Dr. Benjamin Caughlin, MD, FACS
Dr. Benjamin Caughlin is a world-renowned Facial Plastic Surgeon with expertise in the buccal fat pad and jawline sculpting arena.
- Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
- Expert in Facial Sculpting, buccal fat pad contouring and jawline definition
He has pioneered internal cheek sculpting and is the only surgeon in the world who is precisely removing mucosa as well as buccinator muscle stripping to help patients achieve the sculpted look they are after. Dr. Caughlin has studied volume redistribution and published multiple medical Journals using 3D imaging techniques to assess these outcomes.
Dr. C has recently contributed to publications in international medical journals displaying his new techniques. One journal, Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine, specifically requested a detailed video of Dr. Caughlin’s approach and this is published as a “surgical pearl” for doctors all over the globe to view and learn from. See the link below.
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/fpsam.2020.0378
As Dr. Caughlin describes it:
“At this point in my career I have seen the good and bad aspects of plastic surgery. For me it is all about having happy patients. I focused solely on facial plastic surgery because I feel strongly about sub-specialization in medicine to maximize patient results, safety and enjoyment in the process. My aesthetic end points have evolved so that I appreciate what patients want and do my absolute best to get them to a smooth and contoured face and jawline. I have become particularly confident and interested in making sure patients are comfortable before, during and after treatments. The entire process should be enjoyable and the best part of this profession is the relationships we are able to create with patients and colleagues.”
Dr. Caughlin’s professional responsibilities are diverse.
In addition to his cosmetic work as the hands behind “Many Faces of Chicago” @ Impressions Face + Body in Chicago he has devoted his time and energy to helping those that would otherwise not get exposure to a cosmetic facial plastic surgeon. He is the director of facial plastic surgery, facial trauma and scar management at Stroger Cook County for the Head and Neck Surgery Department. At Cook he is intensely involved in the training of the head and neck surgery residents for both Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the University of Illinois Medical Center. He has recently started a scar management program with the Department of Dermatology at Cook County to help treat post traumatic scars and scars from reconstructive cancer surgeries.
As clinical instructor at the University of Illinois Department of Head and Neck Surgery, he continues to research, learn and present new techniques at national and international plastic surgery meetings.
At the Jessie Brown VA he is one of the pioneers for transgender care where he has performed the facial portions of the gender-confirming surgery for our veterans.
Dr. Caughlin’s philosophy is to embrace and enhance the individual inherent beauty that each person has by using specifically learned and proven techniques to camouflage or correct any imperfections.
His approach is to build a plan for facial sculpting through detailed discussion and facial analysis tailored to each patient. All this is done with the goal of achieving a non-operated, youthful and refreshed look, accomplished with the least invasive procedure possible.
Which facial plastic surgery procedures are Dr. Caughlin most known for?
Widely renowned for his exceptional expertise, surgical precision, and innovative advancements in high-definition facial sculpting, structural rejuvenation, and jawline contouring. Operating from his practice, Many Faces of Chicago, Dr. Benjamin Caughlin – frequently referred to by his patients as “Dr. C” – has established an international reputation by dedicating his medical practice exclusively to the complex aesthetics of the human face and neck.
Rejecting generic, one-size-fits-all cosmetic surgery, he focuses deeply on sub-specialized care, offering advanced solutions including targeted buccal fat pad removal, jawline contouring, chin implants, submental neck liposuction, non-surgical nose jobs, scar management, and customized symmetrical facial balancing.
What truly distinguishes Dr. Caughlin in modern aesthetic medicine is his groundbreaking suite of proprietary, trademarked procedures that harmoniously blend surgical innovation with natural artistic contours, allowing patients to achieve dramatic cosmetic enhancements without the artificial, windswept, or over-pulled appearance typical of traditional surgical options. Among his signature developments, Dr. Caughlin is globally celebrated for creating Cheekago™, a specialized facial sculpting technique that expertly combines buccal fat pad reduction with strategic cheekbone elevation to create defined facial angles, elegant hollows, and razor-sharp cheek contours tailored to each patient’s unique facial anatomy. For individuals seeking significant lower-face rejuvenation without the extended downtime, heavy anesthesia, or conspicuous scarring of a standard facelift, he developed the SneakyLyft℠. This minimally invasive mid-face, jawline, and neck lift utilizes advanced tissue preservation principles, targeted deep-plane repositioning, and tiny, hidden incisions discreetly placed along the ears and hairline to tighten sagging jowls, smooth the neck, and restore youthful contours effortlessly. Furthermore, Dr. Caughlin pioneered the FaceBBL™ (Face Brazilian Butt Lift), a transformative micro-fat transfer procedure that strategically harvests surplus adipose tissue from areas like the submental neck or buccal space and meticulously transfers it into key structural areas of the face. By creating dynamic peaks and valleys of natural volume, the FaceBBL restores youthful fullness, corrects structural asymmetry, and provides long-lasting volumetric sculpting that temporary dermal fillers simply cannot duplicate. Whether catering to local patients across the Chicagoland area or international travelers seeking virtual consultations and out-of-town surgery, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Benjamin Caughlin remains a premier leader in modern facial aesthetic surgery today. By continually combining rigorous surgical training with an intuitive mastery of facial light, shadows, and anatomical proportions, Dr. Caughlin consistently delivers safe, long-lasting, and authentically stunning transformations for every single individual.