Parungao Plastic Surgery Website Feed http://www.parungao.com/rss.xml http://www.parungao.com/ http://www.parungao.com/ Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Dr. Allan Parungao is skilled in helping patients of all ages look more youthful and attractive. He will listen to your personal goals for plastic surgery or aesthetic services, carefully evaluate you and recommend the procedures that will help you best achieve the results you desire. http://www.parungao.com/meet-dr-p http://www.parungao.com/meet-dr-p Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Allan Parungao, MD FACS, is a plastic surgeon board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is trained in cosmetic surgery, aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery, craniofacial surgery including repair of cleft lip and palate, head and neck reconstruction, oncologic (cancer) surgery, elective and traumatic hand surgery, burn surgery, microvascular surgery, laser surgery and reconstruction of the trunk and lower extremities. http://www.parungao.com/about http://www.parungao.com/about Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Each of us has a personal image of beauty-a clear vision of our most attractive self. When diet and exercise alone are not enough to achieve this vision, many women and men are turning to the art and science of plastic surgery. http://www.parungao.com/plastic-surgery-financing http://www.parungao.com/plastic-surgery-financing Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Have you been wishing you could have liposuction, breast augmentation, maybe a tummy tuck-but didn't think you could afford it? Think again. Parungao Plastic Surgery offers several affordable options to help you cover the cost of looking your best. http://www.parungao.com/contact http://www.parungao.com/contact Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Contact Parungao Plastic Surgery in the Chicago area, Oak Brook, Naperville and Vernon Hills. Here you will find a map to our various locations and be able to get directions to any of our offices. http://www.parungao.com/feedback http://www.parungao.com/feedback Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Please take a moment to tell us your story. http://www.parungao.com/patients-speak http://www.parungao.com/patients-speak Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Here's what patients are saying about Parungao Plastic Surgery https://www.parungao.com/patient-forms https://www.parungao.com/patient-forms Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Parungao Plastic Surgery Online patient forms- Save time and trouble complete patient forms Online! http://www.parungao.com/newsroom http://www.parungao.com/newsroom Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Parungao Plastic Surgery Newsroom - Allan J. Parungao, MD FACS, Chicago, Oak Brook, Naperville, Vernon Hills, IL 630.794.0700 http://www.parungao.com/media-bio http://www.parungao.com/media-bio Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Allan Parungao, MD FACS Board-certified plastic surgeon and author media bio http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST View any previous issue of our free monthly e-newsletter ''Body Beautiful''. These links will open the selected issue in a new window. Sign up to receive our free e-newsletter monthly via email. http://www.parungao.com/news-archive http://www.parungao.com/news-archive Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Parungao Plastic Surgery News release archive - Links to news releases written by Allan J. Parungao, MD FACS http://www.parungao.com/media-articles http://www.parungao.com/media-articles Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Parungao Plastic Surgery Media article archive - Links to mentions of Allan J. Parungao, MD FACS in various media. http://www.parungao.com/photo-gallery http://www.parungao.com/photo-gallery Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Parungao Plastic Surgery Before-and-after photo gallery. View photos of actual patients before and after procedures by Allan J. Parungao, MD FACS, Chicago area, Oak Brook, Naperville, Vernon Hills, IL, 630.794.0700 http://www.parungao.com/photo-gallery/breast-surgery-implants-augmentation http://www.parungao.com/photo-gallery/breast-surgery-implants-augmentation Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Breast implants before and after photo gallery, Allan J. Parungao, MD FACS http://www.parungao.com/photo-gallery/breast-reduction-surgery http://www.parungao.com/photo-gallery/breast-reduction-surgery Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Breast reduction surgery before and after photo gallery, Allan J. 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These terms are highlighted throughout the site and when pointed to with the cursor, will pop up the definition. http://www.parungao.com/sitemap http://www.parungao.com/sitemap Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Parungao Plastic Surgery Sitemap http://www.parungao.com/10questions http://www.parungao.com/10questions Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST If you're considering plastic surgery, schedule a personal consultation with the surgeons you are considering. This one-on-one meeting is an essential part of your decision to have plastic surgery. Be sure to ask these 10 questions! http://www.parungao.com/what-to-expect http://www.parungao.com/what-to-expect Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Even though most cosmetic surgery patients are pleased with the results of their surgery, the decision to have the procedure can be difficult. http://www.parungao.com/silicone-vs-saline