Countless individuals struggle with stubborn fat deposits that refuse to budge despite an unwavering commitment to diet and exercise. For some people, turning to the transformative power of liposuction is what finally gives them a slimmer and more contoured figure. One common question among liposuction candidates is whether the surgery can provide an attractive and…Read More…
Options for Addressing Asymmetrical Breasts
Breast asymmetry occurs when one breast is clearly larger or shaped differently than the other. Asymmetry can also be apparent between breasts that are positioned differently on the chest wall. Noticeable breast asymmetry can cause feelings of shame, embarrassment, and low self-confidence. Hence, many women opt for surgical procedures to address the issue of asymmetry….Read More…
What Procedures Are Included in Mommy Makeover?
Mommy makeover is a combination of cosmetic procedures that address the physical changes in a woman’s body caused by having children. These changes can happen due to pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. These changes often include sagging breasts, loose abdominal skin, stubborn pockets of fat, and stretched abdominal muscles. Dr. Dumanian, a board-certified plastic surgeon in…Read More…
Can Abdominoplasty Eliminate My Stretchmarks?
It is common for people to carry extra fat around their midsections. At times, diet and exercise can help eliminate unwanted fat. However, for some patients, positive lifestyle choices are simply not enough to firm up this area. Life changes such as pregnancy and fluctuations in weight can contribute to stretchmarks and an overall flabby…Read More…
Restore a Previous Breast Size with Breast Augmentation
A full, perky breast appearance is often a source of confidence for women. Unfortunately, many factors can influence the size, shape, and position of the breasts. If you are interested in regaining fuller breasts, you may benefit from breast augmentation at Northwest Plastic Surgery. Here, Dr. Dumanian uses this procedure to safely increase the size…Read More…
Male Breast Reduction: Explore the Top Benefits of Gynecomastia Surgery
Gynecomastia is a condition characterized by the overdevelopment of breast tissue in men and boys. It is often a source of embarrassment and many patients with the condition experience discomfort. At Northwest Plastic Surgery, Dr. Dumanian believes that every patient deserves to feel confident in their appearance. He offers male breast reduction to effectively treat…Read More…
Does Having Diabetes Change the Details of Your Hernia Surgery?
Hernia repair has a low rate of complications during recovery. However, people with type 1 or 2 diabetes have a higher risk for adverse events, including bleeding, infection, and superficial wound dehiscence (where the wound splits or bursts open). November is American Diabetes Month, and Dr. Gregory Dumanian wants you to understand how diabetes can…Read More…
How Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Helps Amputees with Phantom Limb Pain
People who have lost a limb in an accident, at war, or in other circumstances sometimes experience phantom limb pain or residual limb pain in the missing extremity. Dr. Gregory Dumanian and his colleagues at Northwestern Memorial Hospital created a revolutionary procedure that helps patients with amputations improve their pain called targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR).
Abdominal Muscle Separation Can Impact Your Quality of Life: Abdominoplasty Can Help
The “six-pack” muscles (rectus abdominis muscles) are pushed apart during pregnancy, and the thin band of connective tissue between them (linea alba) stretches. That muscle separation is called diastasis recti or rectus diastasis and may affect pelvic floor function and lower back pain. Dr. Dumanian has published the finding that not only does the linea alba stretch…Read More…
A Breast Lift After Breastfeeding? Why Women Choose Breast Surgery to Restore Their Busts
Pregnancy and breastfeeding are joyous for many women, but these experiences take a toll on the body with permanent changes to the breasts. Women who are finished breastfeeding may struggle with losing the voluptuous, youthful breasts from their pre-pregnancy life. Moderate to severe breast ptosis (drooping) is normal after breastfeeding. Breast lift with Dr. Gregory…Read More…