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      Karol Gutowski, MD, FACS

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      2. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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      4. Karol Gutowski, MD, FACS

      Karol Gutowski, MD, FACS

      Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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      Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

      Glenview, IL

      Top procedures of expertise

      • Breast Augmentation
        11
      • Tummy Tuck
        10
      • Blepharoplasty
        8

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      AEDIT Verified Reviews

      • “Having entrusted Dr. Gutowski with helping me on a couple of occasions with great success, I have nothing but high praise. You will find Dr. Gutowski is very personable, knowledgeable, skillful, and always takes the time to listen to his patients.”
        James K.Earlobe Surgery2020
      • “I can't speak highly enough of Dr. Gutowski and the whole staff! I’m very grateful I have found him to do my eyelid surgery because I couldn’t be happier with my results. Ellen always greets you with a big warm smile, and the entire office always make me feel like I’m their most important patient.”
        Vilma G.Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty2020
      • “I’m very pleased with the outcome. I would highly recommend Dr. Gutowski. If you are looking for an honest talented surgeon who follows up with you he is your man!”
        Brannon S.Rhinoplasty2020
      • “Dr. Gutowski always stands out for his humility, kindness, and overall compassion towards his patients. He is an excellent surgeon with impeccable credentials and experience, I'm so glad I went to him because my result is even better than I expected.”
        Daniel Z.Liposuction2020
      • “Dr Gutowski is fantastic. He and his entire office staff are very professional! His surgical skills are top-notch!”
        Maria M.Breast Augmentation2020

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      Professional & Academic Titles

      • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
      • Clinical Associate, University of Chicago

      Professional Specialties

      • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

      Years of Experience

      • 22 years of experience

      Languages Spoken

      • Polish
      • English

      Board Certifications

      • American Board of Plastic Surgery

      Experience and Expertise

      Dr. Karol Gutowski's Top Procedures

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      Dr. Karol Gutowski has 40 Befores & Afters for 9 Procedures

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      Learn more about the procedures performed by Dr. Gutowski

      • Ablative CO2 Laser
      • Ablative Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing
      • Arm Lift
      • Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
      • Blepharoplasty
      • Brazilian Butt Lift
      • Brazilian Butt Lift Fat Grafting
      • Breast Augmentation
      • Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer
      • Breast Augmentation with Implants
      • Breast Implant Removal
      • Breast Lift
      • Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
      • Breast Reduction
      • Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammaplasty)
      • Brow Lift
      • Butt Augmentation
      • Butt Augmentation with Implants
      • Butt Lift
      • Calf Augmentation
      • Calf Implant
      • Cheek Augmentation
      • Chemical Peels
      • Chin Augmentation
      • Closed Rhinoplasty
      • Deep Chemical Peels
      • Deep Plane Facelift
      • Diastasis Recti Repair
      • Direct Brow Lift
      • Ear Surgery
      • Earlobe Reduction
      • Earlobe Surgery
      • Endoscopic Brow Lift
      • Ethnic Rhinoplasty
      • Facelift
      • Hand Rejuvenation with Fat Transfer
      • Jaw Implant
      • Labiaplasty
      • Laser Assisted Liposuction
      • Liposuction
      • Liquid Facelift
      • Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty Transconjunctival Approach
      • Male Breast Reduction
      • Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia Surgery)
      • Microneedling
      • Mini Tummy Tuck
      • Mini-Facelift
      • Neck Lift
      • Open Rhinoplasty
      • Otoplasty
      • Pectoral Implants
      • Power Assisted Liposuction
      • Rhinoplasty
      • SmartLipo
      • Superficial Chemical Peels
      • Thigh Lift
      • Thigh Lift Surgery
      • Tumescent Liposuction
      • Tummy Tuck
      • Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction
      • Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty
      • Water Jet Assisted Liposuction

      Learn more about the concerns addressed by Dr. Gutowski

      • Acne
      • Acne Scars
      • Age Spots
      • Bags Under the Eye
      • Breathing Issues
      • Chin Augmentation
      • Ear Shape
      • Eye Ptosis
      • Eyelid Malposition
      • Facial Skin Laxity
      • Facial Volume
      • Fine Lines & Wrinkles
      • Heavy Brow
      • Jowls
      • Large Pores
      • Marionette Lines
      • Melasma
      • Nasolabial Folds
      • Nose Angle
      • Nose Bump
      • Nose Shape
      • Nose Size
      • Prominent Ears
      • Sagging Lower Eyelid
      • Sagging Upper Eyelid
      • Scars
      • Split Earlobes
      • Stretched Earlobes
      • Uneven Skin Tone/Texture
      • Upper Eyelid Fold

      Questions and Answers

      • This depends on the patient’s breast make up. Those who opt for implants may choose between saline or silicone as each has its own advantages. Generally, patients who have low breast tissue will benefit from silicone implants; otherwise, saline implants are recommended. For fat transfer, the advantage is that it poses less risk since there is no introduction of foreign material in the body. However, the results do not last long compared to artificial implants as fat can be reabsorbed by the body.

