RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery & MedSpa in Vernon Hills, Illinois

Name: RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery & MedSpa
Display name: RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery & MedSpa
Mission: Welcome to RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa, one of the leading plastic surgery practices and medical spas in the country and based right in your neighborhood – Vernon Hills. Our plastic surgeons and fully-trained medical spa staff bring over 75 years of experience to our esteemed practice.

We are dedicated to helping you discover your ideal self, by helping you achieve a more youthful, attractive appearance.

Website: https://www.rlcosmeticsurgery.com

Office hours: Mon: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 9:00am – 7:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 7:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 7:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: (847) 416-1841
Twilio phone: (847) 416-1841
Address: 230 Center Dr., Vernon Hills, Illinois, USA, 60061
City: Vernon Hills
State: Illinois
Country code: US
Postal code: 60061
Phone: +18473678815
Country: USA
GPS coordinates on map: 42.2442952,-87.958099

RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery & MedSpa

Treatments
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Botox
  • ArteFill
  • Collagen Injection
  • Cheek Lift
  • Neck Lift
  • Thread Lift
  • Juvederm
  • Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Restylane
  • Contour Thread Lift
  • Radiesse
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Sculptra
  • Breast Lift
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Tattoo Removal
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Fraxel Laser
  • Pulsed Dye Laser
  • GentleLase
  • Breast Reduction
  • Chemical Peel
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Sclerotherapy
  • TCA Peel
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Liposuction
  • Butt Implants
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Photodynamic Therapy
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Calf Implant
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Liposculpture
  • Lipodissolve
  • Mesotherapy
  • Smart Lipo
  • Dermabrasion
  • Liposonix
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Thermage
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Brow Lift
  • IPL
  • Dermaplaning
  • Hair Transplant
  • Facial
  • Vaser Liposuction
  • Permanent Makeup
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • QuickLift
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Dysport
  • Labiaplasty
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Chin Implant
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Ear Surgery
  • AlloDerm
  • Retin-A
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Breast Implants
  • Fraxel Repair
  • Body Lift
  • Arm Lift
  • Hyaluronidase
  • SlimLipo
  • Thigh Lift
  • ProFractional Laser
  • Latisse
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Lip Fillers
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Butt Lift
  • Mole Removal
  • Silicone Injections
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Mini Facelift
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Scar Removal
  • Vbeam
  • Lip Lift
  • Jessner Peel
  • Genioplasty
  • Septoplasty
  • Pec Implants
  • Skin Tightening
  • Hair Loss Treatment
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Silikon 1000
  • Laser Peel
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Laser Liposuction
  • Fractional Laser
  • CO2 Laser
  • Skin Lightening
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Belotero
  • Xeomin
  • CoolSculpting
  • Ultherapy
  • Lip Implants
  • Panniculectomy
  • EVLT
  • Derma Roller
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Lip Surgery
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Asclera
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • African American Rhinoplasty
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • MiraDry
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Strattice
  • Vaginoplasty
  • Lip Reduction
  • Vampire Facelift
  • PicoSure
  • Botox for Migraines
  • Voluma
  • Belly Button Surgery
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
  • Sientra Breast Implants
  • ThermiTight
  • FUE Hair Transplant
  • NeoGraft
  • Vaginal Rejuvenation
  • Penis Enlargement
  • Facial Feminization Surgery
  • Volbella
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Eyelid Retraction Repair
  • Cellfina
  • Restylane Silk
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Halo Laser
  • Microneedling
  • PRP for Hair Loss
  • Facelift Revision
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Eyebrow Transplant
  • Kybella
  • ThermiVa
  • ThermiSmooth Face
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Orbera Gastric Balloon
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision
  • Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap
  • Mentor Breast Implants
  • Skintyte
  • NuFace
  • Fractora RF
  • Natrelle Breast Implants
  • Drainless Tummy Tuck
  • Bicep Implants
  • Silhouette InstaLift
  • Vollure
  • HydraFacial
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Defyne
  • CoolMini
  • PRP Injections
  • Dermapen
  • BroadBand Light (BBL)
  • DiamondGlow
  • Secret RF
  • Emsculpt
  • SkinMedica
  • Micro Botox
  • Chin Filler
  • Alastin Skincare
  • Vampire Facial
  • Moxi
  • Restylane Kysse
  • Sofwave
  • Revision Skincare
  • Restylane Contour
  • Cheek Fillers
  • Mini Neck Lift

