Chicago Plastic Surgery - Chicago Bariatric Surgery, LASIK, Cosmetic Dentistry

Chicago patients who wish to improve their quality of life may choose to undergo different types of elective surgery. In order to improve eyesight and eliminate the need for glasses and contacts, patients may opt to receive LASIK in Chicago. Many LASIK patients are individuals who have undergone weight loss surgery. They pursue LASIK surgery as their lifestyles become much more active after significant weight loss. Plastic surgery Chicago patients often seek out procedures to enhance the appearance of their face and body. The most popular plastic surgery procedures are breast augmentation and liposuction. Patients who undergo these procedures usually achieve both a more contoured body profile and improved self esteem.

One of the least invasive elective enhancements is cosmetic dentistry. Patients looking to improve their smiles by using dental implants or veneers often contact Chicago cosmetic dentists. In addition to implants and veneers, many individuals request teeth whitening, the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedure. During this treatment, a dentist places strong bleach on a patient's teeth. This bleach removes stains that are often caused by food, drink or bad oral hygiene.

Another highly popular elective enhancement in Chicago is breast augmentation surgery, a procedure that enhances patients' breasts. During breast augmentation procedure, a Chicago plastic surgeon places fluid-filled inserts called implants into a woman's breasts in one of the three areas: in front of, within or behind the pectoral muscle. There are several shapes and sizes of implants that a surgeon can use. The selection of implants is guided by the original size and shape of the patient's breasts and the desired bustline. After Chicago breast augmentation that helps patients obtain a new body profile, they sometimes choose to undergo a second procedure – liposuction – to remove excess fat from certain body areas. Liposuction Chicago patients typically experience increased self esteem after removing fat they have been unable to get rid of through diet and exercise alone.

In order to achieve a full body makeover, patients often choose to combine cosmetic surgeries. An example of such comprehensive approach is a patient who receives both abdominoplasty and rhinoplasty in Chicago. By undergoing tummy tuck surgery, abdominoplasty Chicago patients achieve slimmer waistlines as this procedure removes excess fat and skin from the stomach area. Rhinoplasty, on the other hand, enhances the symmetry of the face by altering the size and shape of the nose. These procedures, when combined, allow patients achieve slimmer, more attractive figures and, by association, higher self esteem. Rhinoplasty and tummy tuck are both considered permanent plastic surgery procedures, which is why it is best to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon before undergoing either procedure.

Many individuals who pursue tummy tuck in Chicago are former Lap-Band patients. Lap Band is a weight loss surgery designed to help a patient lose a large amount of weight by reducing the amount of food he or she consumes. During this procedure, a silicone band is placed around the patient's stomach, creating a small upper pocket in the stomach. The upper pocket of the stomach is filled with a small amount of food, creating a feeling of satiety faster. Lap Band Chicago patients often select this form of bariatric surgery because it allows them to keep their stomach intact. After rapidly losing a large amount of weight, patients sometimes are left with excess skin, which is why many of them undergo facelift surgery. A facelift Chicago surgeon performs this procedure to tone and tighten the facial skin in order to achieve a more youthful facial profile.

Not all patients live in or near Illinois, which is why we have created other pages detailing different procedures throughout the United States. For New Jersey individuals, please visit the respective page to learn more about local specialists.