Dr. Bradley Ashpole is a double board-certified plastic surgeon with offices in Libertyville and Schaumburg, Illinois. He is best known in the Chicago area for his expertise in breast augmentation, mommy makeovers, and body contouring after significant weight loss. He also offers a variety of effective facial rejuvenation procedures, including Morpheus8 RF microneedling, chemical peels, and dermal fillers. Dr. Ashpole’s guiding philosophy is to help his patients feel confident in achieving their cosmetic goals by ensuring they feel heard, informed, and supported throughout their experience. After attending medical school at the St. Louis University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, Dr. Ashpole completed both an internship and residency in general surgery at Rush University in Chicago. From there, he headed to Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York for a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery before returning to Rush University for a fellowship in hand surgery. Dr. Ashpole is board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery - General. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and has been named one of Castle Connolly’s Regional Top Doctors as well as Chicago Magazine’s Top Doctors in 2021. He was also recognized for his teaching accomplishments, with an induction into the prestigious Leo M. Davidoff Society.
I love coming to this office. Everyone is so friendly and knowledgeable. Michelle always recommends the best facials, my skin hasn’t looked this good in years!
After doing my research throughout the years, I chose Dr. Ashpole for my BA surgery. Today was my 3 month follow up and I'm extremely pleased with my results. My recovery was pretty painless. Dr. Ashpole is a great surgeon. Honest and knowledgeable. He was very informative, answered all my questions, and attentive to detail. His staff is kind and very helpful especially Mira. I would highly...
I have wanted an augmentation since I can remember, but it wasn’t until after breastfeeding 2 kids that I realized I REALLY wanted it done. I chose Dr. Ashpole based on location, all inclusive pricing and the before and after pics! His work looked remarkable so I scheduled my first consult. He literally answered all of my questions before I could even ask them. His staff is beyond helpful a...
I was referred by another plastic surgeon( who operates in Indiana) upon meeting Dr. Ashpole I immediately felt comfortable with him. He took his time to explain the procedure ( my case being a little more complicated). I am extremely happy with my tummy tuck so far almost 3 weeks ago. His staff is also very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend Dr. Ashpole.
I had my breast augmentation done by Dr. Ashpole a few months ago and I am very happy with the results. During the consultation he was very professional and informative as well as the ladies at the front desk they made me feel comfortable. I didn't feel pressured to make a decision at that point in time. Throughout the whole process Dr. Ashpole and the staff were always available to any...
A: Thank you for your question. You are correct in understanding that body contouring can really only treat subcutaneous fat. Visceral fat is best treated with diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle. You do not need an expensive test to determine which type of fat you have. An experienced board certified plastic surgeon should easily be able to tell you this on exam. They should also be able to discuss realistic outcomes for any procedure you may desire. Hope that helps.
A: Thank you for your question. Liposuction is an excellent way to help shrink love handles. A lipoma, which is a well defined fatty "tumor", is best treated with surgical excision. It is best to visit a board certified plastic surgeon who can accurately diagnose your problem and offer you options for treatment.
A: Thank you for your inquiry. Hard areas after liposuction are completely normal. These are just areas of extra swelling that take time to resolve. Your best treatments for these are continued use of your garment as well as massage. I generally tell my patients that areas such as these may persist for up to 6 months. If you still have issues of contour irregularities after 6 months, you may need a little touch up of the liposuction. Hope that helps.
A: Thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, you do look like you would be an acceptable candidate for Bodytite. Whenever someone has lost that much weight I tend to find that a tummy tuck will produce better results. However, if you plan to have children in the near future, I think Bodytite would be better for you at this time and should result in some improvement. Not counting your breast procedure, the downtime for Bodytite is generally less than a week ( and in many just a few days).
A: Thank you for your question. There is a certain degree of skin tightening that is observed immediately after a Bodytite procedure. However, the results will continue to improve over the next six months. I believe it works even better if one also adds Morpheus microneedling to the procedure. Generally, I have my patients wear a garment for 6 weeks following the procedure. Hope that helps.