Talking Shape: Spring 2015 Newsletter
In this issue: A Picture Says a Thousand Words, 24 Hour Breast Augmentation, the Elf on Shelf, Happy Holidays, and a New Year’s Wish.
5 Tips for Achieving a Natural Look with Plastic Surgery
The field of plastic surgery has made strides in the past few decades. The practice is always evolving, and always striving for better techniques and better results. According to a study in the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, new technical improvements in the field allow patients to maintain a natural look, even after […]
The Top Workout Trends of 2015
Fitness trends come and go every year, so the newest developments can be hard to stay on top of. Thankfully, we all seem to be becoming more fitness-conscious as a society, as we begin to place more value on our personal health. Whether you need to get back in shape this year, or are just […]
Plastic Surgery Procedures Trending in 2015
As with everything else, plastic surgery procedures come in and out of fashion with the times. Which procedures are trending in early 2015? The American Society of Plastic Surgeons just released some data based on numbers of procedures in 2014 as compared to those in 2013. Some of the information on this list is hardly […]
Are You Ready for Bikini Season?
Bikini season is quickly approaching, and many women around Chicagoland are working hard to get their summer bodies back. Usually, getting back into the gym a few days a week will provide tangible results, especially when combined with a sensible diet. At St. Charles Plastic Surgery, we advocate personal health as the first step toward […]
Seven Tips to Help You Stay Healthy
Health and body improvements top the New Year’s resolution list for many people. Unfortunately, springtime is when these resolutions fail to materialize after people fall back into old bad habits. Being well takes time and effort, after all. A healthy body and lifestyle is necessary both to undertake plastic surgery procedures, and to retain the […]
Retired and Considering Plastic Surgery?
Many are surprised to find out that retirees are one of the quickest growing demographics for plastic surgery. Those 55 and plus now account for a quarter of all plastic surgery procedures. As the article mentions, the most common procedures tend to be: face lifts, forehead lifts, ear reshaping, hair transplants, and pectoral implants. Retirement is […]
Plastic Surgery and Quality of Life
Too often with plastic surgery, the physical aspects of the procedure are emphasized. One of the most underrepresented factors is the increased quality of life cosmetic surgery can offer. The truth is that plastic surgery can offer someone the ability to address long-standing physical concerns and make a tangible difference to their quality of life. […]
Breast Augmentation: Tips for Quick Recovery
As surgical procedures go, breast augmentation has a fairly quick recovery time. This outpatient procedure will have you home before long, but many wonder, how long does full recovery take, and how can I shorten it? An experienced doctor doing your procedure helps, as does abiding by the recovery plan. With that said, full recovery […]
24 Hour Breast Augmentation
The 24 hour breast augmentation can be some benefit for those patients who are unsure whether or not they would like to undergo breast implant surgery. This will give them an idea of what it’s like to have a larger breast size. However, saline solution feels different than an implant and will appear different than […]
