Chicago Breast & Body Aesthetics Blog

The Truth Behind 3 Stubborn Tummy Tuck Myths

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | April 8, 2016 | Comments Off on The Truth Behind 3 Stubborn Tummy Tuck Myths

There is both myths and reality behind nearly every cosmetic procedure, and tummy tuck myths 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 tummy tuck myths and…

3 Hourglass Figures that Helped Shape Modern History

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | April 8, 2016 | Comments Off on 3 Hourglass Figures that Helped Shape Modern History

The iconic hourglass figures have 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…

Proportionate Breast Augmentation Is the New Ideal

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | March 24, 2016 | Comments Off on Proportionate 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 but is that the proportionate breast augmentation for them. 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…

Does Incision Placement Impact Your Breast Augmentation Results?

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | March 3, 2016 | Comments Off on Does 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 incision placement procedure, there are a few different incision locations that your surgeon may use depending on your anatomy, implant…

3 Causes for Post-Pregnancy Pooch

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | February 18, 2016 | Comments Off on 3 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…

The Evolution of Modern Liposculpting

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | February 12, 2016 | Comments Off on The 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.…

How to Get Ideal Results from Your Breast Augmentation

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | February 11, 2016 | Comments Off on How to Get Ideal Results from Your Breast Augmentation

There are a number of factors to get ideal results from your breast augmentation 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,…

When a Mini Tuck May Not Be Enough

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | January 28, 2016 | Comments Off on When 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 abdominoplasty  results in search of less scarring and faster healing, mini tuck may not be enough always and be extensive enough to meet your appearance goals.…

Arm Liposuction Using Smartlipo™

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | December 28, 2015 | Comments Off on Arm 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 arm liposuction 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…

How Breast Implants Drop as You Heal

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | December 22, 2015 | Comments Off on How 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…