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Even though most cosmetic surgery patients are pleased with the results of their surgery, the decision to have the procedure can be difficult.

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If you've ever wished you had fuller, shapelier breasts, now you have more choices than ever before if you are considering breast augmentation.

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.

If you are a woman with large, pendulous breasts, breast reduction surgery can give you far more than just a smaller, firmer bustline.

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.

If you're suffering from loose skin on your upper arms - often called a bat-wing deformity - an arm lift may be right for you.

Struggling to get into your skinny jeans? Want the trim waistline you had before having kids? Restore your slim silhouette with a tummy tuck

Who are good candidates for liposuction?

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

Do large or uneven vaginal lips cause you pain, hygiene problems or embarrassment?

You've lost over 100 pounds after bariatric surgery Now what do you do with all that loose, hanging skin?

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.

Ever wish you could take your unwanted ''muffin top'' fat and transfer it to your derriere for a curvier shape? You should know about buttock augmentation.

Is your face making you look older? Look as young as you feel with a facelift

Are puffy eyes making you look tired? See what cosmetic eyelid surgery can do for you

Want your face to look younger without the cost and downtime of a facelift? A mini-facelift may be right for you''

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.''

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.

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.

Hate those deep creases from your nose to the corners of your mouth? Smooth them out with Restylane

Are frown lines making you look older? It may be time to consider Botox

Fractional lasers: CO2 laser benefits, faster healing Today's fractional lasers have many of the benefits of traditional CO2 laser treatments, but with much less discomfort and downtime.

If you want to improve the appearance of your complexion without harming or removing the upper layer of the skin consider IPL photofacials.

Vibraderm: A gentler alternative to microdermabrasion for smoother, younger-looking skin

Bothered by unwanted hair? Laser hair reduction offers men and women a quick, safe and comfortable choice for hair removal.

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.

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.

Want to get rid of acne scars and pits? Do you have large pores and wish you could refine the texture of your skin?

Juvederm and Restylane are made of a naturally occurring substance in the skin that helps add volume and restore moisture.

IPL (intense pulsed light) photofacials An IPL photofacial is a gentle, state-of-the-art approach to making your skin look younger and smoother.

Liposuction is sometimes the only way to eliminate fat deposits that do not respond to diet and exercise.

40% to 60% of men are affected by gynecomastia, or male breasts This condition is treatable with plastic surgery

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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.

All surgery involves risk - but patients can minimize that risk by asking the right questions before they choose a surgeon.

The increasing popularity of labiaplasty has prompted American women, from teenage girls to Baby Boomers, to ask plastic surgeons some very personal questions.

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.

''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.''

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Chicago-area Plastic Surgeon Allan Parungao, MD, FACS, Customizes Mommy Makeovers to Restore Women's Pre-pregnancy Figures

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

''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.

''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?

''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?

''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.

''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

''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

''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.

''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

''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.

''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

''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

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''

''Is your complexion ready for summer?'' Want smoother, younger-looking skin in time for summer? Now is the perfect time for microdermabrasion

Clinical skin treatments + at-home regimen = a beautiful complexion

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.

Have you noticed that your breasts have lost volume and started to sag after having kids? You're not alone.

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.

Treat yourself to a Mommy Makeover

Are your 6-pack abs hiding under stubborn belly fat?

Are you following an exercise program, but still have areas that just won't slim down?

Did you know Botox can give your face a lift?

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.

Have you been wishing for fuller, more uplifted breasts? You're not alone.

Swapping saline implants for silicone is quick and easy under local anesthesia

The proposed 'botax' is off the table - for now

Save big on Botox, Juvederm, Radiesse & Latisse

Save on new Juvederm XC - A more comfortable way to lose those facial lines

''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.

''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.

Get Botox? Allergan's Brilliant DistinctionsTM Program earns you valuable rewards!

On-Q(R) Post-Op Pain Relief System makes recovering from surgery a breeze

Butt augmentation: Transfer that 'muffin top' fat to your derriere

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.

For years, Colleen, 40, suffered from: Aching shoulders, Low-back pain and Deep shoulder grooves from bra straps. The cause? Heavy, overly large breasts.