Midwest Surgical Arts

Midwest Surgical Arts is a plastic and cosmetic surgery practice on North Mill Street in Naperville, Illinois, in suite 103 of the Mill Street Professional Building. It treats patients from Naperville and nearby communities for surgery of the face, breasts and body, and it also runs a med spa menu. The clinic describes itself as well known for clinical expertise and exceptional service and calls its surgery center state-of-the-art; these are the clinic's own claims.

Every visit begins with a Discovery Consultation, where the surgical team reviews a patient's goals and the treatment it recommends. That visit includes a full review of medical history, an explanation of the procedure, its risks, downtime and recovery, and a targeted plan with lifestyle suggestions to prepare for surgery. The type of anesthesia is also settled at this stage: most procedures use local anesthesia, some use intravenous sedation, and certain procedures require general anesthesia. Financing is available through several plans, including up to six months interest free through M-Lend Financial and a low-interest monthly plan after pre-approval, and credit cards are accepted. Consultations can be booked by phone, online, or through the contact form.

On the day of surgery, the clinic recommends setting aside the whole day. Anesthesia is usually given before the procedure, and many procedures require a trusted adult to drive the patient home. Patients stay at the clinic after surgery while staff monitor them and cannot leave until Dr. Joseph gives the all-clear. Recovery time runs from a few hours to several weeks depending on the procedure. Simpler procedures often show their results as the patient leaves, while more complex ones settle gradually over time.

For facial work, neck lifts are usually performed in an accredited office facility, an outpatient surgical facility or a hospital, under local anesthesia with or without sedation, or under general anesthesia. After a neck lift, patients wear a compression garment around the lower face and neck for about a week. Sutures and staples are removed within two weeks, and any drains are usually taken out one to three days after surgery.

Plans are shaped around each patient's goals, and the clinic often recommends combining a facelift, forehead lift and neck lift in one treatment plan.