Lip Augmentations — Injections Chicago Treatment

For patients interested in receiving lip augmentations, it is worth noting that there are going to be some important decisions you are going to have to make. Thankfully, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Elias Gikas will be there to guide you through the process every step of the way. The most popular options for injectable lip enhancement are transferred […]

As with any other surgical procedure, the abdominoplasty has evolved in recent times to provide more natural results with a quicker recovery time. The abdominoplasty, also known as the tummy tuck, is popular among women who have trouble restoring that flat, tight stomach they had in their youth, and often before experiencing childbirth. This incision […]

A pair of full, luscious lips can add to one’s sensuality, youth and vitality. Because of this, it’s not uncommon for patients to come into our office seeking fuller lips. For this, we provide fat injections. Though lip augmentation can sometimes be achieved through injectable fillers alone, many patients require additional assistance that is more […]

The advantage of modern liposuction techniques over earlier versions of the procedure are improved safety, better results and a faster recovery time. There have been many improvements since the beginning days of liposuction in Europe, about 50 years ago, and liposuction is now a safe and effective procedure when performed by trained surgeons treating the […]

Having some understanding of what to expect during the breast augmentation recovery phase can be highly beneficial for anyone who is interested in enlarging their breasts with surgery. The one- to two-hour surgery is followed by a short recovery stay before the patient is driven home. From here, the breast augmentation recovery phase begins. Moving around during […]

For those looking to decrease the signs of aging without the cost or downtime of a surgical procedure, Botox may be the ideal solution. This purified liquid injectable is the most popular minimally invasive procedure on the market. In 2014, 6.6 million treatments of botulinum toxin type A (the generic name for Botox) were performed. Botox is […]

A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a combination body surgery that removes excess skin and fat from the midsection. In some cases, the procedure can also reattach abdominal muscles that have stretched and separated during pregnancy. Though tummy tucks are often combined with liposuction techniques, this procedure is not intended to be used […]

Botox treatments are used to ease away facial lines and wrinkles. The procedure begins with the careful marking of various regions of the face. These regions are then typically anesthetized with a local anesthetic or topical numbing cream to make the injection procedure as comfortable as possible. Following this, Botox will be injected into the […]

To remove cancerous breast tissue, mastectomy surgery may be required. The idea of change in the structure of the breasts can be accompanied by a number of feelings. Breast reconstruction surgery to restore the breasts’ appearance and feel does a great deal to ease this difficult transition in a woman’s life. The prospect of mastectomy […]

Are you a woman who is unhappy with the excessive weight and size of her breasts? The surgical breast reduction procedure is ideal for those patients who are tired of dealing with the numerous physical issues that stem from having oversized breasts. Breast reduction patients will no longer have to experience rashes that appear beneath […]