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Mark Been, M.D.
Been Facial Plastics
Plastic Surgery: Cosmetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery
Geneva, IL
Most recent review: 2 weeks ago
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4.9
502 Ratings
114 Comments
Dr. Mark Been specializes in comprehensive facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is dual board-certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and otolaryngology/head and neck surgery.
4.9
502 Ratings
114 Comments
Dr. Mark Been specializes in comprehensive facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is dual board-certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and otolaryngology/head and neck surgery.
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Most recent review: 2 weeks ago
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Dr. Mark Been specializes in comprehensive facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is dual board-certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and otolaryngology/head and neck surgery.
He received his bachelor’s degree and medical school education at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and then completed a rigorous residency in otolaryngology/head and neck surgery at the University of Illinois-Chicago. He went on to sub-specialize in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, completing his fellowship in Cincinnati, OH.
Dr. Been has written extensively on topics including rhinoplasty, rhytidectomy, chemical peels, and cosmetic lasers. He has also been active in international health care, participating in mission work in Belize for treatment of skin cancer, cleft lip, and cleft palate deformities.
Areas of Specialty:
Cosmetic
- Rhinoplasty (nasal surgery)
- Facelift (cheek/neck lift)
- Upper and lower blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
- Forehead brow lift
- Hetter chemical peel and facial laser resurfacing
- Facial volumization
- Fat transplant
- Facial fillers
- Otoplasty (ear position surgery)
- Chin and cheek implants
- Botox® and neuromodulators
Reconstructive
- Septoplasty (nasal surgery)
- Removal of moles and skin lesions
- Skin cancer removal
- Repair of Mohs skin cancer defects
- Facial trauma/laceration repair
- Scar revision
Education & Training:
Fellowship
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
- Cincinnati, OH, Vail, CO and Edgewood, KY
Residency
- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Internship
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Medical School
- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
Pre-Medical Education
- University of Wisconsin – Bachelor of Science, Biology
Memberships
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Hospital Appointments
- Northwestern Delnor Hospital – Geneva, IL
Board Certification
- American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS)
- American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Personal Background
- Place of Birth: Reedsburg, WI
- Graduated from Sauk Prairie High School
- Prairie du Sac, WI
- Personal interests: My kids, classical piano, golf, and anything concerning the Chicago Bears
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I really appreciate the excellent care and expertise that Dr Been has provided. I had a small bone which had formed on my forehead. Dr Been removed it with no visible scar and it is healing very nicely. Thanks again for all your support!
Amazing !!!
From the minute you walk in the door, first class all the way. Dr. Been is excellent.
Dr. Mark Been was so pleasant to work with. He is gentle and kind. He really takes his time to explain what he’s doing during a procedure and provides detailed instruction for follow up and after care.
Great doctor friendly staff overall great experience
Wonderful, caring professionals.
Super nice Dr. and staff.
Dr. Been is wonderful!
Took his time with me. He answered all of my questions. Let me know I could call or come into the office with any concerns.
A very friendly, kind CARING doctor!!! Explains thoroughly what he sees and. has happened with your injury Impresses what to do until you come back in six weeks for him to assess it