Plastic Surgery Blog | Chicago, IL
The Truth About Loose Skin After Weight Loss Explained by Dr. Lawrence Iteld
Chicago Plastic Surgeon Lawrence. Iteld, MD explains why you get lose skin after weight loss and what you can really do about it
Why So Many Patients Choose Fall for Plastic Surgery
For many people, fall's cooler weather, more predictable schedules, and the opportunity to recover
From Skin Tightening to Brachioplasty: Find the Right Solution for Sagging Arms
Exercise strengthens and tones the muscles underneath your arms, but it can’t restore skin that’s lost its elasticity.
Restoring Volume and Enhancing Body Contours with alloClae™
alloClae™ is made from donated human fat tissue and provides a ready-to-use option for restoring volume where it’s needed.
Nasolabial Folds and Marionette Lines: Treatment Options That Work
Understanding what’s causing these changes is the first step toward choosing the right treatment.
The “Internal Bra” Explained: When I Use GalaFLEX® and When I Don’t
Dr. Iteld explains the "Internal Bra" and I\it’s a wonderful tool and technique for some women, but it’s not necessary for every woman.
Kybella Alternatives: Modern Options for Double Chin Reduction
While Kybella helped many patients improve submittal fullness, aesthetic medicine continues to evolve, and we now have many better options available.
Gynecomastia Surgery: Restoring a More Confident Masculine Chest
Gynecomastia surgery allows Chicago board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Lawrence Iteld to reshape the chest, creating a flatter more defined contour.
Scar Treatment at Chicago's Iteld Plastic Surgery: Improve Texture and Tone
Scars are a natural part of healing, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept how they look long term.
Revision Surgery: When and How to Improve a Previous Procedure
Dr. Lawrence Iteld explains how the goal of revision surgery is to create balance and proportion
The Art of Combining Treatments to Get Your Desired Results
The layered approach is what allows changes to look natural and consistent rather than sudden.
Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, or Both? What’s Right for You
Many patients ask: “Do I need a tummy tuck or liposuction?” Dr. Iteld explains what each addresses and what you might need
Why We Start With Universkin®—and Then Pair It With the Right Sunblock
Move beyond generalized regimens and have formulations tailored specifically to your skin.
PicoFy by InMode: Precision Laser Treatment, Available at Iteld Plastic Surgery
PicoFy is a picosecond laser platform that delivers energy in ultra-short pulses, measured in trillionths of a second.
Mommy Makeover — Modernized for Today’s Patients at Iteld Plastic Surgery
A modern Mommy Makeover is a personalized surgical strategy, designed around your anatomy, your priorities, and your long-term goals.
Preservé Breast Augmentation in Chicago, IL: A Refined Approach
With Preservé breast augmentation, my focus is on minimizing unnecessary disruption to your natural breast tissue during implant placement.
What to Look For when Reviewing a Plastic Surgeon’s Photo Gallery
We recommend patients examine photo galleries and focus on details that reflect surgical judgment, consistency, and long-term thinking.
Why Recovery Protocols Matter for Your Comfort, Healing, and Results
Surgery may take a few hours, and healing unfolds over weeks and months. Here Dr. Iteld discusses the importance of recovery protocols
Why Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Is a Natural Approach to Breast Enhancement
For patients who want improvement without implants, fat transfer breast augmentation can be a natural option
How to be Face Focused? Options from Iteld Plastic Surgery
Dr. Iteld explains that facial aging is not simply about wrinkles or loose skin, and how to deal with it.