Brian Braithwaite, MD – Aesthetic Institute of Chicago

I found Dr. B purely based on these Unilocal reviews. To be honest, I had my doubt when I read the reviews, until I saw him– he is the BEST! How can anyone not love him as a doctor? He is so gentle and down to earth, it made my procedure so painless and easy to go thru– the result are natural and fabulous!
he know what he does the best, and if he is not sure, he will not do it just because you want to. Or he will refer you to someone else, rather not make money off something he is not comfortable of doing.
I know him for almost two years now, can text/​call him whenever I need something or got a question, he always answers, and he does that to all his patients!
When comes to cosmetic procedures, you need a doctor who is not only experienced but honest to his work, Dr B stands for his words and he delivers! you can trust him!

Dr. Braithwaite is amazing! He is professional and does great work. I went to him with a couple problems and love the work that he did for me. I would recommend him to anyone!

There is a reason that all of Dr. B’s reviews are 5 stars. I do not know what I would do without this man!
I first started seeing Dr. B, whom I affectionately call Dr. Boobs (however, I do not know if that is an approved title or if he plans on adopting it for future marketing — fingers crossed)… where was I? Oh, I started seeing him in 2009 or so for botox in my forehead. When I think, I apparently use my face pretty thoroughly, resulting in a butt-​forehead. Attractive on Leo DiCaprio, not on me.
In 2010 0r 2011, I got my first breast augmentation. I was so happy with it. I actually reviewed him a few years ago under my old account (scroll down to Danny B.).
Since then, I’ve remained faithful to Dr. Boobs because I refuse to trust anyone else. I go regularly for Botox and it’s effective and consistent every time.
I got my second breast augmentation in the beginning of September as well as liposuction and fat grafting to my tukas. Dr. Braithewaite really leans toward conservative augmentations. I’m so glad that he does. It’s way better for your body and you can always size up later once your body has adapted.
I had gained about 20 much-​needed pounds since my first augmentation. However, I gain in my belly almost exclusively — obviously not by breasts or butt. So, my breasts were ready to size up (also had been influenced due to my developing adult film career) and I wanted the fat out of my gut. I also wanted a bigger butt but was terrified of sitting on implants.
Wouldn’t you know it — Dr. Boobs let me know he could take the fat from my midsection, process it, and then inject it into my butt! He did not think butt implants were the safest option… and since I wanted the fat gone anyway, may as well put it where we want it.
All went well, again. I healed up quick. He was as sweet and caring as he has always been. He is a doctor who will never recommend anything that is not necessary to get you the results you desire. He is not in it to sell surgery, units of botox, or syringes of juvederm. He wants great results, and happy patients who feel great about their new adjustments.
I also went in since then and got Juvederm Plus something something (the newest longer lasting formula) in my lips and I am ecstatic. They feel 100% Natural and look incredible.
I was traumatized years ago when getting lip injections from a different doctor and I loved the volume but he changed the shape of my lips and I had a bit of duck mouth.
Dr Braithewaite will pay attention to what fits into your body naturally and will enhance it appropriately.
Thanks Dr. Boobs!

Dr. Cobbins is awesome. She did my lip injections which turned out great. I chose to go with juvederm. Very natural looking but still fuller. I will most definitely be seeing her again. I chose her because of the reviews I read here on Unilocal.She has great bedside manner. She took the time to explain things to me and made me feel comfortable. Most importantly she made me feel more beautiful walking out than I felt walking in. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for fillers.
The lady at the front desk was very nice and professional as well.

YOU NEED NOT LOOK ANY FURTHER — Dr. Braithwaite is EVERYTHING everyone says. My sister interviewed several top plastic surgeons and chose Dr. Braithwaite hands down because of who he is. Kind, professional, gracious, brilliant, interestingly calm and easy going — yet laser sharp abilities. She had a breast augmentation. It is perfect. The entire process was easy and effortless. She felt VERY comfortable through the process — all our questions were always answered. She is very very very happy with the results and very grateful to have been Dr Briathwaite’s patient. Thank You Dr. Braithwaite!

