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Otto Placik, MD, FACS
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Business Name: Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Website: www.bodysculptor.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/OttoJPlacik
 
Location: 845 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
United States
Telephone: (312) 787-5313
Languages Spoken: English


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What can be done for my vagina? vagina, clitoris 3 LillyJames02 28 May 21, 2013
9:35 PM
drplacik
Vaginalplasty 1 empressmonique 102 March 12, 2013
12:18 PM
drplacik
If after labiaplasty one labia minora is smaller can it be sometimes be stretched a little? 1 Grace-e 107 March 1, 2013
4:30 AM
drplacik
I was in a car accident the dash came in and hit my lower belly and caused uneven lumps what can fix this 0 Jamie1220 60 February 20, 2013
11:16 AM


What will need to be done to correct my labiaplasty when I go for my revision? Labiaplasty 6 lauren_ 435 February 14, 2013
11:27 AM
Grace-e
Oestrogen cream and labiaplasty? Labiaplasty, labia reduction 2 lauren_ 155 January 24, 2013
5:33 AM
docblinski
I had a mastopexy 8 days ago, my right breast is now noticeably larger than my left, I am worried. 0 Shan21 146 May 19, 2012
7:45 AM


Do you do butt injections? Compression Garment, Artefill, Abscess 5 desperateforazz 2820 January 10, 2012
2:36 PM
arnioldkleinmd
I have a Rf treatment, but after that I have facial fat loss, can you pls tell me how long will my facial fat grow back again? 0 romrom 267 October 9, 2011
3:46 AM


Will the G shot ever be more widely available? 2 sugarsam 682 July 30, 2011
9:48 PM
margarita.morales430@yahoo.com
Columellar Lift 0 lincolnfan 221 June 19, 2011
10:38 AM


Lipo Revision? 0 Pmc23 308 May 30, 2011
11:26 AM


My nostrils have been drastically asymmetric frontal view and base view since my rhinoplasty. With time, will my nostrils become more symmetric? rhinoplasty, nose job, nose surgery 0 TGC1 360 May 5, 2011
7:48 AM


Brazilian Buttlift experience Brazilian ButtLift 4 RockStarEnt 2977 April 8, 2011
2:22 PM
drgrossman
My labia was amputated and not reduced, leaving me with exposed chunks near my clitoris, and now have infection, can someone pls help me 2 pixielf72 2622 March 2, 2011
4:03 AM
Suemy
I had labioplasty 6weeks ago using the amputation method.Ihave criss cross deep lines from where the sutures were.Will these scar? scar 4 suemy 1890 February 22, 2011
4:08 PM
redalinsod
50% chemical peel 0 x.Anthea.x 355 February 9, 2011
8:08 AM


Several years after a lower face lift I have lost a great deal of hair around and above my ears. The hair will not grow back. What can I do? face lift, Facelift, Latisse 6 dpling 2750 February 8, 2011
10:09 AM
richardgalitz
Am I too obese for a tummy tuck? tummy tuck 6 cbdusty 4959 January 31, 2011
10:54 AM
ajordan
My weight is 126 and i will like to get hydrogel butt injections 0 cti1 362 January 25, 2011
5:31 PM


Pocket protector for breast implants 5 allaprima 4192 January 25, 2011
12:21 PM
drguerra
BA - To massage or not to massage. Had BA in Thailand. 3 hewmat 1247 November 25, 2010
8:08 AM
docblinski
How much approximatly are breast implants - + tummy tucks!!?? 6 jayda--07 1557 November 18, 2010
2:25 AM
drpousti
how much does butt implants cost? 0 barbiegurl 566 October 3, 2010
10:24 PM


clitoris reduction and labiaplasty, questions 6 sandra3 9572 September 29, 2010
6:35 AM
docblinski
Is this fixable? I had a circum. tt with fleur de lis in April, 2009 after losing 90lbs with lap band; 0 mandnfletch 528 September 15, 2010
11:52 AM


labioplasty gone wrong 3 starskylou 1403 August 13, 2010
4:12 AM
docblinski
HOW MUCH DOES LABIAPLASTY ROUGHLY COST 4 KARRIEMARTIN 5069 August 13, 2010
3:09 AM
docblinski
What is the cause of my eyelid discoloration? 0 dentistment2 417 July 11, 2010
1:25 AM


botox in upper lip Lip Care, Forehead Lift, Brow Lift 6 stretch 5859 June 27, 2010
3:06 PM
FAMI_Founder
Abdominoplasty? 5 squaw82 1849 June 27, 2010
11:17 AM
Melissa.B
still unable to have sex 5 months post vaginal rejuvention Vaginoplasty, Labiaplasty 6 atlantabeauty 2236 June 25, 2010
4:29 PM
Lisa50
over the muscle to under the muscle 10 sprinkledust 3781 May 24, 2010
2:53 PM
musbach01
Body Fat Transfer 0 Brendack1 384 May 11, 2010
6:43 AM


