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By Dr. Otto J. Placik, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Over 25 years of experience in breast augmentation, implant revision, and reconstructive surgery. Learn more about Dr. Placik’s qualifications. Table of Contents Introduction How Does Aging Impact Breast Implants? Hormonal Changes and Their Effects How Do Different Implant Types React Over Time? Common Signs of Implant Aging […]

So you’ve decided that you want breast implants, cost is often one of the first aspects patients think about. After all, cosmetic procedures are elective and rarely covered by health insurance, this means expenses add up quickly. The overall price reflects important elements of patient care, for example, is the the plastic surgeon a board-certified […]

Breast Augmentation Options for Athletes Breast augmentation surgery for female athletes involves a completely different approach in comparison for an individual who is just looking to improve their aesthetics. This is because when going through with surgery, athletes need to have the procedure tailored to their unique needs, which is balancing athletics with functionality. Female […]

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 […]