Procedures I'm known for
Rhinoplasty and Nose Shaping
Rhinoplasty is the hardest procedure to perform in all of plastic surgery. It involves precise 3D modifications to change the form and function of the nose. My specialized training in facial plastic surgery makes me uniquely qualified to reshape the nose. I was trained by prominent rhinoplasty surgeons, including a top revision rhinoplasty expert. I’m now considered one of the top rhinoplasty surgeons in Chicago. I performed 308 rhinoplasty procedures last year, putting me in the top 1% of facial plastic surgeons internationally. My forte is to tailor each nose to the patient, so that it matches their face, retains many of its natural features, and preserves their ethnicity. Computer imaging gives patients a chance to preview possibilities, to allow for the necessary personalization and help guide me during the surgery. I also try to minimize recuperation with advances in nutraceuticals and techniques that allow many patients to return to work after just one week.
Face and Neck Lifts
Not all facelifts are the same. My goal with patients who seek face and neck rejuvenation is to restore their appearance, so they look more like their former selves. While most physicians use a traditional skin and SMAS approach, this technique fails to lift and release the most critical structures, including the untethered platysma muscle. By sliding this muscle back into a more youthful position, patients can see natural yet powerful results in their faces and necks. When performing a facelift, I hide incisions along the hairline and natural creases of the face, and I put the tension on the deeper structures of the face, instead of the incision line, which maximizes healing and avoids obvious scars. I like to couple this technique with advanced nutraceuticals and often other adjunctive procedures to create a comprehensive approach to face and neck rejuvenation.
Total years in practice: 19
Dr. Anil Shah is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Chicago known for his analytical approach, keen aesthetic, and technical excellence. He performs all aspects of facial rejuvenation but specializes in rhinoplasty, facelift, and eyelift surgery. “My goal is to create natural-appearing final results,” says Dr. Shah. “I see the unique and beautiful characteristics in every patient and work to make those features shine.”
A genuinely caring doctor, Dr. Shah is passionate about his profession and committed to pleasing his patients, including many models, actresses, and socially prominent people whose livelihoods depend on their faces. Over 15 years of practice, Dr. Shah has received many honors, including the RealSelf Top Doctor Award. He was inducted into the RealSelf Hall of Fame in 2018.
Dr. Shah received his MD from Loyola University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in head and neck surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago and fellowships in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery in New York City.
Certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Shah is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the Rhinoplasty Society.
Dr. Shah is also a prolific author and researcher. He has been widely published and is currently editing a medical textbook.
RealSelf Q&A with Dr. Anil Shah
RS: What sets your practice apart?
AS: My practice is unique because I focus on using the latest technologies and techniques, such as 3D imaging, newer techniques for rhinoplasty that avoid hammers, and robotics that help improve overall results. A deep understanding of anatomy resonates within my practice to help with outcomes and keep my patients safe.
RS: What inspired you to become a surgeon?
AS: My father, a GI doctor, provided the ultimate influence. He helped countless patients, and it was not just a job but a true calling for him. Seeing the dedication in his craft and going the extra mile with his patients helped me want to do the same.
RS: How did you decide to specialize in facial plastic surgery?
AS: I’ve always been fascinated by the face. Early on, I worked on facial sculptures. I really enjoyed the face’s complexity and how subtle changes would influence the overall appearance of the face. Even before medical school, I knew that this was what I was meant to do.
RS: What’s your practice like?
AS: My practice in Chicago focuses on improving the form and function of the face. I use surgical and nonsurgical approaches to help give patients improved confidence in their appearance, and hopefully more success in life.
Whenever possible, I perform surgery in our office surgical suite, to help keep the patient experience intimate.
RS: What’s a consultation with you like?
AS: A consultation with a new patient typically involves a collaboration of ideas. I use 3D imaging to convey potential outcomes and allow patients to preview what they may look like. Educating patients on what to expect is a big part of this step.
RS: How would you describe your approach to plastic surgery?
AS: My approach is to individualize plastic surgery for every person based on their goals. I love giving recommendations and seeing if my vision matches a potential patient’s desires, especially when our goals are aligned.
A genuinely caring doctor, Dr. Shah is passionate about his profession and committed to pleasing his patients, including many models, actresses, and socially prominent people whose livelihoods depend on their faces. Over 15 years of practice, Dr. Shah has received many honors, including the RealSelf Top Doctor Award. He was inducted into the RealSelf Hall of Fame in 2018.
Dr. Shah received his MD from Loyola University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in head and neck surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago and fellowships in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery in New York City.
Certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Shah is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the Rhinoplasty Society.
Dr. Shah is also a prolific author and researcher. He has been widely published and is currently editing a medical textbook.
RealSelf Q&A with Dr. Anil Shah
RS: What sets your practice apart?
AS: My practice is unique because I focus on using the latest technologies and techniques, such as 3D imaging, newer techniques for rhinoplasty that avoid hammers, and robotics that help improve overall results. A deep understanding of anatomy resonates within my practice to help with outcomes and keep my patients safe.
RS: What inspired you to become a surgeon?
AS: My father, a GI doctor, provided the ultimate influence. He helped countless patients, and it was not just a job but a true calling for him. Seeing the dedication in his craft and going the extra mile with his patients helped me want to do the same.
RS: How did you decide to specialize in facial plastic surgery?
AS: I’ve always been fascinated by the face. Early on, I worked on facial sculptures. I really enjoyed the face’s complexity and how subtle changes would influence the overall appearance of the face. Even before medical school, I knew that this was what I was meant to do.
