Plastic Surgery

Four Areas of the Body that Can Give Away Your Age that You Didn’t Know You Could Do Something About

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Many people usually think of aging only confined to the areas of the face, but in addition to aging in your face, your body also ages! There are non-surgical options that can be utilized to reverse the signs of aging not just on your face, but also on different areas of your body. Here are […]

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Many people usually think of aging only confined to the areas of the face, but in addition to aging in your face, your body also ages! There are non-surgical options that can be utilized to reverse the signs of aging not just on your face, but also on different areas of your body. Here are

Everything You Need to Know About Surgical Drains

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If you are considering a surgical procedure such as a tummy tuck or breast reduction, and have done some research or talked to a friend who has had one of these procedures, you may have heard about “the drains” that typically come along with these surgeries.  Many patients do admit that the drains are “the

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If you are considering a surgical procedure such as a tummy tuck or breast reduction, and have done some research or talked to a friend who has had one of these procedures, you may have heard about “the drains” that typically come along with these surgeries.  Many patients do admit that the drains are “the

Dangers of Plastic Surgery Abroad

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Travel to an exotic location, stay in a lush resort where staff are waiting on you hand and foot, and once you’ve recovered fully from your surgery, come home with larger breasts or a flatter tummy….  All of this for less than it would cost you to have plastic surgery in the United States.  If

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Travel to an exotic location, stay in a lush resort where staff are waiting on you hand and foot, and once you’ve recovered fully from your surgery, come home with larger breasts or a flatter tummy….  All of this for less than it would cost you to have plastic surgery in the United States.  If

Myth: Plastic Surgery is for Women Only

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Women aren’t the only ones interested in cosmetic procedures and plastic surgery these days.  It is becoming more common (and socially acceptable) for men to care about their appearance and want to do something about it, including seeking cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures.  According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, approximately 362,000 male cosmetic

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Women aren’t the only ones interested in cosmetic procedures and plastic surgery these days.  It is becoming more common (and socially acceptable) for men to care about their appearance and want to do something about it, including seeking cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures.  According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, approximately 362,000 male cosmetic

Is DIY CoolSculpting a Good Idea?

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Non-invasive fat reduction methods have been gaining tremendous popularity over the past few years.  The most popular non-invasive fat reduction method is Cool Sculpting.  CoolSculpting uses a controlled cold temperature (-11 degrees Celsius to be exact), to target and kill stubborn fat cells beneath the skins surface.  Popular treatment areas include the abdomen, flanks and

Is DIY CoolSculpting a Good Idea? Read More »

Non-invasive fat reduction methods have been gaining tremendous popularity over the past few years.  The most popular non-invasive fat reduction method is Cool Sculpting.  CoolSculpting uses a controlled cold temperature (-11 degrees Celsius to be exact), to target and kill stubborn fat cells beneath the skins surface.  Popular treatment areas include the abdomen, flanks and

Are You a Candidate for CoolSculpting?

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Do you have a pocket or pockets of fat that bother you?  Perhaps it’s that lower abdominal “pooch” that many of us struggle with, or those love handles that create a muffin top in your skinny jeans.  For many of us, even diet and exercise doesn’t totally get rid of these stubborn pockets of fat. 

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Do you have a pocket or pockets of fat that bother you?  Perhaps it’s that lower abdominal “pooch” that many of us struggle with, or those love handles that create a muffin top in your skinny jeans.  For many of us, even diet and exercise doesn’t totally get rid of these stubborn pockets of fat. 

