Dr Ritacca in Vernon Hills, Illinois

Name: Daniel J. Ritacca, MD
Last name: Ritacca
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1984
Years experience: 39
Primary Specialty: Oculoplastic Surgeon
Website: https://rlcosmeticsurgery.com/medspa-visits/
Business: Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa
Address: 230 Center Dr.
Phone: (847) 994-3185
International phone number: +18479943185
City: Vernon Hills
State: Illinois
Zip Code: 60061
Country: US
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.

Consulting Fees: 0$
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Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers: 
Offer #1: Galderma Offer
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
Detail: Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
Clinical Privileges: 
  • Procedures performed in office

Daniel J. Ritacca, MD

Education: 
  • Medical: University of Illinois Medical School, 1979
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residencies: Ophthalmology, Microsurgery, Laser Corrective Vision Surgery, Plastic Surgery of the Eyelids and Small Cannula, Liposuction, Northwestern Hospital, 1984
Member of: 
  • asoprs

GPS coordinates on map: 42.2442952,-87.958099

Primary location: 
Location name: Chicago
State: IL
Country: US
Map point: 41.8795,-87.6242981

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/108919305526365186448/108919305526365186448/posts#108919305526365186448/posts

Treatments: 
  • Belotero
  • Botox
  • Botox for Gummy Smile
  • Botox for Hyperhidrosis
  • Botox for Migraines
  • Botox for TMJ
  • Brow Lift
  • Cellfina
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Filler
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • CoolSculpting
  • Derma Roller
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • DiamondGlow
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Dysport
  • Emsculpt
  • EVLT
  • Eyelid Retraction Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Fractional Laser
  • Fractora RF
  • FUE Hair Transplant
  • GentleLase
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Hair Transplant
  • Halo Laser
  • Hyaluronidase
  • IPL
  • Jessner Peel
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • Mesotherapy
  • Microneedling
  • Microneedling RF
  • Mini Facelift
  • Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • O-Shot
  • PicoSure
  • PicoWay
  • ProFractional Laser
  • PRP for Hair Loss
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Pulsed Dye Laser
  • Qwo
  • Radiesse
  • Renuvion
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • Retin-A
  • RHA Collection Fillers
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scar Removal
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Sculptra
  • Secret RF
  • Silhouette InstaLift
  • Skin Lightening
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Sofwave
  • Tattoo Removal
  • TCA Peel
  • ThermiSmooth Face
  • ThermiTight
  • ThermiVa
  • Ultherapy
  • Vampire Facelift
  • Volbella
  • Vollure
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin
  • YAG Laser

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.6
Profile views: 18096
Answer count: 492
Review count: 23
1 star count: 2
4 star count: 1
5 star count: 19
Total star count: 22
Star rating: 3.8735366133095
Lead count last three months: 9
Anonymous votes: 1
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Dec 6, 2007
Profile modified: Nov 8, 2023
Profile photo modified: Nov 8, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Performance
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Aug 15, 2021
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Chicago, IL, US. GPS coordinates: 41.8795,-87.6242981

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Ultherapy (Nov 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Microneedling RF (Dec 2020) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Juvederm (Nov 2013) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Voluma (Sep 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Fractora RF (Jan 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Affirm Laser (Apr 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Injectable Fillers (Mar 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • PicoSure (Jul 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • ThermiTight (Jan 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • LASIK (Sep 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • CoolSculpting (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • CoolSculpting (May 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Injectable Fillers (Mar 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Microneedling RF (Dec 2020) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Dec 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Microneedling RF (Dec 2020) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Microneedling RF (Dec 2020) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Microneedling RF (Dec 2020) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 2/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tattoo Removal (Jan 2014) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • PicoSure (Dec 2014) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 2/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 4/5)
  • PicoSure (Dec 2014) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 2/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 4/5)
  • Botox (Jun 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Jun 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Jun 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Jun 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • PicoSure (Oct 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • CoolSculpting (Feb 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)

Latest Prices

Ultherapy Prices

  • $2500 – Nov 17, 2015 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $2500 – Nov 17, 2015 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $2500 – Nov 17, 2015 – Vernon hills IL

Microneedling RF Prices

  • $1400 – Dec 11, 2020

Juvederm Prices

  • $600 – Nov 1, 2013 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $500 – Oct 2018 – Chicago, IL
  • $1200 – Oct 2018 – Chicago, IL
  • $600 – Nov 1, 2013 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $530 – Feb 2013 – Chicago, IL
  • $500 – Oct 2012 – Chicago, IL
  • $500 – Oct 2012 – Chicago, IL
  • $1200 – Oct 2012 – Chicago, IL

