November, 2007

Botox is a therapeutic muscle relaxing agent. It is used mainly for wrinkles on the forehead, frown lines between the brows and the crow’s feet area. In the office, a very fine needle is used to inject the Botox into the muscle. There is only minor discomfort from treatment. The effects of the Botox are apparent within three days. The softening of the lines will last for three to four months and the injections will then need to be repeated.

Patients who desire BOTOX® in Chicago may have noticed the effects of age, gravity, exposure to sunlight, and the stresses of life all taking their toll on a person’s face. Deep creases often develop around the nose, eyes, and mouth causing unsightly wrinkles which make the patient look older. Such factors may affect an individual’s confidence, leading them to seek their own BOTOX® treatment in Chicago.

BOTOX® can help such individuals restore youthful vibrance and energy to the face. The effects of time are virtually undone to restore an individual’s face and to remove some of the effects of time and aging. Dr. Tresley accomplishes such effects by injecting BOTOX® beneath wrinkles to smooth them out. BOTOX® effectively relaxes the facial muscles underneath the skin which causes the wrinkles. This not only helps to restore the physical appearance of the patient, but also restores self-confidence and respect to the patient.

Use of BOTOX® is an individualized procedure in which your goals should be realistically determined and discussed with your physician. Together you will determine what specific procedures will be performed. BOTOX® is often used in conjunction with other procedures such as a face lift or eye surgery. Once your goals have been determined you will set a date for this procedure and will be given instructions about how to prepare.

When the date for your BOTOX® procedure has arrived, the procedure should not take long unless you are having other procedures performed with the injection. Each injection has relatively little pain or discomfort, usually a stinging or burning sensation unless an anesthesia is used. It is important to remember that BOTOX® injections are no replacement for surgery procedures and can not achieve as dramatic of a result. BOTOX® injections are also usually temporary in nature, but the length of duration may differ between individuals.

Individuals may also consider fat injections. In a fat injection, fat is removed from another portion of the body and then injected into the body to fill in wrinkles. Due to the nature of the procedure, it will usually take longer than other injectables as the fat must first be removed from the patient before it is reinjected.

Recovery is usually quick and post-recovery pains are minor. Usually a bit of swelling may occur and redness usually subsides within about a day or so. The degree of swelling will usually depend on the size of the treated area and other individual factors unique to each patient. Dr. Gilbert Tresley can help you to achieve your goals. Dr. Tresley specializes in procedures such as face lifts, breast augmentation, nose jobs, ear pinning, liposuction, and tummy tucks. To schedule an appointment or to learn more about BOTOX® in Chicago Illinois, please contact us today.

Board certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Gilbert Tresley Offers many different Plastic Surgery Procedures including Face Lift, BOTOX® injections, Nose Job and Breast Augmentation. Dr. Tresley Serves the Northern Illinois areas including Chicago and Oak brook. To schedule a consultation contact Dr. Tresley today.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Tresley offers plastic surgery in Chicago, Oak Brook and throughout Illinois. All aspects of breast surgery offered – breast augmentation using saline breast implants, breast lift, breast reduction and breast reconstruction. Contact plastic surgeon Dr. Tresley. Check out the procedures more throughout this site, view the before and after pictures in the gallery, and contact us today to realize the perfect you!

One of the most popular procedures today, liposuction is designed to eliminate fatty deposits in various areas of the body, such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks or neck. This is not a weight loss procedure but rather a sculpting of areas that are refractory to dieting and exercise. During the tumescent liposuction procedure, fluid is injected into the tissue to improve the efficiency of fat removal and to decrease the blood loss. Then, a cannula connected to a vacuum pump is inserted through a small 1/4” incision in a normal skin fold, and the area is suctioned. Today, advanced techniques using ultrasonic and power assisted cannulas have enhanced results. This procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis, and the patient can resume normal activities within a week’s time, but must refrain from exercising and sports for three weeks postoperatively.

Patients who desire an Liposuction in Chicago usually are seeking to reduce the size of a protruding fat deposits throughout the body. This procedure is best for individuals who are seeking to reduce fat deposits and are in relatively good health. Age is not a factor in liposuction, except that older patients’ skin may not be as elastic and may not yield the same result as a person with more elastic skin. Eliminating these deposits may also affect an individual’s confidence, leading them to seek their own Liposuction in Chicago.

A liposuction can help such individuals restore a thinner and fitter looking contour to their bodies. The specified portion of the body is made smaller to better match the shape of the patient. Dr. Tresley accomplishes this by removing excess fat through a vacuuming procedure. This not only helps to restore the physical appearance of the patient, but also restores self-confidence and respect to the patient.

Liposuction is a very individualized procedure in which your goals should be realistically determined and discussed with your surgeon in Alabama. Together you will determine what specific procedures will be performed. Liposuction is often performed in conjunction with other procedures such as abdominoplasty to achieve an effect that better matches the proportions of the body. Once your goals have been determined you will set a date for this procedure and will be given instructions about how to prepare.

When the date for your liposuction procedure has arrived, you should plan on the surgery taking several hours or more depending on which procedures you are having performed. Several liposuction procedures are available which can vary in cost and amount of time required, and while the method may be different with each procedure, the underlying principal is still the same. A small incision is made so that a tube can be inserted to the lower layers of fat which are then vacuumed out of the body. Incisions are strategically placed on the body to minimize visibility of scars.

