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Breast Reconstruction Options After Mastectomy
A mastectomy is rarely a woman’s first choice when it comes to treating breast cancer, but it can certainly be a life-saving decision. Fortunately, women who wish to maintain a feminine physique after a mastectomy can choose to restore their breasts with breast reconstruction. As a talented plastic surgeon who cares about the well-being of Read More…
Flattening Your Abdomen In Chicago: Is Liposuction or Tummy Tuck Better?
If you would like to attain a firm, flat tummy, but have had difficulty achieving that goal with diet and exercise, you may be a good candidate for plastic surgery. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Galiano offers a variety of procedures that can help his patients improve their midsection, with the two most popular being Read More…
Why Breast Reduction Includes a Lift
When women decide to have breast reduction to improve the proportions of their body and eliminate the discomfort that is common with oversized breasts, they envision their plastic surgeon removing excess tissue and fat from their breasts to achieve a smaller size. What they may not consider is the need to elevate the breasts when Read More…
How Mommy Makeover Can Improve Your Post-Pregnancy Body
Becoming a mother is an exciting journey, but there is no denying that it can also take a toll on your body. Losing weight after a pregnancy is certainly helpful, but it is unlikely to fully restore your pre-pregnancy contours, specifically around your breasts and stomach. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Galiano is a leading Read More…
Am I Too Young to Have Facelift?
When board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Galiano meets with patients for a facelift consultation, he is often asked, “Is it too soon for me to have this procedure?” While these patients want to know the age they should have surgery, that number can fluctuate significantly from one patient to the next. To help you understand Read More…
Why Women Wish They Had Breast Augmentation Sooner
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, up to 98% of women who had breast augmentation say that their results either met or exceeded their expectations. Therefore, it is safe to say that women do not have a lot of regrets when it comes to enhancing their breast size. In fact, the main regret Read More…
Cosmetic Procedures to Get Your Body Looking Right After Major Weight Loss
Losing a significant amount of weight takes a lot of self-discipline and hard work. Unfortunately, seeing success on the scale does not automatically translate to being satisfied with the body you see in the mirror. Depending on your age and genetics, you are liable to find that you have loose skin that makes you look Read More…
When Is the Best Time to Have Breast Lift?
Alas, a woman’s breasts do not look the same in her 50s as they did in her 20s. Breasts that once sat high on the chest and had an appealing slope and outward nipple projection eventually sag and point downward. Dr. Robert Galiano is a respected and board-certified plastic surgeon who frequently performs breast lift Read More…
What Can I Do About Droopy Eyelids?
Young people are often considered “wide-eyed” because of their optimism, but it is also true in a literal sense: younger eyes open more fully. When you were an adolescent, presumably the only time your eyelids felt heavy was when you were extremely tired. As you have aged, however, you may have noticed that your eyelids Read More…
What Patients Should Know Before Having Tummy Tuck
Abdominoplasty, better known as tummy tuck, is one of the top body contouring procedures offered by plastic surgeons, including Chicago’s own elite surgeon, Dr. Robert Galiano. Before performing tummy tuck, Dr. Galiano holds a consultation with the patient to review the procedure and recovery details. This allows the patient to make an informed decision as Read More…
