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Vinay Rawlani, MD, Plastic Surgery, Chicago, IL

Vinay Rawlani MD

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery


Hair Restoration Specialist

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  • 3 E Huron StMezzanine FloorChicago, IL 60611

  • Phone+1 312-668-8222

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Summary

  • Dr. Vinay Rawlani is a plastic surgeon specializing exclusively in hair restoration for men and women. Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and McGaw Medical Center, he completed an integrated plastic surgery residency before dedicating his practice entirely to hair restoration.

    At Northwestern Hair, Dr. Rawlani personally leads every consultation, hairline design, and procedure — applying both surgical precision and artistic judgment to achieve results that are natural, undetectable, and built to last. His approach is grounded in the conviction that hair restoration is equal parts science and artistry, and that every patient deserves a plan built around their individual anatomy and long-term goals.

    Dr. Rawlani has advanced the field through several key clinical innovations: Micro PUE, a refined extraction technique that uses vibration to protect follicle integrity and improve graft yield; ACS (Autologous Cellular Serum), a non-surgical regenerative therapy he introduced to hair restoration from orthopedic medicine; and Timeless Hairline Design, a proprietary methodology that accounts for aging, facial structure, and long-term density. He has also pioneered surgical protocols for women with diffuse thinning and younger men under 25.

    Having undergone hair restoration himself, Dr. Rawlani brings firsthand patient perspective to every case. He is currently accepting new patients at northwesternhair.com.

Clinical Expertise

  • Hair disorders, Male pattern alopecia, Female pattern alopecia, Platelet rich plasma therapy, Hair transplantation

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2009 - 2016
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 2009
  • University of Missouri
    University of MissouriBS, Biochemistry, 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2009 - 2026

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Louis E Fazen Sr Endowed Scholar of Medicine Northwestern University, 2010
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Northwestern University, 2009

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Author: Vinay Rawlani (21)
    Author: Vinay Rawlani (21)June 12th, 2015
  • www.PRSJournal.com 833
    www.PRSJournal.com 833November 17th, 2016

Research History

  • Researcher, Northwestern University2005 - 2016
  • Oncoplastic Reconstruction Researcher, Northwestern UniversityDr. Rawlani authored several articles about the psychological impact of aesthetic oncological surgery and how the surgery could be most successful oncologically and aesthetically. Patients have shown improved outcomes and satisfaction post-skin and breast cancer reconstruction with this technique.2005 - 2015
  • Surgical Technology Researcher, Northwestern UniversityAs an avid tech entrepreneur, Dr. Rawlani poineered the use of a loupe-based surgical camera for telemedicine and the education of surgical trainees. He was also the first to trial use a sale-based CRM in the clinical setting to guide difficult patients through the pre-operative process.2005 - 2015
  • FHS Researcher, Northwestern UniversityDr. Rawlani presented the "critical age" theory in 2013 for the treatment of flat head syndrome via volumetric assessment, volumetric growth capacity, and corrective factor of treatment to predict prognoses. This theory has since become the national standard of care.2005 - 2015
  • Surgical Technique Researcher, Northwestern University2005 - 2015

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