As I was jotting down ideas about possible blog topics, I thought it might be interesting to share the experience of one of my patients, Kim. Kim came to see me regarding her desire for a breast augmentation. After having two children and breastfeeding both of them, her breasts had lost their youthful shape and… Read More
4 Common Plastic Surgery Procedures for Men
In our practice, located in the Chicago, IL area, we have seen an increase in men requesting plastic surgery procedures. This may be because men are taking better care of themselves and would like to look the way they feel but I also believe that men having Plastic Surgery is becoming a more acceptable social… Read More
What is Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure performed to enhance the appearance of the nose by changing it’s size and shape. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, rhinoplasty is the third most common procedure requested in the United States. In our practice in Northbrook, IL, a near Northshore suburb of Chicago, a large portion of… Read More
The Answer to Your “Fixing inverted nipple” Search
I’m happy to say that I can answer that Google query. You’re not alone. This issue is a fairly common, and one that is not often talked about. It occurs in both men and women, and may cause people to feel self-conscious during intimate situations or at the pool/beach. Inverted nipples may be present at… Read More
The Answer to Your ‘How to Get Rid of My Double Chin and Turkey Neck” Search
I’m happy to say that I can answer that Google query. You have probably been hearing more about the “double chin” lately. Part of that may be the recent launch of the injectable product, Kybella® (deoxycholic acid). The injection is based on the principles of mesotherapy, where a compound injected beneath the skin dissolves the… Read More
The Answer to Your ‘Breast Reduction Surgery” Search
Plastic surgery, in its essence, is a surgical specialty that aims to improve the body’s form or function. Many of the procedures we do accomplish one or the other. Breast reduction typically does both, and is one of the few procedures we do that may actually eliminate patient discomfort. For all of these reasons, breast… Read More