When Breast Implants Go Wrong: Capsular Contracture Posted on April 15, 2019 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe 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, … 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
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
Answering Your Breast Augmentation Questions Posted on August 6, 2014 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Revised March 6, 2019. One of the principles guiding my medical career is a belief in the importance of education. That's true whether I'm teaching future plastic surgeons in my job as a professor at Northwestern University or providing information to my patients during consultations. It's also a reason I devote a significant amount of … Read More