http://www.parungao.com/silicone-vs-saline Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST If you are considering breast augmentation, the FDA's Nov. 17, 2006 approval of silicone gel implants gives you more options than ever before. This is certainly good news, but it makes it even more important to make an informed decision. http://www.parungao.com/facelift-story http://www.parungao.com/facelift-story Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Every seven minutes in the U.S., a Baby Boomer is turning age 50. Boomer women are the healthiest, wealthiest and most active in history. And it's no longer enough to be young at heart - Boomer women want their faces and figures to follow suit. http://www.parungao.com/090930-invitation http://www.parungao.com/090930-invitation Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Join us to celebrate the opening of our New Office location! Thursday, October 15 5-8pm http://www.parungao.com/plastic-surgery-faq http://www.parungao.com/plastic-surgery-faq Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Frequently asked questions about plastic surgery answered by Allan J. Parungao, MD FACS, Oak Brook, IL, 630.794.0700 http://www.parungao.com/facial-surgery/anatomy-of-a-facelift http://www.parungao.com/facial-surgery/anatomy-of-a-facelift Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Ever wonder how a woman decides she's ready for a facelift? Join us in Margaret's facelift forum as we follow a dynamic 59-year-old Baby Boomer who says she's ''reinventing herself.'' http://www.parungao.com/aesthetician-services http://www.parungao.com/aesthetician-services Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Now it's easy to fit professional skin care into your busy schedule. Parungao Plastic Surgery offers a choice of aesthetic procedures that are easy to fit into your day http://www.parungao.com/aesthetician-services/laser-hair-reduction http://www.parungao.com/aesthetician-services/laser-hair-reduction Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Bothered by unwanted hair? 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You should know about buttock augmentation. http://www.parungao.com/body-contouring/labiaplasty http://www.parungao.com/body-contouring/labiaplasty Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Do large or uneven vaginal lips cause you pain, hygiene problems or embarrassment? http://www.parungao.com/body-contouring/liposuction http://www.parungao.com/body-contouring/liposuction Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty or suction lipectomy, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that streamlines your physique by suctioning away fat. This method, introduced in France more than 20 years ago, has since been improved with new surgical techniques that offer more precise results and quicker recovery times. http://www.parungao.com/body-contouring/panniculectomy http://www.parungao.com/body-contouring/panniculectomy Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST You've lost over 100 pounds after bariatric surgery Now what do you do with all that loose, hanging skin? http://www.parungao.com/body-contouring/tummy-tuck http://www.parungao.com/body-contouring/tummy-tuck Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Struggling to get into your skinny jeans? Want the trim waistline you had before having kids? Restore your slim silhouette with a tummy tuck http://www.parungao.com/breast-surgery http://www.parungao.com/breast-surgery Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Cosmetic breast surgery can do more than improve the size and shape of your breasts. http://www.parungao.com/breast-surgery/breast-lift http://www.parungao.com/breast-surgery/breast-lift Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST If you've ever stood in front of a mirror and wished that your breasts were firmer, higher and more youthful-looking, breast lift surgery, or mastopexy, may be right for you. http://www.parungao.com/breast-surgery/implants http://www.parungao.com/breast-surgery/implants Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST If you've ever wished you had fuller, shapelier breasts, now you have more choices than ever before if you are considering breast augmentation. http://www.parungao.com/breast-surgery/reduction http://www.parungao.com/breast-surgery/reduction Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST If you are a woman with large, pendulous breasts, breast reduction surgery can give you far more than just a smaller, firmer bustline. http://www.parungao.com/facial-enhancements http://www.parungao.com/facial-enhancements Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Busy Americans are on a quest to look younger, and they want to do it with as little cost, discomfort, and down time as possible. http://www.parungao.com/facial-enhancements/botox http://www.parungao.com/facial-enhancements/botox Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Are frown lines making you look older? It may be time to consider Botox http://www.parungao.com/facial-enhancements/juvederm-xc http://www.parungao.com/facial-enhancements/juvederm-xc Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Want to try facial fillers, but think the treatments might be too uncomfortable? Now there's a better way. ''By combining Juvederm with the local anesthetic lidocaine, Allergan has made facial injectable treatments a lot easier for patients,'' says Dr. Parungao. http://www.parungao.com/facial-enhancements/restylane http://www.parungao.com/facial-enhancements/restylane Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Hate those deep creases from your nose to the corners of your mouth? 