Edward B Lack, MD

Some years ago, I had a lipo procedure with this dr. He had a full waiting room the day of the procedure — 3 times he left me with technicians DURING the procedure TO SEE PATIENTS! To add insult to injury, he botched the job. In «contouring» the area so it would appear toned, he removed too much fat leaving a lumpy, uneven result. At a follow-​up appt when I expressed my dismay, he said lipo results are only supposed to look better in clothes. Aside from the absurdity of this remark, the fact that many garments are meant to reveal (bathing suits) seems to have escaped him. It was a long time ago and maybe he’s changed his ways – other reviews are telling though. Maybe the experience was some sort of comic payback for the vanity which led me to him.

Biggest jerk in town. About 10 years ago, one of his «assistants» did a chemical peel with extremely painful results. Went to see Dr. Lack and he offered a «free» facial for my disfigured face. Completely uninterested in patients. It’s all about the money for him.

Stay away from this guy! I went in because they were doing a juviderm promotion. Like the others, I was interested in my lines around my cheeks. He talked me into injections underneath my eyes. It took 8 weeks and 5 follow visits to treat the extreme puffiness and bruising. I looked horrible for 8 weeks! It was really embarressing. Now swelling and bruising and excess product is finally gone, but I look exactly like I did before. Huge waste of $$, but learning experience. Of course, he could care less and he and his office were extremely short with me. They never took any responsibility for botching the job; nor where they going to even consider a refund.

I really like Dr. Lack. I had a few moles that look suspicious removed by him. I have no scarring of any sort and he removed them with NO PAIN. I have also off and on suffered from mild acne that he has taken care of with Retin-​A. One side effect of Retin-​A is sensitivity to the sun, so I also get a prescription sunscreen as well. I really like him and think anyone who visits him will be pleased.

People, there are plenty of dermatologists and plastic surgeon offices in Chicagoland and I advise you to try any of them besides this one. I have been going to a dermatologist for years for cystic acne and cosmetic procedures. I found a derm here, that I am not thrilled with, but when I saw a Groupon special for Juvederm I decided to test this office out. I was able to schedule an appointment pretty quickly and I arrived that day on time. I waited 95 minutes after my appointment time before I saw the doctor. 95 minutes!!! While I was waiting I remember thinking to myself that I could never imagine getting plastic surgery in a place that looked like that. It just didn’t seem comforting to me and the equipment looked older… I don’t know, it’s just what I thought. It was a feeling.
And what a rude man Dr. Lack is. He asked me where I wanted the injection. I told him I wanted it in a smile line. He said it would be broken down there too quickly, that’s fine. I attempted to get a suggestion as to where else to have it injected. Then Dr. Lacking (yep) proceeded to tell me the same thing I overheard him tell another patient in the room next to me. Now maybe we both had undefined cheekbones and I am nuts but I never have had any concern about my cheekbones and it seemed to me that the other patient and I did not have very much in common facial-​structual-​wise (I saw her in the waiting room, she’s Asian and I am Caucasian and if you saw the two of us side-​by-​side you would agree, trust me). Also, I am no doctor but I am only 32, does he really want me to start that kind of a routine at 32??? I have tiny lips Doc, suggest that, get me taken care of and on my way. When I seemed hesitant about getting Juvederm injections in my cheeks he rudely told me I didn’t seem to know what I wanted and I should either reschedule or get a refund. Now, why the heck did this dumb doctor offer a Groupon if he wasn’t trying to get new patients? Why would he be so rude and unhelpful to one of the purchasers? Why offer a Groupon when you are going to offer buyers such a crappy experience?
At this point I was super uncomfortable and didn’t want this doctor injecting anything in my face. There was no way I could trust a man who obviously had no regard for me as a visiting and potential new patient. I left and had no idea how I could go back there and wait 90+ minutes and put faith in this man to alter my appearance. But I had a $ 275 Groupon that I bought weeks ago so now what was I going to do? Well, Groupon graciously refunded my money after I told them my experience. Thankfully I didn’t have to waster $ 275, because I would have eaten that cost rather then deal with that office again.
I have read some other reviews and let me say, the bad ones, I believe. I am at some doctor at least 1 – 2 times a month. I have acne, varicose veins, other health issues and I have a 7 year old. I go to doctors for health reasons and cosmetic procedures. I know the difference between a good doctor’s experience and a bad one. This might have been my worst one actually. This guy doesn’t give a lick. Also, I don’t believe some of the good reviews of this doctor either. Read the ones on Yahoo, they are unspecific and do not seem like they are from an actual patient.
Save yourself the worry, hassle, and annoyance and pick a different doctor, any different doctor.

I have been seeing Dr. Lack for many years, both for cosmetic and dermatological needs. In fact, my whole family goes to him and I’ve recommended numerous friends. One thing I respect most about Dr. Lack is his honesty and integrity… especially with regard to performing cosmetic procedures… if he thinks something won’t produce a positive result, he simply won’t do it. He’s about making his patients happy, not the money! Dr. Lack is brilliant, his work is outstanding, and he’s absolutely cutting edge in cosmetic procedures. Yes, sometimes you do have to wait… but he’s worth it. He’s the best and I wouldn’t even consider going to anyone else!

Dr. Edward Lack (at Metropolitan M.D.) botched a «smart lipo» procedure done to my abdomen area and instead of comforting me or offering to correct it — he turned cold, indifferent and short.
Before the procedure, I was seen quickly and he and staff were courteous. After the procedure — during the months of follow-​up visits — it became apparent that he miscalculated the area and things changed. I found I would wait 90 or more minutes just to see him. And when he finally came in, he was distracted and rushed to see the next patient. I told him I had seen another doctor who does «smart lipo» to get a second opinion about the results… and that doctor had said it was obvious Dr. Lack was sloppy — taking areas of fat from some spots and none from others, leaving a lumpy, cottage cheese effect. When I asked Dr. Lack about this, he became irate and said I should have the other doctor «fix it if he was such an expert.»
Not the response I was expecting (or hoping for). I expected a little accountability or, at the very least, compassion. I did after all spend $ 5000 on this. After he yelled at me, he told me I wasn’t welcome there anymore.
I would not recommend this «doctor» as it seems money is his main objective. I’m also placing a complaint with the AMA.

Dr. Lack is the best dermatologist I have ever been treated by. He solved a few skin issue’s I have had for several years, through his proactive approach to medicine. He is one of the top researchers and is instrumental in the latest procedure’s available. He is cautious, as his research from many global facets, allow him to give results without putting his patients at risk. His bedside manner is caring and enthusiastic. The office and nursing staff, are also caring and nurturing. I have recommended him to many family members and friends, who have thanked me for changing there life.

Not a physician that practices according to current medical research and evidence, but rather he uses a «trial and error» approach based on what he «feels» would work. Left feeling like a «let’s give this a try» guinea pig which after months of seeing him (often several visits in a single month) resulted in no improvement or resolution to the condition I initially went to him for. His bedside manner and professionalism also left much to be desired.