6 months post-op, and I'm fully back to me. Yes I'm aging backwards. (THANK YOU DR. BYUN) you truly are an unparalleled genius. Dr. Byun's approach is one of the most important things anyone thinking about plastic surgery should consider. From the consult to the aftercare, he fully explains every step and the why. Being patient and trusting his expertise is key in the healing process and in achieving the best results. He genuinely cares and wants his patients to be happy with the outcome of the procedure. I am forever grateful for Dr. Byun and his staff. You have a patient for life. read more

I don't think these are legitimate reviews. I will keep this short, feel free to message me directly with questions. Dr, Byun is nice but I was left with a permanent scar on my face. Spoke to other medical professionals and they told me it was because he didn't stitch it tight enough. Makes sense because right when I got in the car blood was literally dripping down and out of my face and I thought it was normal for some reason.. it wasn't. Ever since I got the surgery I told him something wasn't right but then I was charged again for him to fix what he messed up. even tho I told him the next day after surgery. Also I was completely over charged. Should have shopped around more or talked to more people because my cousin was charged half the price for the exact same surgery and when I asked other surgeons afterwards, they told me it should have be half the price I paid. Unfortunately I got ripped off and have a permanent scar on my face. I tried emailing them but no response so unfortunately I'm left leaving this bad review. Also- Nicole the nurse will try to negotiate with you.. it so sad. Pushy- after coming down $2,500.00- still over double the price, she said i better not change my mind because if she goes back and tells dr byun and i end up not doing it she's going to look stupid... lol I really?? Haha okay...?? I knew that was a sales tactic but ignored it...I should have ran. read more

Dr. byun is so down to earth. He appears to be a snobby and famous plastic surgeon, but upon meeting him and him making me a new me, I realized he's a very down to earth and real doctor. He's my celebrity. In other words, he's my BTS. read more

Dr. Byun is very professional and down to earth. It was money well spent. I would highly recommend Dr. Byun.

Been seeing Dr.Byun for years, always received best results , very professional takes his time and the staff is welcoming and kind.

I was very happy with the visit today . Dr Byun is an exceptional doctor, professional and a human being. His thoughtfulness and care is something to consider in a doctor and he embodies all of the above. I am looking forward for my next appointment. Very happy with the results. His team is also remarkable. Thank you! M Caramaliu Perlman read more

I was lucky enough to have Dr Byun as my plastic surgeon. Two of my friends had previously undergone surgery by Dr Byun and they spoke very highly of their experiences. But not until I too had surgery did I see and understand what they were raving about. From the moment I met Dr Byun I felt comfortable, at ease, and confident in his talent, expertise, and artistry. I knew I had made the right decision. During the appointments prior to my surgery I approached Dr Byun with literally a list of my questions. He was so gracious, not offended nor put off by what I was asking. I'm a details person and I wanted to know exactly what to expect immediately after, and the weeks / months following my surgery. Dr Byun spent time explaining everything and went in to great detail if that's what I wanted to hear. My surgery was in January 2021 and I am thrilled with the results to date. I understand healing takes time but looking good so soon after surgery is a bonus. Dr Byun did not change my looks - he just made me a prettier, younger-looking version of myself, which is exactly what I wanted. Dr Byun's staff is very educated and a pleasure to work with. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr Byun, his practice, his expertise, his staff, and my surgery results. My husband says Dr Byun is a genius and I agree. read more

Dr. Michael Byun is a great doctor, I've been seeing him for over 10 years because of his professionalism, talent, and understanding how important it is to see my needs. When you know your in good hands that's everything! The staff is wonderful and always happy to help and accommodate , great team. I highly recommend Dr. Michael Byun to anyone who is looking for a specialist. read more

