
Northwestern Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery • Lake Forest, IL
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Northwestern Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Lake Forest, IL offers reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction, body contouring, microvascular surgery, DIEP flap reconstruction, targeted muscle reinnervation, microsurgical treatment of lymphedema, non-invasive facial rejuvenation, and laser treatment. The clinic provides personalized, comprehensive care with advanced microsurgical expertise.
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What services are offered?
Reconstructive breast surgery, aesthetic breast surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction and contouring, body contouring, microvascular surgery, DIEP flap reconstruction, targeted muscle reinnervation, microsurgical treatment of lymphedema, non-invasive facial rejuvenation, laser treatment.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- Birdeye (via Google reviews listing): 5.0 out of 5 stars (42 reviews)
- Vitals: 18 ratings (6 written reviews (shows 1 to 6 of 6 reviews))
- Healthgrades: 5.0 out of 5 stars (2 reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly skilled, compassionate, and caring surgeons and staff
- Good outcomes/results and patient satisfaction after procedures (e.g., breast reconstruction, lymph venous bypass)
- Responsive communication and supportive care throughout the process
- Patients frequently recommend the provider
Common complaints
- No specific negative complaints or low ratings were found in the provided sources; themes appear overwhelmingly positive.
"“I could not be any happier with my results and the entire process… compassionate, kind, listens to your concerns, takes the time to answer each and every question.”"
- Vitals review snippet for Dr. Michael A. Howard (Lake Forest, IL)"“Dr. Howard and his team are wonderful… Highly recommend!”"
- Birdeye review snippet for Breast Reconstruction Lake Forest: Dr. Michael Howard"“DR. Chad Teven incredibly knowledgeable, caring, professional, and empathic doctor… I am very happy with the result. Highly recommended.”"
- Healthgrades recent review for Dr. Chad TevenSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital plans to add open-heart surgery services | Health News Illinois - Aug 27, 2025
- Northwestern Medicine Hospitals Recognized by U.S. News & World Report in Annual Best Hospital Rankings - Suburban Chicagoland - Jul 29, 2025
- Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Unveils Major Expansion, Doubles Capacity | Lake Forest, IL Patch - Feb 17, 2026
- Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital Opens Two New Patient Pavilions In Illinois - HCD Magazine - Feb 18, 2026
- Northwestern Hospitals Once Again Rank Among Best in the Nation - News Center - Jul 29, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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