Dr. Cobbins is amazing! She took time to explain things in detail, encouraged questions and provided honest and genuine answers. Obviously, I was a little nervous, but after spending just a few minutes with her, my nerves were calmed and I felt 100% comfortable.
I will definitely be back to see Dr. Cobbins and would definitely recommend anyone looking for an excellent doctor to make an appointment with her.
Thanks Dr.

I don’t want to sound like a broken record with this 5 star review, but I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge publicly the awesome work of Dr. Brian Braithwaite. I’m a 50+ year old African American woman who just recently noticed signs of aging. For the past 6 months I have been pulling my cheeks back because it seemed like the smile lines around my nose had been getting deeper and my skin seemed to sag. This had become to bother me deeply because for many years people would always tell me I didn’t look my age and now my age was seemingly catching up with me!
I decided that a little facial filler would probably do the trick if I could find a doctor that wouldn’t over do it and make me look like some of these overdone celebrities I’ve seen as well as some people that I know personally. Typically I would only go to someone referred by someone that I respected and also that had experience with the doctor. This was different because I went to this consultation based on Unilocal reviews!
I chose Dr. Braithwaite because everyone on Unilocal was speaking about how conservative he was and only would do what was needed and how skilled he was. During my consultation he put me at ease regarding what I was looking to have done (fillers) and talked me out of Botox for my forehead because he feared as he was looking at me that I was one that my brows would possibly drop and take on an angry look. I accepted his opinion and booked to have Radiesse filler the following week on the smile lines and also a little in my cheeks. He didn’t feel that I needed much so that was good.
Leading up to the appointment I researched other doctors as well as the Radiesse filler he recommended for me. I came to the appointment with my 70+ year old mother for support and who was also interested in a consultation. Dr. Braithwaite was very patient with me as he had to explain to me again what he was doing and what I could expect. Long story short he did an amazing job that exceeded my expectations! It was not painful as I expected and in fact I barely felt the pinches from the needle. No one would know that I had anything done and I wasn’t swollen at all! My mother who was in the room with me couldn’t resist jumping in the chair when I was finished because he had a cancellation. We both left the place looking and feeling fabulous! He was so good and I’m so confident in his work that I am now going to book an appointment with him for a little lipo on my abdomen.
I only signed up on Unilocal just to give this review because if I could help someone make their decision easier regarding a doctor to consider and ultimately choose then my work is done. Look no further than Dr. Brian Braithwaite!

Dr B is awesome!!! Takes time to explain everything and isn’t pushy. I get excellent results very time! His office staff is great as well. I would highly recommend Dr B to anyone who is considering anything from Botox and fillers to more advanced procedures.

It’s funny that people waste time saying how nice his office is, bla bla bla. Who cares? What i care about is that he’s an artist with the botox and Restalyne. Seriously, I looked like a model (well almost) once he was done with me.
I don’t care that he spends a lot of time talking about things. All I care about ar results, and you should to.
When you want the best Doctor, and the best face, look no further. Trust me.

