Breast Augmentation Surgery in Chicago, IL

Dr. Otto Placik is a double board-certified plastic surgeon and is considered one of the best Surgeons for Breast Augmentation Surgery in Chicago Illinois. Dr. Placik is known to provide some of the best breast augmentation results. Having helped thousands of women accomplish their aesthetic goals, he has become a known leader in the field of breast enlargement surgery and offers a wide array of surgical options to increase the size of your breasts via breast augmentation. Interested in taking the next step? You can schedule a consultation with Dr. Placik at one of his Chicago based offices to to start your breast augmentation journey today!

What is Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure where breast implants are placed in the breasts to increase the size and improve the shape and symmetry of your breasts. A breast augmentation procedure is often sought after by women experienced substantial weight loss or desire larger breasts than the current shape and size.Often referred to as a “boob job” or “breast enlargement.” Breast augmentation one of the most popular breast procedures amongst women.

Breast Implant Types

The most popular breast implants to choose from are Saline or Silicone breast implants. A new option called the IDEAL™ breast implant is also available to patients who desire a saline breast implant that looks also looks more natural.

Saline Breast Implants

Saline breast implants are filled with saltwater. They come from the manufacturer unfilled and will be filled during the breast augmentation procedure, making them more flexible during breast augmentation surgery. Saline breast implants also facilitate some more discrete incision styles. Since they come unfilled, they can be adjusted to meet your individual aesthetic goals and even to change for asymmetrical amounts of natural breast tissue. Furthermore, saline implants are extremely safe because the body quickly absorbs the saline if there’s a rupture. However, saline breast implants aren’t as natural-looking as saline breast implants, and they might produce ripples on the skin’s surface. Some may think saline breast implants are safer, but they will have very similar risks to other implant choices. Capsular contracture, infection, discomfort, implant leaks, implant ruptures, nipple feeling changes, and breast sensation changes are all risk considerations for silicone implants, just as they are for saline implants.

Silicone Breast Implants

Silicone breast implants are considered aesthetically superior, visually and in their feel, to saline breast implants. They are unlikely to show rippling, and silicone gel is more like natural breast tissue than saline solution. Because the implants come pre-filled to an optimum level, silicone implants never have fill-related aesthetic defects. Medical-grade silicone implants are completely safe. The FDA has determined that the lawsuits surrounding them were primarily a product of fear and had little basis in medical evidence. Therefore, it re-approved them for use in November 2006.

However, there are some disadvantages of silicone breast implants. The body doesn’t readily absorb silicone, and the implants don’t deflate when rupture occurs. You have to go for regular MRIs to ensure that the implant is intact. The lack of rippling provides an aesthetic benefit, but it necessitates regular MRIs, which can be an inconvenience. Research has shown that MRIs can detect ruptures whether the implant is placed in a subglandular or submuscular position. It’s worth noting that the risk of silicone implants is remote—most patients have no trouble with silicone implants.

Who are ideal breast augmentation candidates?

Ideal candidates for breast augmentation surgery should have generally good physical and mental health. Dr. Placik does not perform breast augmentation surgery on patients suffering from poor mental health and will offer recommendations and assess whether or not a breast augmentation is a good fit for you.

Aside from having good health, the following factors make for the best breast augmentation candidates:

• You are unhappy with your breasts’ size, shape, and symmetry.
• Potential patients should have realistic expectations from a breast augmentation procedure.
• If you smoke, patients must be willing to stop smoking before and after breast augmentation surgery.
• Patients should not be currently pregnant or breastfeeding. It’s important to note that while you can breastfeed with implants, there are specific safety measures to consider.
• Candidates should not have any underlying health issues, such as untreated cancers, infections, or serious illnesses.

If candidates meet the above recommendations, then patients can expect the best results.

Average Breast Augmentation Cost in Chicago, Illinois

The average Breast Augmentation Cost in Chicago range between $6,000 and $9,000. However there are many variables go into the cost of breast augmentation in Chicago. The choice of which breast implant and the type of breast augmentation procedure performed will determine the cost of your breast augmentation surgery.

Breast Augmentation Procedure

A breast augmentation procedure is performed as an in-office and outpatient procedure under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. The specific surgical technique depends on several factors, including the breast augmentation type (breast implants or fat grafting), implant material, size, and other factors. Dr. Otto Placik will make the Incision under the breast for breast implants, on the lower border of the nipple/ areola, or the armpit. The patient’s implant is based behind the mammary gland and over, between, or behind the muscles.

After the surgery, the incisions are sutured closed and allowed to heal, and you’re taken to the recovery room.

