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What We Learned About Personal Health in 2018
We live in a health-oriented society, and this year, like previous years, had no shortage of health trends. Here’s a

Winter 2018 Newsletter
Doc Talk: ‘Tis the Season by Bahram Ghaderi, MD As I am writing this last article of 2018, I see

The Benefits of Probiotics from Your Stomach to Your Skin
Probiotics have been pretty popular for a few years now, but the most amazing thing is that the deeper researchers

How Plastic Surgery Can Correct Breast Asymmetry
People usually hear about breast-related cosmetic procedures in the context of breast augmentation, a breast lift, or even breast reduction.

Fall 2018 Newsletter
Doc Talk: Undercover Book Worm by Bahram Ghaderi, MD You may think I must not have anything left to talk

Why More Men Than Ever are Considering a Liposuction Procedure
Are you a man who has some extra fat around the abdominal & buttocks area? Don’t worry—if so, you’re in

Minimizing Scars from a Tummy Tuck: Five Strategies
Tummy tuck procedures have come a long way since their invention. Patients are seeing these benefits through procedures that are

Cosmetic Procedure Combinations: Most Common Examples
Many of the patients we talk with have plans to eventually do multiple procedures with us. Occasionally, depending on the

Summer 2018 Newsletter
Doc Talk: Laurel or Yanny? by Bahram Ghaderi, MD I am sure most of you have heard the recent “Do

Plastic Surgery Trends: Stats from the New ASPS Report
The new report of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons came out last month, showing some interesting insights into where

Breast Lift vs. Augmentation: Which One Is Right For Me?
Many women who come into the office are not 100% sure of what they want—they look to us for suggestions.

Abdominoplasty for Men: What You Need to Know
More men are now considering tummy tuck procedures, also known as abdominoplasties, than ever before. While men still make up

Talking Shape: Spring 2018 Newsletter
Doc Talk Change by Bahram Ghaderi, MD, FACS If I had to pick a word that would describe my growing

Advances in Liposuction Tech Mean Shorter Recovery Times
Liposuction is one of the five most popular cosmetic procedures in the world, with more than 230,000 people undergoing it

To Snack or Not to Snack: Benefits of Frequent Meals
In the realm of diets, where recommendations come at us from every angle, it can be hard to know whose

3 Things to Try Before Undergoing Gynecomastia Treatment
For men, excessive breast tissue, known as gynecomastia, can be an embarrassing and stress-inducing condition. Though some cases are milder

4 Signs You May Want to Wait on a Cosmetic
After you’ve decided you’re interested in a particular cosmetic procedure, the next thing to decide is when you should have

3 Benefits of Breast Reduction You May Not Be Aware
Only those with a well-developed breast region can know the challenges that come with this type of physique. For these

Are You a Good Candidate for a Body Lift?
With age and weight fluctuation, and particularly after dramatic weight loss, certain areas of the body may experience unsightly sagging.

Talking Shape: Winter 2017 Newsletter
In this issue: Season Greetings - Peppermint Mask - Dogs are family - Christmas Movie Favorites - Discounting Procedures

7 Tips for Healthier & Better Looking Skin This Winter
Chicago winter is understandably hard on human skin. Between the cold weather, sudden gusts of freezing wind, and dry air,