Breast reduction surgery has consistently been one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States. The reason being is that the symptoms correlated with large breasts are painful and damaging to a woman’s body. Larger breasts are medically called macromastia, if large breasts cause pain this condition is called symptomatic macromastia…. Read More
Why should I allow people to see my photos?
Why should I allow people to see my “Before” and “After” photos? This is a question that has occasionally been raised by our Chicago and North Shore patients, and we can certainly understand why they are asking. The short and simple answer is this: “You are paying it forward.” As you may know, many people… Read More
Should I Lose Weight Before Breast Augmentation?
The question about losing weight prior to breast augmentation is one that I am asked quite frequently. As most women know, both weight gain and weight loss can affect the size of the breast. When a woman loses weight, her breast size will often become smaller, and when she gains weight, the breasts often become… Read More
The Ideal Candidate for a Tummy Tuck
Who is an ideal candidate for a tummy tuck? I’m often asked this question, and for the most part, the answers are pretty straightforward. To start, a tummy tuck candidate is someone who wants to remove specific areas of loose skin or abdominal fat that have been resistant to diet and/or exercise. The tummy tuck candidate… Read More
Does a Breast Augmentation Hurt?
Does breast augmentation hurt? This is a question that we hear over and over again by those considering breast implants. The simple answer would be, not necessarily, as it usually depends on the placement of the implant. Some of our patients receive sub-glandular placement (which is over the muscle), while others receive a sub-muscular placement… Read More
There Are No Guarantees, But There Are Warranties!
While no one can guarantee that the outcome of a breast augmentation will be perfect, it’s good to know that there are warranties when it comes to the implants that are used. In the United States, there are three main FDA approved companies that supply breast implants: Allergan, Mentor and Sientra, and all three offer… Read More
