Dr. Douglas M. Sidle, MD, FACS -Facial Plastic Surgeon in Chicago

Dr. Douglas M. Sidle, MD, FACS -Facial Plastic Surgeon in Chicago
Dr. Douglas M. Sidle is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and Chief of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Northwestern Medicine. For more than 20 years, he has built his career at Northwestern, combining the excellence of an academic medical center with a deeply personalized approach to patient care. An Assistant Professor at Northwestern and a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, Dr. Sidle has shared his expertise through professional speaking engagements around the world. He is recognized for his surgical expertise, natural-looking results, and commitment to helping patients feel informed, understood, and supported. Dr. Sidle remains closely involved with each patient from consultation through recovery. His approach is centered on achieving results that feel natural, balanced, and true to each patient’s individual goals.

Expert in surgical and non-surgical treatments

He is skilled in both primary and revision rhinoplasty for the improvement of both appearance and breathing. Some of his most commonly performed procedures include complex nasal reconstruction, facial rejuvenation (facelifts, neck lifts, brow lifts, and eyelid surgery), and reconstruction of deformities related to congenital problems, previous trauma, or skin cancer surgery.

He is trained in a wide range of in-office procedures for facial rejuvenation, including Botox, Restylane, Juvéderm®, and skin resurfacing to combat signs of aging, sun damage, and scarring.

Dr. Sidle has extensive training in hair restoration surgery, including hair transplantation and hairline lowering. His philosophy regarding cosmetic and reconstructive procedures is to strive for aesthetic improvements that are natural and harmonious with each patient’s individual features, avoiding an artificial, “operated” appearance.

Douglas M. Sidle MD

Cosmetic Surgery Specialist in Chicago

Douglas M. Sidle MD

Dr. Sidle specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck. His services range from minimally invasive office procedures with little to no downtime to major operations leading to dramatic improvements in appearance.

Notable Recognitions

Dr. Sidle is one of a select group of cosmetic surgeons who are “double-boarded”. He is Board Certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Furthermore, he is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons

Academic Qualifications

He received his B.A. in Biology at the University of Illinois and his M.D. at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. He did his surgical residency training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Northwestern University Medical School.

Dr. Sidle completed his specialty training with a fellowship in Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. While in San Francisco, he trained with world-renowned facial plastic surgeons Corey S. Maas, M.D., and Sheldon S. Kabaker, M.D. In 2005, Dr. Sidle was appointed as Director of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Northwestern University.

Other Academic Engagements

Dr. Sidle is actively involved in teaching facial plastic and reconstructive surgery in the Otolaryngology residency program and medical school at Northwestern University. His past academic activities have resulted in articles and chapters in the medical literature, as well as participation in major clinical trials. Most recently, he was invited to be principal investigator evaluating the improvement in nasal obstruction following insertion of an implantable device into the nose. Dr. Sidle regularly lectures at both the local and national level. Dr. Sidle is also a contributing facial plastic surgeon on RealSelf.

Contributor of “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Board Review: Pearls of Wisdom, Third Edition” Trust Dr. Sidle?

Dr. Sidle

Take the First Step Today

Whether you’re exploring your options or ready to move forward, Dr. Sidle and his team at Northwestern Medicine are here to guide you. Schedule a private consultation with Chicago’s double board certified facial plastic surgeon and take the first step toward natural, lasting results.