Jay M Pensler, MD

I have been a patient of Dr. Pensler’s since 2001. In that time, I have had three procedures performed: liposuction, breast augmentation, and most recently (yesterday), Botox and fillers. With each procedure, I received a candid evaluation and treatment plan that was not based on what was possible, but what was needed.
And, as always, I did not receive everything I asked for, but received everything I needed to ensure I achieved optimal results. Dr. Pensler has made certain that I have never undergone any procedure with unrealistic expectations. And, as a result, the outcome always exceeds my expectations.
Very satisfied customer.

Over a year now since my surgery and very satisfied. My confidence is greatly improved.
Dr. Pensler’s entire team is competent, and will make you feel comfortable and safe throughout the entire journey. I appreciated Dr. Pensler’s honesty and his ability to set realistic expectations for my outcome and for my recovery.
I highly recommend Dr. Pensler. I had excellent results, an excellent experience during the follow up visits, and feel fortunate to have had the opportunity for surgery at his practice.

My update for the previous review and respond to how pensler claims every bad review to be unreal. No one takes their time just to write a review if it’s not real.
So here’s the update. My boobs are more uneven over the years, one fell to the outside right under my armpits. I have to wear a push up bra and for the scars still there.
Sorry I won’t be posting a picture of my uneven weird boobs so that u can say this is real. Idiot.

It’s been a few weeks since I had the surgery to correct my Gynecomastia – and I can’t tell you how great of an experience it’s been. Dr. Pensler and his team have been incredibly informative, kind and willing to answer all of my questions. As many other men, I was nervous about having the procedure but more so, about the results. I clearly recall the Monday after my surgery being able to shower and remove the bandages/​compression garment for the first time. I could not believe that I was flat. Consumed with emotion, I stared at the mirror for several minutes cautiously examining my chest for the very first time as a changed man. I was able to shower without a problem. Stepping out of the shower was when I had the «aha» moment – I looked in the mirror again, and lo and behold, I was still flat. I could not believe how much I had changed. I am grateful to Dr. Pensler because from my initial consultation with him, he set very realistic expectations of the procedure and I could not be happier. Currently, three weeks later, I continue to wear my compression garment and I definitely see how my chest and upper body have molded to the «new and improved» me. I know that I will be able to confidently wear button-​downs and t-​shirts without being self-​conscious about my man boobs.
I would strongly recommend any guy that is ready to have the procedure to consult with Dr. Pensler – he’s definitely changed my life. Thank you, Dr. Pensler. Thanks also to the kind team: Nurse Lorie (she is amazing and very caring), Vilte and Justina. Best, Rolando

I am a 41 year old male who had extra fat removed around my middle. From day one, Dr. Pensler and his team made me feel comfortable and informed about my procedure. They were honest and open on what to expect and what I needed to do during my very short recovery. I am very pleased with the results and the great service I received.

I had always known I would eventually have breast augmentation. I got away with small boobs for a good portion of my life. After having two beautiful babies (both breastfed), what ever I used to have was literally gone. I cannot believe what happens to us after that! I researched Dr Pensler, and was incredibly impressed by his credentials and reviews. The consultation process was super easy. His patient coordinator Vilte is really great. My husband and I met with Dr Pensler and we were immediately at ease. He is easy going, calm, and funny! He listened to my concerns and expectations completely. He used the virtual images on me to help learn about sizes. He was professional, and honest. Surgery scheduling was equally easy. As a nurse, I have always been nervous about general anesthesia. A plus with doing this surgery with Dr Pensler was the option to do the procedure under «twilight anesthesia». I am extremely happy I went this route. As promised, I don’t remember a thing, and I think my recovery was so much easier because of this. I had my surgery on a Thursday, and was back to work by Monday. I am now two months post-op…and I am elated! I feel great, and have been doing everything I did before surgery for about a month now. I LOVE my boobs-​they are perfect for me. Not too big, but big enough to feel great about myself. He was right on with the size… I can dress them up, or dress them down! I would recommend Dr Pensler to all of my family and friends. My experience was all I could have expected. My confidence is my greatest gift from it all:)

