Doctor Loren Schechter, MD in Morton Grove, Illinois

Name: Loren Schechter, MD
Last name: Schechter
Began aesthetic medicine in: 0
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: University Plastic Surgery
Address: 9000 Waukegan Road
Address suite: Suite 210
Phone: +1 847-967-5122
City: Morton Grove
State: Illinois
Zip Code: 60053
Country: US
Consulting Fees: -1$
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Clinical Privileges: 
  • Advocate Sherman Hospital
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: University of Michigan
  • Medical: MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residencies:
  • General Surgery, University of Chicago Hospitals
  • Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University of Chicago Hospitals
  • Fellowship: Reconstructive Microsurgery, University of Chicago
Member of: 
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Board Certification: 
Loren Slone Schechter (ABMSUID -09)

Viewed: 8/13/2008
Day of birth:
8/14/1968

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 9/8/2001 – 12/31/2011
Education: 1994 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 9000 Waukegan Rd Ste 210Morton Grove, IL 6053 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 41.8795,-87.6242981

Loren Schechter, MD

Primary location: 
Location name: Chicago
State: IL
Country: US
Map point: 41.8795,-87.6242981
Treatments: 
  • African American Rhinoplasty
  • Arm Lift
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Butt Implants
  • Butt Lift
  • Calf Implant
  • Cellulaze
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Cleft Lip And Palate Repair
  • CO2 Laser
  • CoolSculpting
  • Dermabrasion
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Fractional Laser
  • Fraxel Laser
  • Genioplasty
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Hair Loss Treatment
  • Hair Transplant
  • IPL
  • Isolaz
  • Juvederm
  • Labiaplasty
  • Lap Band
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Liposuction
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Implants
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Surgery
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Lower Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Pec Implants
  • QuickLift
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • ResurFX
  • Retin-A
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scar Removal
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Sculptra
  • Septoplasty
  • Sientra Breast Implants
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • ThermiTight
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Ultherapy
  • Vaginoplasty
  • Vaser Liposuction
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin

RealSelf Info

Rating: 2.0
Profile views: 10249
Answer count: 29
Review count: 7
1 star count: 2
2 star count: 1
3 star count: 1
5 star count: 1
Total star count: 5
Star rating: 1.9604224178627
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Nov 17, 2007
Profile modified: Oct 2, 2019
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 28, 2011
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Chicago, IL, US. GPS coordinates: 41.8795,-87.6242981
  • Lake Forest, IL, US. GPS coordinates: 42.2399,-87.86239624

Latest ratings of treatments

  • MTF Vaginoplasty (Jul 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Mastectomy (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • MTF Vaginoplasty (Sep 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • MTF Vaginoplasty (Jul 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Scars Treatment (Jan 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Scars Treatment (Jan 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Mastectomy (Jun 2020) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Mastectomy (Jun 2020) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Mastectomy (Jun 2020) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Vaginoplasty (Jun 2019) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Vaginoplasty (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Vaginoplasty (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Lift (Dec 2010) – Overall rating: 3/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 2/5, Payment process: 2/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • MTF Vaginoplasty (Jul 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gender Confirmation Surgery (Jul 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gender Confirmation Surgery (Jul 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • MTF Vaginoplasty (Apr 2018) – Overall rating: 2/5
  • MTF Vaginoplasty (Apr 2018) – Overall rating: 2/5
  • MTF Vaginoplasty (Mar 2016) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Vaginoplasty (Mar 2016) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • MTF Vaginoplasty (Oct 2015) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • MTF Vaginoplasty (Oct 2015) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)

