About Dr. Michael BYUN - Facial Plastic Surgeon

Meet The Man Behind the Art

Dr. BYUN received his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School and completed his clinical fellowship in Plastic Surgery at Northwestern. He was a research advisor at the University of California, Department of Neurobiology and at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Research.

He is certified in Endoscopic Surgery Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial Principle and Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

He is a member of the American Medical Association, Chicago Medical Society, and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery. Dr. BYUN has published numerous articles, contributed to numerous publications, authored a consumer book about plastic surgery and has presented his newest techniques at many National and International Plastic Surgery Conferences.

He wrote a consumer book on Plastic Surgery, “The Non-Surgical Face Lift.” In 2002 he was featured on FOX and NBC for his innovative procedures with Dermal Spin, and in 2003 on NBC for the permanent wrinkle filler: Bioform.

Dr. BYUN currently sits as a Biomedical Engineering board member at Northwestern and engages in cell biology research and teaches students at all levels.

Achievements

First plastic surgeon to describe a facelift and midface lift based on a muscle lift. Two decades of experience with facelifts and the midface lift / mid face lift.
Developed the Coapt Endotine, a revolutionary product that enhances the midface lift.
Only partner to Dr. Peter McKinney, recognized as an authority in rhinoplasty in the eighties.
As a pediatric plastic surgeon, Dr. BYUN developed innovative techniques to address the unique issue where the face is changing as a child ages.
Extensive experience as a trauma plastic surgeon gives Dr. BYUN a complete understanding of a person’s face from bones, nerves, muscles, and skin.
A true artist. Who else has taught art students on facial structure to enhance an artist’s ability to draw portraits?
Hand picked by Northwestern staff to spearhead the integrated plastic surgery fellowship.

Philosophy

Dr. Michael BYUN M.D. S.C., the director of Chicago Cosmetic Surgery describes himself as an, “Architect of Beauty.” He says that aesthetic surgery is not just skin-deep, instead it is a holistic endeavor involving all aspects of the person as a whole. Thus, plastic surgery should not be seen as simply a means of changing your appearance, but as a medical treatment for the inevitabilities of life. “The millennial approach of cosmetic surgery is not to change someone, but to treat the aging process: the sagging cheeks and sagging eyes, our skin and body.”

Dr. BYUN’s innovative procedures, his work, and his patients have been prominently featured in the media. NBC News, FOX TV, ABC, Newsweek, Chicago Tribune, Chicago-Sun Times, and 20/20 (just to name a few) have all featured Dr. Byun. Chicago magazine profiled Dr. BYUN in it’s Jan ’05 issue.

Dr. BYUN uses FDA approved implants. He is experienced in a variety of surgical options, many of which only involve the tiniest, most discreet incisions; so no matter how much you’re noticed, his work never is.

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Dr. BYUN’s History

Residency

Northwestern Univ. Medical School
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
General Surgery 1992-1995
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwestern Univ. Medical School 1995-1998
Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL Resident, 1995-1996
Glenbrook Hospital Glenview, IL Resident, 1995-1996
Bell, Stromberg, Harris, Nagle Hand fellowship, Chicago, IL
Chief Resident, Combined Plastic and Orthopedic Hand Service, 1996
Children’s Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL Chief Resident, 1996
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL Chief resident, 1997-1998
Shriners Sick Children’s Hospital Oak Park, IL
Chief Plastic Surgery resident, 1997-1998
Chief Resident, Cleft Palate Institute, 1997-1998

Education

University of California: Irvine, California, Major: Biology, Cum Laude
Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, M.D., Honors

Internship

Northwestern University Medical School
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois 1992-1993

Fellowship

University of California, Irvine, Dep. of Neurobiology,
Research advisor: Charles E. Ribak, Ph.D., 1986-1988
NIH, NINDS, National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke Research Advisor: Ali Patel, 1989
NORTHWESTERN, Clinical Fellow in Plastic Surgery, 1995-1998