Voluma Prices

  • $850 – Sep 3, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $2300 – May 8, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $850 – Sep 3, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $850 – Sep 3, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $850 – Sep 3, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL

Fractora RF Prices

  • $3501 – Jan 20, 2017 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $3501 – Jan 20, 2017 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $3501 – Jan 20, 2017 – Vernon Hills, IL

Affirm Laser Prices

  • $100 – Apr 3, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL

Injectable Fillers Prices

  • $1500 – Mar 1, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $1150 – Mar 27, 2019
  • $1150 – Mar 27, 2019

PicoSure Prices

  • $1500 – Jul 26, 2013 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $250 – Dec 5, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $250 – Dec 5, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $1500 – Oct 26, 2013 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $250 – Dec 5, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $1600 – Jun 21, 2013 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $250 – Dec 5, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $250 – Dec 5, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $420 – Jun 21, 2013 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $5000 – Sep 9, 2013 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $5000 – Sep 17, 2013 – Barrington, IL

ThermiTight Prices

  • $3700 – Jan 27, 2016 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $3700 – Jan 27, 2016 – Vernon Hills, IL

LASIK Prices

  • $5000 – Sep 2021 – Vernon Hills, IL

CoolSculpting Prices

  • $400 – Mar 2013 – Chicago, IL
  • $400 – Mar 2013 – Chicago, IL

Other Prices

  • $700 – Oct 2018 – Chicago, IL
  • $500 – Oct 2018 – Chicago, IL
  • $530 – Oct 2018 – Chicago, IL
  • $5000 – Sep 17, 2013 – Barrington, IL
  • $5000 – Sep 9, 2013 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $5000 – Sep 3, 2013 – Chicago, IL
  • $500 – Apr 2, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $500 – Apr 2, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $5000 – Sep 3, 2013 – Chicago, IL
  • $5000 – Sep 3, 2013 – Chicago, IL
  • $5000 – Sep 9, 2013 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $5000 – Sep 17, 2013 – Barrington, IL
  • $5500 – Mar 2013 – Chicago, IL
  • $700 – Feb 2013 – Chicago, IL
  • $5500 – Feb 2013 – Chicago, IL
  • $500 – Feb 2013 – Chicago, IL
  • $530 – Feb 2013 – Chicago, IL

Tattoo Removal Prices

  • $1000000 – Jan 17, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $175 – Oct 2018 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $1000000 – Jan 17, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $1000000 – Jan 17, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $1000000 – Jan 17, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $2000 – Jan 17, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $3000 – Apr 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $3000 – Nov 2013 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $3000 – Nov 2013 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $250 – Mar 2013 – Chicago, IL
  • $250 – Mar 2013 – Chicago, IL
  • $250 – Mar 2013 – Chicago, IL
  • $175 – Jan 2013 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $175 – Jan 2013 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $175 – Jan 2013 – Vernon Hills, IL

Botox Prices

  • $300 – Mar 2009 – Chicago, Illinois

Facial Acupuncture Prices

  • $500 – Apr 2, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $500 – Apr 2, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $500 – Apr 2, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL

Facelift Prices

  • $560 – Jan 2, 2015 – Vernon Hills

Wrinkle Treatment Prices

  • $1500 – Mar 1, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $1500 – Mar 1, 2014 – Vernon Hills, IL

Accent Prime Prices

  • $3000 – Nov 25, 2013 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $3000 – Nov 25, 2013 – Vernon Hills, IL

Photofacial Prices

  • $700 – Feb 2013 – Chicago, IL
  • $500 – Feb 2013 – Chicago, IL

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $5500 – Feb 2013 – Chicago, IL

Laser Eye Surgery Prices

  • $5000 – Feb 2011 – Vernon Hills, IL
  • $5000 – Nov 2008 – Vernon Hills, IL

Practice Locations

Name & Website
RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery & MedSpa, https://www.rlcosmeticsurgery.com
Address
230 Center Dr., Vernon Hills, Illinois, US, 60061 (GPS coordinates: 42.2442952,-87.958099)
Phone
+18473678815
Working 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
Created / Modified
Aug 2, 2016 / Jun 6, 2023

Special Offers

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Start Time / End Time
Detail
Treatments
Galderma Offer
Dec 3, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2023
Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Want smooth round forehead - treatment options?
Botox for forehead lines
Nov 15, 2021
I often recommend a neurotoxin such as Botox or Dysport to smooth the forehead. Your lines are actually not very strong, so you would not need a very high dose to relax the movement. I recommend researching trained injectors in your area and scheduling a consultation.
Does stopping Botox do more damage than never having it?
Botox in 20's
Oct 26, 2021
Botox works by temporarily relaxing the muscles in the face. When you relax muscles, you develop less wrinkles. If you stop receiving Botox injections, the movement will simply come back, but not make anything worse.

