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Craniofacial Surgery for Children & Adults

Dr. Chad Purnell is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Chicago caring for children and adults with cleft lip and palate and craniofacial conditions, including Apert, Treacher Collins, Crouzon and Nager syndromes and hemifacial microsomia. He welcomes patients from across the country, including adults seeking continued craniofacial care.

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Pediatric Procedures

Dr. Purnell offers a full spectrum of pediatric plastic surgery procedures.

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Cleft lip and Palate

Complete care from birth to maturity

Craniosynostosis and craniofacial differences

Cutting-edge treatment

Jaw (orthognathic) surgery

Correction of bite problems and facial asymmetries

Facial injury repair and reconstruction

Soft tissue and bone injury

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Treatment of facial paralysis and facial nerve palsy

Facial reanimation surgery

Craniofacial Syndromes

Treacher Collins, Apert, Crouzon, Pierre Robin, and many others

Pediatric Skin Lesions and Scars

Aesthetic removal and reconstruction

Vascular Anomalies

Care from head to toe

Adult Procedures

Adult cleft and craniofacial care in Chicago, welcoming patients nationwide.
Facial cosmetic surgery: facelift, blepharoplasty and rhinoplasty.

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Facial fracture treatment

Simple to complex

Reconstruction after skin cancer excision and Mohs surgery

Facial restoration

Head and neck reconstruction

Restoration of structure and function

Adult Cleft & Craniofacial Care

Continued care beyond childhood

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Rhinoplasty

Cosmetic and reconstructive nasal surgery

Microsurgery (free flap surgery)

Complex reconstructive surgery

Eyelid Surgery

Cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery

Surgical Research

Improving the practice of surgery

Locations

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Dr. Purnell currently sees patients and operates at two institutions.  Click below to access their individual websites or to call and make an appointment:

 

Shriners Hospitals for Children- Chicago: 773-622-5400

University of Illinois-Chicago 312-996-7546

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Shriners Hospitals for Children- Chicago: 773-622-5400 University of Illinois-Chicago 312-996-7546

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