Our breast augmentation patients in Chicago often say they gain a newfound sense of confidence after getting breast implants. Many of these women find that their increased confidence inspires them to update their wardrobes and appreciate how they now fill out their existing clothes such as workout gear and bathing suits. It also is an …
An angular, contoured jawline is one of those facial features that's considered universally attractive—for both women and men. Nonsurgical and surgical techniques can create such an appearance, either by enhancing the chin, slimming the neck, or producing a narrower, more heart- or V-shaped face. A neck lift at my Chicago practice is a common choice …
Not all nose surgery is the same. Patients considering rhinoplasty at my Chicago practice often ask if the surgery can correct issues they have with breathing through their noses. They also want to know if cosmetic rhinoplasty—designed to change the size or shape of the nostrils, bridge, nasal tip, or other structures—can be combined with …
Women and men considering rhinoplasty are often willing to make certain concessions (including traveling out of the country) to find lower-cost options. If ever there is a time to heed the age-old adage, "you get what you pay for," it's when you're considering elective cosmetic surgery of any type. Risking your health, not to mention …
Choosing the type of implants used in breast augmentation is one of the fundamental decisions women make for breast enhancement surgery. Implants can be filled with either saline or silicone gel, and my breast augmentation patients in Chicago make their choices based on personal preferences after I explain each option's trade-offs. Most plastic surgeons strongly push patients …
Rhinoplasty is one of the few cosmetic procedures that people typically get when they're younger. Some of our older patients who come to us for a rhinoplasty consultation at our Chicago practice worry that they're too old for the procedure. It's possible to undergo cosmetic nose surgery at virtually any age as long you're in …
Even though the vast majority of women who get breast implants are happy with their results, breast augmentation revision surgery may be needed for a variety of reasons. Breast implants are not designed to last a lifetime and at some point, women either have them replaced or removed. Complications may also lead to a revision …
The language of plastic surgery can be confusing at times. This can be true even when it comes to breast rejuvenation procedures. Many patients come to see me for a breast augmentation consultation in Chicago but are unsure if they need implants, or a lift, or both. In this blog post, I will explain the …
Many patients considering a facelift at our Chicago practice think the procedure is reserved for people 40 and above—women and men who want to solve significant aging concerns. However, the truth is this lower face surgery actually has the power to address a number of needs across a variety of age groups. Being a good facelift …
Breast augmentation patients at our Chicago practice can rest assured that our board-certified surgeons take every precaution to prevent the development of any unwanted complications. However, any implant surgery carries with it the risk of the body reacting negatively to the new device. No matter the care and precautions taken, capsular contracture is a real, though rare, …