Breast Augmentation & Breast Surgery

Dr. Michael Horn is recognized as the Midwest's breast enhancement authority with over 10,000 breast procedures completed in 23 years. The practice offers breast augmentation with silicone or saline implants, breast lift (mastopexy), breast reduction, implant revision and exchange, capsular contracture treatment, inverted nipple correction, nipple and areola reduction, and gender-affirming top surgery. Procedures are individually tailored through an in-person or virtual consultation.

Michael Horn Plastic Surgery & Med Spa in Chicago's River North district is one of the most experienced breast surgery practices in the Midwest. Dr. Horn's credentials speak directly to that depth: board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery since 2000, he has performed over 10,000 breast procedures — a figure that places him among a very select group of high-volume breast surgeons in Illinois. Breast augmentation at the practice involves a detailed pre-surgical consultation to determine implant type (silicone gel or saline), implant profile (low, moderate, high), surgical approach (inframammary, periareolar, or transaxillary), and pocket position (subpectoral or subglandular). Dr. Horn counsels patients on the particular advantages of cohesive silicone gel implants for a natural look and feel while ensuring that expectations are realistic and goals are clearly understood before any procedure begins. Beyond augmentation, the practice manages the full lifecycle of breast aesthetics. Breast lift surgery (mastopexy) addresses ptosis — downward drooping of breast tissue caused by pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight changes, or aging — either alone or in combination with implants. Breast reduction is available for patients experiencing chronic discomfort, posture issues, or skin irritation from disproportionately large breasts. Implant revision and exchange procedures address capsular contracture, implant malposition, implant rupture, or aesthetic changes over time. Specialized procedures include inverted nipple correction, nipple and areola reduction, and both MTF (male-to-female) and FTM (female-to-male) top surgery for transgender patients. The practice welcomes patients from across the Chicago metropolitan area as well as out-of-state visitors who travel for Dr. Horn's specialization. Virtual consultations are available for preliminary discussions before an in-person visit. Financing options are available to help patients plan for surgical costs. The clinic is located at 20 W Ontario St in River North, easily accessible from the Loop, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, and the greater Chicagoland area.