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What’s the difference between a Skinny BBL and Country Club BBL™?
Many people are looking to achieve a more natural-looking result and a shape that is proportional to their natural body. A Skinny BBL is designed for thinner patients who have low body fat but want to add some curves and projection to their buttocks. A Country Club BBL is designed to achieve a more athletic…
Read MoreComplications and Risks of Breast Augmentation
The choice to have breast enhancement surgery is very personal and you’ll have to decide if the advantages will meet your objectives and if the potential risks of breast augmentation are acceptable. Although rare, complications and risks of surgery are possible. At Chicago Breast & Body Aesthetics, all our surgeons are board certified and highly…
Read MoreWhat Are The 3 Choices Breast Implant Incision Placement
Getting breast implants is a major decision and it’s important to understand all of your procedural options including how and where would be the Breast Implant incision. Like all surgeries, breast augmentation requires an incision that will leave a scar, but with proper care and time, the scars usually fade to a point of being…
Read MoreDr. Miami Squad Member Now In Chicago, Illinois
Doctor Miami Squad Member Now In Chicago, Illinois Dr. Anh-Tuan Truong officially joins Dr. Miami’s Squad network in October 2020. Dr. Truong is the first surgeon in Chicago, Illinois to become a member of Dr. Miami’s network of world-class surgeons. Dr. Truong’s specialties include the Skinny BBL, Country Club BBL™, Mommy Makeover, Tummy Tuck and…
Read MoreBreast Augmentation: What To Expect During Your Consultation
Our modern office Chicago Breast & Body Aesthetics is conveniently located in the River North downtown area at 310 W Superior St, 2nd Floor, Chicago Illinois, 60654. How to prepare for your consultation: The success and safety of your breast implant surgery depends on you being entirely honest about your medical history, concerns and aesthetic…
Read MoreHow to Care For Your Tummy Tuck Scar
Pregnancy, aging or fluctuations in weight can impact the abdominal area, creating a pooch or leaving behind loose, sagging skin. For men and women who want to improve how their stomach looks, a tummy tuck can create a flatter, more sculpted abdomen. It’s common for people to have reservations about the scar that accompanies a…
Read MoreThe Truth Behind 3 Stubborn Tummy Tuck Myths
There is both myth and reality behind nearly every cosmetic procedure, and tummy tucks are no exception. Unfortunately, misconceptions about tummy tucks can steer some people in the wrong direction and prevent them from obtaining the flat, toned abdomen that the body contouring procedure can offer. Let’s dispel three persistent myths and get the facts…
Read More3 Hourglass Figures that Helped Shape Modern History
The iconic hourglass figure has long had a hold on us. Ample breasts complemented by a small waist and sizable hips are certainly a golden ratio in the glamour world. If Mother Nature didn’t bestow you with these natural assets, a trip to the cosmetic surgeon can help you augment your features for a more…
Read MoreProportionate Breast Augmentation Is the New Ideal
When many people think of breast augmentation, they imagine large, obvious implants that can stand out in a crowd. In fact, some women avoid the breast enhancement procedure because they wrongly assume that implants will look fake and over-sized. But the new trend of proportionate breast implants is changing how people think of breast augmentation.…
Read MoreWhat’s the Best Way to Get Rid of a Muffin Top?
Language is always evolving and today, when people mention a muffin top, they’re usually referring to bulges of fat spilling out from the top of clothing waistlines instead of a bakery treat. Muffin tops are a common cosmetic complaint for women and the cosmetic woe can result from a number of factors. Causes of a…
Read More3 Possibilities for Future Breast Implants
Scientific advances are bringing new possibilities to the world of cosmetic surgery, promising a bright future for breast implants. Innovative surgical techniques continue to emerge, offering women a variety of breast implant options. A look at what the future has in store for breast implants reveals promising opportunities. 1. Micro-Implants Micro-implants are small, pea-sized silicone…
Read MoreDoes Incision Placement Impact Your Breast Augmentation Results?