Without a doubt, this is the most personal review I have ever posted and likely ever will post, but I think that it should be known just how amazing Dr. Braithwaite is as a physician.
After years of considering breast reduction surgery and even more months of researching doctors in Chicago, I narrowed my consults down to two doctors – Dr. Braithwaite and another doctor in town. While the other doctor was a fantastic doctor in his own right, I just didn’t feel the energy I needed to feel when putting my life and breasts in someone else’s hands.
I was one of the more extreme cases that Dr. Braithwaite has handled in his career, so what normally would have been an outpatient procedure led me to spending the night in the hospital. I know that the care I received during my procedure from Dr. Braithwaite and his practice partner, Dr. Cobbins, was the best anyone can expect. The next day, Dr. B came to my hospital room to change my dressings, remove my drains and give me a pep talk about getting through the first few days post-​op. Going through surgery is a scary effing thing, even if it’s something that is considered «elective» (mine was medically necessary). I was lucky to have Dr. B and everyone in his office taking care of me, listening to me and coaching me through my recovery.
I had some other post-​op complications – the nature of the beast when dealing with breast reduction surgery – Dr Braithwaite and Dr Cobbins both made sure that if I needed to see them, they would make time for me. They made me feel comfortable and reassured me that everything would be okay. I appreciate that they are both very confident in their skills and artistic talents as surgeons – that’s exactly what you want with a doctor. Never for one moment did they have any attitude other than positive and reassuring – almost like in the back of their minds they’re saying «I Got This, Girl».
I’m almost 100% recovered and look forward to my 6 month follow up with Dr. Braithwaite, mostly just to let them know how much they’ve made a positive impact on my life. Let it be known that I would trust them with any other procedure I may have in the future, without a doubt.

Great experience!
I had a great all around experience with Dr. Braithwaite. He was very knowledgeable and non-​pushy when he consulted me. I agreed to his proposal and within a week I was at his office getting my procedure done.
The procedure went great and as planned. I even had my friend in the office with me at the time which helped take my mind off some of the discomfort I was in. My recovery is going very well and I’m glad I used Dr. Brian for this procedure. I got the results I was looking for and today I’m happy.
I should not that his facility was top notch also. Very clean and very professional atmosphere. They have an on site parking lot too.
I would highly recommend Dr. Braithwaite and his staff for any procedures you may be thinking of having in the near future. A++ experience I have to say!

Dr. Braithwaite is great! He really makes you comfortable and makes sure you understand every step of what he is doing. He doesn’t try to upsell at all. In fact, I’d say he does the opposite. He’s pretty conservative and advises against doing too much at once. The office is clean and the reception staff are super nice too. I’ve been to him 3 times and will continue to visit as he has gained my trust.

If you had never had fillers done before or are looking for a new place to have them done, I would highly recommend Dr. Braithwaite. Read the following if you want more information.
I am upset at Unilocal for filering some of Dr. Braithwaite’s good reviews. This guy is a class act. I have been getting injections for botox and other facial areas (lips, nasial labial folds) on a regular basis for the last 7 years. During that time, I have had these procedures performed at at least 10 different places. Dr. Braithwaite has been the best by far. There is a reason why he has all five star reviews.
I discovered him a few years ago from either a groupon or living social deal for botox. He didn’t use all the units I bought the first time, so the second time I visited him I wanted to use the remaining units of botox and get some different fillers on my nasial labial folds and the eye bags under my eyes (yes you can get these filled and it makes a huge difference, also it can eliminate dark circles), It was that visit that he recommended getting cheek bone injections. I didn’t even know that this was something that could be done through fillers, but I am glad he suggested it, because I loved the results. I got whistled at about 10 times on my way home that day. And I’m in my late thirties, so I’m just sayin’.
I saw him again today for the third time and had my nasial labial folds, marienette lines, eye bags, cheek bones, and lips done. Huge difference in all the good ways.
This is money well spent. As some of his other reviews mention, his prices are extremely reasonable compared to the Michigan Avenue places, especially considering he is a plastic surgeon.
I would see him for the results alone, but in addition, he is an extremely nice person and an excellent conversationalist who makes you feel like you are extremely important. He takes his time to explain every thing to you and does not try to upsell you on services that you don’t want or need.
I would also like to mention that if you are as interested in skin care products as I am, there are some pretty pricey skincare products out there. My personal opinion is that it actually ends up being cheaper to have fillers done than to spend a fortune on skin care products. But still wear your sunscreen during the day and use retin-​a at night. The NIA products they carry are also nice. My sister has severe excema, and I bought her some of the NIA mosterizer for Christmas, and she told me it helped with that quite a bit.
At any rate, Dr. Braithwaite is awesome.
P. S. I am also a huge cheapskate. This is the only peson I have repeatedly seen to peform fillers who wasn’t offering a deal because he is worth it. Even if his prices weren’t as reasonable as they were, I would probably still see him. And his prices are better than the Michigan Avenue place I was going to in ²⁰⁰⁷⁄₂₀₀₈.