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Look as young as you feel with a facelift http://www.parungao.com/facial-surgery/mini-facelift http://www.parungao.com/facial-surgery/mini-facelift Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Want your face to look younger without the cost and downtime of a facelift? A mini-facelift may be right for you'' http://www.parungao.com/for-men http://www.parungao.com/for-men Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Looking younger and more fit will boost your confidence and give you a definite edge in business and social settings. And there's nothing wrong with wanting to look good at any age. http://www.parungao.com/for-men/botox http://www.parungao.com/for-men/botox Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Is there a furrow in your brow? Are worry lines on your forehead starting to make you look older? Botox Cosmetic, an injectable treatment, can visibly smooth and soften moderate to severe frown lines and forehead creases. http://www.parungao.com/for-men/laser-hair-reduction http://www.parungao.com/for-men/laser-hair-reduction Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Does a hairy back make you want to keep your shirt on at the beach—or in the bedroom? Laser hair reduction quickly treats large areas of the body at a time. http://www.parungao.com/for-men/microdermabrasion http://www.parungao.com/for-men/microdermabrasion Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Want to get rid of acne scars and pits? Do you have large pores and wish you could refine the texture of your skin? http://www.parungao.com/for-men/hyaluronic-facial-fillers http://www.parungao.com/for-men/hyaluronic-facial-fillers Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Juvederm and Restylane are made of a naturally occurring substance in the skin that helps add volume and restore moisture. http://www.parungao.com/for-men/ipl-photofacial http://www.parungao.com/for-men/ipl-photofacial Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST IPL (intense pulsed light) photofacials An IPL photofacial is a gentle, state-of-the-art approach to making your skin look younger and smoother. http://www.parungao.com/for-men/liposuction http://www.parungao.com/for-men/liposuction Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Liposuction is sometimes the only way to eliminate fat deposits that do not respond to diet and exercise. http://www.parungao.com/for-men/male-breast http://www.parungao.com/for-men/male-breast Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST 40% to 60% of men are affected by gynecomastia, or male breasts This condition is treatable with plastic surgery http://www.parungao.com/body-contouring/mommy-makeover http://www.parungao.com/body-contouring/mommy-makeover Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Don't you deserve a Mommy Makeover? A combination of plastic surgery procedures to restore your figure to your pre-pregnancy shape-and give your spirits a well-deserved lift as well. http://www.parungao.com/on-q http://www.parungao.com/on-q Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST On-Q(R) Post-Op Pain Relief System eases recovery - at no extra cost http://www.parungao.com/body-contouring/vaser-liposuction http://www.parungao.com/body-contouring/vaser-liposuction Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST VASER(R) Lipo gently melts unwanted fat and tightens the skin According to research presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Vaser Lipo's ultrasound energy technology is clinically proven to deliver distinct advantages over traditional liposuction: A 53% improvement in skin tightening and A 26% decrease in blood loss http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0612/be-one-of-the-first-patients-to-experience-juvederm http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0612/be-one-of-the-first-patients-to-experience-juvederm Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Be one of the first patients to experience Juvederm! Allergan's next-generation hyaluronic acid dermal filler, Juvederm, smooths out facial wrinkles and folds with 35% more hyaluronic acid than similar products. Juvederm won't be commercially available until January 2007 http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0701/what-can-cosmetic-eyelid-surgery-do-for-you http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0701/what-can-cosmetic-eyelid-surgery-do-for-you Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST ''What can cosmetic eyelid surgery do for you?'' Are you noticing puffiness around your eyes that just won't disappear - even when you've had a good night's sleep? Many women and men are turning to cosmetic eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty to minimize the effects of aging and look more rested and refreshed. http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0702/wishing-for-more-shapely-upper-arms http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0702/wishing-for-more-shapely-upper-arms Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST ''Wishing for more shapely upper arms?'' Spring is just a few weeks away. Are you ready to wear sleeveless fashions - or are you unhappy with your upper arms? http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0703/want-your-face-to-look-younger-in-minutes http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0703/want-your-face-to-look-younger-in-minutes Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST ''Want your face to look younger in minutes?'' Have you been noticing early signs of facial aging - deepening of the nasolabial folds from your nose to the corners of your mouth? Lines or creases between your eyebrows? Vertical ''smoker's lines'' around your