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Dean Toriumi, M.D. |
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Dean Toriumi, MD |
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Head of the Division of Facial Plastic &
Reconstructive Surgery
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
College of Medicine
University of Illinois at Chicago
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BACKGROUND: |
Dean M.
Toriumi, MD is a full time faculty member of the Department of
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, and Head of the Division
of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. He is a facial
plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in
rhinoplasty (cosmetic surgery of the nose), blepharoplasty
(cosmetic surgery to remove excess eyelid skin and fat),
rhytidectomy (cosmetic surgery to remove wrinkles of the face,
"facelift") as well as several other cosmetic and reconstructive
surgical procedures of the head and neck. Dr. Toriumi strives
for a "natural look" when performing any facial plastic surgical
procedure, avoiding the "upturned, pixie nose" or "mask-like
face". With artistry, skill and meticulous technique, Dr.
Toriumi contours a nose or face, preserving harmony, balance and
enhancing one's own inherent elegance and beauty. |
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TRAINING: |
Dr.
Toriumi
completed a five year residency training program in
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Northwestern
University Medical School (Chicago, IL), he also completed two
fellowships in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. After
completing both fellowships,
Dr Toriumi
passed the board exams given by the American Board of
Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic &
Reconstructive Surgery, certifying him in all areas of facial
plastic and reconstructive surgery. |
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ACADEMICS: |
Dr.
Toriumi is a Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head
and Neck Surgery, teaching facial plastic and reconstructive
surgery to the residents and fellows. He co-authored a medical
textbook entitled "Open Structure Rhinoplasty" which describes a
popular technique in rhinoplasty surgery. More recently, Dr.
Toriumi also published a "Rhinoplasty Dissection Manual' which
covers many of the techniques he presently utilizes. He also has
published countless medical papers as well as numerous book
chapters on facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is
frequently invited to speak at medical meetings, and to teach at
courses on all aspects of facial plastic surgery. Dr. Toriumi is
also involved in several research projects that are related to
reconstructive surgery of the head and neck. Dr. Toriumi
participates in a fellowship program sponsored by the American
Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, teaching
his specialized techniques. Dr.Toriumi is the past President of
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American Academy of Facial Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery. A strong academic background,
prolific medical writing, valuable research and excellent
clinical results provide Dr. Toriumi with great respect amongst
his peers. |
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PRACTICE LOCATIONS: |
Dr. Toriumi has an office at 60
E. Delaware in the 900 N. Michigan Avenue Building. He performs
surgery at the Facial
Plastic Surgery Center in
downtown
Chicago and at the University
of Illinois Hospital. |
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