Chicago Breast & Body Aesthetics Blog

Can you get liposuction if you are skinny

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | August 20, 2025 | Comments Off on Can you get liposuction if you are skinny

360 Lipo is a very popular body contouring procedure that permanently removes fat cells from common problem areas including the abdomen, flanks and lower back. Lipo 360 is great for individuals who struggle with isolated fat deposits even when they’re already at a healthy weight but can’t seem to lose it no matter how much…

Aveli Keloid Scars

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | August 1, 2025 | Comments Off on Aveli Keloid Scars

Q: If I’ve had keloid scars in the past, am I a candidate for Aveli? Are there ways to minimize the chance of scar occurrence? A A history of keloid scarring doesn’t automatically rule you out as a candidate for Aveli, but it does require careful consideration. While Aveli involves very small incisions, individuals prone…

What is a Breast Augmentation?

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | July 15, 2025 | Comments Off on What is a Breast Augmentation?

What is a breast augmentation? At Chicago Breast & Body Aesthetics, we understand that your reasons for considering breast enhancement are personal. That’s why we tailor each procedure to your body, lifestyle, and vision. Why Do Women Choose Breast Augmentation? You might be thinking about breast augmentation if: What a Breast Augmentation Can and Can’t…

Breast Implant Size Photos: 275cc

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | July 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Breast Implant Size Photos: 275cc

The MemoryGel line features cohesive silicone gel that maintains its shape and form Silicone Breast Implants, designed to provide a natural look and feel that closely mimics breast tissue. Available in multiple profiles, sizes, and projections, MemoryGel implants offer patients extensive customization options to achieve natural looking breasts. All Mentor breast implants come with a…

Is Depression After Liposuction Normal?

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | July 10, 2025 | Comments Off on Is Depression After Liposuction Normal?

Q: “Is depression after liposuction normal?” Understanding Depression After Liposuction Is your liposuction recovery going smoothly? When you decide to undergo liposuction or any cosmetic procedure, one of the incredible perks is the boost it gives to your self-confidence. Not only are the physical changes evident, but there’s also an emotional journey that patients experience…

3 Waist-Slimming Options for Your Tummy after Pregnancy

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | June 24, 2025 | Comments Off on 3 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…

How to Pick the Perfect Breast Implant Size

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | June 12, 2025 | Comments Off on How 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 perfect breast implant size for your goal appearance, but there are a couple of factors you shouldn’t forget to consider…

Cosmetic Surgery vs. Plastic Surgery – Is there a difference?

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | June 5, 2025 | Comments Off on Cosmetic 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 Surgery vs. Plastic Surgery. Often, the terms cosmetic surgery vs. plastic surgery are used interchangeably, especially by plastic surgeons who choose to focus their practices on cosmetic…

Breast Implant FAQs

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | May 23, 2025 | Comments Off on Breast Implant FAQs

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the world—and right here in Chicago. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), breast augmentation remains one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures in the United States. In 2023, there were 304,181 breast augmentation procedures performed, marking a 2% increase from…

Breast Implant Removal Before After Photos

By Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS | May 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Breast Implant Removal Before After Photos

What is breast implant removal? Breast implant removal, also called “explant surgery,” is a surgical procedure to take out breast implants that were previously placed during breast augmentation. This surgery can be more complex than the original breast augmentation, requiring specialized techniques to ensure safe and effective results. Breast Explant Before & After Photos Here…