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Breast Implant Revisions: Enhancing the Look of Previous Surgery
Considering how commonplace breast implant revisions are, the procedure doesn’t get nearly enough attention. The fact is that, whether due

Beating the Winter Blues: 5 Tips for Increased Energy This
By the time February rolls around, almost everyone is ready for winter to be over. Many people report lower levels

Plastic Surgery in 2016: Trends to Watch
As with any other aspect of life, the field of plastic surgery has its share of trends. Some are here

How Big is Big Enough: Deciding on Breast Size for
Every patient undergoing a breast augmentation procedure does so with a goal in mind. Often that goal is an improved

The Importance of Providing Excellence in Care in Plastic Surgery
Being an excellent surgeon is not the only quality needed to be a great plastic surgery doctor. In fact, much

Tell People that You’ve had Plastic Surgery Work Done?
Plastic surgery has become more normalized than ever in the past few years. While in the past many who opted

2016 Health Trends On Our Radar
Every year, dozens of health fads come into fashion. Some stick around, while others recede from memory, never to be

New Year’s Resolutions: Do They Work, and Should You Make
The new year is quickly approaching, which in turn means that many of us will start thinking about our New

2015 Recap: The Year in Health and Fitness Trends
It’s always interesting to look back on the past and view it with the benefit of hindsight. Remember the 80’s

Plastic Surgery and Health Insurance: Which Procedures Are Covered
If you’re interested in a particular plastic surgery procedure, one of the first things you’ll likely look into is how

Talking Shape: Winter 2015 Newsletter
In this issue: Holiday Memories, Moni's Favorite Things, Holiday Tradition, Snowman Wisdom, Sweet Treat, Stocking Stuffers
Saline and Silicone Implants: Weighing Your Options
When it comes to breast augmentation surgery, one of the biggest choices you’ll have to make will be between using

How Proper Nutrition Can Enhance the Effects of Your Cosmetic
After you invest time and money into a plastic surgery procedure, it’s obviously in your best interest to keep these

Keeping Your Skin Healthy This Winter Season
Winter, and especially Chicago winter, with its many days of below-freezing, dry weather, can wreak havoc on your skin. For

How Being Grateful Improves Your Health
Thanksgiving is only a few days away, which gives all of us a chance to evaluate our lives and everything

Mole Removal: More than Just a Cosmetic Improvement
Summer season is over, and if you’re like most people, you got a fair amount of sun exposure when you

5 Ways a Breast Reduction Can Improve Your Life
Breast reduction surgery, officially known as reduction mammoplasty, can make a dramatic improvement to the lives of many women who

Staying in Shape During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is great for spending quality time with family and friends, eating delicious food, and going on fun

The Issue No One Wants to Talk About: Excessive Sweating
Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, is a truly unpleasant and inconvenient condition, causing social, psychological, and emotional distress to those who

The Effects of Breastfeeding, and How They Can Be Reversed
Many women believe that breastfeeding can negatively affect the shape of their breasts, causing them to sag and lose shape

Talking Shape: Fall 2015 Newsletter
In this issue: The College Years, Autumn & Fashion, Football Dictionary, Never Give Up, Halloween Facts, Simple Pumpkin Dip, Fall-ing