lips? http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0704/dont-you-deserve-a-mommy-makeover http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0704/dont-you-deserve-a-mommy-makeover Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST ''Don't you deserve a Mommy Makeover?'' If you're a mom, you willingly make sacrifices for your children - but now your youthful figure doesn't have to be one of them. http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0705/baby-boomers-look-years-younger-with-mini-facelifts http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0705/baby-boomers-look-years-younger-with-mini-facelifts Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST ''Baby Boomers look years younger with mini-facelifts'' Mini-facelifts are made to order for busy Baby Boomers - and even women and men as young as their 30s - who want a younger-looking face, without the downtime and cost of a traditional facelift http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0706/when-is-it-time-for-a-facelift-one-baby-boomers-story http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0706/when-is-it-time-for-a-facelift-one-baby-boomers-story Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST ''When is it time for a facelift? One Baby Boomer story. Let's follow the story of Margaret, 59, a dynamic Baby Boomer who says she ''reinventing herself http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0707/making-a-smart-decision-on-plastic-surgery http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0707/making-a-smart-decision-on-plastic-surgery Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST ''Making a smart decision on plastic surgery'' Last month you met Margaret, a vivacious 59-year-old Baby Boomer preparing for a facelift. Please take a moment to read more of her story and join the conversation in Margaret's facelift forum. http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0708/is-your-complexion-showing-your-age http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0708/is-your-complexion-showing-your-age Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST ''Is your complexion showing your age?'' Are you starting to notice age spots or uneven skin texture on your face? A facelift may lift and tighten aging skin, but it can't improve the condition of your complexion. Whether or not you have a facelift, it's important to consider treatments that can improve your skin's texture and reverse sun damage http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0709/have-stubborn-fat-that-just-wont-budge http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0709/have-stubborn-fat-that-just-wont-budge Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST ''Have stubborn fat that just won't budge?'' Are you at or near your normal weight, but can't seem to trim the fat from your hips, thighs or ''love handles''? Even when you lose a few pounds, do you have problem areas where those bulges just won't go away? Liposuction might be right for you. http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0710/male-baby-boomers-turn-to-plastic-surgery http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0710/male-baby-boomers-turn-to-plastic-surgery Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST ''Male Baby Boomers turn to plastic surgery'' I'd wanted to have liposuction for a long time,'' admits ''Jim,'' age 49. Last year, he decided to take action and had liposuction on his abdomen and love handles - and is thrilled with the results http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0801/has-weight-loss-made-your-face-sag http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0801/has-weight-loss-made-your-face-sag Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST ''Has weight loss made your face sag?'' Like many Baby Boomer women, Gerry, age 59, had started to notice sagging in her jawline and neck and wanted to do something about it. ''I was tired of wearing turtlenecks,'' she says http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0802/liposuction-slims-what-diet-and-exercise-cant http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0802/liposuction-slims-what-diet-and-exercise-cant Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Liposuction slims what diet and exercise can't-''I used to weigh 205 pounds,'' says 24-year-old Markita. ''Then after working out a lot, I got down to 150 - but I still had a hard time with my tummy and thighs'' http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0804/is-your-complexion-ready-for-summer http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0804/is-your-complexion-ready-for-summer Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST ''Is your complexion ready for summer?'' Want smoother, younger-looking skin in time for summer? Now is the perfect time for microdermabrasion http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0807/clinical-skin-treatments-plus-at-home-regimen-equals-a-beautiful-complexion http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0807/clinical-skin-treatments-plus-at-home-regimen-equals-a-beautiful-complexion Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Clinical skin treatments + at-home regimen = a beautiful complexion http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0812/dr-parungao-joins-the-hinsdale-center-for-plastic-surgery http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0812/dr-parungao-joins-the-hinsdale-center-for-plastic-surgery Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Dr. Parungao has just moved his practice a few miles west, from Oak Park to Hinsdale, Ill., to offer you a wider array of services. He is now in practice with Ricardo Izquierdo, MD, and