If you are considering facial surgery, I would strongly encourage you to get a consultation from Dr. Michael Byun (Chicago Il). His work is absolutely amazing!!! He is the only doctor in the world who approaches Face-Lifts both internally and externally. Dr. Byun developed a method that lifts the mid-face muscles underneath the skin and tighten sagging skin on the surface. Dr. Byun has me looking 15 years younger!!! For the BEST Face- Lift with the most amazing long lasting results, give Dr. Byun a call!!! Best decision I ever made!!! DR read more

I have been going to Dr. Byun for many years. He has kept me as youthful and perky on the outside as I feel on the inside. My recent procedures have been platelet injections or dermal spin. He micro needles my own platelets into my face which dramatically reduces wrinkles and plumps my naturally thin face. It gives me a dewy natural look which makes me look way younger than my 65 years. I can't imagine what I would look like without him. I cannot sing his praises enough. He is a true artist. If you are looking for the best plastic surgeon look no further. You'll thank me! read more

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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!! read more

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My journey in restoring my face began in my late forties after my kids told me i looked angry. Looking  in a mirror again and again I realized I have started looking like my late grandmother. I looked tired  and unhappy. I was not aging gracefully! I found a great doctor who started injecting me with sculptra and Botox.  I was one of the first sculptra patients and my face looked amazing. However after injecting for 15 years, I found myself with an aging sagging face and eyes. My face lost its definition and just looked shapeless and round. My doctor told me there is nothing else  she could do.  I was about to accept this verdict because the alternative would be a face lift. I thought I would never have a facelift. The reason being that majority of women that I have seen after their face lift, looked like a stretched out puppet. I wasn't happy how I looked but there was no alternatives that I could think of at the time. One day I was reading a Chicago magazine editorial on the top plastic surgeons in Chicago. I was fascinated by Dr. Byun's method: muscle restoration first and then draping the skin over the restored muscle, instead of just stretching the skin, like a puppet face. This method totally made sense to me. After I read more about Dr. Byun and his experience in muscle restoration, I have met with Dr. Byun. I felt so completely confident in his skills that I decided to do a complete face restoration. I have never looked back. From someone who was anti plastic surgery to someone who decided to do a complete face restoration, Dr. Byun changed my perception of the procedure.   Everything that comes with and after surgery was as expected from the descriptions by Dr. Byun's staff. It was a long journey of recovery but Dr. Byun and his  staff held my hand through this process  and were always available to me, always kind to listen, talk, and assure, to inspire and encourage. It would not be the same without each one of the beautiful people who work with Dr. Byun. Recovery is an important part of the process because there is a lot of pain, discomfort, post surgery insecurities  and fears. Through all that, I had a wholehearted knowledgeable support of Dr. Byun and his staff who always found time and attention for me whenever I had a panic attack or just needed some reassurance that I will look normal.  And of course the star of the show is Dr. Byun!  He is first of all an amazing human being who listens to his patients' concerns, gives them as much time as needed and always looks out for his patient's best interests. Dr. Byun is not only highly skilled plastic surgeon but he is also a psychologist who has wonderful bedside manners. He is friendly,  kind, understanding, an attentive listener who will analyze a patient's concerns and always explain pro and con of a particular procedure.  Dr. Byun is also an artist, he understands artistic  harmony,  esthetics, balance and  the wholistic, final effect of a surgery on a person life. This combination of skills makes him standout from the majority of surgeons.  It has been almost one year after my surgery, I'm starting to feel more like myself and more! I was inspired to lose weight, to be more creative as an artist and as a lawyer. I feel more confident as a woman. Most of my life I was focusing on improving my inner self, my talents, my intellect. I thought that having a plastic surgery would be superficial and shallow. However, after Dr. Byun's skillful surgery/restoration, I am more inspired to become a better person in all areas of my life and I feel there are no boundaries to what I can achieve.  I am grateful to Dr. Byun for all his magical work and for elevating my life to a whole new unexpected level.  Y.K read more

He's great, gentle snd gives you a natural look.

