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Dr. Otto Placik
Dr. Otto J. Placik

Otto J. Placik, MD, FACS
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon


880 West Central Road, #3100
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005
(888) 322-7694

845 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 923 E
Chicago, Illinois 60611

680 North Lake Shore Drive
Suite 830
Chicago, Illinois 60611

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Dr. Otto Placik Offers Rhinoplasty / Nose Surgery in Arlington Heights and Chicago, Illinois

Otto J. Placik, MD, FACS, is a highly skilled board-certified plastic surgeon who provides a wide range of aesthetic surgery options to patients located in Arlington Heights, Chicago and greater Illinois. Dr. Placik has more than 15 years experience and has completed thousands of breast enlargement, body contouring and facial enhancement procedures. His office has a JCAHO-accredited surgery suite on the campus of Northwest Community Hospital.

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In the Media

Dr. Placik has been featured in a variety of mainstream Print, Electronic, Radio and Television media venues with appearances in CBS Channel 2 News, CHicago Image Health Talk 820AM, WSCN, COSMOPOLITAN, OXYGEN, ALLURE, GLAMOUR, and SELF magazines and numerous newspaper articles. He is a contributing author to Be Your Best: A Comprehensive Guide to Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Written by the Experts (Hardcover) available through amazon.com.



As a local expert with national credentials, Dr. Placik has been recognized in "Guide to America's Top Plastic Surgeons," "Guide to America's Top Surgeons" and the "Consumers' Guide to Top Doctors." He is assistant professor of Clinical Plastic Surgery at Northwestern University and was selected to NOVO National Council of Leaders in Breast Aesthetics.

On a Personal Note...

We and our staff are focused on exceeding the expectations of each patient. We believe in not only providing the best possible medical and surgical care, but also in achieving a sensitive understanding of each patients aesthetic goals. Time is taken to answer the questions for each patient so that the best
possible cosmetic surgery decisions can be made.

We have extensive experience in breast enlargement (augmentation) as well as liposuction, laser and endoscopic-assisted lift, tuck and implants of the face, ears, eyes, cheeks, chin, nose, neck, body, breast, abdomen (tummy), thighs and legs. We also now offer labiaplasty.

Patients may also select from a number of specialty procedures or skin rejuvenation therapies such as face peels, BOTOX, Collagen injections, Restylane, Radiese, Juvaderm and skin needling.

To schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Placik, please contact us at our Arlington Heights or Chicago office locations at (888) 322-7694.

What Dr. Placik's Patients Are Saying

The staff at Dr. Placik's practice

I just wanted to take the time to thank you for all you've done for me. I couldn't be more pleased with my results! You're an excellent surgeon who's also very personable, and you really seem to care. I don't know if you realize how important that is, but it really does make a world of difference! Having the kind of procedure done that I had is so incredibly personal and at times somewhat embarrassing. However you and your staff made me feel very comfortable. — A.S.

Absolutely the BEST! Thank you for making me look great and feel fantastic. — M.P.

My experience with Dr. Placik and his nursing staff was extremely positive. Dr. Placik is an artistic surgeon and demonstrated such sincere interest when responding to my questions. He and his staff handled all of my concerns and fears and educated me about the procedure. I knew what to expect and was overjoyed with my recovery. He is a remarkable surgeon whom I trust and would refer the world to. If you want the best of the best...see Dr. Placik... I can't say enough! — A.J.

Dr. Placik is a phenomenal surgeon who treated me with the utmost respect and genuine concern. I have referred my closest friends, family members and peers to Dr. Placik and will continue to be his biggest and best fan! — S.A.

More About Otto J. Placik, MD, FACS

Otto J. Placik, MD, FACS, received his Bachelors of Science in Medicine (BSM) and Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from Northwestern University. Following medical school, Dr. Placik remained at Northwestern University to participate in a select post-graduate internship program and to complete his general and plastic surgery residencies. He later completed an aesthetic reconstruction fellowship through St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago and a microvascular and hand surgery fellowship through Davies Medical Center in San Francisco. Dr. Placik is heavily involved with the research and implementation of new treatments and therapies in the field of plastic surgery. He has held numerous faculty appointments throughout his distinguished career, serving as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery and Clinical Instructor in Plastic Surgery at Northwestern University, and a Clinical Instructor in Plastic Surgery at Lakeside VA Medical Center.

Dr. Placik is affiliated with a number of the major professional medical societies, some of which include: The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons (Associate Fellow), the Chicago Society of Plastic Surgery, the American Medical Association, the Illinois State Medical Society, the Chicago Medical Society, and the Plastic Surgery Research Council. He holds appointments at various area hospitals, including the Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights and Evanston Northwestern Healthcare (Evanston and Glenbrook Hospitals).

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