His thoroughness continued. He gave me the promised complimentary touch-​up three months later (for the most minor dissatisfaction — the immediate results were already very good) and I feel the results are now flawless. A year later the scarring is impossible to find and everything looks completely natural. As soon as I have paid off my carecredit account in a few months, I intend to see him again for my next procedure — I would never go anywhere else!

Dr Braithwaite is great, he does an amazing job with botox and filler! I could not be happier with this place. I have been to other places in Chicago and nothing compares to his level of skill and the attention that I receive from the doctor. He takes his time to explain in detail and the procedure is never rushed. He does an exceptional job with filler, never over or underdone. I highly recommend the Aesthetic Institute of Chicago!

I’m very dry and critical. It doesn’t matter to me that his office is nice, that he takes a lot of time explaining, etc etc like the other posters here.
Those things simply don’t matter. What matters is how my face will look after he’s had his hands on it. And let me tell you… his work is refined, subtle, natural, long lasting. If you want to look like a ten years younger version of yourself, and that’s the key, «yourself» then go to Dr. Braithwaite. You’ll be beyond pleased.
Just as an added bit to my review… he did a tiny injection of filler in my upper lip. looks great, can’t even tell he did anything, yet it looks «better». NOW THAT’S great work!

Ok! Dr. Braithwaite is the best! He is very professional and honest! I love honest people because I am very honest myself; so meeting Dr Braithwaite was breath taking. He is the go to guy for questions and honest opinions. I was on the verge of spending $ 1500.00 on Botox treatment for the underarm with an LPN laser center, but God directed my way to search on Unilocal again. I searched for more options on Unilocal,and came across this Dr’s info. I read his reviews and they were excellent! I thought a five star facility maybe charging an arm and a leg for Botox, but I tried anyway, I called and spoke to Linda. I asked her, how much is their Botox for under arm treatment? She said the magic word, $ 1000.00 for 50 units in each arm, I exhaled because that was the cheapest I’ve since my search with a five star Dr. I was still Skippy but went ahead and made the appointment. She got me an early date, which was great!
I went to my appointment not knowing what to expect but upon meeting the Doctor? I felt relaxed and worried free. I knew I was in good hands. Dr. Braith’s sense of humor is phenomenal; he is so honest it hurts! I realized, he is more of a human than I thought. Some Dr’s are out to make money from middle class people like myself. They will sell any and everything, including their facility if they have to but not once! Did Doctor Braith offer to sell anything?
The best part about his services; he explains the procedure really well to you. He will tell you the possible outcome; and he assures your money back if the product or service is not to your satisfaction. I thought, Wow! What a caring person, he by far the nicest Dr I’ve met in my entire life. I asked about his laser services, he said «I will do it if you want, but I think u don’t need it» He explained why he thought so; and it made perfect sense. He could have done it, and burned my skin black but he wasn’t after my money. His office and nice, neat and cozy, I mean I’m not sleeping there so it doesn’t have to be too luxurious. My appoint was fast, I was out within an hour. Great! Great! Results, it took a while for me to fully see the Botox working; which is why I am giving this review now. Botox was done on Feb. 2^nd 2012. Today is May 18, 2012. If you are looking for a good and honest Dr? Look nowhere else! I wouldn’t waste my time on this review if I had a bad experience with a price tag of $ 1000!
This is coming from an African, and if you know anything about Africans? This is a heartfelt review.
P. S. I am getting my scar removed by this Doctor, and once again, I can’t wait! He always makes it possible for me to get things done because I can’t afford the rude and expensive Michigan Ave Staff.