How much does labiaplasty usually cost? 2 beachbound3606 1159 April 16, 2010
4:28 AM
docblinski
is my revision ok...opinions pls 7 atsi 22227 March 25, 2010
4:06 PM
atsi
Had purse string sutures removed due to bad puckering, but lost lift. How can it be fixed? 2 Stevesgirl 1091 March 25, 2010
3:07 PM
Christi/Dr.Stoker
I have 12 days until my facelift,upper eye and laser surgery I finally put down the cigarettes is that enough time face lift, Facelift 7 gypsygirl3 1829 March 12, 2010
5:25 PM
facevolve
Can i revise my dst eyelid procedure of 5 days 4 piffleprincess 1566 March 12, 2010
1:52 PM
drportuese
i am contemplating having dr steven dayan chicago do my closed rhino, but am cautious as i have found conflicting feedback, any info you can share 1 justme22 706 March 11, 2010
1:05 PM
drplacik
Im looking in to getting butt augmentation with fat grafting or possible implants do u specialize in this procedure? 0 kam09 396 March 8, 2010
4:48 AM


help required ~ Posted with permission 0 jo-research 486 February 23, 2010
3:44 AM


Implants removed 6 MsHeather 2534 February 10, 2010
6:05 PM
maria134
I'm getting a breast reduction done in a few weeks, and my surgeon will be using the "lollipop" method and using "drainage tubes". I've been 3 delaney31 884 February 9, 2010
2:06 PM
docblinski
Will I need upper bleph revision 4 mom1234 1717 January 18, 2010
11:21 AM
drnassif
Vaginal tightening 3 claudine09 3715 January 15, 2010
7:31 PM
redalinsod
Can I get Ins to pay for and should I get labiaplasty? 7 micadw888 2777 January 14, 2010
12:58 PM
kevinrosemd
what is it 2 jools59 711 January 14, 2010
11:20 AM
drsenderoff
Is it possible to get the size of the clitoris reduced? 3 danni17 3713 January 14, 2010
5:01 AM
AlanGibsteinMD
Labiaplasty gone wrong? 3 smd28 5008 January 14, 2010
4:47 AM
AlanGibsteinMD
3 different ones ..thank you 3 bambii 866 January 14, 2010
4:45 AM
AlanGibsteinMD
labia reduction Labiaplasty 5 melh28 5946 January 14, 2010
4:39 AM
AlanGibsteinMD
Why is Labiaplasty considered cosmetic when infact it is very uncomfortable feeling to have enlarged labia Facelift 4 ysoserious 1339 January 14, 2010
4:35 AM
AlanGibsteinMD
Second FUll TT 2 tummytuck2 909 January 12, 2010
8:24 AM
drplacik
I am feeling a little depressed after my surgery. I am 11 days into recovery. I didn't realize I would be so limited in my activities. 1 sharonmarinis 626 January 12, 2010
8:07 AM
drplacik
my boobs too small what can i do it gett them biger? 4 ash1212 1441 January 8, 2010
9:59 PM
fhcmd
What can be done for dark, dirty looking labia?? Is this normal? 4 dixty 2587 January 8, 2010
5:20 AM
AlanGibsteinMD
I had a labiaplasty one week ago and the pain has started top subside but I am now constantly aroused - even when I am motionless, lying on my side. Labiaplasty 4 dazed1 1802 January 8, 2010
5:17 AM
AlanGibsteinMD
Could you please tell me the difference between a perineoplasty and vaginoplasty? 3 delilah96 1545 January 8, 2010
4:52 AM
AlanGibsteinMD
I had labiaplasty, trim method. When can I expect the final results? Can scar & scalloped edges be corrected? 5 manolla 4297 January 5, 2010
7:01 AM
drdev
When can I start to workout again? Body Lift 5 vgurule 1449 January 4, 2010
11:53 AM
drpousti
revision to my tummy tuck? 1 imsexay 1097 January 2, 2010
10:05 AM
drplacik
When I lift weights or do anyhing with my right arm my breast gets a dent in it I have implants is this normal 3 mimi79 1094 January 1, 2010
3:01 PM
smclaughlinmd
Does medicaid cover labiaplasty? 5 megasexy09@live.com 6886 January 1, 2010
8:42 AM
redalinsod
does getting your underarm lipoed make me a lot more sore with having my breast reducted? 2 adhorrob 798 December 25, 2009
8:20 PM
scottkinfw
How much Breast Mass will I lose? mastopexy, breast lift 1 Natterz89 878 December 25, 2009
