Dr. Michael Byun of Chicago Cosmetic Surgery

Hinsdale Magazine Group (HMG): What distinguishes you from other surgeons?

Dr. Michael Byun: I think it’s my understanding of facial anatomy as living tissues in layers. After graduating from Northwestern University Medical School and completing my Plastic Surgery fellowship, for which I was the inaugural fellow of an integrated, combined seven-year program, I developed a distinct surgical technique, The Byun Lift. Patients who align with my philosophy and seek my specialized skills experience exceptional outcomes. I believe I have a unique understanding of facial anatomy and meticulous surgical direction.

HMG: What is your philosophy, and how did this lead to The Byun Lift technique?

Dr. Byun: I was dissatisfied with the unnatural results of traditional facelift techniques, which often

involved skin excision – thus leading to a stretched mouth and fat grafting – resulting in a round, stuffed face.  For these reasons, I began exploring alternative approaches as a fellow some 25 years ago.  My artistic background provided the dexterity to explore the role of facial muscles in aging.  Discovering muscle descent as a key contributor, I developed The Byun Lift.

HMG: What is The Byun Lift?

Dr. Byun: The Byun Lift restores a natural, youthful look by focusing on muscle repair and tissue preservation, addressing both natural aging and/or complications from previous cosmetic procedure results.  Unlike the conventional approach, where 99% of surgeons lift facial skin and tissues laterally towards the ears, The Byun Lift technique repositions the muscles upward and inward towards the midline of the face by use of an endoscope.  This precise repositioning returns the muscles to their original, pre-aging location, providing a physiologically accurate and superior correction.  This method not only lifts but also restores the underlying structures in layers, leading to more natural and long-lasting results.  Patients often request The Byun Lift to recapture their youthful appearance, addressing both natural aging and the negative side effects of prior cosmetic procedures.

HMG:  Can you help patients with problems or complications resulting from other cosmetic procedures or previous facelifts?

Dr. Byun: My specialization, rooted in trauma and pediatric reconstructive surgery, equips me with

advanced skills in tissue repair by use of an endoscope.  Achieving a natural, attractive correction to reverse what has already been done is contingent on the patient’s existing condition.  I offer thorough consultations to educate and guide individuals through their options.

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