Revolutionary Vision,
Unmatched Outcomes

Current & Previous Position / Hospital Privileges

Director, Chicago Cosmetic Surgery, Northbrook, IL 1998
Director, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL. 2002
Attending Plastic Surgeon, Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago, IL. 1998
Staff Plastic Surgeon, 900 N. Michigan Surgery Center, Chicago, IL. 1998-2002
Attending plastic surgeon, Rush/Presbyterian, Chicago, IL 1999
Private practice, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 1999-2000
Associate Plastic Surgeon, Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL. 1998 ~
Omnia Education, Post-Graduate CME Activity, Faculty 2003
Chief Resident, Cleft Palate Institute, 1997-1998

Standing The Test of Time

Procedures Performed: BYUN Signature Muscle Repair Facelift

See Facelift Gallery Results

Academic Appointment

Northwestern Univ. Medical School, Faculty member, Instructor of Surgery 1997-1998
Chief Plastic Surgery Resident, Northwestern Univ. Med. School 1997
Chief Plastic Surgery Resident, Shriner’s Sick Children’s Hospital, Chicago, IL, 1997
Assistant Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Rush Medical School, Attending 1999

Licensure & Certification

Illinois Licensure 1992
ATLS 1995
Certification, Ultra Pulse Laser Resurfacing, Aurora, IL 1996
Certification, Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release, Agee 1996
Certification, Endoscopic Surgery in Plastic Surgery 1996
Maxillofacial Principle and Technique, ASMS, Chicago, IL 1997
Certification, Ultrasonic Assistant Liposuction, Chicago, IL 1997
Certification, Erbium Laser, Chicago, IL 1998
American Board of Plastic Surgery Board Re-certified 2012

Memberships

American Society of Plastic Surgery, member, 1998~
American Society of Lipoplasty, candidate, 1995
Korean American Physician Association, 1995
Korean American Physician Association, Chairman, membership committee, 1999
American Medical Association, 2001
Chicago Medical Society, 2001

Honors

President’s Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Univ. of Cal., Irvine, 1988
Excellence in Bio Sci Research Award, Univ. of Cal., Irvine, 1988
Citibank Student Art Contest, Second Place Award, 1988
Cum Laude Graduate, University of California 1988
Best Scientific Award, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Pre-Med Honor Society, 1988
NIH Summer Research Fellowship, 1989
National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke,
Outstanding Summer Fellow Award, National Institute of Health 1989
Ik-Song, Young American Scientist Scholarship, 1989
Northwestern University Medical School Scholarship for entering class, 1989
AOA membership: nomination by surgery and medicine clerkship directors, 1992
Best Teaching Resident, General Surgery, 1994
Award by Alumni Affairs, Northwestern University Medical School, 1997
Visiting Professorship to Beijing & Shanghai, 2001
Certificate of Appreciation, medical exchange to China,from Mayor Richard M. Daley, 2001
18th Annual Healthcare Award by Healthcare Marketing Report, 2001
Who’s Who in America, 2001~
Who’s Who in America, Health care, 2003~
Visiting Professorship to Japan, Japan University 2004
Visiting Professorship to Korea, Seoul Ah-San University 2004

A board-certified plastic surgeon, Michael BYUN, MD, is the founder and director of Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and the BION Medica Skin Care Clinic. He has also developed anti-aging products, such as a cell biology-focused transformation growth factor beta, which is responsible for cell turnover.

Now he is developing injectable serums that can either target bone, muscle, fat, or skin for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

BYUN received his MD from Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine, where he completed his clinical fellowship in plastic surgery. He previously served as a research adviser at the University of California, Irvine Department of Neurobiology and at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Research.