      • Negative notions about silicone started back in the early 90s when there were cases of leakage and complications. With today’s advancements in engineering, the silicone-based shells are made durable and safe, and have been proven so by the FDA. Today, in fact, silicone is more preferred than saline since they last longer and feel more natural. The rates of reported complications have significantly decreased in the last decade.

      • Breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure designed to enlarge breasts while a breast lift is designed to tighten the loose skin of a droopy breast. Both resolve different breast issues. There are cases that the procedures are simultaneously done when it is agreed that a breast lift with augmentation is necessary.

      • It is common in a breast lift procedure that the nipple is repositioned so that it looks proportional to the newly shaped breast. When excess skin is trimmed away, a portion of an overly stretched areola (the colored skin around the nipple) is simultaneously trimmed away. The goal is for the nipple and areola to be within a normal size and position.

      • Tummy tucks are reserved for patients who have stretched, loose skin in the lower abdomen as a result of pregnancy or obesity. Liposuction, on the other hand, is for those who want to remove excess fat in the abdomen but still have a healthy skin tone. During the initial consultation, we will provide a thorough assessment and determine if liposuction alone is all that is needed, or if a tummy tuck will provide the best results.

      • The results of liposuction can be seen for many years following surgery if the patient follows a healthy diet and exercise program. Removed fat cells do not come back, but patients can still gain weight if their remaining fat cells grow.

      • Eyelid surgery, whether upper or lower, generally does not cause visible scarring. This is because the surgeon takes great care to ensure that the incisions are made within the natural lines and folds of the eyes. Once the surgical healing has passed, the incisions will not be noticeable even to the naked eye.

      • Crow’s feet and forehead wrinkles are better treated with procedures such as a facelift, browlift or a cheek lift as the results of the eyelid surgery are confined to the eyelids only. Eyelid surgery can also be combined with a nonsurgical procedure such as BOTOX, which combats wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes. An injectable filler can also be effective because it adds volume to hollow areas for a softer, smoother appearance.

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      Karol Gutowski, MD, FACS

      Practice and Location

      aFresh Med Spa & Plastic Surgery

      2300 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, IL 60026
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      Credentials

        • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
        • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, University of Minnesota, University of Texas Southwestern, Jan 1997
        • College of Human Medicine-Michigan State University (1992)
        • University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (1987)
        • Evanston Hospital
        • Glenbrook Hospital
        • Highland Park Hospital
        • NorthShore Skokie Hospital
        • American Association of Plastic Surgeons
        • American College of Surgeons
        • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
        • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
        • Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons
        • Wangensteen Surgical Society
        • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
        • America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connolly
        • America’s Top Plastic Surgeons, Consumer’s Research Council of America
        • Best Reconstructive Paper, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal
        • Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Texas Southwestern
        • First Place Presentation, Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons
        • Golden Apple Teaching Award, University of Chicago
        • Resident Teacher of the Year Award, University of Minnesota
        • Top Doctors in Madison
        • Top Doctors, US News & World Report

      Professional & Academic Publications

      • Do The Right Thing
        2018 - MedAesthetics
      • Overview of Botulinum Toxins for Aesthetic Uses
        2016 - Clinics In Plastic Surgery
      • Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: Science and Clinical Uses
        2016 - Clinics In Plastic Surgery
      • Evidence-Based Medicine: Abdominoplasty
        2018 - Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
      • Microfocused Ultrasound for Skin Tightening
        2016 - Clinics in Plastic Surgery
      • Breast Implant Infections
        2012 - Infection Disease Clinics of North America
      • Development and Internal Validation of the Abdominoplasty Risk Calculator
        2018 - Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
      • Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting with Plastic Surgery: A Practical Advisory to Etiology, Impact, and Treatment
        2018 - Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
      • Aesthetic Uses of Neuromodulators: Current Uses and Future Directions
        2015 - Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
      • Otoplasty
        2005 - Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
      • Incorporating barbed sutures in abdominoplasty
        2013 - Aesthetic Surgery Journal
      • Is There a Limit? A Risk Assessment Model of Liposuction and Lipoaspirate Volume on Complications in Abdominoplasty
        2018 - Plastic Reconstructive Surgery

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