It's important to schedule regular injections if you wish to improve static lines and overall texture. I recommend treatment every 3 months for maintenance, but you may be able to go longer at your age.

Botox in your younger years will mean you develop less wrinkles to treat...

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.
How Much Filler Do I Need For My Jawline?
Jawline Filler
Sep 8, 2021
This is a great question. Jawline and chin filler is a very popular request from patients. A few syringes of a sturdy filler such as Juvederm Voluma to the chin and jawline would work great for creating a strong jawline.
Am I a candidate for submental lipo or is my jaw not strong enough?
Submental Options
Jun 14, 2021
There are a few options to balance the lower half of your profile. Surgical liposuction is the gold standard, but Kybella is a nonsurgical option that may benefit you. If you feel you need more strength in your jawline and chin, filler is a great option and simple appointment to build your jawline structure.
I’ve never been happy with my nose but I can’t put my finger on why.
Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty
Apr 17, 2021
You have a very symmetrical nose, but perhaps you feel it is too pointy. You may be a good candidate for a nonsurgical nose job with dermal filler. An experienced injector can put a small amount of filler in the top point of your nose, raising it up a bit on the tip. I recommend having a consultation with an experienced injector for Juvederm Voluma.
What is going on with my cheeks?
Cheek Filler
Apr 17, 2021
Dermal fillers such as Juvederm Voluma can help provide great cheekbone projection. For the nasolabial folds, I recommend Juvederm Vollure to help create an even appearance.
I want to get cat eyes (natural look). What type of plastic surgery is done in those pictures I'v
Cat Eye
Apr 6, 2021
I would recommend looking into a PDO thread mini brow lift. The other option would be a surgical brow lift. However, PDO threads are very popular right now for helping achieve the cat-eye appearance.
What cosmetic procedures to do to get a face similar to hers?
Facial Contouring with Filler
Apr 6, 2021
I would recommend starting off with cheek and chin filler such as Juvederm Voluma. This would help you achieve the contoured appearance. For eyelids, a simple surgery called a blepharoplasty can be an option. A blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure where we remove excess eyelid skin to open the eyes. For the nose, a rhinoplasty could be an option if you are looking for something permanent and surgical.
I've had Botox 2 times, both resulting in a crease underneath the inner corner of my eye, what co
Botox
Apr 6, 2021
When we inject Botox to one area, sometimes other muscles are forced to work. This could just be another muscle working "harder" when you smile. An experienced injector would maybe inject Botox under the eyes to relax the muscles all around.
What treatment is best for my dark spots?
Acne Scarring
Apr 6, 2021
Great question! Patients often search for treatments to assist with evening tone and fading acne scars. A few great procedures I would recommend starting off with are microneedling and BBL facials by Sciton.
How can I remove this stubborn fat under chin?
Chin fat
Mar 17, 2021
This is a common concern for patients! There are a few options. Kybella is a nonsurgical injectable that dissolves fat cells and is commonly used for the double chin. Coolsculpting offers mini applicators that can be used to treat under the chin to freeze fat cells. Liposuction is your surgical option that will deliver the gold standard results.
What procedure would correct all the dark spots and discoloration on my face?
Dark spot treatments
Mar 17, 2021
Great question! Dark spots are a common concern for patients. There are multiple treatments you can benefit from. I would first recommend a BBL laser treatment. It used broadband light to treat the skin and cause dark spots to flake off. Chemical peels and microneedling can also be beneficial from scarring and spots.
Just turned 50, would my appearance be improved with lip fillers?
Lip Filler
Mar 17, 2021
Lips naturally thin as we age, so it's very normal! Filler is a great option for increasing the volume and suppleness of the lips. Ask your injector about Juvederm volbella or ultra!
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!

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Last updated on 11/23/2023