National Presentations

Charles E. Ribak, Michael Y. BYUN, Thomas Ruiz and R.J. Reiffenstein, Increased levels of amino acid neurotransmitters in the inferior colliculus of the genetically epilepsy-prone rat, Univ. of Cal. School of Biology Research Symposium, Univ. of Cal., Irvine, 1988.
Isolation of C-erb, chromosome 3 from pituitary tumor by hybridization with a radioactive DNA probe. Presented at NIH 1989 summer student symposium. NIH Student Fellow Summer Project, Bethesda, MD. Sep. 1989
V.L. Lewis, T.A. Wiedrich and M.Y. BYUN, The incidence of osteomyelitis in pressure sores and the relation to Jamshidi bone biopsy, 31st Midwestern Assoc. of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting in St. Louis. May 1991
P. McKinney, M.Y. BYUN, Medical Blepharoplasty Hypothyroidism and its importance to plastic surgery. 3 1st Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting in St. Louis. May 1991
J. Raffensperger and M.Y. BYUN. Sleeve resection for left main bronchus stenosis in patients with VATER syndrome. Illinois Pediatric Surgeons Association in Chicago, IL. Sep.22, 1994
M.Y. BYUN. Maximal projection of breast following free nipple reduction mammaplaty. 36th Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Milwaukee, WI. June 7,1996
Michael BYUN, Victor Lewis, Jr. Surgical closure of perineal wound using two layer muscle reconstruction: rectus abdominis muscle flap with gluteus maximus myocutaneous advancement flap reconstruction. 36th Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Milwaukee, M. June 7,1996
BYUN MY, Bauer BS, Updated treatment for congenital giant pigmented nevi based on 200 cases. 37th Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, St. Louis. Apr, 1997.
BYUN MY, Laurie Casas, New technique using pillar preservation in free nipple reduction mammaplasty, ASAPS, 30th national annual meeting, New York, NY. May 3,1997
BYUN, MY, Victor Lewis jr., An improved clinical outcome using a new protocol: Treating grade IV pressure sore in spinal cord injury patients with needle bone biopsy and delayed muscle flap reconstruction, American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive surgeons, 66th national annual scientific meeting, San Francisco, CA. Sep. 23, 1997
BYUN, MY, Bruce S. Bauer, Hongshik Han, A new look into the treatment of congenital giant pigmented nevi in infancy and childhood: A follow-up study and review of 200 patients. ASPRS, 66th national annual scientific meeting, San Francisco, CA. Sep. 22, 1997
BYUN, MY, Fine, NA, Mustoe, TA. Clinical outcome of abdominoplasty performed under conscious sedation; Increased use of Fentanyl correlated longer stay in outpatient unit. ASPRS, 66th national annual scientific meeting, San Francisco, CA. Sep. 24, 1997
BYUN MY, Victor Lewis, Jr. Face lift and endoscopic rnid face lift. 84th Annual clinical congress, American College of Surgeons, Oct 25, Orlando, FL, 1998
Hyung Bo Sim, Michael BYUN, John Smith. Circumareolar reduction mammaplasty utilizing an inferior dermal pedicle technique. ASAPS national annual meeting, Los Angeles, CA. May 6, 1998
BYUN MY, McKinney P, The effect of Botox on nasolabial fold. ASAPS national meeting, Dallas,TX, May 1999

Regional Presentations / Abstracts

M.Y. BYUN, Surgical options for treatment of pure esophageal atresia: use of free jejunal flap for re-do or long-gab pure esophageal atresia. Presented by M.Y. BYUN at Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago. Sep. 1994
Michael BYUN, Thomas Mustoe, Decreased Level of IL- I and Decreased incidence of Seroma Formation in Breast Reconstruction using Latissimus Myocutaneous Flap. Chief Residents’ day, Northwestern Univ. June 12, 1998
BYUN MY, Victor Lewis, Jr., Peter McKinney. Mid-face lift using VECS Vertical Endoscopically assisted Composite Suspension. Senior Resident competition, Chicago Society of Plastic Surgery, June 18, 1998
Michael BYUN, Emerging technologies in facial rejuvenation and workshop for aesthetic procedures, Chicago, IL Nov 2003

