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You are probably familiar with popular plastic surgery procedures such as breast augmentation, liposuction and tummy tuck. Other procedures, like otoplasty (ear surgery) or thigh lift, may seem less familiar to you.

Everywhere you turn — whether it be waiting in line at the grocery store, sitting down to eat at a restaurant, or walking down a busy sidewalk — people are peering down at their smartphones.

Botox is a well-known injectable that smoothes wrinkles by paralyzing the underlying muscles that cause them. Millions of people undergo routine Botox treatments to look younger and more attractive.

If you are one of them,

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Northwestern Plastic Surgery hosted “BRA Day”, or Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day, on October 9, 2014.

Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction represents one of the final stages in breast cancer treatment for women,

Migraines affect more than 17 percent of women and 5 percent of men in this country. If you are one of them, you are familiar with the throbbing pain, sensitivity to light/sounds,

Dr. Kim is an active member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, who in March released their 17th annual report on cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures performed in the US in 2013.

At Northwestern Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chicago plastic surgeon Dr. John Kim realizes that choosing to undergo breast augmentation surgery with him is only the first step in the process. Next,

Perhaps you have heard of mommy makeover cosmetic surgery, a set of cosmetic surgery procedures designed to address the common aesthetic concerns that many mothers share after pregnancy and breastfeeding. For example,

In 2013, actress Angelina Jolie made headlines for her decision to undergo a double mastectomy as a preemptive measure to help prevent the onset of breast cancer. Here’s a look into what persuaded her to undergo a preventative double mastectomy and the positive effects her brave decision has had on other women in similar situations.

A recognized authority in plastic surgery, Chicago plastic surgeon Dr. John Kim is always at the forefront of innovations in the industry. The following are some of the latest plastic surgery advances that he is proud to offer his patients at Northwestern Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.