Talmage Raine, MD, plastic surgeons featured in New Beauty magazine, at the Hinsdale Center for Plastic Surgery. http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0902/wishing-for-a-fuller-more-youthful-bustline http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0902/wishing-for-a-fuller-more-youthful-bustline Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Have you noticed that your breasts have lost volume and started to sag after having kids? You're not alone. http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0903/participate-in-our-juvederm-study-and-receive-a-complimentary-treatment http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0903/participate-in-our-juvederm-study-and-receive-a-complimentary-treatment Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Wish your face could look younger, without the expense or downtime of plastic surgery? You should know more about Juvéderm, a next-generation hyaluronic acid facial filler from Allergan. http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0904/treat-yourself-to-a-mommy-makeover http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0904/treat-yourself-to-a-mommy-makeover Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Treat yourself to a Mommy Makeover. A Mommy Makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures to restore your figure to its pre-pregnancy shape-and give your spirits a well-deserved lift as well. http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0905/are-your-6-pack-abs-hiding-under-stubborn-belly-fat http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0905/are-your-6-pack-abs-hiding-under-stubborn-belly-fat Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Are your 6-pack abs hiding under stubborn belly fat? Cool Lipo is a laser-assisted liposuction system that offers less bruising and downtime than traditional liposuction. http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0906/working-out-regularly-but-still-have-problem-areas http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0906/working-out-regularly-but-still-have-problem-areas Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Are you following an exercise program, but still have areas that just won't slim down? ''With Cool Lipo, the laser melts the fat and then gently heats the underside of the skin to tighten the collagen,'' Dr. Parungao explains. http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0907/did-you-know-botox-can-give-your-face-a-lift http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0907/did-you-know-botox-can-give-your-face-a-lift Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Did you know Botox can give your face a lift? ''Not many people know that just a tiny bit of Botox can lift the outer edge of your eyebrows,'' says Dr. Parungao. http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0908/think-breast-implants-cant-look-natural-think-again http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0908/think-breast-implants-cant-look-natural-think-again Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Have you been wishing for larger, fuller breasts - but thought that implants would look unnatural? As with any plastic surgery, getting the natural-looking results you want from breast augmentation depends on your surgeon's skill - and on how well he or she understands your goals for improving your appearance. http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0910/has-gravity-taken-a-toll-on-your-breasts http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0910/has-gravity-taken-a-toll-on-your-breasts Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Have you been wishing for fuller, more uplifted breasts? You're not alone. http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0911/swapping-saline-implants-for-silicone-is-quick-and-easy-under-local-anesthesia http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0911/swapping-saline-implants-for-silicone-is-quick-and-easy-under-local-anesthesia Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Swapping saline implants for silicone is quick and easy under local anesthesia http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0912/the-proposed-botax-is-off-the-table-for-now http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/0912/the-proposed-botax-is-off-the-table-for-now Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Have you heard about the ''botax''-the last-minute add-on to the massive Senate healthcare proposal that would charge a 5% tax on surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as breast augmentation, liposuction, tummy tucks and Botox? http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/1002/save-big-on-botox-juvederm-radiesse-and-latisse http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/1002/save-big-on-botox-juvederm-radiesse-and-latisse Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Save big on Botox, Juvederm, Radiesse & Latisse http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/1002se/save-on-new-juvederm-xc-a-more-comfortable-way-to-lose-those-facial-lines http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/1002se/save-on-new-juvederm-xc-a-more-comfortable-way-to-lose-those-facial-lines Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Save on new Juvederm XC - A more comfortable way to lose those facial lines http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/1003/diabetic-mom-gets-a-mommy-makeover http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/1003/diabetic-mom-gets-a-mommy-makeover Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST ''My figure is better now than before I had kids!'' says 36-year-old Holly, a mother of three who