Publications

Charles E. Ribak, Michael Y. BYUN, Thomas Ruiz and R.J. Reiffenstein, Increased levels of amino acid neurotransmitters in the interior colliculus of the genetically epilepsy-prone rat, Epilepsy Research, 2 (1988) 9-13.
C.E. Ribak, R.C. Roberts, M.Y. BYUN and H.L. Kim, Anatomical and behavioral analyses of the inheritance of audiogenic seizures in the progeny of genetically epilepsy-protte and Sprague-Dawley rats, Epilepsy Research, 2 343-355, 1988.
BYUN MY, Thomas Wiedrich, Victor Lewis. The value of Jamshidi needle bone biopsy for predicting post-operative morbidity of osteomyelitis in patients with grade lV pressure sores. Accepted to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 1996 (to be published with part II)
McKinney, BYUN, Ear in Rhytidectomy: incisions, pros and cons. Accepted by PRS, to be published at PRS, 1999
BYUN MY, Fine N, Mustoe TA, The clinical outcome of abdominoplasty performed under conscious sedation: Increased use of Fentanyl correlated with longer stay in outpatient unit. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 103: 1260-1266, 1999.
McKinney, BYUN, The value of tear film breakup and Schirmer’s tests in preoperative blepharoplasty evaluation. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 104:566, 1999
Casas, BYUN, Maximizing breast projection after free-nipple-graft reduction mammaplasty. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. April, 2001, 955-60.

Video Tapes

For American College of Surgeons. Face lift and endoscopic mid face lift.1998 (presented in Oct, 1998 at Orlando meeting)
BYUN MY, McKinney P, The effect of Botox on nasolabial fold. ASAPS national meeting, Dollas,TX, May 1999
Michael BYUN, Circumareolar reduction mammaplasty utilizing an inferior dermal pedicle technique. ASAPS national annual meeting, Los Angeles, CA. May 6, 1998
Michael BYUN, Emerging technologies in facial rejuvenation and workshop for aesthetic procedures, Chicago, IL Nov 2003

Submitted Articles

BYUN MY, Fine NA., Blue toe syndrome in free flap: thrombo-embolic event causing partial flap loss in free ornental flap to lower extremities. microsurgery. 1998
McKinney, BYUN, The bulbous tip of the nose and its treatment. Accepted by PRS, to be published at PRS, Jan 2000
Peter McKinney, BYUN MY. Hypothyroidism in plastic surgery patients who seek blepharoplasty. New England Journal of Medicine, 1998.
Peter McKinney, BYUN MY. Clinical presentation of patients with cocaine abuse: collapsed nose. New England Journal of Medicine, 1998.
BYUN MY, Laurie Casas. Maximal breast projection using medial and lateral pillars preservation. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 1998
BYUN MY, Victor Lewis. Surgical closure of irradiated perineal wound with two layer muscle flap reconstruction: rectus abdominis muscle flap and gluteus muscle flap. Annals of Plastic surgery. 1998
BYUN MY, Frank Vicari, Clinical presentation of systemic blastomycosis infection: destruction of CMC joint and treatment. Journal of Hand. 1998
Hyung Bo Sim, Michael BYUN, John Smith. Circumareolar redcution mammaplasty utilizing an inferior dermal pedicle technique. Aesthetic Journal, 1999
BOOK CHAPTERS: Bauer B, BYUN MY: Benign Head and Neck Tumor, Condition, Indication, Treatment and the Outcome. In Current therapy in Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive JB Lipincott Co., Philadelphia.
BOOK AUTHOR: Michael BYUN , Mendelsohn, William Truswell, The non-surgical facelift book ,Addicus Books, Nebraska, 2003
BOOK REVIEW: Plastic Surgery, Grabb and Smith, 5th Edition, Editor, Sherril Aston, Lippincott-raven Publishing, 1998

Articles In Progress

BYUN MY, Victor Lewis, Jr., Peter McKinney. Mid-face lift using VECS Vertical Endoscopically assisted Composite Suspension.
BYUN, McKinney, The effect of the BOTOX in nasolabial fold.

Current Research

Michael BYUN, Victor Lewis jr. , Role of Polymerase Chain Reaction in diagnosing infectious etiology of osteomyelitis in Grade IV pressure sore.
Michael BYUN, Peter McKinney, Role of dorsal nasal graft and its functional benefit in rhinoplasty.
Michael BYUN, Peter McKinney, Retrospective review of patients with endoscopic brow lift: review of complication.
Michael BYUN, Peter McKinney, The role of Botox in face lift: improving medial part of nasolabial fold.
Michael BYUN, Thomas Mustoe, Decreased Level of IL- I and Decreased incidence of Seroma Formation in Breast Reconstruction using Latissimus Myocutaneous Flap.