Through the whole process he was wonderful. I found many other doctors have a slightly pompous and overly-​confident attitude… «Eh, its NO BIG DEAL, I’ve done this countless times!» and other things of that nature. That doesn’t sit well with me. It IS a big deal. It is a serious surgery that should be treated with care, caution, and concern. Dr. Braithwaite very much operates under this idea. He is meticulous and precise in the whole process and is sure to explain the risks, that stats, and his personal experience of success. He also pays very close attention to your muscle structure, current placement of your breasts, etc, in order to give you the most natural-​looking result. I think his attitude is really what allows him to finish a perfect breast augmentation. I think so many other doctors are just careless and that is how you end up with boob-​job nightmares.
Now, don’t let the previous comments lead you to believe that he is some tight-​ass. He has a wonderful bedside manner. He is very calm, caring, and laid-​back. I have seen him also for Botox many times, and at times I do get nauseous or dizzy from the injections (just a personal reaction to needles) and he is very nurturing and can help me out of that state very quickly. On a side note — best botox experience I have had… I won’t go elsewhere. Anyway, the point is that he is very well-​rounded, honest, comfortable, etc.
He took several visits with me to «try on» different sizes. He used a bra, and some demo implants, and I tried several on and took my time to get a feel for them. I ended up going with 300cc’s high profile silicone implant (silicone is the way to go, for sure!). I was a 32A/​B before and am now a 32D. I am also very small, though (size 0). 300cc’s may not be as dramatic on someone with a different frame.
The day of, as usual, Dr. Braithwaite was very calming and comforting. I was scared out of my wits. But he and his staff were all so calming and pleasant, it really relaxed me tremendously. Next thing I knew, I woke up, and I had larger breasts! I think in my sedated daze I cried and hugged him! haha…
Now, as far as aftercare… He saw me several times right away to see how the healing was going. It was a rough week, being sedated by pain pills and sore. Also, just a note… When these things first go in, they are really high and tight to your body. It takes several weeks for them to «drop» and for your muscle to form around the implant correctly. It took a couple months before they were in their permanent position. So at first, you may feel they are too small or too fake looking, but they blossom into a wonderful, natural-​looking set. The important part is that he was here through the whole process. No chop-​shop here. He took all of my calls with questions almost immediately, and had me in to take a look if necessary, without hesitation.
The final result — PHENOMENAL! I am so happy with my augmentation. They feel great. I have no rippling or sagging, in ANY position! I have never seen that, personally. I literally can stand on my head and twist sideways or whatever, and you will NEVER see where the implant is. You can hardly tell they are fake! This man is truly an artist and a blessing. I recommend him 200%!

Ok so I have to agree with all the other folks that have been here.
Dr Braithwaite is totally down to earth and is not trying to sell you what you dont want/​need. AMAZING… is this guy for real?! It was perfect. It makes me want to go back and get more stuff because he wasnt blowing smoke signals up my ass and hiking up my bill.
I will definitely go back just because he was so down to earth… totally unlike a lot of other medical spas I have tried.

Maybe I have a vanity problem … but defiantly I have a corrugator supercilii (I totally had to look up that spelling) muscle problem or a «frowning» muscle problem. I use to have a permanent vertical line between my eyes. I know what your thinking… how awful, even hideous some may say. I looked as if I was angry or confused all the time. To temporarily cure my permanent problem I started getting botox injections years ago (don’t judge me). Over the years I have gone to many different spas and doctors offices for the injections but Aesthetic Institute of Chicago is the best. Dr. Braithwaite uses the botox in a super cost-​effective way by targeting just want you want to relax and using just enough. His pricing is competitive with everyone else I have used.
I now use botox and fillers to soften other lines in my face and Dr. Braithwaite’s work is always amazing and yet subtle.
Other things to know:
Parking is easy
I have never needed to go back and get a «touch up»
They also do laser hair removal
Front desk, always a pleasure
Dr. Braithwaite is a certified plastic surgeon so he does many other things … whatever project you want to take on.
So there you go Unilocalers… I have sacrificed my online reputation by openly discussing my visits to the plastic surgeon’s office so that you can quietly go and no one will know.