recently had a Mommy Makeover. http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/1004/for-years-i-was-so-uncomfortable-i-had-no-idea-something-could-be-done http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/1004/for-years-i-was-so-uncomfortable-i-had-no-idea-something-could-be-done Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST ''Jennifer,'' a 30-year-old newlywed from New Jersey, suffered for years with a problem she couldn't talk about - not even with her best friend. http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/1005se/get-botox-allergans-brilliant-distinctions-tm-program-earns-you-valuable-rewards http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/1005se/get-botox-allergans-brilliant-distinctions-tm-program-earns-you-valuable-rewards Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Get Botox? Allergan's Brilliant DistinctionsTM Program earns you valuable rewards! http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/1005/on-q-post-op-pain-relief-system-makes-recovering-from-surgery-a-breeze http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/1005/on-q-post-op-pain-relief-system-makes-recovering-from-surgery-a-breeze Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST On-Q(R) Post-Op Pain Relief System makes recovering from surgery a breeze http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/1006/butt-augmentation-transfer-that-muffin-top-fat-to-your-derriere http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/1006/butt-augmentation-transfer-that-muffin-top-fat-to-your-derriere Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Butt augmentation: Transfer that 'muffin top' fat to your derriere http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/1007/erase-years-of-sun-damage-with-just-1-2-fractional-co2-laser-treatments http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/1007/erase-years-of-sun-damage-with-just-1-2-fractional-co2-laser-treatments Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST For years, carbon dioxide or CO2 laser treatments have been the gold standard in treating fine lines and wrinkles. But the treatments were drastic: traditional CO2 laser skin resurfacing removes the entire top layer of skin and takes weeks of downtime - a luxury few of us have. http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/1008/most-breast-reduction-surgery-can-be-covered-by-insurance http://www.parungao.com/body-beautiful/1008/most-breast-reduction-surgery-can-be-covered-by-insurance Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST For years, Colleen, 40, suffered from: Aching shoulders, Low-back pain and Deep shoulder grooves from bra straps. The cause? Heavy, overly large breasts. http://www.parungao.com/news-release/080122/dr-parungao-initiated-into-the-american-college-of-surgeons http://www.parungao.com/news-release/080122/dr-parungao-initiated-into-the-american-college-of-surgeons Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Oak Park, Ill. plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD, has become a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the largest organization of surgeons in the world. http://www.parungao.com/news-release/080122/patient-safety-begins-with-asking-the-right-questions http://www.parungao.com/news-release/080122/patient-safety-begins-with-asking-the-right-questions Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST All surgery involves risk - but patients can minimize that risk by asking the right questions before they choose a surgeon. http://www.parungao.com/news-release/080228/popularity-of-labiaplasty-leads-many-women-to-ask-am-I-normal http://www.parungao.com/news-release/080228/popularity-of-labiaplasty-leads-many-women-to-ask-am-I-normal Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST The increasing popularity of labiaplasty has prompted American women, from teenage girls to Baby Boomers, to ask plastic surgeons some very personal questions. http://www.parungao.com/news-release/071031/baby-boomer-men-turn-to-minimally-invasive-plastic-surgery http://www.parungao.com/news-release/071031/baby-boomer-men-turn-to-minimally-invasive-plastic-surgery Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Nearly 1 million U.S. men had cosmetic plastic surgery in 2006, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. ''Competitive male Baby Boomers are particularly concerned with maintaining a youthful appearance,'' says board-certified plastic surgeon Allan Parungao, MD. http://www.parungao.com/news-release/070929/liposuction-tops-mesotherapy-as-proven-fat-loss-method http://www.parungao.com/news-release/070929/liposuction-tops-mesotherapy-as-proven-fat-loss-method Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST ''The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has warned patients to steer clear of injection fat-loss treatments such as mesotherapy,'' says board-certified plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD. ''For now, liposuction is the only proven method for eliminating unwanted fat cells.'' http://www.parungao.com/news-release/070822/ipl-photofacials-microdermabrasion-tri-luma-cream-enhance-baby-boomers-facelifts http://www.parungao.com/news-release/070822/ipl-photofacials-microdermabrasion-tri-luma-cream-enhance-baby-boomers-facelifts Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST A facelift may lift and tighten Baby Boomers' aging skin, but it can't improve the condition of the skin itself. IPL Photofacials, Microdermabrasion, Tri-Luma Cream Enhance Baby Boomers' Facelifts http://www.parungao.com/news-release/070725/facelifts-help-aging-baby-boomers-reinvent-themselves http://www.parungao.com/news-release/070725/facelifts-help-aging-baby-boomers-reinvent-themselves Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Many Baby Boomers in their 50s and 60s are turning to plastic surgery to help them look as young as they feel. