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Most Effective Areas for Botox? Your Questions Answered
If you focus on your facial lines each time you look in the mirror, you may be considering a cosmetic upgrade. Fortunately, it is not necessary to commit to plastic surgery to refresh your face. Botox, a popular injectable treatment, can help you to achieve a smoother, younger-looking face for less money than surgery and Read More…
4 Benefits of Neck Lift
One of the first places you are likely to notice signs of aging on your body is your neck. Due to a combination of weight fluctuation, sun damage, skin laxity and genetics, your neck may look older prematurely. Fortunately, Dr. Robert Galiano, a top-rated, board-certified plastic surgeon in Chicago, has found great success rejuvenating the Read More…
Areas Where Fat Can Be Most Stubborn
Losing weight is easy — at least on paper. By limiting your caloric intake and exercising regularly, you should be able to reduce your fat cells. Unfortunately, various factors may complicate the results. Often, you will find that you have managed to shed weight from certain parts of your body, while some fat clings stubbornly Read More…
When Does It Make Sense to Have Breast Revision Surgery?
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the United States, in large part because women who have breast implants are very satisfied with their decision to have the surgery. However, when women are less than thrilled with their breast augmentation, the good news is that they are not stuck with that Read More…
4 Ways Your Brow Looks Better After Forehead Lift
As we age, gravity takes its toll on every area of the body. However, the forehead is particularly affected. Brows move downward and the distance between the eyebrows and eyelids shortens. In many cases these effects can be addressed with a forehead lift. Here Chicago plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Galiano discusses four ways in which Read More…
What is the Best Way to Get Rid of Loose Skin?
As we age, skin loses its flexibility and starts to sag. Pregnancy and considerable weight loss also leave behind excess, saggy skin. The best way to address these effects depends on the skin’s location but often involves some form of surgery. Chicago plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Galiano discusses common cosmetic procedures to excise loose, saggy Read More…
These Questions Can Help You Determine If Mommy Makeover Is Right for You
Mommy makeover is a customizable combination of surgical procedures that improve flaws that develop after pregnancy. Popular procedures that you may choose to incorporate in mommy makeover include breast lift, breast augmentation, tummy tuck and liposuction. Chicago board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Galiano suggests some questions you should ask yourself to determine whether mommy makeover Read More…
A Breast Lift with Breast Implants Offers Better Placement and Projection
The reasons a woman seeks cosmetic breast surgery usually dictate which procedure board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Galiano performs. Breast lift helps with sagging breasts, while breast augmentation or breast reduction can help to alter the size of the breasts. Depending on the personal goals of the patient, Dr. Galiano may even suggest combining these Read More…
How These Breast Surgeries Improve the Lives of Women in Chicago
Women choose breast surgery for many reasons, ranging from restoring the bust after breast cancer surgery to lifting breast tissue after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Regardless of the reason, research shows that cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgeries lead to better psychosocial, sexual and physical well-being. Women report more satisfaction with their breasts and figure for many Read More…
What is “Brotox” and Why is this Nonsurgical Cosmetic Treatment so Popular?
Historically, plastic surgery and cosmetic treatments have been more common and considered more acceptable for women — but not anymore. The stigma around improving a man’s appearance has been decreasing for years, but the pandemic made surgical and nonsurgical procedures even more popular among men. Botox is the number one cosmetic treatment for men, earning Read More…
