Dr. Benjamin Caughlin’s practice is centered on facial contour and refinement, with particular depth in buccal fat removal and sculpting of the jawline, chin, and neck. As a double board certified facial plastic surgeon, he works within a highly focused aesthetic lane: procedures and treatment plans designed to shape facial structure with precision rather than broad, generalized cosmetic change. That emphasis gives the practice a distinct identity, especially in areas where subtle shifts in volume and definition can significantly alter overall balance.
A notable throughline in the work is facial sculpting through both surgical and nonsurgical means. Buccal fat pad reduction is presented as a way to contour the cheeks and create a more defined facial silhouette, while his approach to chin and neck liposuction is described as a unique form of liposculpting. The broader philosophy is not simply removal or reduction, but strategic reshaping—using technique to clarify angles, improve proportion, and support a cleaner jawline. The practice also addresses the increasingly discussed effects of rapid weight loss on the face, including so-called Ozempic Face.
Dr. Caughlin’s guidance in this area combines prevention and correction: gradual weight loss, attention to nutrition, and skincare on the preventive side, with treatments such as dermal fillers, Morpheus8 tightening, FaceBBL® fat transfer, and facelifts used to restore support and volume when needed. This reflects a view of the face as dynamic, where changes in weight and volume require an individualized response rather than a single standard fix. That blend of sculptural surgery, restorative treatment, and practical facial-aging strategy defines the practice.
Dr. Caughlin is described as world renowned in the buccal fat pad and jawline sculpting arena, with recent publications reinforcing that concentration. Across the work, the consistent focus is facial definition: preserving harmony, managing volume loss thoughtfully, and shaping features with a tailored, technically specific approach.
Dr. Benjamin Caughlin, MD, FACS
224 W Hill St
Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60610

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