Not In Vain
Plastic surgery exists for those who don’t want the attention By Megy Karydes Not everyone who seeks out plastic surgery is looking for breast augmentation or rhinoplasty services. In fact, for wounded veterans or burn victims, just looking like themselves and being able to function in society are among the reasons they undergo hours of […]
Spider Veins
Can you get spider veins from crossing your legs? Or wearing high heels? Are they genetic? Well, no, not really. But genetics and your lifestyle can be partly to blame, should they show up. Spider veins often appear on the skin as fine, web-like lines on the thighs, ankles and feet. While both women and […]
The Misery of Sex
Sex after cancer brings its own kind of debilitation. Women who have faced and beaten gynecologic or breast cancer often survive with a problem rarely discussed. The surgeries and treatments have left them with concerns about their sex life, but they don’t know where to turn for help. “It is sort of a ‘don’t ask, […]
Questions to Ask Your Plastic Surgeon
Questions compiled by Eve Becker as suggested to her by Dr. Gregory Dumanian and Dr. David Song • Are you board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery? • What procedures do you specialize in? • Why is this procedure the best one for me, rather than a similar one? • What is […]
Restoring the Human Form
Reconstructive plastic surgery heals…and beautifies Look beyond the full lips, smooth skin and straight nose. Plastic surgery is about more than just a pretty face. Reconstructive plastic surgery focuses on improving the functionality of life, above the pure aesthetics of cosmetic surgery. Some top plastic surgeons in the Chicago area go beyond tummy tucks, liposuction […]