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Posts Tagged ‘plastic surgery’
Tummy Tuck Chicago
Friday, June 1st, 2012The factors that can play into a flabby waistline are numerous. Everything from pregnancy to genetics to age can play a role. The tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is one of the most popular surgeries used for aesthetic enhancement, because so many patients struggle with this area of the body. At our Chicago practice, Dr. Placik not only removes loose tissue, but also sculpts both midline and oblique abdominal wall muscles. With this procedure, he restores a tapered waistline that even years of diligent exercise could not provide. For more information contact us today.
Lip Augmentation Chicago
Thursday, May 24th, 2012Whether genetics or age have given you thin lips, you can increase their volume at our Chicago practice. Now more than ever, scores of people are craving plump, gorgeous lips. Just like any other area of the face and body, our lips can reveal our age by appearing thinner and more creased over time.
Options for enhancing the appearance of your lips range from fillers like Restylane®, JUVÉDERM®, to collagen, or various implants. Dr. Placik, has the expertise required to invision the right solution for you.
A discussion with your board-certified cosmetic surgeon is the first step toward full, sensual lips. Contact Dr. Placik today for more information or request your consultation online.
Gynecomastia Treatment- Chicago
Saturday, May 12th, 2012For men who are coping with gynecomastia, swelling or increased size around the nipple and breast, male breast reduction surgery may be the answer. In the Chicago area Dr. Placik is known for his discretion and professional staff.
Compassionate and skilled, Dr. Placik employs various forms of liposuction as well as state of the art surgical skills in order to correct the enlarged region and give you the toned look you want. The procedure, which usually takes about an hour to perform, can usually be done on an outpatient basis. Dramatic results on a person’s appearance and self-esteem are a common result. Contact us today to find out more information on this life-changing procedure.
Mommy Makeover- Chicago
Friday, May 4th, 2012Pregnancy is a sacred and fulfilling time in a women’s life, however, it can be very taxing to your body. At our Chicago practice a Mommy Makeover is a menu of procedures that can begin to address some of the effects of pregnancy on the body. Some of the services consist of:
For more information on one or a combination of these procedures, contact our office today.
Dermal Fillers Chicago
Friday, April 27th, 2012Woman and men who look amazing for their age may be enlisting a little extra help for mother nature. People who are aging gracefully may be using dermal fillers to enhance their gorgeous features.
Simple, and relatively quick and pain-free products like Restylane, Perlane, and Sculptra are injected beneath the skin to smooth lines and wrinkles and restore lost volume. Results are lasting and natural looking! If you’re ready to look and feel younger with little to no down time, contact Dr. Placik for more information.
Breast Reduction Chicago
Sunday, April 15th, 2012Very large breasts can be painful for a number of physical and psychological reasons. Medical problems can range from back, neck, and shoulder pain to headaches, and irritation or infection of the skin under the breasts. However Dr. Placik understands that psychological effects of possessing excessively large breasts can sometimes be even more devastating. Extreme self-consciousness, difficulty finding clothes that fit, and unsolicited attention can all take their toll on a person’s well being. At our Chicago practice, breast reduction surgery also known as mammaplasty, is highly successful in treating all these symptoms. Usually involving the removal of excess breast tissue as well as the lifting of the breast for an improved shape, this procedure can produce incredible results. Request a consultation today and begin a new pain-free chapter in your life.
Liposuction Chicago
Saturday, April 7th, 2012If you’re a healthy person of normal weight, liposuction can be an excellent body-contouring tool to rid you of persistent fat deposits in many troublesome locations. Dr. Placik can remove stubborn love handles and saddlebags, in a relatively uncomplicated outpatient procedure. Patients at our Chicago practice choose liposuction for the same reason people do nationwide – to improve body shape and feel more fit.
Liposuction is performed at our Chicago practice to remove fat from “trouble spots.” These can include:
- Stomach
- Upper arms
- Thighs
- Butocks
- Knees, or ankles
To schedule a consultation or find out more information, contact us today.
Chicago Labiaplasty
Friday, March 30th, 2012Do you experience embarrassment or self-consciousness during intercourse? Are you bothered by the fit of clothing or swimsuits, and discomfort during exercise or physical activity? All of these are symptoms which you can be relieved with labiaplasty.
Whether age, child birth or heredity have given your labia a shape or size you’re unhappy with, Dr. Placik can assist you. The private nature of this procedure means partnering with a surgeon you respect and trust. To find out more information contact us today and speak with one of our compassionate physicians.
Plastic Surgery Financing Chicago
Friday, March 23rd, 2012At our Chicago practice we understand that your well-being may be transformed by a procedure at our office. However financing your procedure can sometimes present challenges. Some patients may choose to save up for a procedure, postponing an improvement in the quality of their life and self esteem. To make the financing process as easy as possible we work with Care Credit. This company specializes in medical financing with low monthly payments, no penalties for prepayment and no interest if paid within their promotional period. For more information visit their website or contact us today.
Breast Augmentation- Chicago
Sunday, March 11th, 2012Studies show that body confidence can radiate outwards affecting all areas of a person’s life! Looking your best means feeling your best and now more than ever before women can feel better about their shape. Breast Augmentation is a procedure done to increase the size and improve the shape of a woman’s breasts with a silicone or saline implant. in Chicago may choose to undergo Breast Augmentation Surgery for a variety of reasons: the desire to make the body more proportional, restoring volume and firmness to breasts that have lost their shape due to age or breast feeding, and creating symmetry for breasts that differ in size or shape.
Breast augmentation implant surgery requires careful consideration, so partner with an experienced surgeon like Dr. Placik for trusted results. Contact us today for more information or to schedule a consultation.