Anil Shah MD

Anil Shah MD As a leading pioneer in facial plastic surgery, Dr. Anil Shah’s emphasis is on personal, boutique style care for each patient. ANIL R.

Dr. Shah is respected in the academic, fashion, and entertainment worlds for his keen aesthetic. SHAH, MD

Dr. Anil Shah, MD, FACS is considered one of the best plastic surgeons in Chicago specializing in rhinoplasty (Nose Job Surgery) facelift and eyelift. Dr. Shah is devoted to furthering the field of facial plastic surgery. His techniques represent the state of the art in facial plastic surgery. He has published over 50 scientific articles within the field of plastic surgery. Dr. Shah has written three landmark articles about facial anatomy revolutionizing the way plastic surgery is performed. He has been recognized in Marquis’ Who’s Who in America as well as Best of US as one of the best facial plastic surgeons in the world. Dr. Shah is considered to be an Expert in Facial plastic surgery. His practice is fully devoted to facial plastic surgery. He is known for his analytical approach and technical excellence. His goal is to create natural appearing final results. He has performs minimially invasive State-of-the-Art Facial plastic surgery which can maximize results while minimizing recovery time. He works with a large range of patients whose livelihood depends on their face including models, actresses, and social elite.

03/05/2026

In episode two of our Christmas Makeover series, we’re walking through our plan of action for our patient. Our patient was a total beginner, so we ensured our treatment plan was comprehensive so she understood exactly what we were doing at each and every step along the way.

What we did:
1. A lower blepharoplasty and fat transfer to remove the extra fullness dragging down her undereye.
2. A brow lift to reverse the downward tilt of her brow.
3. A lip lift to pull the lip back to where it was in her 30s, reversing the distance that has developed between her lip and nose due to aging, and carefully tucking those scars into the creases of her nose.
4. A neck lift, lifting her hyoid while restoring and balancing the structure of her neck.
5. Lasering to eliminate fine lines and natural sun damage.

It’s always vital to ensure our patients understand and are enthusiastic about every step in our treatment plans, which is why we always prioritize a highly comprehensive consultation and pre-operative process. Education is always the key to satisfaction.

Stay tuned to see her gorgeous results!

03/02/2026

I’m so excited to introduce you to our newest patient journey! In this series, we’ll walk you through the entire patient experience. From consultation to surgery, to all aspects of recovery.

We are so grateful for our patient for being so open and sharing her experience with you all!

She’s 57, but on the inside, she has the vibrant energy of a 28-year-old. Like so many patients I see, she’s been feeling a disconnect between her youthful soul and what she sees in the mirror. She’s new to the world of botox, fillers, and lasers, but she’s ready to jump right in and make a change.

The goal? Get her looking and feeling like herself by Christmas to surprise her family. Using a stunning photo of her in her 30s as our target, we’ll map out step-by-step how to restore natural volume to her eyes, cheeks, lips, and brows.

It’s all about matching the outside with the inside. Stay tuned for Episode 2 as we break down the surgery step by step!

02/27/2026

Had a great time sitting down with Dr. Regina Nouhan on her podcast, .surgery.decoded . We got into the intricacies on the real-world applications of AI in our field. AI isn’t just a buzzword, it’s transforming the patient journey from the first pre-op consultation all the way through post-op care.
If you’re interested in advancing your practice with AI, or just curious, listen to our full discussion through the link in my bio.

02/24/2026

I work really hard to get my patients to look good at one month. Most of the time it takes them 3 months to photograph well and video well, but at one month, this patient’s already looking promising. She did a 5D Rhinoplasty, where we used an ultrasonic technique to make a nice, subtle, soft change.
She’s already breathing better, her nose shape is improved, and she’s thrilled with her results.

02/20/2026

Recently, I went on a one-month long GLP-1 journey. I wanted to see if dropping 10-15 lbs of stubborn weight would optimize my performance in the OR, while maintaining my muscle mass and strength. Here is a breakdown of how it went:

The Initial Drop & Adjustment: I lost 9 lbs in my first week. This was way too fast, so I bumped my protein intake to 1 gram per pound of body weight to safely slow my progress to a steady 1-2 lbs per week.

