Otto J. Placik

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Otto J. Placik, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Body Sculptor (845 N Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL 606116103.03 miles

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About Otto J. Placik, MD

Dr. Otto Placik is a board-certified plastic surgeon with offices in downtown Chicago and Arlington Heights, Illinois. After earning his medical degree from Northwestern University, he completed residencies in general and plastic and reconstructive surgery through Northwestern. He also completed a fellowship in the aesthetic reconstruction of complex nasal and facial deformities at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago and an additional fellowship in microvascular and hand surgery at Davies Medical Center, an affiliate of the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Placik is a deeply caring surgeon who listens carefully to his patients and is dedicated to delivering outstanding cosmetic surgery results. Read patient reviews to see what just a few of his many satisfied patients have to say Dr. Placik is certified as a diplomate by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an active member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He is an active member of several local and national professional organizations as well. These are just a few of the many awards Dr. Placik has received in over two decades of work as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. The video clip below highlights some of the many awards Dr. Placik has received over his years in practice.

Professional Title

MD

Top Procedures

  • 2-Piece Inflatable Penile Implant
  • Abdominoplasty
  • Arm Lift
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Botox
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Breast Augmentation (Augmentation Mammaplasty)
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty)
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Cervicoplasty
  • Chemical Peels
  • Dermal Fillers & Injectables
  • Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
  • Facelift
  • Inverted Nipple Repair
  • Labiaplasty
  • Lip Lift
  • Liposuction
  • Male Breast Reduction
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Reduction
  • O-Shot
  • Perineoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
  • Vaginoplasty
  • Vampire Facelift

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery

Years of Experience

32 years of experience

Education

  • Undergraduate School: Northwestern University
  • Graduate School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  • Residency: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
  • Fellowship in Microvascular Surgery, Fellowship in Hand Surgery

Languages

  • English
  • French

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Location

Credentials

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

  • Patients’ Choice -Year Award

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