RS: What’s your practice like?
AS: My practice in Chicago focuses on improving the form and function of the face. I use surgical and nonsurgical approaches to help give patients improved confidence in their appearance, and hopefully more success in life.
Whenever possible, I perform surgery in our office surgical suite, to help keep the patient experience intimate.
RS: What’s a consultation with you like?
AS: A consultation with a new patient typically involves a collaboration of ideas. I use 3D imaging to convey potential outcomes and allow patients to preview what they may look like. Educating patients on what to expect is a big part of this step.
RS: How would you describe your approach to plastic surgery?
AS: My approach is to individualize plastic surgery for every person based on their goals. I love giving recommendations and seeing if my vision matches a potential patient’s desires, especially when our goals are aligned.
Dr. Anil Shah is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Chicago known for his analytical approach, keen aesthetic, and technical excellence. He performs all aspects of facial rejuvenation but specializes in rhinoplasty, facelift, and eyelift surgery. “My goal is to create natural-appearing final results,” says Dr. Shah. “I see the unique and beautiful characteristics in every patient and work to make those features shine.”
A genuinely caring doctor, Dr. Shah is passionate about his profession and committed to pleasing his patients, including many models, actresses, and socially prominent people whose livelihoods depend on their faces. Over 15 years of practice, Dr. Shah has received many honors, including the RealSelf Top Doctor Award. He was inducted into the RealSelf Hall of Fame in 2018.
Dr. Shah received his MD from Loyola University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in head and neck surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago and fellowships in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery in New York City.
Certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Shah is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the Rhinoplasty Society.
Dr. Shah is also a prolific author and researcher. He has been widely published and is currently editing a medical textbook.
RealSelf Q&A with Dr. Anil Shah
RS: What sets your practice apart?
AS: My practice is unique because I focus on using the latest technologies and techniques, such as 3D imaging, newer techniques for rhinoplasty that avoid hammers, and robotics that help improve overall results. A deep understanding of anatomy resonates within my practice to help with outcomes and keep my patients safe.
RS: What inspired you to become a surgeon?
AS: My father, a GI doctor, provided the ultimate influence. He helped countless patients, and it was not just a job but a true calling for him. Seeing the dedication in his craft and going the extra mile with his patients helped me want to do the same.
RS: How did you decide to specialize in facial plastic surgery?
AS: I’ve always been fascinated by the face. Early on, I worked on facial sculptures. I really enjoyed the face’s complexity and how subtle changes would influence the overall appearance of the face. Even before medical school, I knew that this was what I was meant to do.
RS: What’s your practice like?
AS: My practice in Chicago focuses on improving the form and function of the face. I use surgical and nonsurgical approaches to help give patients improved confidence in their appearance, and hopefully more success in life.
Whenever possible, I perform surgery in our office surgical suite, to help keep the patient experience intimate.
RS: What’s a consultation with you like?
AS: A consultation with a new patient typically involves a collaboration of ideas. I use 3D imaging to convey potential outcomes and allow patients to preview what they may look like. Educating patients on what to expect is a big part of this step.
RS: How would you describe your approach to plastic surgery?
AS: My approach is to individualize plastic surgery for every person based on their goals. I love giving recommendations and seeing if my vision matches a potential patient’s desires, especially when our goals are aligned.
A genuinely caring doctor, Dr. Shah is passionate about his profession and committed to pleasing his patients, including many models, actresses, and socially prominent people whose livelihoods depend on their faces. Over 15 years of practice, Dr. Shah has received many honors, including the RealSelf Top Doctor Award. He was inducted into the RealSelf Hall of Fame in 2018.
Dr. Shah received his MD from Loyola University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in head and neck surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago and fellowships in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery in New York City.
Certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Shah is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the Rhinoplasty Society.
Dr. Shah is also a prolific author and researcher. He has been widely published and is currently editing a medical textbook.
RealSelf Q&A with Dr. Anil Shah
RS: What sets your practice apart?
AS: My practice is unique because I focus on using the latest technologies and techniques, such as 3D imaging, newer techniques for rhinoplasty that avoid hammers, and robotics that help improve overall results. A deep understanding of anatomy resonates within my practice to help with outcomes and keep my patients safe.
RS: What inspired you to become a surgeon?
AS: My father, a GI doctor, provided the ultimate influence. He helped countless patients, and it was not just a job but a true calling for him. Seeing the dedication in his craft and going the extra mile with his patients helped me want to do the same.
RS: How did you decide to specialize in facial plastic surgery?
AS: I’ve always been fascinated by the face. Early on, I worked on facial sculptures. I really enjoyed the face’s complexity and how subtle changes would influence the overall appearance of the face. Even before medical school, I knew that this was what I was meant to do.
RS: What’s your practice like?
AS: My practice in Chicago focuses on improving the form and function of the face. I use surgical and nonsurgical approaches to help give patients improved confidence in their appearance, and hopefully more success in life.
Whenever possible, I perform surgery in our office surgical suite, to help keep the patient experience intimate.
RS: What’s a consultation with you like?
AS: A consultation with a new patient typically involves a collaboration of ideas. I use 3D imaging to convey potential outcomes and allow patients to preview what they may look like. Educating patients on what to expect is a big part of this step.
RS: How would you describe your approach to plastic surgery?
AS: My approach is to individualize plastic surgery for every person based on their goals. I love giving recommendations and seeing if my vision matches a potential patient’s desires, especially when our goals are aligned.
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