Flank hernias can cause persistent bulging, discomfort, and muscle weakness that limit both confidence and movement. Despite the complexity of flank hernias, modern surgical methods now allow for highly successful, durable repairs when performed by an experienced specialist. Dr. Gregory […]
has transformed the way patients recover from trauma, cancer treatment, and congenital abnormalities. One of the most advanced techniques in the field is microsurgery, a specialized procedure that allows surgeons to reattach small blood vessels and nerves using high-powered magnification.
Breast asymmetry occurs when one breast is clearly larger or shaped differently than the other. Asymmetry can also be apparent between breasts that are positioned differently on the chest wall. Noticeable breast asymmetry can cause feelings of shame, embarrassment, and
Primary hernias often develop in the abdomen due to weakened muscles after pregnancy, childbirth, or heavy lifting. Incisional hernias commonly occur after a prior entry or laparotomy into the abdomen. They are the specialty of Dr. Dumanian. Hernias even can
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Dumanian has helped many women to achieve their desired body proportions after the medical removal of one or both breasts. One of the simplest ways to accomplish this is with a tissue expander and implants.
Laparotomy describes any surgery that requires an incision through the abdominal wall into the abdomen. As one of the nation’s foremost abdominal hernia specialists, Dr. Gregory Dumanian has treated many incisional hernias that have developed after patients undergo laparotomy. To
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States. After undergoing lumpectomy or mastectomy surgery to treat cancer, many patients choose to pursue surgical breast reconstruction. Gregory Dumanian, M.D., offers surgical breast reconstruction in Chicago. Here,
Breast reconstruction is a surgical procedure that can be performed in a few different situations to optimize the shape and size of the breasts. While this transformative procedure is sometimes performed to treat congenital deformities, it is more common after
There are different types of hernias and also different ways surgeons can repair them. Nowadays, many hernia repairs involve the use of a surgical mesh material. If you have a hernia that needs repair, you may question whether your treatment
For people that have had cosmetic or reconstructive surgery of the abdomen, a normal looking umbilicus (i.e., belly button) is very important. The belly button is crucial to the overall appearance of the entire torso, but abdominal surgery can distort,
