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One of the most significant developments in the field of aesthetic procedures during my career is the increased use of anti-aging injectable treatments such as dermal fillers. At my plastic surgery practice in Chicago, we use fillers to soften fine lines and wrinkles and to add volume, creating a more youthful appearance. Dermal fillers, such …
One of the most significant changes I've witnessed during my career is the emergence of effective nonsurgical aesthetic treatments such as injectables. Synthetic injectable products, (e.g., JUVÉDERM®), don't require allergy testing and are more advanced and longer lasting than ever. At my Chicago plastic surgery practice, though, I often favor fat transfer as a more …
As you may have read in some of my previous blog posts and newsletters, fat transfer is becoming a more popular method of enhancing both the body and the face. This treatment is best used to fill lost volume in areas such as the eyes and lips of the face, or volumizing the breasts in …
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 …
Often in life, there are two ways to reach a desired outcome: the easy way and the better way. The better way being an effective, thorough method with long-lasting results. This idea is especially important when considering plastic surgery treatments to add volume to the face. In this 3-part series, I will discuss fat transfer …
Using a patient's own fat for cosmetic procedures isn't a new idea — I've been using fat transfer techniques in Chicago for 25 years — but its popularity has noticeably increased during the past few years. Fat transfer, also called fat grafting, has long been a staple of facial rejuvenation, but it is now becoming …
One of the first signs of aging is hollowing out under the eyes. In many cases I recommend eyelid surgery to restore a bright and youthful appearance. Learn more about how I smooth under-eye hollows and bags. What Causes Hollows and Bags Below the Eyes? As we get older, fat tends to migrate down the face, …