12:17 PM
drplacik
Is it typical for the tissue at the clitoris to be Over sensitive after labiaplasty surgery? I had my sugery 2 months ago and it feels super sensitive 3 m&mlover 1523 December 23, 2009
7:36 PM
redalinsod
when can I begin using Ibuprofen again after BA? 5 bingbomblim 5305 December 20, 2009
3:29 PM
DrPAldea38119
Love handles worse after full TT 8 TNT@50 7642 December 20, 2009
12:29 PM
TNT@50
Can implants be placed closer together? 3 hi_dee 1341 December 7, 2009
10:20 AM
drpousti
does the scars go away after a breast reduction 4 misswilcox26 6517 December 2, 2009
1:48 PM
drplacik
Plastic Surgery 1 Mr.Addie 577 December 1, 2009
7:06 PM
drplacik
Is it possible to get natural results with implants placed subglandularly with a textured cohesive silicone gel? 1 bleulinda 608 December 1, 2009
7:00 PM
drplacik
I will be off of work for 11 days from a tummy tuck and liposuction Compression Garment 2 rhieannon 1052 December 1, 2009
10:52 AM
drpousti
Had surgery 11 months ago, left breast is now having pain, almost like a pulling feeling inside, possibly because of recent workouts 2 sexy_momma! 1047 November 30, 2009
10:47 AM
drpousti
If I am a AA cup, with a measurement of 27" under the bust, a weight of 47kg and 161cm tall, what do you think having 280cc under would bring me to? 4 babygal 2157 November 30, 2009
10:31 AM
drpousti
Are removable lip implants permanent? 1 jennytx 1017 November 29, 2009
6:51 PM
drplacik
how effective Triluma cream on the black spots around TT incision? 1 improved1 1058 November 29, 2009
6:45 PM
drplacik
I am planning to have a mini cheek lift through the same incision as lower lid lift-on the outside-what do you think of this type of procedure? also, Facelift 1 bethjoy1 860 November 29, 2009
6:40 PM
drplacik
above incision line is more swelling(?)than below 1 healing2 776 November 29, 2009
6:34 PM
drplacik
butt enhancement procedure 1 jmvillan2 1445 November 25, 2009
8:44 PM
drplacik
when I had a fl several yrs ago, my ears stuck out for a few months. why? face lift, Facelift 1 yassie 894 November 25, 2009
8:38 PM
drplacik
is a soof same as a bilateral mid face lift? face lift, Facelift 1 peaceo2 1200 November 25, 2009
8:34 PM
drplacik
Is Submuscular dangerous? 3 Natterz89 1512 November 25, 2009
3:43 PM
drpousti
can breast implant surgery be performed if She urine test showed an infection? 2 lenulichka 873 November 23, 2009
4:28 AM
drsenderoff
Will my breast still go a lot smaller? Compression Garment 4 Antje5 1198 November 18, 2009
2:20 PM
drpousti
Can I have a second Tummy Tuck 1 lorilussier 2661 November 18, 2009
6:07 AM
drplacik
can i use Mederma on my tummy tuck 1 Rocio1 989 November 18, 2009
6:03 AM
drplacik
Mastopexy and spitting stitches 3 sugarpie0711 4186 November 16, 2009
5:22 AM
drsenderoff
Will Laproscopic surgery displace my breat implants? 3 wendyc 1256 November 16, 2009
4:56 AM
drsenderoff
I will be having lipo and fat grafting in Feb 2 getsome 652 November 15, 2009
7:45 PM
drplacik
I am having a TT and FG to the buttocks at the same time. Am I going to hurt my results by laying on my butt after surgery? 1 litenlovelee 580 November 15, 2009
7:40 PM
drplacik
is ir possible for a woman to take female hormones (like estrogen) to enhance her body ? 1 bvirtual 868 November 15, 2009
7:21 PM
drplacik
Silikon 1000 2 jlaur122 4199 November 13, 2009
10:12 AM
drplacik
To Lipo with a TT or not 2 jjsblueeyes 1032 November 13, 2009
9:14 AM
drplacik
Should I still be swollen and sore (inside navel) 8 weeks post op a full tummy tuck? I am still wearing a compression garmet with foam pads on scar. 1 BrokerMom 748 November 13, 2009
8:11 AM
drplacik
Tummy Tuck & future weight loss 2 dollynomore 703 November 13, 2009
7:53 AM
drplacik
weightloss surgery 1 cbdusty 1049 November 13, 2009
