Karol A. Gutowski MD
Plastic Surgeon
2333 W. Irving Park Rd. Suite 1 Chicago IL, 60618Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Karol Gutowski is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Gutowski specializes in the enhancement of appearance. Improving aesthetic, symmetry and proportion are key goals in cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic medicine has nothing to do with these specific areas not functioning properly; therefore, this elective field solely focuses on aesthetics and anti-aging.
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Saline-filled breast implant safety and efficacy: a multicenter retrospective review.
- Benefits of skin-sparing mastectomy: part 1 of the 6-part series on current concepts in breast reconstruction.
- Breast reconstruction after breast conservation therapy: part 2 of the 6-part series on current concepts in breast reconstruction.
- Comparison of costs of immediate vs delayed breast reconstruction: part 3 of the 6-part series on current concepts in breast reconstruction.
- Closed-catheter irrigation is as effective as open drainage for treatment of pyogenic flexor tenosynovitis.
- High-pressure hand injection injuries caused by dry cleaning solvents: case reports, review of the literature, and treatment guidelines.
- A recurrent foot ganglion managed with extensor digitorum brevis muscle flap coverage.
- Fracture management of civilian gunshot wounds to the hand.
- Alternative flaps as secondary approaches to breast reconstruction: Part 4 of the 6-part series on current concepts in breast reconstruction.
- Otoplasty.
- Silicone breast implants--are they associated with connective tissue disease?: Part 5 of the 6-part series on current concepts in breast reconstruction.
- Appropriate choices in breast reconstruction: Part 6 of the 6-part series on current concepts in breast reconstruction.
- Management of mandible fractures.
- Aesthetic and functional breast surgery.
- Aesthetic body contouring.
Awards
- Resident Teacher of the Year Award 1995 University of Minnesota
- Excellence in Teaching Award 1999 University of Texas Southwestern
- First Place Presentation 2005 Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons
- America’s Top Plastic Surgeons 2005 Consumer’s Research Council of America
- America’s Top Doctors 2008 Castle Connolly
- Top Doctors 2011 US News & World Report
- Golden Apple Teaching Award 2011 University of Chicago
- Best Reconstructive Paper 2012 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal
Treatments
- Laser
- Chemical Peels
- Breast Implants
- Fillers
- Botox®
- Deep Cleansing Facials
- Fractional Laser
- Dermaplaning
- Smart Skin Co2
- Ipl/photo Facials
- Celluaze®
- Implants
- Breast Lift
- Fat Transfers
- Body Lift
- Smart Lipo®
- Liposuction
- Rhinoplasty
- Lazer Lift®
- Face Lift
- Microphlebectomy
- Skin Brightening
- Facial Contouring
- Stretch Marks
- Cellulite Treatment
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Reduction
- Male Breast Reduction
- Jowl Lift
- Artefill
- Sculptra
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Medical Association 1990 - 2010
- Professional Member American Society of Plastic Surgeons 1997
- Professional Member American College of Surgeons 1995
- Professional Member Association of Academic Chairmen of Plastic Surgery 2001
- Professional Member Plastic Surgery Research Council 2001 - 2006
- Professional Member Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons 2001 - 2004
- Professional Member American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons 2007
- Professional Member American Association of Plastic Surgeons 2008
- Professional Member Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons 2014
- Professional Member American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2010
Karol A. Gutowski MD's Practice location
Chicago Cosmetic Institute
2333 W. Irving Park Rd. Suite 1 -Chicago, IL 60618Get Direction
Karol A. Gutowski MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Gutowski
- Anonymous
Extremely Pleased with Results!!!.
- Anonymous
Very pleased with both operations.
- Anonymous
Great results.
- Anonymous
Very Highly Recommend.
- Anonymous
Great Job & Very Dedicated.
- Anonymous
Love the Power Liposuction!.
- Anonymous
Great resource for complex cases.
- Anonymous
Very natural result.
- Anonymous
I love my new body.
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