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What to Expect During Breast Augmentation Recovery
Knowing what to expect during recovery is just as important

The Rise of Male Abdominoplasty: Why More Men Are Getting Tummy Tucks
What is male abdominoplasty, and why is its popularity rising?

Realistic Expectations: Mommy Makeover Before and After Results
Immediate Post-Surgery: Days 1–3 In the initial days following your

Thanks to You, We’re 2017 Yelp! Award Winners
Sometimes, when you focus all your energy on providing superlative customer service, people notice and appreciate it. That’s why we’re excited to announce St. Charles Plastic Surgery has won the People Love Us on Yelp! 2017 award! Here’s a sample of a Yelp! review posted

Skin Safety During Spring Break Getaways
Though we’ve had an unusually mild Chicago winter this year, the gloomy days of February understandably leave many of us dreaming about sunny locales. So, by the time spring break rolls around in March, the bags are packed and off we go to somewhere warmer

5 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Fat Transfer Procedures
Have you heard about fat transfer procedures? For those who are not ready to implant a foreign substance into their bodies, a fat transfer procedure can help to enhance certain parts of the body using your own body’s natural fat deposits. The prevalence of fat

Botox For Men: Considering a Growing Trend
If you’re a man over the age of 30, you may be seeing more of your peers take advantage of Botox and other non-surgical cosmetic procedures to help alleviate wrinkles and look and feel younger. According to the most recent American Society of Plastic Surgeons report,

4 Ways Cutting Stress Out of Your Life Can Help You Look Better
After focusing exclusively on physical health factors for decades, scientists are finally acknowledging the serious impact stress can have not only on your lifestyle but also on your health and looks. Here are just 4 of the many ways reducing the stress in your life

Is This the Year for a Breast Reduction?
Are you a good candidate for breast reduction surgery? A breast reduction procedure, formally known as reduction mammoplasty, can make a dramatic improvement to the lives of many women who have problems with excessive breast size. Breast reduction doesn’t get talked about in the public