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Breast augmentation is one of the major cosmetic surgery procedures, which involves several steps. Different surgical techniques may be applied to perform this procedure, but the steps involved will largely remain the same in each case. The procedure can be customized to match with the unique needs of a patient. During the pre-operative consultation, the Read more…

Improved surgical techniques and innovative breast implant qualities have made breast augmentation cosmetic surgery procedure less invasive and less painful over the years. However, the procedure still involves a significant recovery process to ensure a sustainable and desirable final outcome. The surgeon’s recovery instructions should be carefully followed by the patient for best results. Dr. Read more…

Breast augmentation cosmetic surgery procedure has become relatively safer and less invasive over the years due to innovations in surgical techniques. However, it is still a major surgery and involves a considerably recovery component to ensure sustainable and desirable results. The patient should be prepared to diligently follow the surgeon’s recovery instructions. Dr. Jacob Bloom Read more…

Women primarily want to have breast augmentation cosmetic surgery for aesthetic reasons, whether to increase the size of disproportionately small breasts, make the breasts more symmetrical, or simply to create a more voluptuous look. However, in some cases, breast augmentation may be required as part of breast reconstruction to restore the breast appearance after a Read more…

Breast augmentation currently ranks as the number one cosmetic surgery procedure in the US, as per the ASPS data. During the pre-operative consultation, the surgeon will educate the patient about various aspects of the procedure, and may also present breast augmentation before and after photographs. The first concern of a responsible surgeon will be to Read more…

Breast augmentation is primarily an elective cosmetic surgery procedure, which will not get covered by health insurance under most circumstances. Therefore, cost becomes an important starting point for many women seeking to increase their breast size. At the time of initial consultation, the breast surgeon will discuss various aspects of the procedure, including its costs. Read more…

Over 4.5 million breast augmentation cosmetic surgery procedures were performed in the US between 1997 and 2012. It currently ranks as the number one procedure in the US in terms of popularity, according to the figures released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Innovations in implant qualities and newer, less invasive surgical techniques Read more…

Bloom Plastic Surgery is a boutique cosmetic surgery practice providing stellar, remarkable, and state of the art surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures in a state of the art professional setting. The practice is headed by Dr. Jacob Bloom who is a highly trained and experienced award-winning plastic surgeon, and backed by caring and compassionate team Read more…

Innovative non-surgical aesthetic procedures have gained exponentially in popularity in the US in recent years. People who want to avoid cosmetic surgery can choose these minimally invasive or non-invasive procedures at a qualified medical spa to achieve their personal aesthetic goals. In Chicago, Dr. Jacob Bloom’s medical spa offers safe and proven non-surgical procedures. Dr. Read more…

Advancements in surgical techniques have made cosmetic surgery procedures less risky, superior, and more effective, but the single most important factor that still influences the final outcome in such procedures is the skill and experience of the operating surgeon. Patients should carefully review the surgeon’s credentials before choosing them for a cosmetic or reconstructive procedure. Read more…