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Although we know more today than ever before about the science of wound healing, the scar-less surgical procedure has yet to arrive. So while I can't promise to make the evidence of your tummy tuck or breast reduction invisible, I can promise that when you come to me for surgery in Chicago, your scars will …
It’s now easier than ever to improve the way your skin looks and feels without plastic surgery or lengthy recovery times, right here in Chicago. Achieve radiant, glowing skin with the latest laser treatments. Our state-of-the-art system offers fast sessions with excellent results. Light-based technology knocks out undesirable brown spots, facial veins, wrinkles, and sun …
One of the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed year after year is rhinoplasty. In Chicago, I consult with hundreds of patients each year who are interested in reshaping their noses. Many of the men and women who want a "nose job" require only slight alterations to get the results they desire. Because the procedure …
In the 25 years I've practiced plastic surgery in Chicago, one of the most significant changes I've seen is how much research patients do before stepping foot in a consultation. Not only do they learn a lot about the procedures they are considering, but also about plastic surgeons themselves. Many of my patients come to …
Combining surgical procedures that each individually target a specific area of the face is an excellent way to achieve a comprehensive result and an "all-over" rejuvenated look. Because facial aging rarely occurs in just one area as the years pass, it usually makes sense to combine individual components into a single operation. Discover 3 of …
RealSelf, an excellent online resource for patients considering plastic surgery, recently published results of a survey showing that most patients out there believe board certification is an important factor when making choices about their medical care. I was glad to see that, because board certification is something that I and many other in plastic surgeons …
Rhinoplasty is one of the most commonly requested procedures at my Chicago practice, but people seek it for a lot of different reasons. Below, I've listed 6 of the most common reasons men and women seek rhinoplasty. Common Cosmetic Concerns If you know there's something you don't like about the look of your nose, but …
The best scar management approach I know is to prevent scars using precise, advanced surgical techniques that cause minimal tissue injury from the outset of any cosmetic plastic surgery. At my Chicago practice, however, that is not always possible. I see many patients who, for one reason or another, have scars that have already advanced …
I've focused much of my career on researching and developing innovative techniques to prevent and reduce scarring for cosmetic plastic surgery patients. At my Chicago practice, I've successfully implemented these advanced wound healing techniques for a variety of procedures, including more complex surgeries such as tummy tucks that require longer incisions. In my previous blog …
Scarring is one of the primary concerns among patients considering plastic surgery at my Chicago practice. As a leader in the field of wound healing who's conducted extensive research on the cause, prevention, and treatment of scars, I have decided to address the subject in a series of blog posts over the next few months. …
