Chicago Plastic Surgeon | Blog

Say “NO” to Cosmetic Tax

December 8, 2009 – 2:05 pm

Please write this letter to your senator. It is very important!!
Thank you,
Rodger Wade Pielet, MD, FACS

Click here for a list of your senators!
Dear Senator ______,
HEALTHCARE PLAN IN THE SENATE WILL UNFAIRLY DISCRIMATE AGAINST US!
I am writing you today about an issue that affects everyone who utilizes plastic surgery services for anything from Botox to Tummy [...]

“Lash Tease”

November 19, 2009 – 3:57 pm

Have you always envied long thick eyelashes??? Do you find the cost and time commitment for salon lash application too inconvenient?? The answer to these questions is Latisse.

Latisse is a FDA approved prescription solution that treats hypotrichosis (inadequate or not enough eyelashes) making them longer, thicker, and darker.
The nightly application is quite simple. A sterile [...]

You Get What You Pay For: Faux Surgeons versus The Real Thing

November 17, 2009 – 2:05 pm

Why do people buy fake Rolex watches? Price, obviously. Is there a difference in the product? Yes, obviously. The fake will last a few months and either fall apart or stop working while the real one will probably outlast all of us. So why even spend a cent on the cheap imitation? Rolex has been [...]

This is the Pits but Don’t Sweat It!

October 13, 2009 – 10:32 am

Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating is a common disorder affecting many people. Normal sweating is needed to regulate your body’s temperature; however in people suffering from hyperhidrosis, sweating exceeds the body’s need for physiological thermal regulation. This sweating is often uncontrollable, embarrassing and not anticipated. It commonly involves the underarms, palms, feet and groin.
Hyperhidrosis can have [...]

Referral Rewards Program

October 8, 2009 – 1:35 pm

I am thrilled to announce a new Referral Rewards Program (RRP). The program is based on the actual number of referrals to our office. The more people you refer, the more referral rewards dollars you will earn.
You will automatically earn 25 RRP dollars for each patient referral. In order to qualify for even more RRP [...]

Skincare At Any Age

September 29, 2009 – 12:44 pm

by Isabelle DiCostanzo, Licensed Esthetician

We all want to use skincare products that take care of our skin’s overall appearance and health! There are so many products out there it boggles the mind! What to use, what to choose use…start out by cleansing the skin with a mild soap-free cleanser. Then apply your corrective [...]

“Lash for Clunkers”

September 3, 2009 – 5:39 pm

Lifestyle Lift and Other False Promises!

September 1, 2009 – 5:14 pm

Beware of False Advertising
In an economic era where there is increased competition, some companies have resorted to misleading marketing ploys when it comes to print, radio, Internet and television advertising. There was an article in the New York Times, in July, whereby Lifestyle Lift; a cosmetic surgery company was involved in litigation with the state [...]

Get Rid of Varicose Veins

August 28, 2009 – 8:48 am

Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are blood vessels that have become dilated and swollen. Red or purple in color, they tend to appear in the large veins that run the length of the leg, just below the surface of the skin. There are numerous causes of varicose veins, a common condition affecting millions of people, primarily women [...]

Sculpt Your Body

August 26, 2009 – 8:45 am

Pec Implants
Sometimes, even with frequent exercise, men find their pectoral muscles do not respond the way they would like. For these men, pec implants may be an excellent option for shaping and enhancing their chests, contributing to a more defined, muscular appearance. Pec implants look and feel remarkably natural and have helped many men feel [...]

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