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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 …
Joining our practice this July is a new doctor and native of Chicago, Dr. Sammy Sinno! We're thrilled to have him join our practice and would like to share a few facts about D. Sinno's background and training: He is a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (undergraduate degree) and Loyola University of Chicago (medical …
Updated June 2020 For many patients considering facial rejuvenation, finding and consulting with the best facelift surgeon in Chicago or anywhere can be a bit intimidating. One of the steps I suggest my patients take prior to their consultations is to create a list of questions to ask me. By making a list, you don't …
If you’re considering rhinoplasty and are just beginning to look for a plastic surgery practice in the Chicago area, you may be a bit overwhelmed by the number of choices. Ideally, you have a close friend or family member who's already had successful rhinoplasty and recommends a specific plastic surgeon. If not, though, I've outlined some …
My commitment to my patients and my desire to inform and educate has led me to begin creating email newsletters, which I will distribute quarterly. In these emails, you can expect to read my latest blog posts, learn detailed information about procedures and plastic surgery, and hear about new technology available in the field. I …
Let me begin by saying that, as a Chicago plastic surgeon who was at the forefront of using fat transfer for facial rejuvenation, I continue to prefer using a patient's own fat to correct age-related aesthetic concerns. This treatment is best-suited for restoring volume lost in areas such as the eyes and lips. That said, …
Eyelid surgery, also called blepharoplasty, is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries performed year in and year out. When any patient is considering considering upper eyelid surgery at my Chicago practice, the same question, almost invariably, comes up: "Should I combine upper blepharoplasty with a brow lift?" Here's what I tell them. To Combine …
It's quite common for patients to get antsy to resume their exercise routine after undergoing a facelift. Many patients at my Chicago practice lead active lifestyles and often want to return to the gym as soon as possible after undergoing facelift surgery. Virtually all surgeons craft their own postoperative instructions for plastic surgery patients, including …
Overall, it may not surprise you to learn that men seeking rhinoplasty (nose job) at my Chicago practice are looking for results similar to what women want. Everyone wants a nose that's proportional to the rest of their facial features and blends harmoniously; it's not quite that simple, though. What Makes an Attractive Male or …
Updated May 2022 Many of the patients who come in for facelift consultations at my Chicago practice actually have concerns that may be better addressed with a different facial plastic surgery procedure. A facelift is probably the most well-known facial procedure—but that doesn't always make it the best. It's important to understand that a facelift …