I love him! I had a procedure done in 2011, recently went for a check-up and he didn't change one bit! He is very pleasant and welcoming. He is a bit pricey but you get what you pay for. Very satisfied client here!! read more

This Dr. is amazing. My sister in law and I went to visit him about having face lifts. He and Nicole were extremely kind, making us feel like we were the most important patients they have ever had. Almost two hours were spent with us. Educating us on procedures and techniques along with close examination of our faces. There is NO comparison from other board certified plastic surgeons in the Chicago area that we have visited. Dr. Byun has a strong passion to assist everyone to feel better about themselves. He and Nicole make an amazing team. We have yet to have our procedures done. Yet we both know when we do, it will only be with Dr. Byun. When you know in your heart you have found the best of the best, your searching is over. I look forward to posting my before and after photos soon. God bless you both, Nicole and Dr. Byun. read more

I'm so happy I made the decision to have cosmetic surgery at this point in my life and with Dr. Byun. He is truly amazing. I am 50 years old and had a midface (muscle) lift in conjunction with lower blepharoplasty and temple lift. Let me start with why I chose Dr. Byun after spending a lot of time researching surgeons in the area. 1. His supportive and patient demeanor - Dr. Byun spent a lot of time with me in consultation answering questions and discussing recommendations. I never felt rushed. I visited him several times prior to making a commitment and each time I left feeling very comfortable. Being an engineer and analytical by nature combined with a fear of the unknown, I must have had 100 questions for Dr. Byun (and I'm not exaggerating!). I felt like a pest but Dr. Byun never made me feeling like I was bothering him. He patiently answered every question in person, via email or via text. Each time he encouraged me to continue to ask more questions! He genuinely wanted me to feel comfortable with everything prior to surgery and he was successful. 2. His abilities - Dr. Byun has done over 10,000 facial surgeries! He also has quite a background in research and innovation in the field. You can find more information about this on his page. His experience was a big factor in my choice but his before and after pictures sealed the deal for me. His after pictures are truly unbelievable and show his experience and artistic ability. People look so much younger and more beautiful without looking like they had anything cosmetically done and they don't look stretched or too tight. I looked at many other before and after pictures from other surgeons. In some cases, you can barely tell that anything had been done. In other cases, they look very different. Dr. Byun's pictures were consistent. My surgery and post surgery experience has gone well. 1. One of my biggest fears was being nauseous and in pain after surgery. I must have read a thousand reviews ranging from people having no pain at all to "don't let them fool you, this was very painful". I had no pain. I never felt nauseous. I had minor bruising and swelling (of which I'm still waiting to fully dissipate). Related to pain relievers, I took one Norco when I left the surgery center then switched that night to Tylenol for a few more days. 2. After giving you very detailed recovery instructions, Dr. Byun provides you with his personal cell phone number and tells you to text or call if needed. He responds quickly if you reach out to him. He is just as patient after the surgery in visits as he was prior. A couple things I have learned spending time investigating, reading about other people's experiences and based on my own experience: 1. Expect improvement but don't expect perfection. These surgeons are human. If you chose a skilled one, you will be impressed with the outcome but don't expect to look perfect. 2. Be patient with healing. Every body is different and healing is not uniform. You will see bumps and changes occurring as your body heals. Don't freak out with each change but be aware of what can go wrong and when you should consult with your doctor. Follow recovery instructions. Don't start smoking or jumping around right away, for example, and expect the outcome to be favorable. 3. Investigate your doctor. Read the reviews carefully. I saw many great reviews for Dr. Byun but a couple negative ones as well. I spent some time on the negatives. I saw complaints on price. No offense but when it comes to my face, I will pay more for a better surgeon with more experience and artistic ability. I saw a complaint about Dr. Byun not being patient and supportive. For this, I went on my own experience and based on my experience I cannot understand how this review is possible. Dr. Byun has been the most patient and supportive doctor I have had in my almost 51 years of life! If you are looking for a plastic surgeon, I strongly encourage you to consider Dr. Byun. Check out his page https://www.chicagocosmeticsurgery.com/aboutbyun/ If you have questions, feel free to message me. read more

