Plastic Surgery Blog

Life After Mastectomy – Chicago Breast Reconstruction

Breast Cancer affects millions of women every year. While many women are able to overcome this terrible disease without physical reminders, some must undergo mastectomy to remove the cancer and the breast. Here at Northwestern Plastic Surgery, we offer breast reconstruction procedures to help restore self confidence and help women return to a more normal lifestyle.

There are many breast reconstruction options available including breast implants, Abdominal Flap Reconstruction, Free TRAM, DIEP FLAP and Latissimus Flap. A consultation with one of our skilled reconstruction surgeons is needed to determine which procedure is right for you.

The diagnosis of breast cancer is devastating. Our compassionate staff of professionals will do their best to help you through the recovery process by providing nothing less than the best medical care during your breast reconstruction journey. Contact our office to learn more about Chicago breast reconstruction procedures.

Chicago Nose Surgery – Rhinoplasty

There are many parts of the body which plastic surgery can be used to improve. One of the most common body parts that people are unhappy with is the nose. There are a number of nose imperfections, both aesthetically and structurally, that can be improved through Rhinoplasty.

Rhinoplasty, also known as nose surgery, can improve or alter the appearance of a nose that is too large, too small, has a bump on the bridge of the nose and more. Rhinoplasty alters the nose so it is in better proportion to the rest of the facial features. Nose surgery may also improve breathing problems associated with a misshaped nose such as snoring.

Contact our office today to schedule your consultation with one of our Chicago board certified plastic surgeons!

Chicago Eyelid Rejuvenation

One of the first areas we show signs of aging is in the face, specifically around the eyes. The upper eyelid can become heavy and droop, even hanging over the eye which can obstruct your sight and make you look sleep and worn out. Under the eyes dark, puffy bags can form and along the outer sides of the eyes, wrinkles and crows feet are very commonly formed. If you are unhappy with skin around your eyes, you may be a good candidate for Blepharoplasty.

Chicago Blepharoplasty, known more commonly as Eyelid Surgery or an Eyelid lift, is a procedure in which excess skin is removed from around the eye to create a smoother, wider, more alert and youthful appearance. Often time eyelid surgery is performed in conjunction with other facial rejuvenation procedures like face lifts, forehead lifts or dermal fillers to create a more youthful appearance overall.

Take a look at our Chicago Blepharoplasty Before and After Patient Photo Gallery to get an idea of the kind of amazing results achievable through Eyelid Surgery.

Chicago Breast Enhancement – Breast Implants

There are a variety of breast augmentation options to consider that you’ll want to discuss during your breast augmentation consultation at Northwestern Plastic Surgery. Chicago breast implant patients have a variety of options to consider including implant type, incision placement and size. Your surgeon will help you determine the best options for you.

Looking at before and after photos can be a good way for prospective patients to get a better feel for the kind of outcome they are looking for and can help patients communicate their expectation more clearly to their plastic surgeon. We invite you to view our before and after breast augmentation gallery.

If you are interested in breast augmentation and would like to explore your options, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation.

Facial Rejuvenation – Chicago Face Lift

Face lift surgery continues to be one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed around the US. As society puts more pressure on men and women to maintain a youthful appearance, more people are looking to cosmetic surgery to stay looking young. When performed by a skilled cosmetic surgeon, face lift surgery can produce some truly amazing results.

Face lift surgery is used to eliminate the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. During the face lift procedure, the skin is re-draped, pockets of fat removed, and the skin around the jaw line tightened. This reduces the appearance of sagging skin around the neck. Face lift surgery is often combined with other rejuvenation procedures such as brow lift or eyelid surgery to produce optimal results.

We invite you to contact our office and schedule your consultation with one of our cosmetic surgeons to discuss how you can benefit from face lift or other facial rejuvenation procedures.

Helping You Trim Your Trouble Areas with Chicago Liposuction

There are various parts of our body that fat likes to collect. The midsection, upper arms, thighs, hips, and buttocks are among the most common areas people struggle to get rid of pockets of fat that have made themselves at home. Using the latest in surgical techniques, our Chicago board certified plastic surgeons are able to remove stubborn pockets of fat using liposuction.

Diet and exercise is the preferred method of weight loss and should be attempted before considering cosmetic surgery. Unfortunately, the above mentioned trouble areas don’t always respond well to diet and exercise often leaving people feeling defeated. While liposuction is not a form of weight loss, it is a good alternative for some after hours in the gym and a good diet do not produce the results they are looking for. A consultation with one of our skilled surgeons is needed to determine if you are a good candidate for liposuction.

If you are ready to discuss how you might benefit from liposuction, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation.

Chicago Arm Lift

Wings on birds are a beautiful sight, but when our underarms begin to flap, it’s often with emotions of dread that they are met. We all have a part of our bodies that are more resistant to diet and exercise than other parts of our body and for some people the arms are the loath of their existence. Also, in age, as our skin begins to lose it’s elasticity, our skin becomes looser and begins to sag. In either case, a Brachioplasty may be the right solution for the individual dissatisfied with their arms to achieve the results they seek.

A Brachioplasty, or Arm Lift, is a procedure designed to remove the excess skin from the upper arm. This is done with an incision that, depending on the amount being excised, will determine the incision length, but the placement is always in as inconspicuous a position as possible such as the armpit or the under-most side of the arm. If stubborn fat cells are also a concern, the Arm Lift may be done in combination with Liposuction to achieve the leaner, more toned results desired.

Contact our office today to learn more about Brachioplasty and to schedule your confidential consultation.

Lip Enhancement – Chicago

Women with full, pouty lips stand out right away. This is partially because it’s considered a seductively beautiful trait, but also because it’s rather rare. Most of us are born with far less than we would like. These days there seems to be a never-ending list of options available for plumping up what you’ve been given, from over the counter lip plumping glosses to leave on overnight creams. These options, however, offer limited improvement. For those desiring a more substantial and long lasting result, a Chicago Lip Augmentation may be just the thing.

At Northwestern Plastic Surgery, we offer a couple of Lip Augmentation options. During your consultation with one of our board certified Plastic Surgeons, the options will be thoroughly explained to you and the best course of treatment will be decided upon based on which will best meets your needs. One of our popular Lip Augmentation treatments is Restylane. Restylane is an injectable filler that takes the minutes to apply and the results last for up to four months. Contact our office today to learn more!

Chicago Plastic Surgery Before and After Photo Gallery

Northwestern Plastic Surgery offers a number of plastic surgery procedures as well as less invasive procedures. Each procedure is detailed through our site. For some considering Chicago plastic surgery, simply reading about the procedure is not enough. Some people would like to see plastic surgery results to get a better idea of what the surgeons at Northwestern Plastic Surgery are really capable of.

Our Chicago plastic surgery before and after photo gallery offers potential patients opportunity to see before an after photos of real Northwestern Plastic Surgery Patients. Our photos are a detailed look at just what plastic surgery can do for you. Feel free to take note of the results you like and mention them at your plastic surgery consultation. Photos are a great way to make sure your surgeon knows just what you are looking for in terms of results.

A consultation with one of our Chicago plastic surgeons will help you understand what to expect before, during, and after your plastic surgery procedure. Each patient has different needs and as such a custom surgery plan will be created to ensure optimal results. The best way to enter a consultation is with an open mind as your surgeon may suggest a different or additional procedures so that your wishes can be met. This is sometimes the case when women would like more youthful breasts. Some women may need a breast lift instead of breast augmentation or in conjunction with breast implants.

Chicago Breast Lift