Live
Read now
Aesthetic Institute of Chicago clinic

Aesthetic Institute of Chicago

Plastic Surgery • Elmhurst, IL

3.7/5(120 reviews)

Information from public sources; not independently verified. Confirm hours, insurance and appointment availability with the clinic.

Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information

Services Offered

  • Plastic surgery
  • cosmetic procedures
  • breast surgery
  • fat grafting
  • body contouring
  • facial plastic surgery
  • rhinoplasty
  • blepharoplasty
  • eyelid surgery
  • liposuction
  • breast reconstruction
  • breast reduction
  • breast lift
  • breast augmentation
  • gynecomastia
  • implant removal
  • revision
  • reconstruction

Team

  • Brian M. Braithwaite, MD - Plastic Surgeon

Insurance & Payment

Not published.

Financing: financing options

Languages Spoken

Not published.

Photos

What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Vitals: 4.2/5 (13 ratings, 6 written reviews)
  • Vitals: 3.4/5 (44 ratings, 17 written reviews)
  • Vitals: 3.5/5 (20 ratings, 7 written reviews)
  • WebMD: 2.0/5 (6 ratings, 3 written reviews)
  • Healthgrades: 4.3/5 (37 reviews)

Patients praise

  • staff often described as professional, nice, or courteous
  • some patients reported effective care, particularly with hand-related issues
  • some doctors acknowledged as experienced professionals

Common complaints

  • perceived unprofessional, rude, or condescending bedside manner
  • concerns regarding the necessity or quality of procedures/surgeries
  • difficulties with office administrative practices (e.g., appointment scheduling, billing)
  • long wait times
  • lack of thorough patient follow-up or poor communication of diagnosis

"Horribly rude & unprofessional, I’m actually surprised he’s still practicing with the way he conducts himself…"

- WebMD/Vitals (Dr. Nabil Barakat)

"Being 3 hours late was totally unacceptable with no legitimate explanation... this physician does not demonstrate professionalism or concern for his patients."

- Vitals (Dr. Raymond Janevicius)

"Dr. Speziale, is very professional yet very patient and gentle with my son's hand. No matter how many questions I may have he's patient and answers all our questions."

- Vitals (Dr. Nicholas Speziale)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

Other plastic surgery clinics in Elmhurst

Comparing your options?

See other plastic surgery clinics in Elmhurst, or search the full directory by insurance, ratings, and more.

More Plastic Surgery Clinics
ClinAdsby ClinsightBuilt for clinicsYour clinic's marketing team, powered by AI.On-brand ads, SEO, and social campaigns in one place.Generate your first clinic ad for free Clincyby ClinsightBuilt for dental clinicsGet more revenue from the patients you already have.Clincy calls and texts lapsed patients until they're back on the schedule.Book a call DDS RecruitPowered by ClinsightDental recruitingYour practice's fractional recruiting team.Dental-only search, run end to end, with placements guaranteed for a year.Find your next hire

Clinic and healthcare updates

Get updates in your inbox. Subscribing is optional.