7:50 AM
drplacik
How safe is it to get a full tummytuck/lipo and breast augmentation at the same time? 5 mydreamythoughts 1198 November 13, 2009
7:37 AM
drplacik
Is it possible to just cut the corrugator (sp?) muscle? Forehead Lift, Brow Lift 1 sayulita 1322 November 13, 2009
7:32 AM
drplacik
botox to masseter muscles 2 ktel 1569 November 13, 2009
7:25 AM
drplacik
I am 17 days post-op, I had a lift and augmentation. I am concerned about the placement of my areola & nipple, they are not even. 3 spurdin 986 November 12, 2009
6:07 AM
mlawrence@cosmeticsu
How close to your natural BWD should you stay with a Breat Augmentation? 2 Galeas 1393 November 11, 2009
1:21 PM
drsenderoff
I am barely a 32a with a 28 inch ribcage and 11.5 cm BWD. Should I choose 304 or 339 cc implant for a mid 32C? 4 amarks 1657 November 9, 2009
1:15 PM
drpousti
is tummy tuck with no drains better than the traditional tummy tuck using drains? 5 kylie_kacie 1749 November 3, 2009
9:35 AM
drdisaia
How soon after a full TT can I lift my 14 pound baby? My doctor says if I'm careful that I can pick him up after three weeks. 2 runner26.2 1195 November 2, 2009
5:07 PM
drpousti
bottoming out 3 malynn 2818 November 2, 2009
2:46 PM
drpousti
about massage for breast implant 5 slot 2761 November 2, 2009
2:41 PM
drpousti
bl and ba 4 Slot 1412 November 2, 2009
2:30 PM
drpousti
How long do I need to wait after TT/BA before doing high intensity workouts? 6 bellakella76 2839 November 1, 2009
2:00 PM
DrPlacik
I was wondering if getting breast implants through the belly button is better? 4 adrumrsgurl 1423 November 1, 2009
1:52 PM
DrPlacik
my bra size is 32B and I want a full C cup and small D...I tried a 492cc and 533cc? I have a think waist i am 20 years old im 5'6 and weight about 117 4 marina03 3211 November 1, 2009
1:36 PM
DrPlacik
how long does a ps care for his patients, for example, a full tummy tuck? 3 arnett 1466 November 1, 2009
12:57 PM
DrPlacik
8 months post full tummy tuck with muscle repair-infected stitch tummy tuck 4 ktneyez 3896 November 1, 2009
12:47 PM
DrPlacik
I am a breast cancer survivor and have had a mastectomy on the right side my plastic surgeon says 800cc is the biggest implant i can get is this true? 3 mayflower268 1444 November 1, 2009
12:40 PM
DrPlacik
Which is safer? Combination tummy tuck (skin only) and mastopexy? Or having the two procedures performed separately at different times? tummy tuck, mastopexy 2 showerofroses 877 October 30, 2009
3:59 PM
drplacik
FTT AND LIPO 1 dawngurl 717 October 30, 2009
12:14 PM
Drplacik
do tummy tucks and c-sections feel the same post-op? 1 rebeccaiw87 615 October 30, 2009
12:13 PM
Drplacik
Do I have enough to do a FTT? 2 vanityquest 1045 October 30, 2009
12:11 PM
Drplacik
If I get an anchor type mastopexy will it rduce my breast (cup size)? 1 gennifer8 847 October 30, 2009
11:55 AM
Drplacik
sqeeking, rubbing noise 2.5 month ago PO 1 oakwoodlab 586 October 30, 2009
11:45 AM
Drplacik
how would i go about gettng a job in a platic surgeons office? 1 me... 497 October 30, 2009
11:12 AM
Drplacik
I had BA in April 08 and my breasts have dropped way too much. PS said he can perform bilateral capsulpexy? What is recovery like? 2 malynn 775 October 30, 2009
11:08 AM
Drplacik
am 3months post op, after breast implants, had 385 silicone unders- have really weird sensation?? 2 crazyjen28 917 October 30, 2009
11:07 AM
Drplacik
Assymetrical Breasts 3 Crunk42 1192 October 30, 2009
9:49 AM
drsenderoff
about my lift and ba 2 slot 890 October 30, 2009
7:30 AM
drsenderoff
I am bigger on right side then left side 2 slot 848 October 30, 2009
7:29 AM
drsenderoff
Is it normal to have asymmetrical labia following a labiplasty? 3 buckeyeRN 1727 October 30, 2009
6:37 AM
drdisaia