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 65% of patients who had a facelift in 2006 were age 55 and older http://www.parungao.com/news-release/070627/baby-boomer-breast-implant-surgery-like-daughter-like-mother http://www.parungao.com/news-release/070627/baby-boomer-breast-implant-surgery-like-daughter-like-mother Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Oak Park, Ill. plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD FACS, notes a 279% increase in breast implant surgery from 1997 to 2006. And now some daughters who have breast augmentation are inspiring their Baby Boomer mothers to follow suit. http://www.parungao.com/news-release/070528/mini-facelifts-make-baby-boomers-look-years-younger-with-minimal-downtime-cost http://www.parungao.com/news-release/070528/mini-facelifts-make-baby-boomers-look-years-younger-with-minimal-downtime-cost Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Oak Park, Ill. plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD FACS, notes that although American Society of Plastic Surgeons statistics show the number of traditional facelifts dropped 22% between 2000 and 2006, there was a 66% increase in minimally invasive procedures. More and more Baby Boomers are opting for less-invasive mini-facelifts. http://www.parungao.com/news-release/070426/mommy-makeover-cosmetic-surgery-rising-dramatically-plastic-surgeon-notes http://www.parungao.com/news-release/070426/mommy-makeover-cosmetic-surgery-rising-dramatically-plastic-surgeon-notes Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Oak Park, Ill. plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD FACS, notes new statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons revealing an 11% increase in ''Mommy Makeover'' cosmetic surgery from 2005 to 2006 - more than five times higher than the overall growth in cosmetic surgery procedures during the same period. http://www.parungao.com/news-release/070328/labiaplasty-gaining-popularity-in-americas-heartland-plastic-surgeon-notes http://www.parungao.com/news-release/070328/labiaplasty-gaining-popularity-in-americas-heartland-plastic-surgeon-notes Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Oak Park, Ill., plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD FACS, notes the increase in the number of women from all walks of life opting for labiaplasty, a plastic surgery procedure to reshape the labia minora, or inner vaginal lips. http://www.parungao.com/news-release/070301/hyaluronic-acid-facial-filler-may-stimulate-natural-collagen-production-plastic-surgeon-notes http://www.parungao.com/news-release/070301/hyaluronic-acid-facial-filler-may-stimulate-natural-collagen-production-plastic-surgeon-notes Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Oak Park, Ill. plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD FACS, notes a study in the Feb. 20 Archives of Dermatology showing that Restylane, an anti-wrinkle injectable hyaluronic acid skin filler, appears to stimulate facial skin cells to make natural collagen. http://www.parungao.com/news-release/070212/rising-trend-in-body-contouring-surgery-among-weight-loss-surgery-patients http://www.parungao.com/news-release/070212/rising-trend-in-body-contouring-surgery-among-weight-loss-surgery-patients Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Oak Park, Ill. plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD FACS, notes the rising trend in body contouring or skin reduction surgery among people who have lost a massive amount of weight - a 22% increase from 2004 to 2005 alone. http://www.parungao.com/news-release/070122/plastic-surgeon-allan-parungao-md-facs-to-speak-feb-20-at-oak-park-library http://www.parungao.com/news-release/070122/plastic-surgeon-allan-parungao-md-facs-to-speak-feb-20-at-oak-park-library Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Who is a good candidate for liposuction? How can body lift surgery help patients after gastric bypass surgery? Are silicone gel breast implants better than saline? http://www.parungao.com/news-release/080717/for-many-baby-boomers-belt-tightening-in-todays-economy-includes-a-tummy-tuck-and-liposuction http://www.parungao.com/news-release/080717/for-many-baby-boomers-belt-tightening-in-todays-economy-includes-a-tummy-tuck-and-liposuction Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Oak Park, Ill. plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD FACS, notes an uptick in tummy tucks and liposuction among baby boomers in these troubled economic times. One boomer who came in for a consultation said, "I'm trying to decide between a backyard deck and a Mommy Makeover." She chose the Mommy Makeover. http://www.parungao.com/news-release/090327/allan-parungao-md-facs-announces-clinical-trial-of-juvederm-technique-to-treat-midface-sagging http://www.parungao.com/news-release/090327/allan-parungao-md-facs-announces-clinical-trial-of-juvederm-technique-to-treat-midface-sagging Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST An experience trial at the Hinsdale Center for Plastic Surgery in suburban Chicago will study the effects of the new Juvéderm Midface Rejuvenation, or JuMiR, technique designed to instantly treat a key cause of facial aging. http://www.parungao.com/news-release/090508/allan-parungao-md-facs-customizes-mommy-makeovers-to-restore-womens-pre-pregnancy-figures http://www.parungao.com/news-release/090508/allan-parungao-md-facs-customizes-mommy-makeovers-to-restore-womens-pre-pregnancy-figures Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Chicago-area