Chicago Mommy Makeover doctors

Otto Joseph Placik, MD Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
880 W Central Rd Suite 3100, Arlington Heights
87 answers
Peter E. Johnson, MD Peter E. Johnson, MD
Des Plaines Plastic Surgeon
8901 West Golf Road Ste. 204, Des Plaines
29 answers
Talmage J. Raine, MD Talmage J. Raine, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
1200 South York Road Suite 4140, Elmhurst
29 answers
Laurie Casas, MD Laurie Casas, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
2050 Pfingsten Road Suite 270, Glenview
10 answers
Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
9843 Gross Point Rd, Skokie
10 answers
Karol A. Gutowski, MD Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Northbrook
9 answers
Florence Mussat, MD Florence Mussat, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
680 N Lake Shore Dr. Suite 1030, Chicago
5 answers
Loren Schechter, MD Loren Schechter, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
9000 Waukegan Road Suite 210, Morton Grove
4 answers
Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD
Barrington Plastic Surgeon
1602 Colonial Parkway, Inverness
3 answers
Ronald H. Stefani Jr, MD Ronald H. Stefani Jr, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
629 S Main Street, Lombard
3 answers
Lawrence Iteld, MD Lawrence Iteld, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
680 N. Lake Shore Drive Suite 1325, Chicago
2 answers
Ricardo Izquierdo, MD Ricardo Izquierdo, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
2425 West 22nd Street Suite 213, Oak Brook
2 answers
Rodger Wade Pielet, MD Rodger Wade Pielet, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
1 East Erie St. Suite 242, Chicago
2 answers
Kenneth L. Stein, MD Kenneth L. Stein, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
414 N Orleans St. Ste 209, Chicago
2 answers

Recent Answers

I Will Be Having my Mommy Makeover Done on March 12th Will I Be Able to Take a 4 Hour Car Trip After 17 Days?

I will be having a full tummy tuck, breast lift with aug, and lipo of the flanks. I really want to make it to my daughter's sport competition which is a 4 hour drive. I would be sitting in a chair for 4 hours during the competition. It will take place about 17 days post-op. Will my body be able to handle this?
A: traveling after a mommy makeover

Dear Jennifer6177,

I ask my patients to not schedule any trips up to 3 weeks after any procedures under general anesthesia, wither by car or plane, if they can.

If any problems or concerns arise, then they can be seen right away the same day in the office.

there is the ever problem of DVTs ( blood clots in the legs ) if sitting for a prolonged period of time with pressure garments too. ( 4 hours in a car is long after surgery without stretching, walking )

and not even mentioning the discomfort at incisions sites, the swelling of tissues etc..still requiring pain meds eventually.

Maybe you want to schedule your procedure after the sport event ? you will be more relaxed then. After all, this is an elective procedure to make you look nice, not anxious about speedy healing..

your doctor should be a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

Good luck with all and to your daughter,

Florence Mussat, MD

 

Florence Mussat, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
What Can I Do to Get The Waist I Had Before Children? I Don't Want a TT, But My Muscles Feel Loose. (photo)

If I get lipo on my back and tummy will i look ok(not saggy)? I have 1 11mo son. I began 140-150 and was 216 when pregnant and down to about 180-185 now, I fluctuate back and forth when bloated. I am not sure the reason my belly feels loose. might have separation in muscles? I definantly would love to avoid a TT.I love my curves and dont want to be super skinny. I wouldnt mind losing 20 lbs because its hard to find jeans however. I just want that tiny waist I had before the baby.
A: Lipo versus a Tummy Tuck

Dear Sophia1990,

you do not mention your age ( 22 y.o. for 1990 ? ) neither if you are finished with having children.

If you are young and think you will have more children in the next future, then I would tell you to only consider Diet and exercise ( which is always healthy anyway ) and liposuction around your mid-section.

Liposuction will not cut skin, nor tighten the belly muscles, but will help redefine your waist better and flanks, where I can see you have some fatty deposits. you do not need to touch the hips, therefore keeping your curves.

with liposuction, you will not need to miss any days from work, nor taking care of your son.

once you are finished with pregnancies, then you can consider a tummy tuck which you will need, since the picture already shows a separation of muscles ( diastesis ).

you should consult with a Board certified Plastic surgeon.

Good luck,

Florence Mussat, MD

Florence Mussat, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Is a Certification From ABCS the same as ABPS For a Mommy Makeover?

I found a Dr that I really like with an American Board of Cosmetic Surgery Certification.. Is that adequate, or does he need to be a member of different societies? He is also a faculty member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Physicians. I'm doing a Mommy Makeover, and only want to do it once!
A: Mommy make-over, ABPS is the key to quality and safely

Of the two you mention, only the American Board of Plastic Surgery is recognized by the Board of Medical Specialties and by hospitals as evidence of training and competance in cosmetic surgery including mommy make-over. The surgeon who is not recognized and credentialed at local hospitals for the procedures you seek is probably not the surgeon for you.

Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Des Plaines Plastic Surgeon
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