About Michael J. Lee, M.D.
Dr. Michael J. Lee specializes in surgery of the face, nose and body. He is board certified and an Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery in the Division of Plastic Surgery at Northwestern University Medical School. Dr. Lee graduated from the University of Michigan undergraduate and medical school in the top 1% of his class. His general surgery and plastic surgery training were accomplished at Northwestern University School of Medicine.

Dr. Lee has lectured on rhinoplasty as well the latest techniques in facial rejuvenation, non-invasive procedures, breast implants, and abdominoplasty. Dr. Lee has published studies in cosmetic surgery in both the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal. His published work has also been referenced by the Wall Street Journal.

About Dr. Lee's Surgery Center
Dr. Lee performs small procedures in his procedure room in his office suite across from Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Typical procedures include Botox and filler injections, laser, chemical peels, small areas of liposuction, eyelid surgery, minor nose surgery, minor abdominal contour surgery and lesion removals.

Major surgeries are performed at Northwestern Memorial Hospital outpatient center which is dedicated to quick recoveries and emphasizes pain prevention. The anesthesiologists are all on staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

New Procedures
Short Scar Breast Reduction
For the right candidate, Dr. Lee offers a short scar breast reduction. Incisions are placed around the areola and a small vertical incision with no horizontal incision. This type of reduction creates a rounder shape to the breasts a traditional reduction.

Short Scar Facelift/Necklift
For women in theri 40s and 50s, they may be a candidate for a short scar face lift which has a shorter incision than a traditional face lift. These procedures can be performed in the office with only local anesthesia or minor oral sedation.

Liposculpture
Small areas of liposuction can be performed with minimal sedation in the office. Quicker recovery with no general anesthesia, a shorter recovery time, and less cost are some of the advantages of this approach.

Minor Nose surgery
Small bumps on the nose or minor nasal tip surgery can be performed in the office under local anesthesia or minimal oral sedation. The advantages are a quicker recovery and less cost.

Silicone breast augmentation
Silicone implants have been approved since December 2007. In the appropriate patient, silicone implants will cause less rippling and fullness than saline implants.

Fraxel
Fraxel is a laser which treats fine wrinkles around the eyes, pigmented brown spots, acne and scars.

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