Plastic Surgeons in Chicago/NW Suburbs (IL)

Hi-

I will be 2 years post op this January 12, 2010.  I still have about 20-25 pounds to lose, but would like to start researching plastic surgeons.  I am looking to get a tummy tuck and maybe breast augmentation (not sure).  The thought of this surgery freaks me out a bit, but I am tired of the sagging skin.

Does anyone have any plastic surgeon recommendations / suggestions....good and bad.  I would be looking for a surgeon in the Chicago / NW Suburbs (IL) area. 

I appreciate all of your assistance.

Happy Holidays!

Good morning,
   I live in Central Illinois but traveled to downtown Chicago to Dr. Kenneth Stein for SmartLipo, brachioplasty and breast lift (no aug.).  He has a certified surgical suite in his office (saves $$$ on hospital charges).  He has satellite offices (for check ups, consultations, etc) in Rockford and Naperville.  Check out his website and feel free to contact me with any questions you might have.
www.liftit.net
Good luck with the second part of your journey. 

Barb

Thanks Barb!!!  I will definitely check out his website!!!!  Have a great one!!

-Joy,

I went through NorthShore University Health at Evanston Hospital - Dr. Michael Howard and Dr. Karol Gutkowski (they tag-teamed).

Granted, it's only 4 days out, but I'm very pleased. No real pain, just discomfort with the med regime. Incisions went a bit farther than I'd expected, but that will reduce the puffiness at the end of the incisions as I scar.

So far, so great!

Thank you so muchfor the information.  I will also look both of them up on the internet!!  Best of luck with your recovery!!!   You will do great!!!

Thanks again!!!

Hi! Sory for the delay--I was out of town and missed your post.

I had an extended TT (anchor) and brachioplasty done 6 months ago with Dr. Lee at Northwestern in the Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago. He and his staff were awesome!

I will be posting pictures soon--maybe tomorrow--on my 6-month results. I had a bellybutton revision about a month ago, too, since mine healed strangely. (This was covered by insurance, also.)

Given I lost 200 pounds, I am pretty darn pleased. Still some redness, but my tummy is as tight as a drum and my arms feel great. The fact that no area on me is numb is pretty cool, too.

I have some before and early-out from PS pix and my story on my blog here on OH that you can check out in the meantime.

Here's his site: www.michaeljleemd.com/

PM me if you have any questions.

Nicolle

Hi Nicolle,

Thank you so much for the ps website and for posting your pictures!!  I can't wait to see the newer pictures because the ones that you posted looked great!! 

I appreciate your information and I am going to PM you because I do have a question.

Thanks-
Joy

Hello All,
Joy thanks for posting this topic.  Can you guys tell me if you were able to get this covered by insurance?  If so, who is your coverage through?  How did you go about getting it covered?
If not, can I ask what the pricing looks like?  I want to go through the same surgery but need to know how much I will need to save up?

Thanks everyone!

Univ of Chicago Resident Program is amazing and a great price! I had all my work done there, but went to another surgeon cause he took Care Credit and wish I had the cash to have stayed with the resident program. My scars are almost invisible and the care was outstanding...