I want to look my best - don't we all? I exercise, diet, keep up with the latest in skin care and beauty trends. So when it comes to finding a cosmetic surgeon I want the best too. I mean, it's pretty damn close to permanent and there is absolutely no way I'm going to leave the fate of my appearance with just anyone! Over 10 years ago, I spoke with several doctors regarding a cosmetic procedure. Not a single one of them took the time to explain process. Not a single one - other than Dr Byun. He never made me feel rushed. He never suggested additional work, in fact he talked me out of a rhinoplasty I've wanted since my teens. And he took the time to explain the science behind everything, each step and why one method would be better than another. He's not just a surgeon, this man is an artist. 10 years ago I chose Dr Byun end never regretted it. 10 years down the road I find myself ready for another procedure, and once again, did my due diligence of talking to several surgeons and once again, Dr Byun comes out ahead in each and every way. I contacted one clinic where the consultation was conducted over the phone with an assistant. Wrapping up the call, the assistant asked if she could book my surgery the following week. Flabbergasted with both the timing and the lack of doctor at the consultation, I asked her if I would meet the doctor before my procedure and she responded with "you'll meet him day of. I can take your payment for the surgery whenever you're ready." Hold up. DAY OF??? What if I'm not a suitable candidate for the surgery I want? (spoiler alert: I wasn't suitable for part of it). What if I'm not comfortable with the doctor himself? After all I will be unconscious and nakey around him. Why haven't you asked about any of my medical history and medications? And why is this doctors schedule so open? Even my tattoo artist has a 3 month wait list. This clinic was ready to see you ASAP. Was it cheaper than Dr Byun? Absolutely. Am I glad I didn't go? Also absolutely. I find it ironic how, in the pursuit of improvement or perfection we can be so quick to gloss over the safety and quality of results in favor of cheaper and faster procedures. Do yourself a favor, research your doctors, research the procedures, ask all the right questions and ask your doctors to show you their work. Not just after the surgery but months down the line. Remember that this is something fairly permanent and if it seems too good to be true it is. And if you're too busy/tired/lazy to research, I've done it for you. Dr Byun is the one - the Michelangelo of cosmetic surgery. read more

Dr. Byun is AMAZING. I did my upper eyelids with him. It looks perfect. Very natural. I just look super young. No more hanging skin. I researched a lot before I found him. He is worth every single penny. There was no pain and a week after the procedure I was already looking good. Now after a month all is going wonderful. Super excited to have more photos taken and live life. So happy!! read more

My experience with Doctor Byun is beyond any expectations. The reasons why he is the best are the following: He is the Michelangelo of cosmetic surgery, he is an artist and if you chose to have a procedure with him he will deliver a procedure that nobody else can. He created a technique to repair the muscles in the face that make a person age. Most doctors focus on taking skin from the face to decrease the amount of wrinkles but he repositions the muscles and the face does not look stretched. During the recovery process he will be with you along the way teaching you how to aide your body to heal. He is not the kind of doctor that once surgery is done leaves you alone, he makes sure you see him as needed and his team is also there for you. Dr Byun is very kind, in my book the best side manners I have ever experienced. I congratulate myself every day for choosing him, still healing but with the midface lifting and blepharoplasty I am seeing in the mirror a beauty I never imagined. He is worth every penny and more. I also would like to acknowledge his team they are very compassionate, friendly and professional. read more

Dr. Byun is a great experienced surgeon not only in Chicago land area but over the world. He did amazing jobs for my family members and I'm very happy we were referred to his office. He also has an outstanding sense of humor that you do not want to miss it :-). He gives deep care and time to help patients feel comfortable. He shares and answers detailed information on what to expect during and after surgery. Every interaction we've had with him and the office staffs have been positive. I highly recommend him. and his staff members are so expert as well. read more