Breast augmentation continues to be one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the world. Women today have a range of implants that they can choose from to meet their appearance goals. When performing the procedure, there are a few different incision locations that your surgeon may use depending on your anatomy, implant type and…
Read More3 Causes for Post-Pregnancy Pooch
Pregnancy can be a life-changing experience for women, but some of the changes the body goes through during pregnancy can remain even after birth. Many women find that they’re left with a post-pregnancy pooch that won’t go away, even with a healthy diet or targeted exercises. But just what causes that tummy paunch or post-pregnancy…
Read MoreThe Evolution of Modern Liposculpting
Modern Liposculpting and liposuction has come a long way from its early beginnings. When it first came on the scene in the 1970s, the fat removal method was rather basic when compared with today’s standards. A blunt hollow instrument called a cannula was created to create tunnels between blood vessels and suck out unwanted fat.…
Read MoreHow to Get Ideal Results from Your Breast Augmentation
There are a number of factors that can influence your breast augmentation results. From implant type and size to profile and placement, the elements of your individual procedure all affect the final outcome. Each woman has a unique anatomy and specific preferences about how she’d like her breasts to look, so understanding important distinctions about…
Read MoreWhen a Mini-Tuck May Not Be Enough
Most people these days are familiar with the tummy tuck and its “mini” equivalent as ways to restore the appearance of your abdomen. However, although many patients opt for a mini tuck in search of less scarring and faster healing, mini abdominoplasty results may not always be extensive enough to meet your appearance goals. Mini…
Read MoreArm Liposuction Using Smartlipo™
While liposuction is most often thought of as a solution for stubborn love handles or a muffin top, more and more people are turning to lipo as an option to sculpt their upper arms. Traditional tumescent lipo could certainly be effective for this purpose, but there are a few reasons to consider Smartlipo™ for upper arm…
Read MoreHow Breast Implants Drop as You Heal
If you spend any amount of time researching breast augmentation before your procedure, then you’ve probably run across the phrase “drop and fluff.” This is used to describe the healing process after getting breast implants: the tissues surrounding the implants slowly relax, allowing the implants to settle into their final position. Although often referenced, the…
Read More4 Questions Every Liposuction Patient Asks
With how common liposuction is these days, it’s natural for men and women to have questions about what the procedure entails. This is an important part of the process and the best candidates for cosmetic surgery will be fully informed every step of the way. To that end, let’s review some of the most common…
Read MoreDoes Your Cosmetic Surgeon Have What It Takes?
There are few decisions in life as personal as those related to your cosmetic surgery. The decision to go ahead with a procedure must be made carefully—and with the right professional guidance. Unfortunately, not all cosmetic surgeons are created equal in this regard. You shouldn’t assume that just any professional offering cosmetic contouring has what…
Read MoreThe #1 Post-Partum Cosmetic Surgery Procedure
One of the most popular procedures after pregnancy is the abdominoplasty (or tummy tuck). While being a new mom is one of life’s greatest joys, there are long-term physical tolls that pregnancy and nursing can take on the body. An abdominoplasty can help resolve post-partum cosmetic surgery which is one of the biggest problem areas…
Read MoreYou Shouldn’t Have to Hide Your Cosmetic Surgery
Though cosmetic surgery is rising in popularity, it’s understandable that some people want to keep their surgery private. But an increasing number of patients feel comfortable telling friends, family and even coworkers about their experience, and that’s a good thing. Growing Acceptance The good news is that cosmetic surgery is growing—and its fans are growing…
Read MoreLiposculpture vs. Liposuction: 4 Important Distinctions
Sometimes, diet and exercise just isn’t enough. Everybody has areas of stubborn fat on their body that make them uncomfortable, and lifestyle modifications aren’t always enough to see results. In situations like these, liposuction can be an effective treatment to give your contours a sleeker definition. Liposuction isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, though. Patients who need…
Read More3 Advantages of Double Eyelid Surgery
Double eyelid surgery, sometimes referred to as Asian eyelid surgery, is a procedure that creates an additional upper eyelid crease in individuals with a single crease in their upper eyelids. Men and women of East Asian descent are often born with only a single crease in their upper eyelids. While double eyelid surgery is certainly…
Read MoreCan a Tummy Tuck Have Medical Benefits?
A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is generally considered a strictly cosmetic procedure. However, recent evidence suggests that some benefits tummy tuck may offer to patients as well. Urinary Stress Incontinence Stress incontinence refers to a bladder control problem where urine can be released involuntarily, especially if the patient laughs, sneezes, coughs or lifts…
Read More3 Tips for Choosing Your Breast Augmentation Surgeon
Planning your breast augmentation is an exciting, if daunting task. While you have many factors to consider for your ideal breast augmentation results, no single one matters as much as your choice of breast augmentation surgeon. There are a few steps you can take to make sure you find the best cosmetic surgeon to meet…
Read More3 Little Liposuction Target Spots that Can Make All the Difference
When most people think about liposuction, they tend to think of major target spots, like the stomach, thighs and love handles. These are common areas for both men and women to store excess fat, but when it comes to some smaller problem spots, you might be surprised at what a noticeable difference a little targeted…
Read MoreWhy a Mini Tummy Tuck Doesn’t Have to Mean Mini Results
Abdominoplasty, better known as a tummy tuck, is a procedure aimed at improving the appearance of the belly. While a full, or traditional, tummy tuck can provide the best contouring results for those concerned with their upper and lower abdominal appearance, a mini tummy tuck is a less involved form of abdominoplasty that can be…
Read MoreWill Breast Implants Give You the Perfect Breast Shape?