Latest Prices

MTF Vaginoplasty Prices

  • $27000 – Oct 5, 2015 – Chicago, IL
  • $27000 – Oct 5, 2015 – Chicago, IL

Breast Lift Prices

  • $10000 – Dec 23, 2010 – Des Plaines, IL

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
What is a Mini Tummy Tuck?
Mini tummy tuck
May 12, 2012
A mini tummy tuck (As compared to a full tummy tuck or abdominoplasty) removes skin and tightens the muscles below the belly button. The full tummy tuck also tightens the muscles from the Level of the breast bone to the pubic bone and repositions the belly button
Had Platysma Muscle Removed Years Ago to Help Uneven Smile from Bells Palsy but was Unsuccessful, C
Bells palsy facial reanimation
Mar 31, 2012
Options for reconstruction of the paralyzed face may be surgical or non-surgical. Treatment depends on the nature and duration of the paralysis.
Mini Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation, and Liposuction in One Surgery?
Combining procedures
Jan 28, 2012
It is not uncommon to comibine surgery on the breast and abdomen (tummy). However, it is important to discuss this with your plastic surgeon-Combined procedures may have advantages (perhaps an overall cost savings), but there may also be disadvantages (perhaps longer recovery).
Mommy Makeover Recovery Time
recovery
Jan 28, 2012
Recovery following surgery depends upon the type of surgery. Typically, if procedures are combined (ie tummy and breast), recovery may take a bit longer. Many patients are back to household activities after about 2 weeks. In terms of full exercise and lifitng, that may take up to 6 weeks following surgery.
Does it Normally Take 7-8 Hours for Mommy Makeover? Should I do TT and Breast Red. Separately?
Mommy Makeover
Jan 28, 2012
The length of surgery depends upon the nature of the procedures. When considering combining procedures (ie tummy and breast), it is important to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. There are advantages and disadvantages of combining these procedures. In addition, it is important to choose an accredited facility as well.
Is It Good to Have Reconstrution Breast Surgery After Radiation Therapy?
breast reconstrution following radiation
Jan 17, 2012
Breast reconstruction may be performed following radiation. Typically, we perform flap reconstruction (ie diep flap) in this setting.
Expanders and Radiation
breast reconstruction and radiation
Jan 9, 2012
In certain instances, tissue expanders may be placed at the time of mastectomy for women who will be undergoing post-mastectomy radiation therapy. Although the expanders may be removed and replaced with a woman's own tissue (abdomen-diep flap, thighs-tug flap, buttocks-sgap, back-latissimus or tap flap).
Over the Muscle Implant Placement After Radiation Therapy?
breast reconstruction and radiation
Jan 9, 2012
In general, there is a higher chance of scar tissue forming around breast implants following radiation therapy. Other techniques for reconstruction (flaps) may be helpful. Tissue from the abdomen (diep flap), thigh (tug flap), buttocks (sgap), or back (latissimus or tap flap) may be used to reconstruct the breast.
Double Mastectomy with Immediate Reconstruction and then Radiation – Timeframe for Expanders?
breast reconstruction and radiation
Jan 9, 2012
In general, for women undergoing post-mastectomy radiation therapy, it is preferable to use her own tissue. This tissue may come from the abdomen (diep flap), thighs (tug flap), buttocks (sgap flap), back (latissimus or tap flap).
Breast Implants After Lumpectomy and Radiation?
breast reconstruction following radiation
Jan 9, 2012
In general, a woman's own tissue (flap reconstruction) is used to reconstruct a breast following radiation. Tissue from the abdomen (diep flap) may be used. Other options include the thigh (tug flap), buttocks (sgap), and back (latissimus or tap flap).
Are There Nipple Implants for Breast Reconstruction?
nipple reconstruction
Jan 9, 2012
There are techniques for reconstructing the nipple following mastectomy. Most often, this is performed by using the local tissues from the area. On some occasions, material may be used to help augment the nipple reconstruction.
Breast Reconstruction Options
breast reconstruction
Jan 9, 2012
In selected women, breast reconstruction may be performed at the time of mastectomy (known as immediate reconstruction). In some circumstances, breast reconstruction is performed on a delayed basis-this may be due to uncertainty of the cancer margins following mastectomy, or the need for post-mastectomy radiation therapy.
Breast Lift of Good Breast After Unilateral Mastectomy?
breast lift
Jan 9, 2012
It is not uncommon to undergo a procedure on the unaffected breast following unilateral mastectomy. This may involve a lift, augmentation, or reduction. Most often, this is performed as a staged procedure (following the reconstruction)
DIEP Flap Surgery Best for Natural Breast Reconstruction Results?
diep flap breast reconstruction
Jan 9, 2012
Breast reconstruction may be performed with either the women's own tissue (often from the abdomen-ie, diep flap), or with tissue expanders and implants. Diep flaps involve transfer of the skin and fat from the abdomen while sparing the muscles of the abdominal wall (rectus abdominus muscles). Surgeons who perform this procedure often have specialized training in reconstructive microsurgery.
What is Lipofilling and How is It Used for Breast Reconstruction?
fat grafting and breast reconstruction
Jan 9, 2012
In general, fat grafting (removing fat from one area of the body and injecting into the reconstructed breast) is used to fill-in or refine areas of the reconstructed breast.

Last updated on 11/23/2023