Plastic
surgery in Chicago
describes a variety of surgical procedures done to improve the
patient’s appearance. Plastic surgery can be done on any part of
the body, and it can help both men and women.
What
Is Gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia is a common condition that affects boys and men and causes them to develop enlarged breasts that resemble those of a woman. A patient with gynecomastia will thus have excess glandular tissue, excess fat, excess skin, or a combination thereof. Just as there are different forms of gynecomastia, there are different types of breast reduction surgery. The surgeon will recommend one based on what best suits the patient’s needs.
What Is the Brazilian Butt Lift?
The Brazilian butt lift is a cosmetic procedure that involves using fat taken from another part of the patient’s body and transferring it to the buttocks to produce a rounder and shapelier posterior. The doctor will perform liposuction to remove fat from the abdomen, hips, or any place else that has excessive fat. They will then inject the fat cells into the patient’s buttocks. The patient will have to wear a compression garment for two or three weeks to prevent swelling and aid healing.
What Is Ear Pinning?
Also called otoplasty, ear pinning is a surgical procedure to make protruding ears lie more closely against the head. It is an outpatient procedure, and the doctor will usually administer a local anesthetic paired with a sedative. Some patients, particularly children, can be given general anesthesia.
The surgeon will then make an incision and remove excess cartilage from the back of the patient’s ears. The resulting scar will thus be hidden from view. Ear pinning usually takes one or two hours. While the patient will be able to resume most normal activities within three days after the operation, they should avoid strenuous activities for a few weeks.
Contact Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute to learn more about plastic surgery in Chicago.
