- Medical Weight LossI has a BA/Mastopexy last year and my results were amazing. Dr. Platis explained all options pre-operatively and helped me make a informed decision. He is very caring and a perfectionist is his work. I have recommended many family and friends to him for procedures. Anyone I have talked with who he has done work on, has been happy with results. I plan on having a revision soon due to weight loss and a desire for larger implants. My scars from the initial surgery are hardly viable. I recommend him to anyone who wants perfection!!!!†â€
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- Mental HealthThis notice will tell you about the ways in which James Platis MD FACS | Board Certified Plastic Surgeon may use and disclose medical information about you. Your medical information, also referred to as “protected health information” is that information about you, including demographic information, that may identify you and that relates to your past, present or future physical or mental health information and related health care services.
- General SurgeryReceived his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine where he earned the American College of Surgeons’ Award for Outstanding Achievement in Surgery. He also completed his surgical internship and general surgery residency at Indiana University. He served his plastic surgery residency at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston, University of Texas Hospitals, and MD Anderson Cancer Center.
- BotoxThere are many different types of patients who are helped by blepharoplasty surgery. Hooding or heaviness of the skin of the upper eyelids can be reduced or lifted. This is often found to be of increasing significance as people age. Also bags under the eyes can grow more pronounced with age. Sometimes excess puffiness has little to do with aging at all and can be an inherited problem for even young adults. Prominent crow’s feet are caused by over active muscles and are better treated with Botox rather than surgery.
- Brow LiftSagging upper eyelid skin and bags under the eyes are the most common reasons for eyelid rejuvenation surgery, or blepharoplasty. It can be performed on the upper lids or lower lids alone, but most often both upper and lower lids are performed together. It must be remembered that the purpose of this procedure is to freshen and rejuvenate the appearance of the eyelids, not change their shape. If heaviness in the upper lids is being caused by sagging of the eyebrows, then additional or alternative surgery such as brow lift may need to be considered. All options will be discussed with Dr. Platis once a thorough examination has been performed.
- Eyelid SurgeryA facelift reverses the signs of aging by lifting the soft tissues of the face and neck, and re-draping the skin leaving a smooth and youthful result. Often a facelift is combined with browlift and eyelid surgery. Structural fat grafting may also be performed to restore volume and give the face a more youthful appearance rather than a “lifted” look. Not all people age the same and therefore different treatment plans may be necessary for different patients. A proper plan will address age related changes to skin, volume loss (atrophy), and sagging (ptosis). This will be discussed with you at length during your consultation.
- LiposuctionLiposuction or liposculpture is a procedure that shapes and contours the body by removing unwanted fat. There are many different liposuction techniques that Dr Platis uses, depending upon the needs of his patient. He will be able to discuss this with you in detail at your consultation. Liposuction can be performed on any area where there is excess fat.
- Breast Augmentation“I had breast augmentation with Dr. Platis and my experience has been wonderful. I cannot say enough praises for the entire staff. Dr. Platis and Kate always treat you like family. I have referred my mom, sister and best friend along with many others throughout the years, all having the exact same satisfaction. Thank you Dr. Platis!” -Katie
- Breast ReductionI had tummy tuck with liposuction as well as a breast lift with augmentation from Dr. Platis and I am absolutely thrilled with my results. He and his office staff exceeded my expectations in all ways and I can’t believe my body actually looks better now than it did before I had my two children. He also has done tummy tucks on two of my closet friends and they are so happy with their results too. My sister had a breast reduction with him and my mom had a facelift. We are all so pleased and I recommend him to all my friends and family. He’s the best! â€
- Breast LiftThe type of breast lift performed depends entirely on what your breasts look like to start, how much lift you desire, and how comfortable you are with the idea of mastopexy incision scars. Dr. Platis is careful to minimize incisions as much as possible and when they have healed they are as faint as possible. Having said that, Dr. Platis feels that a well shaped breast with faint incision scars is far more attractive than a poorly shaped breast with fewer incision scars. The key is to get the most lift with the least amount of incision scar and Dr. Platis will discuss this with you at length during your consultation.
- RhinoplastyDr. Platis believes that above all your nose should fit your face, and that just as no two faces are exactly alike, no two rhinoplasty surgeries are exactly alike. Dr. Platis, like his father before him, is a recognized expert in rhinoplasty surgery in Chicago and Northwest Indiana. He takes the time to listen first to your concerns, and then using computer imaging discusses reshaping that will produce your desired result. Perhaps more than any other surgery rhinoplasty can make a very significant improvement to your overall appearance without making it obvious what that change is. Patients often comment that after surgery they receive compliments on their appearance even though the person paying the compliment doesn’t realize what has changed. The art of rhinoplasty surgery is making an improvement without making the improvement obvious.
- Plastic SurgeryDr. Platis realizes that often times his new patients are nervous to talk with him about their concerns and in addition to that they are nervous about the total cost of their face, skin, body or breast procedure. Once patients meet Dr. Platis they are quickly put at ease, and in an effort to make the financial part of your decision as comfortable and surprise free as possible we always try to give prospective patients a fairly accurate estimate for their procedure(s) before they come to our office for their consultation. We will then write out the exact cost of your plastic surgery or non-surgery procedure(s) when you visit us. We accept MasterCard, Discover, American Express, check or cash and we recommend M-Lend for financing.
- Face LiftMany procedures only require a weekend stay (surgery Friday, follow up Monday, travel home Monday evening) but some procedures such as facelift or tummy tuck require a bit more time before traveling (possibly up to a week). Dr. Platis will be able to give you an accurate time to allow before traveling.
- BlepharoplastyBlepharoplasty is usually performed under sedation and the specifics of the operation is varied and individualized, just as our eyes are. The upper eyelid lift usually involves removing excess skin and possibly some fat through an incision that is hidden in the crease of the lid. The lower lid lift can be performed through an incision just below the lashes, or in the case of fat removal the only incision is on the inside of the lid so that it is hidden entirely. When completed your eyes will have a fresher, more rested look without changing their natural shape.
- AbdominoplastyAbdominoplasty is a procedure that reduces and tightens the abdomen. But abdominoplasty is a term that applies to a number of abdominal contouring surgeries that vary in extent according to the needs of the patient. Just as no two patients are alike, no two tummy tuck procedures are alike. Some may only require liposculpting without any skin tightening. Others may require liposculpting, skin tightening, and muscle or even hernia repair. It is important to understand that there is no diet or exercise that can get rid of loose, excess skin. Dr. Platis will tailor your surgery to your specific needs after thoroughly discussing your options.
- Breast SurgeryDr. Platis was amazing. He listened to my needs and gave me exactly what I wanted. I have had a lot of people recognize the outstanding job he did on my breast augmentation. His staff is professional and caring. I would recommend Dr. Platis for anyone who wants to have breast surgery. I have had several experiences with this office and all of them have been wonderful. I have been extremely happy with all of the results, especially after my surgery. I felt comfortable asking Dr. Platis questions both before and after surgery. He put me at ease with his caring and knowledge. I am so happy with the results that the only thing that upsets me is that I didn’t have it done earlier! I have and will continue to recommend this office and specifically Dr. Platis. â€
- Body ContouringMember of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. His research has been published in the leading plastic surgery journals and presented at various medical conferences nationally including the American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, and the Texas Medical Association. He has also been guest speaker for distinguished groups such as the Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons, and most recently the Midwest Society of Plastic Surgeons where he was asked to present his advanced techniques in body contouring surgery.
- Cosmetic SurgeryDr. Platis performs a wide variety of cosmetic surgery procedures and is always at the forefront of his specialty, offering the newest techniques with the highest level of skill and safety.
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