RealSelf Info

Profile created: Aug 2, 2016
Profile modified: Jun 6, 2023
Business type: Practice
Is national account: 0
Review count: 102
Rating: 4.7
Rating time spent: 5
Rating answered questions: 5
Rating bedside manner: 5
Rating after care: 5
Rating payment process: 5
Rating wait times: 5
Rating courtesy: 5
Rating responsiveness: 5
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Realself network status: candidate
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Special Offers

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Treatments
25% off CoolSculpting with Minimum Cycle Purchase
Sep 8, 2021 /
Oct 31, 2021
25% off CoolSculpting with Minimum Cycle Purchase
Specific treatments
Save $200 on any 2 syringes of Facial Filler
Jan 6, 2021 /
Feb 28, 2021
Requires consultation. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
Specific treatments
Save 25% on your Coolsculpting Treatment
Jan 6, 2021 /
Feb 28, 2021
Requires consultation prior. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
Specific treatments

Doctors

Leonard Lu, MD

Name: Leonard Lu, MD
Statement: Leonard Lu, MD, is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and has over 14 years of experience. He has demonstrated a commitment to excellence throughout his education, training, and career.
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2007
Rating: 4.7

Daniel J. Ritacca, MD

Name: Daniel J. Ritacca, MD
Statement: With 30+ years of regenerative medicine experience, I am a Board Certified Ophthalmologist, Fellowship Trained Eye Plastics Surgeon, and U of I & Northwestern graduate.
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1984
Rating: 4.6

Kathleen Morno, MD

Name: Kathleen Morno, MD
Statement: Dr. Kathleen Morno, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist with 20 years of experience. Since beginning her career, she has successfully expanded her scope of practice to encompass aesthetic procedures and oculoplastic surgeries, including Botox, dermal fillers, hair transplant, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), ThermiVa, threadlifting, and PRP injections. Currently, she works as a hair restoration and aesthetics specialist at RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa in Vernon Hills, Illinois.

Dr. Morno received her medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Illinois. She went on to complete a residency in ophthalmology at Loyola University Medical Center, as well as a fellowship in hair transplantation with Dr. Carlos Puig, a hair transplant surgery specialist.

A fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, she has been recognized for her expertise in injectables and is a national trainer for the Allergan Medical Institute, the makers of Botox and Juvéderm.

Began aesthetic medicine in: 2001
Rating: 4.7

Staff

Dawn Davidson

Name: Dawn Davidson
Position: Registered Nurse
Years experience: 25
Biography: Dawn is a nationally recognized expert in the field of aesthetic non-surgical injections and artistry. After earning her nursing degree, she began her professional career in aesthetic medicine while her commitment and passion continued to grow. Dawn’s exceptional attention to detail and natural artistic eye lead her to become one of the first nurses in Illinois to administer collagen injections and the injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic®. Her career quickly propelled her into providing cutting-edge treatments, such as permanent and temporary dermal fillers as well as sclerotherapy and laser treatments. Largely due to Dawn, Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa ranks top 8% in the country.

Throughout her career she has pursued education and research to perfect her ability, searching for advanced products and procedures to provide the results her patients have come to expect. Over the years, she has acquired numerous satisfied patients that attribute their rejuvenated look to Dawn.

Jen Greco

Name: Jen Greco
Position: Master Aesthetician
Years experience: 10
Biography: Jennifer’s passion and specialty lie in laser and facial aesthetics. She serves as a trainer for National Laser Safety courses and practices safety and efficacy with all patient treatments while yielding amazing results.

