As with other types of surgeries, tummy tucks and breast surgeries can often leave behind scars. Fortunately, advancements in treatment options offer solutions to minimize and treat these scars. Read on to learn how ICON1540 and PicoWay laser treatments can contribute to achieving smoother, flawless skin post-surgery! Understanding Scars Scars are a natural part of …
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Scarring is a common concern for many patients after their breast augmentation surgery. Not to worry! With an experienced surgeon and knowing how to care for your breast augmentation incisions correctly, scarring will be minimal and you will heal in no time. Here is your complete guide to caring for your breast implant incisions. Keep …
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Silicone implants over saline breast implants? This is one of the most common questions that come up when deciding on a breast augmentation procedure. There are plenty of breast implant options out there these days, and with choice comes the debate over which options are best. While it’s true that every implant style has its …
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Silicone Mentor® MemoryGel breast implants do not have an “expiration” date or specific time frame for replacement. However, some women may choose to have their implants changed every 10-15 years for various reasons such as size preferences, body changes, or advancements in breast implant technology. What are the risks of having silicone memory gel breast …
After breast augmentation surgery, many patients worry that their implants may look too high and when they will “drop and fluff” into their final position. The term “drop and fluff” refers to the natural process of settling that occurs as your chest muscles relax, any swelling and inflammation subside, and the implants fill the lower …
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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 at Chicago Breast & Body Aesthetics will discuss these options with you and fully educate …
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What are the 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 breast augmentation surgery are possible. At Chicago Breast & Body …
Are you considering breast augmentation? This popular surgical procedure is intended to enhance the size and shape of the breasts, often to achieve a more aesthetically pleasing shape or size. Women may opt for breast augmentation to enhance their appearance, restore self-confidence, or improve body image. In some cases, it may be used to restore …
Breast Augmentation Recovery Process Recovering from your breast augmentation surgery consists of a post-surgical breast augmentation recovery period of 24 to 48 hours and an added reduced-activity duration of a few weeks. Most patients are up and moving around hours after their surgery and able to move relatively well by the next day. There is …
The success and safety of your breast implant surgery depends on you being entirely honest about your medical history, concerns and aesthetic goals with your surgeon at Chicago Breast & Body Aesthetics. You’ll be asked a variety of questions about your health, lifestyle and what you want from your surgery. Some example questions may include: …
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The average breast augmentation cost in Chicago will start at $6,995 to $8,995 or more depending on your surgeon’s experience, the physical location of your surgery, facility fee, anesthesia, and the type of implant your surgeon recommends. We provide several financing options for those that are interested in a deferred payment plan. Because breast enhancement …
Make sure to ask your cosmetic surgeon with questions before you decide to undergo breast augmentation because it is one of the biggest and potentially life-changing decisions you can make. Remember that you will be bombarded by a lot of advertising and marketing information by hundreds of practices and doctors vying for your business. Not …
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After looking into the fundamentals of breast enhancement or bust enlargement, there are a lot of people who would like to know exactly what to expect before their surgery. Prior to breast augmentation surgery, your board certified cosmetic surgeon may ask you to: The evening before your breast surgery, you may be instructed to: Here …