I’ve seen quite a few other plastic surgeons with excellent reputations in the past and I’ve found that I like Dr. Pensler the most by far. Recently I seen Dr. Pensler for lip augmentation and I just loved the results! Dr. Pensler didn’t overfill my lips even though I asked for two syringes of Juvederm and not one and he was right because my lips look so full and natural now. Dr. Pensler also uses some of the best products, he used the best Juvederm possible (XC) and charged very minimally compared to many other surgeons. I’ve noticed that Dr. Pensler is a very honest doctor and will tell you what’s the best action regardless of profit. A lot of doctors will tell you to get a procedure done just for the money or so that you keep coming in for more. By Dr. Pensler doing my lips my whole face looks completely better and I wish I would have done it a long time ago. Overall best plastic surgeon in the city will go back to for any future needs. I will be doing a breast augmentation with Dr. Pensler in the coming months, he was the 2^nd of two doctors I seen for a consultation and I could tell he was more upfront and honest. He was also very thorough on what to expect the other Dr. made me feel rushed. No one wants to feel like that if their already nervous for surgery. Lastly I really enjoy his coordinators Justyna and Camille their both very nice and helpful.

I am one day post op from bilateral gynecomastia and body lift after a 70 pounds weight loss. I must say Dr. Pensler and his staff treated me with the utmost care and professionalism. I am truly thankful to have chosen him as my surgeon. I saw many doctors between San Francisco and Chicago and Dr. Pensler made me feel the most comfortable and confident in the decision to proceed with the surgery. The patient coordinator, Justina, was very prompt with any questions I had was very helpful with anything that needed to be taken care of. The staff at River North Surgery Center kept me very comfortable the entire time and I am very pleased with the entire experience.

I am a fairly small-​boned female at 5′ 3″ height. I had undergone hormone therapy that caused me to gain 20 lbs that I couldn’t shed with even the strictest of diets and the most vigorous workouts.
I did my research to find a great surgeon skilled in Lipo and remembered a visit I had with Dr. Pensler in 2002. I gave him a call, reviewed his before/​afters and on I went to the consult, during which he showed me a CGI of what he would do for me, along with analyzing my skin elasticity.
He is popular, so book well in advance for both consult and surgery, as he books up fast. He is also located in the Playboy Headquarters Building, so guess who goes to get their work done by him?
My lipo came with a tender, but speedy recovery and the staff at his office were absolutely delightful to deal with. Dr. Pensler listened and addressed every point of concern, without up-​selling extra procedures or products. He will even give you a small break on cost if you’re paying out of pocket and undergoing multiple procedures.
I received a call the next day from one of the nurses to see how I was doing, which was thoughtful.
He won’t work on you if you’ve already had breast augmentation unless he receives a copy of the records from your last surgeon, which I admired, as some surgeons will just head on in without knowing your history.
As for the young lady who complained of ugly, uneven breasts, sorry that was your experience, would you be comfortable showing pix for proof, please? There is something to be said about following post-​op instructions TO A TEE, massaging to disperse scar tissue, not lifting anything or overexerting yourself until weeks after surgery, not choosing extremely large implants if your frame can’t carry it. Most issues are not due to surgical error, but on the part of healing and whether or not one follows careful post-​op care instructions. It’s a gamble any time you go under the knife and you sign a waiver releasing the surgeon from being held responsible for said mishaps.
Dr. Pensler is a board certified plastic surgeon who has been in the biz for a long time. He is also up to date on the latest cutting edge techniques in today’s cosmetic procedures.

Theres not a single doubt in my mind that that surgeon M.D. Dr. Pensler is TOP in Chicago. I have been to a few other surgeons before coming to Dr. Pensler and out of all honesty they didn’t even take a fraction of the time to analyze and answer the questions and make it understandable to me on how everything is going to work and turn out. With other surgeons I’ve walked out of the consultation still confused and questionable. From the time I stepped foot into Dr. Pensler’s office with my husband and two children, I could feel the vibe that I was in the right place. Justina and Sheena were very attentive to myself and also took the time to get to know my children and occupy them while I was getting my consultation done. The consultation answered all of my questions and plus more. He took the time to measure and show me visual 3D of various sizes on my own body which not all surgeons have that program. Dr. Pensler also made it his number one goal to make sure what I wanted to achieve. He is very professional and very well spoken. I’m very nervous to begin with but when it came to Dr. Pensler I was able to be comfortable to speak to him. He even took the time for an additional 30 min. to sit down with my husband alone to explain everything about the size and the type of procedure we chose. During my procedure nurse Laurie brought me in a very comfortable state of mind. My procedure went very well and my results were so phenomenal that I can’t even begin to find the words on how satisfied I am. Thank you Dr. Pensler and staff! :)

Dr. Pensler performed liposuction on me in 2003 and it changed my life! He did an amazing job! I recently had a baby and have an appointment for anohter liposuction procedure and can’t wait! I think Dr. Pensler is fabulous and he gave me a completely new and improved body, and outlook on life!

