Chicago Plastic Surgery Blog

Chicago Mommy Makeover – Total Body Restoration

jen — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:20:54 +0000

Childbearing can have a devastating effect on a woman’s body. After child birth many women find that no matter how much time they spend exercising or how good they are about what they eat, they are just not able to achieve their pre-baby form. A Mommy Makeover is designed to restore a woman’s body as closely to her pre-baby form as possible.

Chicago board certified plastic surgeons Dr. Springer and Dr. Szczerba combine a variety of cosmetic procedures to improve the contour of the body after a woman has had children. Some of the most common procedures used are a tummy tuck, breast augmentation or reduction, and liposuction. The beauty of a Chicago mommy makeover is that any cosmetic procedures you need to address your trouble areas can be combined to achieve the body you desire.

If you would like to discuss the parts of your body you would like restored to pre-baby condition, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation with one of our surgeons. We will help you determine which procedures will produce the results you are looking for.

Creating a More Youthful Appearance with Face Lift Surgery Chicago

jen — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:13:08 +0000

As we age, signs of aging begin to appear across our face and neck. Our skin begins to sag and fine lines and wrinkles show up across the forehead, nose and mouth. Using the latest in surgical techniques, Dr. Szczerba and Dr. Springer are able to reduce the signs of aging leaving the patient with a more youthful appearance.

A face lift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure used to reduce facial wrinkles, eliminate telltale signs of aging, and improve the overall appearance of the face and jaw area. Chicago face lift surgery can help reverse the harmful effects of time, stress, genetics and the elements. Using face lift surgery, your Chicago board certified plastic surgeon will tighten the skin and muscles of your face creating a more youthful appearance.

The first step in facial rejuvenation is a consultation with on of our skilled plastic surgeons. They will help you determine if face lift surgery is right for you. Click here to contact our office and schedule your face lift consultation.

Chicago Microdermabrasion Effectively Treating a Variety of Skin Conditions

jen — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:49:54 +0000

Microdermabrasion is arguably one of the most popular, time proven methods of consistent skin care that produces dramatic results. Patients who have undergone microdermabrasion see an improvement in their skin tone and texture. Used to treat a variety of skin conditions, a variety of people can benefit from microdermabrasion.

At the Cosmetic Surgery and Hair Center in Chicago, Dr. Szczerba and Dr. Springer treat patients with acne, acne scars, age spots, enlarged pores, rosacea, some stretch marks and other skin conditions with Chicago microdermabrasion. Premature signs of aging such as sun damage or discoloration can be treated in as little as one procedure. Microdermabrasion will gently buff away dry damaged skin.

If you would like to discuss how you can improve the appearance of your skin using microdermabrasion, contact our office to schedule your confidential skin care consultation.

Restoring Youth to Your Eyes with Eyelid Surgery – Chicago Blepharoplasty

jen — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:42:00 +0000

When the effects of aging and genetics set in, some find that the skin around their eyes makes them look older than they want to. The appearance of bags or puffiness under the eyes, excess sagging skin, droopiness of the lower eyelids and fine wrinkles on the lower lids are all things than can be corrected with a procedure called blepharoplasty. Patients of the Cosmetic Surgery and Hair Center in Chicago that undergo blepharoplasty look more youthful and energetic.

The outpatient procedure on both upper and lower lids takes about two hours. Small incisions are made at various points in or around the eye depending on weather or not the upper or lower lid is being corrected. Through these incisions, fat can be redistributed or removed and the skin can be tightened. The incision lines for both upper and lower eye lid procedures blend nicely with natural structure of the eye are are hardly noticeable.

Dr. Springer and Dr. Szczerba can use this and other procedures such as face lift, and neck lift in conjunction with Chicago blepharoplasty to restore your youthful look. The knowledge you receive during a consultation with one of our board certified plastic surgeons will help you decide if blepharoplasty alone will offer the results you are looking for. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Szczerba or Dr. Springer today.

Incision Decisions: Breast Implants in Chicago

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:32:43 +0000

There are many things to take into consideration when you are researching breast augmentation. One of the most important is deciding upon the entry point of your implants. There are three standard incisions: the transaxillary, the inframammary and the periareolar. Each incision has merits and drawbacks: you and your surgeon will discuss which one is best for you.

