BOTOX® and other botulinum toxin injections are becoming more popular than ever. Although women still make up the majority receiving these procedures, the term “Brotox” is becoming mainstream among men in the United States. The latter gets more than half a million BOTOX® injections every year. With men having different needs, we customize our treatments… Read More »
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Top 5 Cosmetic Procedures for Your Bikini-Ready Summer Body
With the first day of summer soon upon us, we can finally start to enjoy going outside again and show some skin. But some of us might have either indulged a bit too much in the winter, or might want to make some changes to our body so we feel our absolute best in a… Read More »
Easy Skincare Routine for Moms Constantly on the Go
Being a mom is a full-time, full-on job. And as a mom keeping your house in order, making sure your kids are well-behaved and presentable, and maintaining your social life, finding time for self-care can be tricky. At Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa in Vernon Hills, Illinois, we understand this. That’s why we want to… Read More »
What Does the Labiaplasty Recovery Process Look Like?
After childbirth, you might feel disappointed by the resulting changes to your body. If you’re contemplating having a mommy makeover, you may wish to add another popular procedure to help you firm up after childbirth: vaginal rejuvenation, also known as labiaplasty. What Is Labiaplasty? Labiaplasty is a plastic surgery procedure that improves the appearance of… Read More »
Advantages of Getting Plastic Surgery in the Spring | Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery and Medspa
With the warm days of summer and days on the beach fast approaching, you must be wondering what and when will be the best approach to get bikini-ready. For some time, you’ve had the mindset to get cosmetic surgery when the time is right, and spring certainly is cosmetic surgery season! Having “work” done this… Read More »
What Is the Connection Between Large Breasts and Back Pain? | Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery and Medspa
Many people experience chronic back pain. While the upper section of the spine is a strong anchor to the rib cage, which supports the upper body, the lower back can also be prone to back pain. Large breasts, together with excess weight, poor posture, and lifting heavy objects, can put strain on muscles and ligaments…. Read More »
Look and Feel Young Again With These Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Options
You have probably noticed that the skin on your face is starting to show visible signs of aging. While some of the factors that cause premature aging, if caught early, can be slowed down with healthy lifestyle choices and a good skincare regime, other characteristics of aging are a matter of genetics and out of… Read More »
Why January Is the Busiest Month of the Year for Cosmetic Treatments | Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery and Medspa
Besides making diet and fitness resolutions in January, people are increasingly considering having cosmetic treatments to improve their appearance. Amid current social media trends, many of our younger patients have a celebrity-inspired “bucket list” of cosmetic procedures they want to have done. Winter is an ideal time to undergo nearly any type of cosmetic surgery…. Read More »
How Sculptra® Works for Anti-Aging | Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery and Medspa
Over time, when you look at yourself in a full-length mirror, do you notice advancing signs of aging? Getting older not only means facial volume loss, wrinkles, and sagging skin; it also makes your butt’s natural pert and plump contours less than they used to be. One of the unavoidable effects of aging is that… Read More »
Chicago BOTOX® at Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa
BOTOX® Overview After years of domination in the cosmetic industry, BOTOX® has cemented its reputation as one of the safest and most effective anti-aging procedures in the world. Using an advanced formula, BOTOX® can significantly soften some of the most common signs of aging. Over the years, repeated facial muscle movements eventually lead to the development of wrinkles… Read More »