Chicago Breast & Body Aesthetics Blog

The Cost of a Neck Lift in 2026

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | March 10, 2026 | Comments Off on The Cost of a Neck Lift in 2026

How Much Does a Neck Lift Cost in Chicago? Complete Pricing Guide (2026) At Chicago Breast & Body, a neck lift typically costs $8,000 to $12,000 or more, depending on your individual case, the technique used, and whether you combine it with other procedures like a facelift. After your consultation with Dr. John Rachel, our…

How Much Does Lipo 360 Cost?

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | March 6, 2026 | Comments Off on How Much Does Lipo 360 Cost?

How Much Does Lipo 360 Cost in Chicago? Complete Pricing Guide (2026) At Chicago Breast & Body, Lipo 360 typically costs $8,995 to $12,995 or more. This includes liposuction of four areas: upper abdomen, lower abdomen, flanks (love handles), and lower back. If you add extra areas, your total price will go up, but the…

How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost?

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | February 18, 2026 | Comments Off on How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost?

How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost in Chicago? A Complete Pricing Guide In Chicago, breast augmentation cost in typically costs between $7,995 to $10,995 or more depending on your surgeon’s experience, implant type, the physical location of your surgery, facility fee, anesthesia, and surgeons fee. That range reflects an all-in quote, not just the surgeon’s…

Plus-Size Abdominoplasty Tummy Tuck Before & After Surgery Photos

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | January 27, 2026 | Comments Off on Plus-Size Abdominoplasty Tummy Tuck Before & After Surgery Photos

If you have a body mass index (BMI) of 33 or higher and loose abdominal skin that diet and exercise can’t fix, a plus size tummy tuck (also called high BMI abdominoplasty) can safely remove excess tissue, tighten weakened muscles, and restore a more proportional contour. Success depends on choosing a board-certified surgeon experienced with…

Ultrasound-Guided Brazilian Butt Lift

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | January 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Ultrasound-Guided Brazilian Butt Lift

What is an Ultrasound-Guided BBL? An ultrasound-guided Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a fat transfer buttock enhancement where Chicago BBL surgeons Dr. Anh-Tuan Truong and Dr. Kevin Lin uses real-time imaging technology during the fat injection. Rather than injecting fat “blindly,”, the ultrasound technology allows your surgeon to see exactly where the fat is being…

How to Prepare for Plastic Surgery: Checklist

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on How to Prepare for Plastic Surgery: Checklist

Use this checklist to stay organized from 6 weeks out through the morning of your surgery. This is a guideline and not every surgeon is the same. If you have questions, ask your surgeon and follow your doctor’s specific instructions. At Chicago Breast & Body Aesthetics, we use a safety-first approach and clear pre-op planning…

How much does an extended tummy tuck cost in Chicago?

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | January 8, 2026 | Comments Off on How much does an extended tummy tuck cost in Chicago?

Most extended tummy tucks in Chicago end up in the five-figure range, and your exact cost depends on how far the lift needs to go (front only vs wraparound), whether you need muscle repair, and whether liposuction is added for smoother contour. National estimates often cite $9,600 to $24,000 and at Chicago Breast & Body…

Why Add Renuvion To Liposuction?

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | December 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Why Add Renuvion To Liposuction?

Renuvion is a device that uses radiofrequency energy and helium plasma under the skin to heat and tighten soft tissue. The goal is to help the tissue contract so the skin can better match your new contour in the right candidate. At Chicago Breast & Body Aesthetics, Dr. Anh-Tuan Truong and Dr. Kevin Lin use…

Is a tummy tuck covered by insurance?

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | December 8, 2025 | Comments Off on Is a tummy tuck covered by insurance?

Short answer: A tummy tuck is almost never covered by insurance. Abdominoplasty is considered a cosmetic procedure, even when it makes you feel better in clothes or helps with rashes or back discomfort. In a few very specific situations, a portion of the surgery (usually the panniculectomy, or skin removal) may be reviewed for medical…

How Much Does a Tummy Tuck Cost in Chicago?

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | December 8, 2025 | Comments Off on How Much Does a Tummy Tuck Cost in Chicago?

At Chicago Breast & Body Aesthetics, a tummy tuck in our accredited Chicago surgical center typically starts around $12,995, with most full tummy tucks generally falling in the $10,995 to $17,995 or more range depending on your body and your surgical plan. Your exact price will be personalized after your consultation. What drives tummy tuck…