4 Non-Invasive Treatments You Can Do in the Winter to Look Your Best Next Summer!

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Coolsculpting How many of us make a New Year Resolution that involves dieting, exercising or losing weight? Winters in Chicago often make it difficult for us to achieve these goals as many of us are eating lots of food around the holidays, hibernating, and staying indoors, and being less active than we might otherwise be

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Coolsculpting How many of us make a New Year Resolution that involves dieting, exercising or losing weight? Winters in Chicago often make it difficult for us to achieve these goals as many of us are eating lots of food around the holidays, hibernating, and staying indoors, and being less active than we might otherwise be

5 Tips for a Successful Surgical Recovery

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You’ve thought about it for a long time and you’ve finally made the decision to proceed with plastic surgery.  You’re definitely excited, probably nervous, and absolutely want the best results you can achieve.  Here are a few words of advice to help you feel better, recover more quickly, and lower your risk of complications. Be

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You’ve thought about it for a long time and you’ve finally made the decision to proceed with plastic surgery.  You’re definitely excited, probably nervous, and absolutely want the best results you can achieve.  Here are a few words of advice to help you feel better, recover more quickly, and lower your risk of complications. Be

How Old Is Too Old for Plastic Surgery?

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During consultations- facelift or other- with my patients, it’s common for people to make comments such as: “I know I shouldn’t be worrying about this at my age.” “Am I the oldest person that’s ever asked you about this?” “I wish I’d done ____ (surgery), but I’m too old for it now.” This begs the

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During consultations- facelift or other- with my patients, it’s common for people to make comments such as: “I know I shouldn’t be worrying about this at my age.” “Am I the oldest person that’s ever asked you about this?” “I wish I’d done ____ (surgery), but I’m too old for it now.” This begs the

Coolsculpting – Can You Remove Fat Without Surgery?

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Woman grabbing her stomach excess fat

Coolsculpting – Can You Really Remove Fat Without Surgery? One of the most common questions I’ve been asked by patients recently is “What do you think about Cool Sculpting?”  Well, here it is. In case you haven’t heard of it, Coolsculpting is a non-invasive technology that uses cold to freeze fat cells that then undergo

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Coolsculpting – Can You Really Remove Fat Without Surgery? One of the most common questions I’ve been asked by patients recently is “What do you think about Cool Sculpting?”  Well, here it is. In case you haven’t heard of it, Coolsculpting is a non-invasive technology that uses cold to freeze fat cells that then undergo

Liposuction: Fads, Marketing Gimmicks, and What Really Works

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Liposuction Marketing

When considering liposuction, a quick Google search may easily become overwhelming.  There are so many different technologies, machines, and claims about what it can do, it can be difficult to choose the procedure that may be right for you.  Ultrasound-assisted liposuction, laser liposuction (ooh, sounds fancy), water liposuction, Smart Lipo (who doesn’t want to be

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When considering liposuction, a quick Google search may easily become overwhelming.  There are so many different technologies, machines, and claims about what it can do, it can be difficult to choose the procedure that may be right for you.  Ultrasound-assisted liposuction, laser liposuction (ooh, sounds fancy), water liposuction, Smart Lipo (who doesn’t want to be

Targeted Exercise to Address a Problem Area

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Some of the most common misconceptions I hear are that more crunches will take care of belly fat, lifting weights will tighten loose upper arm skin, and that working the chest muscles will lift saggy breasts.  While I’m a big fan of exercise, I’m sorry to say that none of these approaches work. Exercise Exercise

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Some of the most common misconceptions I hear are that more crunches will take care of belly fat, lifting weights will tighten loose upper arm skin, and that working the chest muscles will lift saggy breasts.  While I’m a big fan of exercise, I’m sorry to say that none of these approaches work. Exercise Exercise

Timing of Plastic Surgery – Before or After Having Kids

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Mother Nursing Her Baby

Should you have plastic surgery before having your children?  This is a question I’m asked on nearly a daily basis and the answer is going to be one that each patient will need to answer for herself.  In an ideal world, plastic surgery would be performed:   After completion of childbearing   At the patient’s

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Should you have plastic surgery before having your children?  This is a question I’m asked on nearly a daily basis and the answer is going to be one that each patient will need to answer for herself.  In an ideal world, plastic surgery would be performed:   After completion of childbearing   At the patient’s

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