vagina rejuvination by cosmetic surgeon vs bladder lift with wall repair by urologist..differences/similarities? 3 livylive 2912 October 29, 2009
5:23 PM
drplacik
im 2 weeks post op from a ba..one is clearly smaller than the other, if it leaked can more saline be added to implant or do i need a new one 2 kathygirlgirl 976 October 28, 2009
4:45 PM
drplacik
Petite Frame: BA Size limitations 1 sweetpetite 771 October 28, 2009
4:44 PM
drplacik
breast uplift and augmantation 2 yaayaa 1166 October 28, 2009
4:41 PM
drplacik
How to whiten the ... 1 sexycosita!!! 1001 October 27, 2009
6:29 PM
drplacik
i had breast augmentation 5 months ago and i find that one breast is more firm than the other, also they are still numb, how long will this carry on? 1 karly459 945 October 27, 2009
6:18 PM
drplacik
Is 510 cc's enough? 1 ~Tracy~ 701 October 27, 2009
6:14 PM
drplacik
i want to have a brease augmentation and buttocks implant i have the money for my breasts where can i find financing for the other proceedure? 3 ke-ke 850 October 27, 2009
6:13 PM
drplacik
The difference between swelling and seroma after breast augmentation? 1 kellygh 761 October 27, 2009
6:12 PM
drplacik
What is the common practice of charging a patient for a re-implant after removing the inital one due to infection? 1 me41 572 October 27, 2009
6:09 PM
drplacik
rash Compression Garment 1 ocean251 655 October 27, 2009
6:05 PM
drplacik
Please view image of Day 8 progress of my labiaplasty and let me know if looks alright? Labiaplasty 1 savvyone 1419 October 26, 2009
7:14 PM
drplacik
My labia are VERY bumpy post-op from my labioplasty. Will this go down? 1 1979girl 1156 October 26, 2009
7:10 PM
drplacik
Are you suppose to get dimpling in the cleavage area after a synmastia repair? Synmastia 1 Vannalece 1056 October 26, 2009
7:00 PM
drplacik
breast enlargement 1 loulou100 482 October 26, 2009
6:50 PM
drplacik
I have seen two surgeons the one who did my first surgery and a second opinion. My 1st Dr. Told me that I could not have under the muscle the first ti 4 Convivial 1164 October 26, 2009
6:14 AM
doug2
I am 5ft 2 inches and weigh 103 lbs.I am a 34 b now would a 36 c look bad on my frame 4 Dylan2009 1223 October 26, 2009
5:44 AM
doug2
I 400cc an average size for tall woman I am 5'8" an 175 lbs the nurses in the dr. office have talked me into going with 400 cc. I do not want to fake 6 kiayani 3037 October 26, 2009
5:41 AM
doug2
How much does labiaplasty usually cost? 3 beachbound3606 2612 October 25, 2009
9:12 PM
drcaloca
After having a labial reduction how should i best recover? Also should there be a clear liquid constantly secreting from the area of operation? 1 dramaqueen13 837 October 18, 2009
7:21 PM
drplacik
is taking vitamin e 3000units post breastaugmentation normally recommended, why? 1 jessp 853 October 18, 2009
6:46 PM
drplacik
changing silicone strips smart lipo, liposuction, scar 1 seattlesweetie206 1212 October 18, 2009
6:44 PM
drplacik
I am getting my BA in 2 weeks I'm concerned because my doc wants me to start laying on my stomach the night of my surgery (for 15 min) and he also say 3 2weeksandcounting 966 October 18, 2009
6:42 PM
drplacik
HAD A B.A. 6 DAYS AGO and my whole body is swollen how can i get rid of it. 1 jrod86 697 October 18, 2009
6:32 PM
drplacik
anatomical/teardrop gel implants vs. hp gel implants 1 missora 805 October 18, 2009
6:27 PM
drplacik
Is Smartlipo effective for skin tightening in the tummy area 1 Kboe 1253 July 12, 2009
10:02 PM
drplacik
I had a labiaplasty 16 days ago, on day 14 my plastic surgeon removed most of the stitches, and now some of the edges have reopened, is this normal? Labiaplasty 1 lilone123 828 July 12, 2009
9:58 PM
drplacik
Labiaplasty 2 days ago- HELP! 3 waverunner25 1053 May 1, 2009
12:53 AM
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