Breast implants can be an excellent option for women hoping to increase the size of their breasts and enjoy a curvier figure. However, when it comes to a perfect breast shape, how much influence can breast augmentation have? Natural Anatomy Affects Your Results The primary goal of breast augmentation is to provide a boost to…
Read More4 Benefits of Smartlipo™ for Specific Problem Spots
Not all pockets of fat can be slimmed down with diet and exercise alone. That’s why so many men and women turn to body contouring procedures like liposuction to help streamline their figure. However, when it comes to liposuction techniques, there are certain advantages and benefits of Smartlipo methods over others. Smartlipo™, which uses laser…
Read MoreCan You Get Lipo If You’re Already Skinny?
Liposuction, a popular body contouring procedure that permanently removes fat cells from problem areas, is typically associated with individuals who struggle with isolated fat deposits even when they’re already at a healthy weight. But what about in the case of makeup blogger Megan O’Brien, who is a size zero and still got liposuction? Liposuction and…
Read More4 Fashion Tips to Show Off Your New Breast Implants
For many breast augmentation patients, one of the most exciting things about getting breast implants is having a whole new set of wardrobe options. Your new curves will make clothing that may have looked boring on you before appear fresh and sexy. When you’re considering how to show off your new breast implants, keep these tips in…
Read MoreWhich Liposuction Method Delivers the Best Results?
With a range of body contouring techniques available in the modern cosmetic surgery market, it can be difficult to choose the right method to meet your needs. When it comes to liposuction, two of the most popular techniques are traditional liposuction and laser-assisted liposuction. There are some major differences between the two liposuction method, and…
Read More3 Waist-Slimming Options for Your Tummy after Pregnancy
Pregnancy can have a lasting impact on your figure, and one of the most common body woes among women who have undergone pregnancy is their pudgy abdomen. Because pregnancy nearly always involves some amount of weight gain, lingering fatty tissue or baggy skin can affect the appearance of your midsection long after you’ve completed your…
Read MoreHow to Pick the Perfect Breast Implant Size
Choosing the perfect breast implant size is a highly personal process, and there is no single answer for each patient. When preparing for your breast augmentation, it’s easy to get caught up in planning the right breast size for your goal appearance, but there are a couple of factors you shouldn’t forget to consider. Your…
Read MoreBreast Augmentation – Factors and decisions for your surgery
The decision to undergo breast augmentation and the surgeon you choose are very important, but the decisions don’t stop there. There are many other factors to consider and choices to make regarding this surgery. During your consultation, your surgeon hopefully discuss these options with you and fully educate you on every option so that you…
Read MoreCosmetic Surgery vs. Plastic Surgery – Is there a difference?
Plastic Surgeon or Cosmetic Surgeon—What’s the Difference anyway? You’re not alone if you’re confused what’s the difference between a Plastic Surgeon and a Cosmetic Surgeon or Cosmetic vs Plastic Surgery. Often, the terms are used interchangeably, especially by plastic surgeons who choose to focus their practices on cosmetic surgery. Due to falling reimbursements, there are…
Read MoreExtreme Weight Loss Fix
It’s a brand new year and the top resolution is weight loss fix. Many are captivated by the will power of those shedding pounds and how they accomplished the goal. 100 or even 200 pounds lost has been done, but the goal doesn’t stop there. Extreme weight loss also means excess skin that sags loosely.…
Read More7 EASY WAYS TO BANISH DRY SKIN! Give Your Winter Skin Regimen a Boost!
Should I Upgrade Implants from Saline to Silicone?
Chicago Breast & Body Aesthetics and Mentor® are encouraging patients to consider upgrading your existing saline breast implants to their state-of-the-art Mentor MemoryGel Silicone breast implants. Keep reading to get answers to some FAQ’s by the doctors regarding upgrading your implants. Why should you upgrade my saline implants to gel implants? Although very safe and…
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