr Bloch is a board certified Plastic Surgeon in the Chicago metro area

    Dr Bloch is a board certified Plastic Surgeon in the Chicago metro area

    Body By Bloch: Steven Bloch, MD - Dr. Bloch is a specialist in giving Chicago plastic surgery

    Dr. Bloch is a specialist in giving Chicago plastic surgery

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