Plastic Surgeon Allan Parungao, MD FACS, Customizes Mommy Makeovers to Restore Women's Pre-pregnancy Figures http://www.parungao.com/news-release/090603/new-cool-lipo-reveals-mens-6-pack-abs-by-removing-fat-tightening-skin http://www.parungao.com/news-release/090603/new-cool-lipo-reveals-mens-6-pack-abs-by-removing-fat-tightening-skin Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Board-certified plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD FACS, is one of the first in the Chicago area to offer Cool Lipo, a new laser-assisted liposuction technique that gently melts and removes excess fat, then tightens the skin—allowing men's hard-earned abdominal muscle definition to show. http://www.parungao.com/news-release/090806/allan-parungao-and-ricardo-izquierdo-md-facs-moving-offices-to-oak-brook-Ill-minutes-from-chicago http://www.parungao.com/news-release/090806/allan-parungao-and-ricardo-izquierdo-md-facs-moving-offices-to-oak-brook-Ill-minutes-from-chicago Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Board-certified plastic surgeons Allan Parungao, MD FACS, and Ricardo Izquierdo, MD FACS, are moving from Hinsdale, Ill. to a spacious new office suite in Oak Brook, Ill. just west of Chicago. http://www.parungao.com/news-release/091009/chicago-area-plastic-surgeons-allan-parungao-and-ricardo-izquierdo-md-facs-announce-grand-opening http://www.parungao.com/news-release/091009/chicago-area-plastic-surgeons-allan-parungao-and-ricardo-izquierdo-md-facs-announce-grand-opening Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST On Thursday, Oct. 15 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., board-certified plastic surgeons Allan Parungao, MD and Ricardo Izquierdo, MD will host a grand opening at their new Oak Brook, Ill. office just west of Chicago. Live demonstrations will focus on youth-enhancing, minimally invasive treatments such as Botox® Cosmetic, Juvéderm and Radiesse. Allergan's popular new Latisse eyelash-growing treatment will be available for $100 after a $20 mail-in rebate. http://www.parungao.com/news-release/091030/vaser-liposuction-now-available-from-chicago-area-plastic-surgeons-allan-parungao-and-ricardo-izquierdo-md-facs http://www.parungao.com/news-release/091030/vaser-liposuction-now-available-from-chicago-area-plastic-surgeons-allan-parungao-and-ricardo-izquierdo-md-facs Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST VASER-assisted liposuction delivers more skin-firming and less blood loss than traditional liposuction, according to a clinical study presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons annual meeting in Seattle. Oak Brook, Ill. board-certified plastic surgeons Allan Parungao, MD and Ricardo Izquierdo, MD, now offer state-of-the-art VASER liposuction. http://www.parungao.com/news-release/091204/replacing-saline-breast-implants-with-silicone-gel-implants-takes-45-minutes-or-less-under-local-anesthesia http://www.parungao.com/news-release/091204/replacing-saline-breast-implants-with-silicone-gel-implants-takes-45-minutes-or-less-under-local-anesthesia Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST More and more women with saline breast implants are choosing to upgrade to silicone gel implants, according to Chicago area plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD. At Face and Body Plastic Surgery in Oak Brook, Illinois, breast implant replacement can be done quickly and inexpensively under local anesthesia. Most patients return to work the next day. http://www.parungao.com/news-release/100323/plastic-surgery-for-diabetics-yes-its-possible-says-chicago-area-plastic-surgeon-allan-parungao-md-facs http://www.parungao.com/news-release/100323/plastic-surgery-for-diabetics-yes-its-possible-says-chicago-area-plastic-surgeon-allan-parungao-md-facs Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST According to the CDC, 23.6 million Americans have diabetes - a condition that can lead to slow wound healing and make a person unsuitable for plastic surgery. But it doesn't have to be that way. Chicago-area plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD, says diabetic patients with well-controlled blood sugar levels can have good results with plastic surgery. http://www.parungao.com/news-release/100506/labiaplasty-may-be-covered-by-insurance-notes-chicago-area-plastic-surgeon-allan-parungao-md-facs http://www.parungao.com/news-release/100506/labiaplasty-may-be-covered-by-insurance-notes-chicago-area-plastic-surgeon-allan-parungao-md-facs Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Labiaplasty, a plastic surgery procedure to reshape the inner vaginal lips, may be considered medically necessary when large or uneven labia minora are causing recurrent infections or problems with urination or feminine hygiene. In cases like these, Chicago-area plastic surgeon Allan Parungao, MD, works with patients to help get the procedure covered by their health insurance. http://www.parungao.com/news-release/100608/on-q-pain-relief-system-eases-recovery-from-breast-implant-surgery-notes-chicago-area-plastic-surgeon http://www.parungao.com/news-release/100608/on-q-pain-relief-system-eases-recovery-from-breast-implant-surgery-notes-chicago-area-plastic-surgeon Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:09:47 EST Recovering from breast augmentation surgery can be painful - especially if the implants are placed under the chest muscle. The On-Q Pain Relief System makes recovery much more comfortable by automatically numbing the surgical site for the first few days after the operation. Many surgeons charge $500 extra for On-Q, but Chicago-area plastic surgeon Allan Parungao, MD, offers this pain-relief system at no extra charge.