Breast Implants: Are They Safe? Posted on October 30, 2018 By Dr. Sammy Sinno Throughout the past several months, many of my Chicago breast augmentation patients have had questions about the safety of breast implants. You might have noticed that there's been increased media coverage about this topic. Patients want to know if implants are safe--and rightly so. The answer is a resounding "yes!" There are some important points … Read More
More Natural-Looking Breast Implants Are Trending Posted on September 15, 2018 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Across the world of aesthetics, it's clear that the "natural look" is coming back. Full eyebrows, freckles, and healthy, balanced bodies are in, thanks in part to celebrity influences and the natural ebb and flow of popular culture. This trend is especially apparent in my breast augmentation patients here in Chicago. I now hear more … Read More
Choosing Your Perfect Size Posted on July 30, 2018 By Dr. Sammy Sinno Every year, breast augmentation is reported as one of the top three most common plastic surgery procedures. It's also noted for its high level of patient satisfaction. Yet with most every consult there looms some anxiety with what I call “the size question.” It is easy to understand why selecting an implant size can seem daunting … Read More
Adjusting to the “New You” Following Plastic Surgery Posted on November 14, 2017 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Self-image is the perception of how we believe we look to others, and it's important to our well-being to have a positive self-image. Aesthetic plastic surgery changes something about a person's appearance that, for one reason or another, they believe detracts from her or his overall attractiveness, thus affects their self-image. The vast majority of … Read More
4 Ways I Customize Your Breast Augmentation Procedure Posted on May 16, 2016 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Making the decision to undergo a breast augmentation is deeply personal, and your results should be equally personal and unique. At my practice in Chicago, I use advanced surgical techniques and breast implant options that make it is easier than ever to ensure each patient's results are customized to her needs. There are a few … Read More
Your Breast Augmentation Preparation Timeline Posted on January 11, 2016 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Because it's one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the world, there is a lot of information out there about breast augmentation. I like to help my Chicago patients keep it all straight with simple guidelines so they can put any nerves at ease and feel confident and excited as they move toward … Read More
Breast Augmentation Recovery: 7 Tips You Need to Know Posted on December 28, 2015 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Although my patients are always excited to see the results of their breast augmentation in Chicago, they almost always have some concerns about the recovery period. Whether they're busy professionals, active mothers, or devoted athletes, worries over things such as mobility and discomfort are common and natural. In this blog post, I'm hoping to put … Read More
Fat Transfer Part 2: Enhancing the Body Posted on November 19, 2015 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Many patients interested in breast augmentation aren't interested in significantly increasing their breast size, but would like to improve the shape of their breasts. As a plastic surgeon in Chicago, patients often ask how they can create more volume in their breasts without implants. Luckily, there is a solution that offers long-lasting, effective results without … Read More
More Innovations Mean Breast Surgery Is Better Than Ever Posted on February 3, 2015 By TLKM Plastic Surgery As a plastic and reconstructive surgery specialist who's devoted much of my career to education, I appreciate the ongoing research that has resulted in beautiful advances in breast surgery procedure such as breast augmentation for my patients in the Chicago area. Take for example a recent innovation involving revision surgery. Breast Augmentation Revision With an Acellular Dermal Matrix … Read More
How You Benefit From Various Breast Implant Options Posted on January 6, 2015 By TLKM Plastic Surgery Women considering breast augmentation surgery now have a remarkable range of options when it comes to breast implants. At my Chicago practice, I can customize the augmentation procedure thanks to the variety of implant shapes, profiles, and filler materials, in addition to different sizes. When a patient comes in for a breast augmentation consultation, there … Read More