Jen specializes in BBL photofacials, laser resurfacing, laser hair removal, skin tightening and several laser rejuvenation treatments for face and body. She has a strong passion for skincare and educating patients on personalized regimes for flawless skin. Jen’s success can not only be measured by her vast experience with technology, but also her patient retention and glowing reviews from her patients.

Jacque Vaynberg

Name: Jacque Vaynberg
Position: Medical Assistant
Years experience: 8
Biography: Jacque specializes in an array of aesthetic and laser treatments including; laser hair removal, skin tightening, facials and more. Coolsculpting, Emsculpt & ThermiRF teatments are just a few body sculpting treatments that she has mastered working with nonsurgical and surgical patients to meet their needs. Jacque is laser certified and holds certifications in Microneedling and HydraFacial.

She has a strong passion for helping our patients look the way they feel on the inside.

Laura Barnett

Name: Laura Barnett
Position: Nurse Practitioner
Years experience: 5
Biography: Laura is a Nurse Practitioner that has worked in the Aesthetics industry for nearly 5 years. Prior to finding her passion in aesthetics, she was a Registered Nurse for over 20 years and worked in Rheumatology at a private practice. Laura’s favorite treatment to administer is Botox and lip filler. Fun fact about Laura – she plays tennis competitively and won the 2019 USTA National Title for her level in double and singles tennis! “My life is my patients, my children and tennis on repeat – and I love it!”
Name: Vanessa Perez
Position: Medical Assistant
Years experience: 8
Biography: Vanessa is our Certified Ultherapy Spe­cialist and is an expert on ultrasound technology for facial collagen stimulation. Many patients recognize Vanessa’s sunny disposition as she Dr. Ritacca’s lead assis­tant and also certified in Phlebotomy; as­sisting our registered vascular technologist with all vein procedures.

She brings over 8 years of experience and great compassion to our patients. While she is busy with her patients in clinic, she is motivated to bring her patients the latest in technology by attending lectures and seminars. In her free time, she loves to travel with her family and stay active with outdoor activities.

Name: Dayse Medina
Position: Beauty Therapist
Years experience: 8
Biography: Dayse is the Coolsculpting Coordinator and manages all Coolsculpting treat­ments, pre/post care. She has been with our practice for over 8 years and has de­veloped an extensive knowledge in body contouring, fat reduction, skin tightening and facials.

Dayse also performs makeovers with our pharmaceutical make-up line.

Practice's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Can Botox fix sagging skin on buttocks, legs and arms?
Botox for softening facial lines
May 6, 2022
Botox is FDA approved to relax facial muscles and in turn, soften the lines created from moving the face. Unfortunately it will not tighten skin on the body, but I recommend looking into nonsurgical skin tightening treatments for the body! You may be interested in CoolSculpting or JPlasma.
Can I achieve a flat stomach without a tummy tuck?
Tummy Tuck or Liposuction
Feb 21, 2022
Great question! Based on your photos, I would advise you'd be happiest with a tummy tuck and liposuction. Your abdomen can become flatter with solely liposuction. However, you will still have excess skin and the laxity won't be solved. I recommend scheduling a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon to receive a professional opinion in person.
Botox, gum contouring or both for gummy smile?
Botox for gummy smile
Sep 8, 2021
Great question. I treat many patients with the same concern. Approximately 4 units of Botox can be a great solution to relaxing the muscles that pull the upper lip up. I recommend scheduling a consultation with a provider near you.
Botox, gum contouring or both for gummy smile?
Botox for gummy smile
Sep 8, 2021
Great question! I would recommend a few units of Botox to the upper lip to relax the muscles that pull up and show the gum. I've seen great success with just a few units to relax gummy smiles.
Is 37 too young for fillers around the mouth and cheeks? What are the long term effects?
Nasolabial folds filler
Mar 17, 2021
Great, question. No, you aren't too young! If you choose an experienced injector, they will use the correct product for your face and goals. They may recommend filler in the cheeks for lift, and a touch in the nasolabial folds (around mouth and nose). Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm dissolve naturally within 6 months to 2 years. Check out Juvederm's site that I linked. Hope this helps!

Latest Before And After Photos

Last updated on 12/03/2023