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What are the qualifications of a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
The following information can be found on the ASPS Website: ASPS Member Qualifications Many health care providers are now performing plastic surgery procedures, but that doesn’t mean they’re all qualified to perform plastic surgery. ASPS Member Surgeons are trained in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of all types. Members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons […]
New Survey Shows Mom’s Unconventional Mother’s Day Wish List
The following excerpt on Mommy Makeover is part of an article published on the ASPS webiste: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., May 2, 2011 – What would mom get herself for Mother’s Day if she had the chance? A new survey shows that it might be a tummy tuck or breast lift. A survey released today from […]
Patient Testimonial – Spa and Laser Treatments
Check out this weeks reviews of Yaicha, our Medical Aesthetician, and the office staff at ! 05/05/2011Everything was great and I’m going back for another treatment in a few weeks. The office is very tastefully decorated and the staff extremely helpful and friendly. 05/05/2011The people are extremely friendly and genuine. The venue is beautiful and […]
What is a CRNA?
A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is a Registered Nurse with extensive experience who has completed two or more years of intense postgraduate anesthesia training and passed a national written examination. Mandatory continuing education programs keep the CRNA competent and current in this very complex science. More than 50 percent of all anesthesia in the United […]
Increase Demand for Fillers, Laser Treatment and Chemical Peels in Plastic Surgery
The following article was published in the Wall Street Journal on Oct 12, 2010. Click here to see the original article at Wall Street Journal On-line. THE INFORMED PATIENT / OCTOBER 12, 2010Wrinkle Erasing for StartersAs Fewer People Get Cosmetic Surgery, More Try Frequent Injections, Fillers, PeelsBy: LAURA LANDRO Maybe it’s the laugh lines that […]
The top 10 things to know about the Breast Reduction Process
Thinking about Breast Reduction Surgery? The top 10 things to know about the breast reduction process When seeking approval from your insurance company for a breast reduction surgery, it is helpful to submit letters from any other offices where you have sought treatment for your aches and pains. For example, if you have back pain […]
Botox Before and After
We are excited to have the Botox Cosmetic Slider on our Website. This a very unique way to see the effects of Botox on actual patients. If you should have any questions about this or any other procedure, please contact our office. Click here for more information on BotoxTo visit the Allergan Website, click here […]
Patient Testimonial – Breast Augmentation
We received the following Thank You from a November 2010 Bilateral Breast Augmentation: “I couldn’t be happier not only with the results of my surgery, but with my overall experience at . Thank you all so much for everything you have done for me!”
Warning! The secret behind “Board Certified”!
We are all becoming more educated health care consumers, but we might not be asking the right questions. It is not a secret that plastic surgery procedures are in demand; as a result, there are many health care providers who are not trained in plastic surgery performing these procedures. It seems obvious that when looking […]
Breast Implant Options at Yarrow Bay Plastic Surgery
What type of breast implant is available to me? Dr. McMillan uses Mentor MemoryGel and Saline breast implants. Saline implants are FDA approved filled with a saltwater solution similar to the fluid that makes up most of the human body. They have a somewhat flexible fill volume that can be adjusted during surgery. They are […]