I was completely terrified of having liposuction especially after reading some of the negative reviews written about Dr. Pensler. I’ve been going to Dr. Pensler since 2007 trying to get liposuction and he told me no each time that I didn’t need it and to just workout and eat healthy. And, every year since 2007 he’s said the same thing to me. How more ethical can a doctor be? Finally, four years later, we both decided that I was candidate for lipo because exercise and diet wasn’t getting rid of the excess bulge. It’s been a week since my surgery and I AM MORE THAN SATISFIED WITH MY RESULTS. Dr. Pensler and his staff were beyond patient, honest, personable, professional, and kind. There was minimal pain involved with the surgery; I took way too much time off work to heal. The surgery was on a Thursday; by Saturday I forgot I even had lipo. Those people who wrote those negative reviews about this doctor are liars. I completely trust him and so should you! He’s the BEST before and after TX!

I had a very good experince with doc Pensler, He performed rhinoplasty on May 10. I so happy his staff was really nice to be and the checked up on me after the surgery. The docs fixed my bump and the deviated part from the from of my noise. At first i was scared by the negative ratings but i took my chance. and I love the way I look…

I had such a wonderful experience with Dr. Pensler and his staff. In November of 2010 I decided to get a breast Augmentation. I have been dreaming about bigger boobs since I was 16, I am now 27. Once I realized I had the financial backing for a breast Augmentation I started looking for a plastic surgeon. I had several consultations, what I like best about Dr. Pensler was not only did he take the time to get to know my and my Husband, but he was the only doctor I had met with that actually took out a tap measure and measured my chest cavity both length and width. Once we had those measurements Dr, Pensler suggested that I choose a size based on the width measurement he took. He told me that I needed to start at a specific CC amount based on that width measurement otherwise it would not be proportionate to my body. He showed me pictures and asked me to tell him when the breasts got to small and then we worked our way up in size to a point I thought was best.
I went from a 36A to a 36DD (460cc). At first I was really scared about the size because it was bigger than any other plastic surgeon had suggested. I took a week to think about it and during that week I called Dr. Penslers office in a panic and all of his staff was more than supportive to talk to me and help guide me in the right direction. After the week I decided to go ahead with the surgery. I had a quick recovery time and the only issue I had was I was not sleeping at night. During that time both Dr. Pensler and his nurse were more than supportive and helped me identify what was causing the sleepless nights.
It has since been 4 months and I LOVE MY NEW BOOBS. I get more complements on them, than I can count. They look natural with my body shape, and I have a ton more confidence! I love shopping for new clothes and working out at the gym! I have curves now too!
Every time I am in Dr. Penslers office, I feel very comfortable and welcome. His staff is always asking about my personal life and taking the time to care for me. Dr. Pensler is very respectful and a wonderful Doctor! I would absolutely recommend Dr. Pensler to any of my friends!

I do not recommend Dr. Pensler. I had surgery done by him and my breasts are ugly and uneven. I will need additional surgery to fix them. When I expressed concern to Dr. Pensler, he was nothing less than rude and arrogant. Even his staff and his wife nurse Laurie seemed to not care about me. After my surgery, whenever I look in the mirror, I am horrified and I have cried several times over the way they look. I cannot wear certain tops anymore and have to be careful on what I select so that it doesn’t show. I have never been so unhappy with my body as I have now after having terrible surgery from Pensler. Find another doctor, interview many, but I don’t recommend this one.

Amazing! I honestly look now like I thought I should have looked my entire life. Surgery was near painless and recovery time was faster than anticipated. Spectacular bedside manner and incredibly friendly staff. Would DEFINITELY recommend him to anyone. I interviewed with two other doctors and neither of them held a candle to the comfortability I got from dr. pensler. 5 stars all the way!