Avoiding “Ozempic Face”: To keep my structure firm, I stepped in with two crucial treatments:
1. Face Fillers: The golden rule for responsible filling is 1 syringe per every 5 lbs lost.
2. Facial Lasers: Lasers are vital during weight loss to prevent skin laxity. Thank you

Overall, I had an incredible experience, expertly guided by in our office. GLP-1s aren’t right for everyone, and having a licensed professional in your corner is non-negotiable.
I’m curious, what are your thoughts on GLP-1s?

02/18/2026

Love this five month update on our beautiful five layer neck patient.
This patient tried Kybella in the past, but it did not create the contour results she wanted. 
However, after the five layer neck, she is looking better and better. She’s five months out, and you can already see even more definition than she had at one month. The difference between this procedure and another procedure is that patients will continue to look better, even after one year. Her scars are minimized, with only one under the chin, one behind the ear. Thank you to her for sharing her update.

02/13/2026

In this episode, we’re one month out and I’m already super excited with how she’s looking. We started this journey with the goal of restoring a global beauty icon. She’s actually been down this road before with a previous facelift, lip lift, and eye lift, but none of it quite worked for her. Because she’s in the aesthetic industry and familiar with my lectures and the science behind my work, she sought me out to finally get it right.

What we did:
1-Revision Facelift
2-Five Layer Neck Lift
3-Revision Upper Bleph and Lower Bleph
4-Revision Lip Lift
5-Fat Transfer
6-Exosomes (to expedite healing)

She’s going to continue to look better overtime. Most importantly, she feels like her identity has been restored. I’m glad we were able to remove decades of aging with a few hours of surgery and a few weeks to recover. We can finally see that snatched jawline and refined definition shining through.
Stay tuned to see her final results.

02/10/2026

Does mouth taping actually work?

Mouth taping is when you tape your mouth closed when you go to sleep. The benefit of doing so is that you can breathe through your nose, which is not only healthier, but psychologically valuable. However, if you do not have the anatomy, such as a deviated septum, you may not physically be able to do so.

To find out more about this, check out our episode on WGN! Thank you for inviting me to share my expertise on this segment.

02/05/2026

In this episode, we’re talking about the reality of recovery and the importance of aftercare.

She is officially 2 weeks post-op and honestly, she is healing beautifully. A big reason for that is how she handled those first 24 hours. That initial day is the most critical window to just ice and rest as it really sets the tone for the entire recovery. We also applied Exosomes immediately after the procedure to significantly speed up cell regeneration and reduce downtime.

Now we just have to wait for the remaining swelling to go down, but she is already starting to look amazing. In next week’s episode, we’ll get to see how she looks when that swelling goes down, so stay tuned!

02/03/2026

She had tried rhinoplasty and septoplasty before and they both failed. When the initial surgery doesn’t address the underlying architecture, the result is often a nose that is still deviated and an airway that remains blocked.

In revision surgery, we aren’t just “tweaking”—we are re-engineering the entire structure.

The Technical Breakdown:

⚫️Total Septal Straightening: Most surgeons utilize a standard L-strut approach, leaving a 1cm border of cartilage. In this case, that foundation was warped. We performed a complete septoplasty, straightening the entire septal body to create a truly neutral midline.

⚫️Piezo Ultrasonic Technology: To reshape the bony vault without the trauma of traditional hammers and chisels, we used ultrasonic waves. This allows for microscopic precision and a much smoother dorsal aesthetic line.

⚫️Functional PA Enlargement: Aesthetics mean nothing if you can’t breathe. We performed a Pyriform Aperture (PA) enlargement to physically widen the nasal airway, correcting the functional failure of her previous surgery.

⚫️5D Rhinoplasty Modeling: We used high-level computer analysis to map the relationship between her skin envelope and the new underlying support, ensuring the 9-month result is as stable as it is straight.

The Verdict:

At 9 months post-op, the nose is centered, the breathing is restored, and the “operated” look is gone. In revision work, structural integrity is the only path to a natural result.

01/30/2026

In this episode, we’re talking about the surgical process — the behind the scenes on how I do it.

This is the plan and how we make her look the way we want to. We’re going to make sure her photos are right and go from there.

This is the second episode of this patient series. In the next episode, you’ll get to see her start her recovery journey in depth, so stay tuned!

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