Michael Lee, MD

DeepPlane does not currently hold a board certification record for Dr. Lee, confirmed or claimed. That absence is a gap in our records, not a finding about the surgeon, and you can check certification directly through the American Board of Medical Specialties and the specialty boards that certify facial surgeons.

Board certification matters in facial surgery because it reflects completed residency training and examination by an independent body. For a deep plane facelift, the relevant boards in the United States include the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Licensing is a separate check from certification, and both are worth confirming. In Illinois, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation maintains a public license lookup, which shows whether a physician holds an active license to practice medicine in the state and lists any public disciplinary action.

Deep plane facelift surgery is the procedure at the center of Dr. Lee's DeepPlane listing. This form of rhytidectomy (the medical term for a facelift) works beneath the SMAS (the supportive layer of muscle and connective tissue under the skin) to lift deeper structures rather than simply pulling skin tight.

The goal of the deep plane approach is natural-looking rejuvenation of the midface, jawline and neck. By repositioning tissue that has descended with facial aging, the technique aims to restore contour without the stretched or windswept look that many patients worry about.

Every surgeon adapts the deep plane technique to the individual face. Questions about how Dr. Michael Lee personalizes the operation, which areas are treated together, and whether a neck lift or eyelid surgery might be combined are worth raising directly with the practice during a consultation.

Recovery is a central part of planning any deep plane facelift. Most patients see the heaviest swelling and bruising in the first two weeks, return to light social activity within three to four weeks, and continue to notice refinement for several months as tissues settle.

Patient focus at a consultation usually means time spent on your goals, your health history and realistic expectations. You can use that conversation to judge whether Dr. Lee's explanations feel clear and unhurried — and whether the proposed plan fits your face, your schedule and your comfort with surgery.

Chicago offers a strong setting for facial surgery, with a large medical community and excellent air access. DeepPlane lists 22 deep plane facelift surgeons in the city, which gives patients room to compare training, approach and communication before deciding whom to trust with their face.

Pricing for Dr. Michael Lee's deep plane facelift appears on this profile only where the surgeon has declared it. For broader context, DeepPlane's price comparison shows surgeon-declared price bands together with the number of surgeons behind each figure, so you can see how much data supports every number.

The next step is to gather your questions and request a consultation. Patients considering a deep plane facelift in Chicago can use the sections below to understand the technique, the city, the recovery and the questions worth asking before booking time with Dr. Lee.