Author: Dr. Otto Placik

The most commonly performed plastic surgery in the US is breast augmentation. Before moving forward with this procedure, it’s essential to gather as much information as you can. Below are some things to consider before you have breast augmentation surgery. Which procedure method should you get? There are several ways to increase the cup size […]

Hundreds of thousands of Americans opt for rhinoplasty annually to enjoy a more attractive nose, easier breathing, and improved sleep. A rhinoplasty, or nose job, is significant surgery, and you will need several weeks to recover. However, you can make this process go faster if you keep the following rhinoplasty recovery tips in mind. Listen […]

Are you unhappy with your nose? Then you may be searching for a way to change its appearance without scarring. A scarless rhinoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure that uses incisions in the nostrils, so there are few scars on the outside. Unlike open rhinoplasty, scarless rhinoplasty is often used to reshape the nose tip, shorten […]

If you had a mastectomy recently, it’s understandable to want to return to normalcy as soon as you can. Getting breast implants can help you do that. As you are considering breast reconstruction with your surgeon, there are many things to consider. Your surgeon will present you with many breast reconstruction options that can be done […]

Many women who have been pregnant work hard to lose their baby weight but still may have loose skin and extra fat in the midsection. Pregnancy stretches the abdominal skin and may separate the abdominal muscles, leaving the belly with loose, sagging skin. A Chicago tummy tuck can eliminate this extra skin and give you […]

The forehead can show lines and wrinkling as we age, and the skin may sag. While a traditional Chicago brow lift is an option to correct these problems, not everyone wants or needs this surgical procedure. An alternative is a Botox brow lift. This non-surgical procedure treats the brow to reduce lines and wrinkles. Chicago […]

One of the more challenging plastic surgeries is rhinoplasty, also known as a ‘nose job.’ The nose is complex and highly visible, and rhinoplasty requires a surgeon with a high degree of skill to correct any deformities and preserve functionality. While many patients are pleased with their Chicago rhinoplasty, there are situations where revision rhinoplasty […]

Women who want breast augmentation without implants increasingly turn to Chicago fat transfer breast augmentation. This procedure is performed to increase the size of the breasts naturally. Instead of breast implants, the surgeon uses Chicago liposuction to remove fat from a problem area, like the abdomen or sides. Then, the fat is washed, processed, and […]

If you think about Chicago breast augmentation and plan to have children, you may wonder if you can still breastfeed. The good news is most women who have breast implants can breastfeed, but there are some things to keep in mind. First, how easy it is to breastfeed depends on the state of the breasts […]

Chicago breast augmentation with implants is one of the most popular plastic surgeries. Most women have outstanding results with their procedure as it gives their bodies an enhanced silhouette and more self-confidence. Some patients, however, report symptoms they think are related to their breast implants. Breast implant illness (BII) is a term that some patients […]