Metropolitan MD

Chicago, Illinois FUE, FUT

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About the Clinic

MetropolitanMD is a cosmetic surgery and ENT practice with offices in Chicago and Glenview, Illinois. Facial procedures include rhinoplasty, facelift, eyelid surgery, brow lift, fat grafting, chin augmentation, otoplasty, and reconstruction following skin cancer removal or trauma, alongside ENT treatments such as balloon sinuplasty and functional nasal surgery. Body procedures include liposuction and male breast surgery, and non-surgical options include injectables, facial fillers, Kybella, platelet-rich plasma therapy for skin rejuvenation and hair loss, chemical peels, microneedling, laser hair removal, and IPL photorejuvenation. Each patient receives an individualized treatment plan.

Meet the Surgeon

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Checked against US State Medical Board, August 7, 2026.

Dr. John Rachel

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Dr. John Rachel is a highly accomplished surgeon with quadruple board certifications in Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery), Facial Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, and Facial Cosmetic Surgery. He graduated with honors, Phi Beta Kappa, from Michigan State University and then earned his medical degree with Alpha Omega Alpha honors from Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Rachel further honed his surgical expertise through a fellowship with Dr. William Beeson, a past president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. His extensive background in medical research has led to numerous publications in respected medical journals and presentations at national conferences, earning him accolades such as the John Orlando Roe Award and a National Institutes of Health grant. Dr. Rachel is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, demonstrating his commitment to the highest standards in the medical field.

Procedures Offered

FUE
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is a minimally invasive hair transplant technique where individual hair follicles are extracted one by one from the donor area using a small circular punch tool. The harvested follicles are then carefully implanted into the balding or thinning areas of the scalp. This method leaves tiny, nearly invisible scars rather than a linear scar, resulting in faster healing and the ability to wear shorter hairstyles. Because of this, FUE is the most popular hair transplant technique today.
FUT
FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation), also known as the "strip method," involves surgically removing a narrow strip of scalp from the donor area, typically the back of the head. The strip is then carefully dissected under a microscope to separate individual hair follicles, which are implanted into the recipient areas. While this technique leaves a linear scar that requires longer hair to conceal, it allows surgeons to harvest a large number of high-quality grafts in a single session, making it cost-effective for patients needing extensive coverage.

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