It is common for people to carry extra fat around their midsections. At times, diet and exercise can help eliminate unwanted fat. However, for some patients, positive lifestyle choices are simply not enough to firm up this area. Life changes such as pregnancy and fluctuations in weight can contribute to stretchmarks and an overall flabby…Read More…
Restore a Previous Breast Size with Breast Augmentation
A full, perky breast appearance is often a source of confidence for women. Unfortunately, many factors can influence the size, shape, and position of the breasts. If you are interested in regaining fuller breasts, you may benefit from breast augmentation at Northwest Plastic Surgery. Here, Dr. Dumanian uses this procedure to safely increase the size…Read More…
Male Breast Reduction: Explore the Top Benefits of Gynecomastia Surgery
Gynecomastia is a condition characterized by the overdevelopment of breast tissue in men and boys. It is often a source of embarrassment and many patients with the condition experience discomfort. At Northwest Plastic Surgery, Dr. Dumanian believes that every patient deserves to feel confident in their appearance. He offers male breast reduction to effectively treat…Read More…
Does Having Diabetes Change the Details of Your Hernia Surgery?
Hernia repair has a low rate of complications during recovery. However, people with type 1 or 2 diabetes have a higher risk for adverse events, including bleeding, infection, and superficial wound dehiscence (where the wound splits or bursts open). November is American Diabetes Month, and Dr. Gregory Dumanian wants you to understand how diabetes can…Read More…
How Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Helps Amputees with Phantom Limb Pain
People who have lost a limb in an accident, at war, or in other circumstances sometimes experience phantom limb pain or residual limb pain in the missing extremity. Dr. Gregory Dumanian and his colleagues at Northwestern Memorial Hospital created a revolutionary procedure that helps patients with amputations improve their pain called targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR).
Abdominal Muscle Separation Can Impact Your Quality of Life: Abdominoplasty Can Help
The “six-pack” muscles (rectus abdominis muscles) are pushed apart during pregnancy, and the thin band of connective tissue between them (linea alba) stretches. That muscle separation is called diastasis recti or rectus diastasis and may affect pelvic floor function and lower back pain. Dr. Dumanian has published the finding that not only does the linea alba stretch…Read More…
A Breast Lift After Breastfeeding? Why Women Choose Breast Surgery to Restore Their Busts
Pregnancy and breastfeeding are joyous for many women, but these experiences take a toll on the body with permanent changes to the breasts. Women who are finished breastfeeding may struggle with losing the voluptuous, youthful breasts from their pre-pregnancy life. Moderate to severe breast ptosis (drooping) is normal after breastfeeding. Breast lift with Dr. Gregory…Read More…
What causes a hernia to occur after laparotomy, or a recurrent hernia to develop after hernia repair?
Primary hernias often develop in the abdomen due to weakened muscles after pregnancy, childbirth, or heavy lifting. Incisional hernias commonly occur after a prior entry or laparotomy into the abdomen. They are the specialty of Dr. Dumanian. Hernias even can occur after minimally invasive (robotic or laparoscopic) procedures, and these are called trocar site hernias….Read More…
Correcting Breast Asymmetry with Cosmetic Surgery
No two breasts are the same. Every woman has at least minor differences in the size and shape of her breasts, but some women have significantly uneven breasts that affect their self-esteem and clothing choices. Asymmetrical breasts make finding a bra that provides adequate support for both breasts impossible. Bathing suits, lingerie, and other revealing…Read More…
How to Handle Constipation Before and After Hernia Surgery
Constipation is a common issue among hernia patients before and after hernia repair surgery. While this affects many people, most are unaware of the risk of constipation and how to handle being backed up. Dr. Gregory Dumanian is a renowned surgeon in Chicago, Illinois, who has performed countless repair surgeries. He has these tips for…Read More…