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"Fat" has become a bit of a dirty word, and one I hear often in my plastic surgery practice in Chicago. But fat comes in many forms, and there are various ways to reduce it—some of which are more effective than others. Before deciding on the right fat reduction option for you, it's important to …
The vast majority of patients who undergo rhinoplasty here in Chicago are satisfied with their long-term results, but occasionally the need arises for a revisionary procedure. Although there are several distinct reasons why a patient may pursue a revisionary rhinoplasty, the surgery is most often used to refine and correct the nasal shape. Patients who …
Elective surgery can yield very exciting results for patients, but even when performed under the best of circumstance, surgery is still an invasive procedure that requires careful consideration. Most of the patients I've encountered have voiced an interest in achieving maximum results with minimal invasiveness. This is largely the reason why the mini facelift in Chicago …
Whether the result of aging or natural anatomical differences, skin and fat can accumulate around the neck and chin. This can create a great deal of visual weight, making even physically fit individuals appear heavier than they are. A heavy, thick, or undefined neck can also be resistant to diet and regular exercise, making the …
As a facial plastic surgeon in Chicago, I specialize in brow lift surgery for restoring a smooth forehead and appropriate elevation to the brows. If done well, a brow lift can take years off a person's appearance without any obvious signs of having had surgery. Of course, we've all seen the results of poor brow lifts, …
Tummy tuck patients at my Chicago plastic surgery center often come in with preconceived notions that they have developed from reading about the procedure online or hearing about it from friends. At my practice, I use a unique approach that reduces the risk of those common concerns. Through my advanced technique and years of experience, …
Self-image is the perception of how we believe we look to others, and it's important to our well-being to have a positive self-image. Aesthetic plastic surgery changes something about a person's appearance that, for one reason or another, they believe detracts from her or his overall attractiveness, thus affects their self-image. The vast majority of …
Your Guide to Recovery Many of our prospective patients contact the office worried about downtime, post-op recovery, or with questions about how long it takes to return to their regular schedule after undergoing surgery. To help, we've shared some of our most popular procedures and their respective recovery times: Facelift: Most people return to work or their …
Knowing what to expect and being well-prepared helps my blepharoplasty patients feel more confident about their eyelid surgery and the recovery process. Many cosmetic surgery patients express more concern about the recovery than the actual procedure, which is why I provide detailed post-op instructions and several tips before the operation. Learn more about preparing for …
In my more than 30 years in practice, I have seen a number of less-invasive “facelift alternatives” come and go. One that appears to be trending now is the thread lift--sometimes marketed as the Silhouette Instalift™--which uses either absorbable or non-absorbable sutures and cones to lift tissue without surgery. Patients considering facelift surgery at my …