Breast Augmentation Recovery

Breast augmentation is usually performed on an outpatient basis, so most patients can go home on the day of their surgery. The method of enlargement largely determines the specifics of the recovery process. Dr. Placik will discuss post-operative care instructions with you in detail before your surgery day, so you know exactly what to expect. After your surgery, a light compression bra will be wrapped around your body to support the breasts in the earliest stages of healing.

Although you can expect some swelling, bruising, and soreness in the first few days, you should be able to return to work after about a week. Generally speaking, you should plan on resting and taking it easy for several days after surgery to allow your body to heal correctly. You can resume standard, low-intensity work within a week. Although each patient is unique, Dr. Placik will likely advises breast augmentation patients to avoid strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and exercising for approximately 4 to 6 weeks. After reaching the 6 week mark, patients will start to see their results from the procedure.

Breast Implants Placement Options

Ready to get Breast Implants? Schedule Your Breast Augmentation Consultation at one of our Chicago locations

As one of Chicago’s best, your breast augmentation journey starts with a detailed consultation with Dr. Placik. During your consultation, Dr. Placik will perform a physical exam, discuss your concerns, and ask questions about the look and breast size you hope to achieve with implants. Dr. Placik will discuss all your treatment options, including the implant styles, materials, sizes, etc and may recommend some options for the best results. He ensures that you have all the information you need to make the right decision. Dr. Placik offers breast augmentation consultations at his office conveniently located for residents throughout Chicago. If you have any questions, you can always send an email to info@bodysculptor.com.

Breast Augmentation FAQ

Can I breastfeed with Breast Implants?

It is by no means a certainty that breast augmentation will cause a woman to be unable to breastfeed, but this is another question that can be best answered through consultation with the doctor. Even in the absence of any cosmetic interventions, not all women are able to produce the same quantities of breastmilk. The possibility that you will experience difficulty breastfeeding is also affected by your cosmetic goals and the specific procedure that will be needed to achieve them.

What are the risks of breast augmentation surgery?

During your consultation, Dr. Placik will cover all the possible risks and side effects associated with breast implants and breast augmentation surgery. These may include similar risks to those associated with any surgery, such as infection, bleeding, or changes in sensation. Other potential complications include capsular contracture or breast surgery revision due to a faulty implant, but these are rare. Dr. Placik will discuss all potential side effects with you before the surgery, even if they’re very rare and unlikely to occur.

Will breast augmentation surgery leave a scar?

Dr. Placik places extremely fine incisions in strategic locations to minimize their visibility. Furthermore, over time, the scars will heal entirely and merge with the surrounding skin, becoming invisible to the naked eye. It takes approximately 18 months for the scars to heal completely—before that, the scars might even darken before they become better. The speed with which your scars heal and fade away depends on various factors, including your lifestyle, aftercare, genetics, etc. You must avoid smoking to ensure optimal healing.

Which Breast Implant is more natural while also providing larger breasts?

Silicone breast implants are considered to feel and look more natural than saline implants.

Does breast augmentation surgery hurt?

There is no single answer to this question. If you think about the people you have known in your life, you can probably recall some who seemed immune to pain and some who were unable to tolerate any amount of pain at all.

How you feel after your surgery can be influenced by the nature of the procedure you choose, the extent of the augmentation or other factors. In general, it would not be expected that you would experience significant pain. If you have had general anesthesia in the past, you may be familiar with its after effects. If you rest after your procedure and follow the guidelines the doctor gives you regarding physical exercise and exertion, you should be able to make it through the recovery period without severe discomfort.

Can I get a Breast Mammogram if I have Breast Implants?

As is the case with other medical matters, any answer to this question can only be based on what has been generally observed among women who have had these procedures. According to the FDA, one in five women will need to replace breast their implants within ten years. This can be a reflection of natural changes in your body; for example, as you age the skin around your implant could become lax and lose elasticity.

Adhering to the doctor’s advised schedule of follow-up visits is a good way to stay on top of possible issues in the long term, and to help you achieve the understanding and prediction that you desire.

Breast Augmentation Before and After Photos

• • Implant Size (L): 590cc
  • Implant Size (R): 590cc
  • Height:
    5’3
  • Weight: 125lbs
  • Before Bra Size: 34A
  • After Bra Size: 36D

• • Implant Size (L): 350cc
  • Implant Size (R): 350cc
  • Height:
    4’11
  • Weight: 106lbs
  • Before Bra Size: 32B
  • After Bra Size: 36C

• • Implant Size (L): 550cc
  • Implant Size (R): 550cc
  • Height:
    5’2
  • Weight: 106lbs
  • Before Bra Size: 34DD
  • After Bra Size: 34DD

Breast Augmentation near Chicago