A facial injury can change everything in an instant—your reflection, your confidence, your daily comfort. Choosing the right surgeon shapes how fully you recover. Dr. Marco Ellis is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, fellowship-trained in facial fracture repair at the renowned Shock Trauma Hospital at the University of Maryland, with additional craniofacial research experience at Shriners Hospital. Few surgeons in the country bring this depth of specialized expertise to facial injuries, from delicate nasal fractures to complex pan-facial reconstructions. His patients trust him for results that restore both function and a beautifully natural appearance.
Injuries and Fractures Dr. Ellis Treats
From straightforward nasal bone fractures to intricate orbital and midface reconstructions, Dr. Ellis manages the full range of facial trauma. His expertise includes nasal fractures, orbital (eye socket) fractures, cheekbone (zygoma) injuries, frontal sinus fractures, naso-orbito-ethmoid (NOE) injuries, and mandibular condyle fractures. Whether you arrive at the Northwestern Emergency Department or seek care after treatment elsewhere, Dr. Ellis is equipped to address acute injuries, delayed presentations, and revision concerns such as asymmetry, contour irregularities, and lingering functional problems.
A Modern, Personalized Approach
Every face is unique—and every plan should be too. Dr. Ellis begins with an unhurried consultation and digital photography, followed by a high-resolution CT scan that maps your anatomy in precise detail. Using 3D reconstructions of the imaging, he designs an individualized surgical strategy focused on precision, symmetry, and aesthetic harmony. His goal is straightforward: restore your features so they look like you again—naturally, gracefully, and with the kind of refinement today’s patients expect from elite plastic surgery in Chicago.
Hidden Incisions, Refined Results
Modern facial trauma surgery looks nothing like it once did. Dr. Ellis performs the majority of his repairs through camouflaged incisions—inside the eyelid, lip, mouth, or hairline—so external scars are minimized or entirely hidden. Reconstruction may involve repositioning displaced bones, restoring lost volume, and revising existing scars from prior surgery. The result is a face that feels familiar again, with the polished, natural appearance that brings true confidence back to everyday life.
Compassionate Care at Every Phase
Healing from a facial injury is as emotional as it is physical. Dr. Ellis supports patients from acute trauma through long-term recovery, coordinating closely with Northwestern’s trauma team for immediate repairs and welcoming patients seeking delayed treatment or secondary refinement. His team provides clear answers, attentive follow-up, and a warm, patient-first experience designed to make a stressful chapter feel manageable—and your final result feel completely worth it.
Why Choose Dr. Marco Ellis
Patients across Chicago choose Dr. Ellis for a rare combination of advanced fellowship training, an artistic eye, and a genuinely warm bedside manner. As a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing at one of the nation’s top academic medical centers, he delivers exceptional technical precision paired with a modern aesthetic sensibility—so the face you see after recovery feels unmistakably yours, only beautifully restored.
Ready to take the next step toward expert, natural-looking recovery? Contact us to schedule your personalized consultation with Dr. Marco Ellis today. Call (312) 695-6022 to speak with our Chicago team and begin your journey.