When something disrupts the harmony of your face — whether it’s an accident, a skin cancer excision, a nerve injury, or a congenital difference — the goal isn’t just to “fix” it. It’s to restore the version of you that feels unmistakably you.
That’s the philosophy behind facial reconstruction with Dr. Marco Ellis, a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago. With advanced fellowship training in craniofacial and reconstructive microsurgery, Dr. Ellis has spent his career mastering the delicate intersection of medicine and artistry — earning national recognition for elegant, natural-looking results that honor each patient’s unique features.
Facial reconstruction is one of the most nuanced disciplines in plastic surgery. It demands not only technical precision, but an aesthetic eye trained to think beyond function. At our Chicago practice, every reconstructive plan is built around a single question: how do we restore form, movement, and confidence in a way that looks completely natural? Whether your journey begins after a traumatic injury, a Mohs skin cancer removal, or a long-standing concern you’ve finally decided to address, you’ll be guided by a surgeon who treats reconstruction with the same artistry he brings to cosmetic work.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Ellis offers advanced, personalized reconstructive solutions across four specialized areas of the face and head:
- Facial Nerve — Restoring symmetry, animation, and expression for patients living with facial paralysis, Bell’s palsy, or nerve injury, using state-of-the-art reanimation techniques.
- Facial Trauma & Fractures — Expert repair of complex injuries to the nose, cheek, jaw, orbit, and forehead, with meticulous attention to long-term aesthetic outcomes.
- Mohs Reconstruction — Refined, scar-conscious restoration of the face following Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer, often performed in close coordination with leading Chicago dermatologists.
- Scalp & Skull — Reconstruction of the scalp, cranium, and hairline following trauma, tumor removal, or radiation, including microsurgical flap techniques and hair-bearing restoration.
Click into any specialty above to explore procedures, recovery details, and patient stories from our Chicago practice.
Why Choose Dr. Marco Ellis?
Few surgeons in the Midwest combine the depth of reconstructive training and the refined aesthetic sensibility that define Dr. Ellis’s practice. As an attending surgeon at one of the country’s top academic medical centers, he brings an academic level of expertise to every case — paired with the personal, boutique experience patients expect from a private cosmetic practice. Patients travel from across Illinois, the Midwest, and beyond for his calm, thoughtful approach, his commitment to natural-looking results, and his belief that reconstruction should never look reconstructed. From the first consultation through your final follow-up, you’ll work directly with Dr. Ellis and a small, dedicated team that prioritizes your comfort, your privacy, and your outcome.
Begin Your Reconstruction Journey
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, planning post-cancer reconstruction, or seeking a second opinion, Dr. Ellis and his Chicago team are here to listen, guide, and create a personalized plan built around your goals. Schedule a private consultation today and discover what thoughtful, artistry-driven facial reconstruction can do for you.
Contact (312) 695-6022 to book your consultation with Dr. Marco Ellis in Chicago.