The basic procedure for liposuction differs from other procedures in that the newer procedures make the operation easier to perform and reduce the pain and discomfort that happens after the operation. One such procedure is an ultrasonic lipoplasty which uses ultrasonic energy to first liquefy the fat before it is removed. This tends to make the procedure easier to perform and the recovery process happens more smoothly. Although newer procedures reduce the pain after the operation, some pain and swelling may still occur. Patients are usually mobile again after the procedure but it may take a few weeks before you feel completely normal again. Medications are available to further reduce the discomfort after the procedure. All procedures are performed with anesthesia to minimize any discomfort or pain.

Dr. Gilbert Tresley can help you to achieve your goals. This doctor specializes in procedures such as face lifts, breast augmentation, nose jobs, ear pinning, liposuction, and tummy tucks. Dr. Tresley is a strong proponent of liposuction. Excellent results can be achieved for the appropriate surgical candidates. To schedule an appointment or to learn more about liposuction, please contact us today.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Tresley offers plastic surgery in Chicago, Oak Brook and throughout Illinois. All aspects of breast surgery offered – breast augmentation using saline breast implants, breast lift, breast reduction and breast reconstruction. Contact plastic surgeon Dr. Tresley. Check out the procedures more throughout this site, view the before and after pictures in the gallery, and contact us today to realize the perfect you!

The American Cancer Society estimates that over 100,000 women have a mastectomy each year as a result of breast cancer. Physicians and lay people alike note that the deformities and scars resulting from this procedure can have a devastating emotional impact on the patient. Breast reconstruction is covered under most health insurance policies.

The most common surgical procedure to reduce the physical deformity following mastectomy is referred to as a breast reconstruction. This is a staged procedure, that is, the surgeon first inserts a tissue expander either at the time of the mastectomy or as a delayed procedure approximately three months later. As its name implies, the expander is designed to stretch existing tissue so that it may accommodate the presence of an implant inserted during a second procedure. Occasionally, a tissue expander is not required and the permanent implant may be inserted during the first operation. Lastly, in a subsequent procedure, the surgeon creates a nipple from existing tissue. In some cases, the surgeon may elect to perform a breast lift or breast reduction on the woman’s opposite breast to create symmetry.

There are other techniques used in breast reconstruction, such as the transverse abdominal flap whereby the skin and fat from the abdomen which is normally discarded in a “tummy tuck” procedure is left attached to the muscle of the abdominal wall and is brought up to the chest defect to form the new breast. This procedure has the advantage of not requiring an implant in most patients. However, this is a much more complicated and extensive surgery requiring hospitalization and a prolonged recovery period. Therefore, most of my patients choose the tissue expander/implant reconstruction.

Breast reconstruction has become increasingly popular with mastectomy patients. Breast cancer not only leaves physical scars but emotional wounds as well. This surgery enables the patient to make the physical deformities associated with the disease far less obvious as the recovery process begins.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Tresley offers plastic surgery in Chicago, Oak Brook and throughout Illinois. All aspects of breast surgery offered – breast augmentation using saline breast implants, breast lift, breast reduction and breast reconstruction. Contact plastic surgeon Dr. Tresley. Check out the procedures more throughout this site, view the before and after pictures in the gallery, and contact us today to realize the perfect you!

For women with particularly small breasts, the augmentation mammoplasty is a procedure designed to enhance and improve the appearance of the breasts. During the augmentation mammoplasty, the surgeon inserts an implant with a silicone shell filled with saline (salt water) behind the breast or behind the muscle of the chest wall through a small incision. I use a small incision at the lower border of the areola which leaves an inconspicuous scar and I almost always insert the implant behind the muscle of the chest wall. This gives a more natural appearance, keeps the implant soft and most importantly makes it easier for the radiologist to read a mammogram.

Often the candidates for this procedure are women who have experienced breast shrinkage following pregnancies. The procedure can restore fullness and reduce sagging. Additionally, it is often the treatment of choice for women who have been naturally endowed with small breasts.

During the initial consultation, the patient and I together decide what size implant will look best. The size of the implant is limited to the degree of stretch the existing breast can tolerate. Our goal is to create a natural looking breast that is proportional to the size of the individual.

As is the case with any surgical procedure, there are risks associated with augmentation. Sometimes, the breasts may become somewhat more firm — a fact attributable to the tightening of a capsule which forms around the implant. Today, the occurrence of firmness is very low. Additionally, a small number of patients note some loss of sensation in the nipple area. Also, one must realize the implants are a man-made device and can leak, requiring replacement.

The augmentation mammoplasty is performed under general anesthesia. The patient may usually return to daily activities within one week following surgery while avoiding strenuous activities for three weeks.

Breast augmentation remains one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. Typically, patients’ expectations of the surgery are met, and they are very pleased with their new silhouettes.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Tresley offers plastic surgery in Chicago, Oak Brook and throughout Illinois. All aspects of breast surgery offered – breast augmentation using saline breast implants, breast lift, breast reduction and breast reconstruction. Contact plastic surgeon Dr. Tresley. Check out the procedures below and more throughout this site, view the before and after pictures in the gallery, and contact us today to realize the perfect you!