Author: Dr. Otto Placik

Chicago Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Recognized as Top Social Influencer in Cosmetic Surgery Chicago – March 01, 2016 – Local physician Dr. Placik is one of 500 doctors in the nation to receive the prestigious RealSelf 500 Award, out of nearly 13,000 board certified specialists with a presence on RealSelf—the leading online community helping people […]

This week at Ravishly, we are taking a look at breast cancer. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while all the pink we bring out is a beautiful sentiment, we need to be more active in helping women affected by breast cancer. And that doesn’t just mean women who have cancer, it also […]

Also known as abdominoplasty, tummy tucks are fast becoming one of the most popular body contouring procedures. A tummy tuck can tighten and tone the abdominal area for men and women who feel self-conscious about the appearance of their midsection, helping a wide range of patients feel better about their bodies. Like all surgeries, the […]

Do magazines like Playboy create a public preference for the look of the female genitals, or only reflect what the consumer really wants? To answer this question, Dr. Placik and a colleague performed a recently published study in Aesthetic Surgery Journal (ASJ) to analyze the centerfolds of Playboy magazine, scanning images from the very first […]

Women who are considering Chicago breast augmentation generally have three main considerations when it comes to choosing the right procedure. While size is often at the forefront of breast augmentation candidates’ minds, the right implant placement can go a long way toward helping you reach your goal appearance. Additionally, implant profile, which is another way […]

A tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty, is a body shaping procedure that can help men and women achieve beautiful midsection contours after weight loss or pregnancy. But the wide array of tummy tuck options may prove confusing to any patient. Here is a closer look at the four M’s of abdominoplasty. Micro A micro tummy […]

The results of your abdominoplasty can improve greatly when the patient is a good candidate, knows the available options and chooses the right surgeon for the job. Here are four tips that can help ensure a better tummy tuck. 1. Identifying a Good Candidate A good Chicago tummy tuck candidate requires being a nonsmoker who […]

The year-end statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported an increase in labiaplasty, with 44 percent more women choosing the surgery in 2013 compared to 2012. What’s the motivation behind this sudden surge in such an intimate procedure? Cosmetic Surgery Trends The truth is, labiaplasty isn’t the only cosmetic surgery procedure on the […]

Plastic surgery can be a wonderful tool to turn back the hands of time and eliminate the signs of aging. But there are some people that aren’t all that keen on going under the knife for a permanent change. Perhaps they are still young and have only begun to notice fine lines and wrinkles, or […]

Gynecomastia is a condition in men that causes the size of the breasts to be larger than normal. It results from the enlargement of glandular tissues in the breasts due to a hormonal imbalance. For men with gynecomastia, there are higher levels of estrogen (female hormones) compared to the level of androgens (male hormones). The […]