Learn all about Breast Implants Incision Options!

What Are My Choices for Breast Implants?

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 15:30:29 +0000

Just as you must weigh the pros and cons of each incision location, your choice of implant must be discussed in depth with your surgeon. There is no “one size fits all” solution and an implant that would look small on a tall woman may look very large on a petite patient. The actual size of the implant you choose will depend on your ultimate size goal, what your chest wall will accommodate, the amount of breast tissue you start with and the type of implant you select. Everyone’s size goals are different and cannot be addressed in an article; you will need to see your surgeon to find out how best to suit your needs. The implants discussed below come in many sizes and are the standard options from which to choose.

Learn all about Implant Choices in Chicago here!

Chicago Plastic Surgery Information

jen — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 06:10:35 +0000

When considering plastic surgery in Chicago, there are many things to think about. Choosing a plastic surgeon, considering plastic surgery options, it can all be overwhelming when searching the Internet. The Cosmetic Surgery & Hair Center has compiled information regarding a variety of cosmetic procedures and reorganized it in an easy to digest form.

Believing that patient education is a key element to any successful plastic surgery experience, Dr. Springer and Dr. Szczerba strive to make as much plastic surgery information available to their patients as possible. Patients who research their procedure on their own often have more questions and have a better understanding of the surgical process and what to expect for recovery.

Click here to view a list of plastic surgery articles covering a variety of topics.

Breast Augmentation Questions

jen — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:00:23 +0000

When considering breast augmentation there are many questions that arise. Many of these questions will be answered during your breast augmentation consultation. There are however many questions that are almost always asked that Dr. Szczerba and Dr. Springer have provided general answers to.

You will find the answers to the 10 most common breast augmentation questions asked by Chicago breast augmentation patients. Questions ranging from the level of pain that can be expected after the procedure to the best way to determine the implant size that would look best on your body type. Many of these questions have more specific answers based on your individual needs but those answers are best left during the consultation.

Click here to view the answers to the 10 most common breast implant questions

Chicago Tummy Tuck – Abdominoplasty Chicago

jen — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:50:49 +0000

The midsection is one of the many places fat likes to collect. It is also one of the hardest places to tone once fat deposits have made them self at home. Many men and women hit the gym in effort to tone their midsection. Unfortunately many will be unsuccessful in their mission to shed excess fat around the midsection. Dr. Szczerba and Dr. Springer help many patients both men and women achieve the mid section of their dreams using Chicago abdominoplasty.

Abdominoplasty or commonly known as tummy tuck surgery can be used to tighten abdominal muscles and remove excess skin and fat from the abdominal area. Abdominoplasty is not a form of weight loss but can be an effective way for some to trim down their midsection. In some cases, liposuction may be used in conjunction with abdominoplasty to produce optimal results.

If you would like to learn more about tummy tuck procedure or how you can benefit from abdominoplasty, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation.

Summer Plastic Surgery Procedures

jen — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:45:10 +0000

As summer creeps closer more men and women are hitting the gym in effort to get ready for swim suit season. While some people will find success in the gym, many will be left feeling defeated when their trouble areas do not respond well to diet and exercise. Chicago board certified plastic surgeons Dr. Szczerba and Dr. Springer see many men and women in the spring who are looking for a solution to their trouble areas in time for summer.

One of the most common summer procedures is liposuction. Liposuction has gained popularity in recent years as techniques become safer and results become more impressive. Liposuction can be used to remove fat deposits from various parts of the body including the abdomen, hips, thighs and knees; all parts of the body that often don’t respond well to traditional diet and exercise.

Abdominoplasty is another common summer time procedure. More commonly known as a tummy tuck, men and women visit the Cosmetic Surgery & Hair Center to undergo abdominoplasty for a firm, slender midsection. A tummy tuck is designed to tighten abdominal muscles and remove excess fat and skin. In some cases, liposuction may be used in conjunction with abdominoplasty for optimal results.

If you feel like you need help getting the summer body of your dreams, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation.