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Otto J. Placik Announces Updated Website

Otto J. Placik, MD, FACS, Chicago, Illinois tummy tuck surgeon, recently released a website update located at http://www.chicagotummytuck.com. The site's main goal is to educate women who are interested in abdominoplasty about the tummy tuck procedure and what types of this procedure are offered in the Chicago area. The website features detailed information about financing options for tummy tuck performed in the Chicago, Illinois area. It also includes a surgeons profile detailing Dr. Placik's expertise and background. Links to Dr. Placik's other procedures, which include nose reshaping, eyelid surgery, face lift including mini face lift and liposuction/endoscopy, forehead lift, neck surgery, ear surgery, chin surgery, cheek surgery, lip surgery, breast lift, breast reduction, male breast reduction, post mastectomy breast reconstruction, breast augmentation, buttock and thigh lift, liposuction, skin resurfacing, laser


skin resurfacing, Botox® injections, injectable/surgical fillers, collagen injections, fat transfer, endoscopy, laser surgery and plastic surgery indications for men, are also provided on the site.

Dr. Placik, who received his medical degree and completed residencies from Northwestern University, is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery (Plastic) at Northwestern University Medical School. He is also certified as a diplomate by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc.® and is an active member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is an active member of several local and national professional organizations. With his updated website, he will be able to reach out to a larger spectrum of patients in the Chicago area. The website also provides general abdominoplasty resource for those just needing more information about the tummy tuck procedure.
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