Mark Sisco, M.D.
501 Skokie Boulevard
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 504-2333
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is a very popular option for patients from Northbrook, Chicago, Arlington Heights, the North Shore area, and throughout Illinois. Because the procedure is one of Dr. Sisco’s specialties, he keeps up with the latest in surgical advancements for optimal outcomes. As the Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at NorthShore University HealthSystem, he is one of the most experienced and well-respected breast surgeons in the area. 

To begin planning your breast augmentation with Dr. Sisco, request a consultation online or call our office at (847) 504-2333 to set up your appointment. Located just north of Chicago, our office is minutes away from Arlington Heights, Highland Park, Glenview, Mt. Prospect, and Glencoe.

Are You a Candidate?

Good candidates for breast augmentation typically meet the following criteria:

Because the surgery has been so thoroughly refined and perfected throughout the years, it’s suitable for a diverse group of patients.
Although the primary objective of breast augmentation is to increase the size of the breasts, it’s also helpful for evening-out asymmetry. During your consultation, Dr. Sisco administers an in-depth physical examination and discusses your medical history and ultimate goals at length, creating a complete picture of who you are as an individual.

Breast Augmentation
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How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost?

For our North Shore and Arlington Heights-area patients, the cost of breast augmentation is quite variable depending on several different factors. These include the following:

After your consultation, we provide you with a document that details the estimated cost of your breast augmentation. We encourage you to take it home, look it over, and make an informed decision.

Your Breast Augmentation Options

One of the most appealing aspects of breast augmentation is that it can be customized to your unique characteristics and preferences. In addition to reviewing your medical history, lifestyle, and ultimate goals for your surgery, you and Dr. Sisco discuss which surgical options are most likely to give you the look you want. Your consultation includes a candid, 1-on-1 conversation and even a simulation of your results with our VECTRA® 3-D imaging system. Your options include the following:

Breast augmentation also makes a popular addition to mommy makeover, a surgery that combines various procedures to help improve the bodies of women who have had children.

Enhancing Breast Augmentation With Fat Grafting

Depending on your preferences, Dr. Sisco may recommend enhancing your breast augmentation procedure with fat grafting, which involves injecting your own purified fat around your implants. Dr. Sisco uses fat grafting as a complement to, not a replacement for, breast implants to enhance the cleavage, upper breast, and other areas. To learn more about how he adds fat transfer to breast augmentation, review this related blog post.

Sculpt Sleeker Contours With Axillary Breast Tissue Excision

To further enhance results, some patients add axillary breast tissue excision to their breast enhancement procedures. During axillary breast tissue excision, Dr. Sisco removes excess breast tissue in the underarm area, creating a more streamlined look and eliminating unwanted bulges.

Mark Sisco, M.D.

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Sisco has trained at some of the most esteemed institutions in the country, and he brings the skills he attained there to his practice in Northbrook. From extensive reconstructive procedures to delicate, targeted liposuction, Dr. Sisco serves your needs from head to toe.

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Surgery Day & Long-Term Results

Dr. Sisco usually performs your breast augmentation while you’re under general anesthesia, an approach that ensures your complete comfort throughout the duration of surgery. A typical breast augmentation takes about 90 minutes to complete. Once you awaken from surgery, you’re monitored for a brief time in the recovery area before returning home in the care of a friend or family member.

By adhering to your post-op guidelines and maintaining a reasonably healthy lifestyle, you can enjoy the results of your breast augmentation for many years. However, it’s important to consider that breast implants don’t last forever. Over time, they may weaken or lose their shape, a process that generally takes several years. Dr. Sisco also offers breast implant revision to keep your breasts looking their best for as long as you like.

Breast Augmentation Recovery

You can expect to feel groggy and a bit “out of it” for the remainder of the day. When you do nap, it’s important to sleep on your back to avoid pressure on your implants. You’ll be prescribed pain medication to reduce discomfort after surgery.

Caring for your incisions throughout your recovery helps minimize scarring and prevents infection. Dr. Sisco will give you specific instructions for bathing, but most surgical patients can shower after 48 hours. When cleared for showering, you should be careful not to soak your incisions or allow them to remain wet afterward. As your incisions heal over the next few weeks, avoid underwire bras or other garments that might irritate the incisions. Eventually, incision scars will begin to fade and flatten so that they are very inconspicuous.

Most patients feel comfortable going back to work and other light, everyday activities after a few days. Exercise and more physically demanding pastimes can be resumed after several weeks. Dr. Sisco offers you a more specific timeline as you plan your surgery.

Common Breast Augmentation Questions

Will I have to replace my breast implants someday?

Yes, you will likely need to replace your breast implants at some point, but you should be able to enjoy them for many years. There is no set time limit for implants, though, so as long as you still like the way they look and feel and you aren’t experiencing any problems, you should be able to enjoy your implants indefinitely.

Can I still breastfeed with implants?

Breastfeeding after implants is possible, although many women prefer to wait to have the surgery until after having children so pregnancy does not compromise their breast augmentation results. If you do want to preserve your ability to breastfeed after implants, it’s always a good idea to let your surgeon know.

Is breast enhancement surgery safe?

Most breast enhancement surgeries, including breast augmentation, are very safe when in the hands of a board-certified plastic surgeon. Still, there is always some risk when surgery is involved, so talk with your surgeon about their safety record and ways you can prevent complications.

Is the surgery painful?

Most patients report mild to moderate pain, tenderness, and tightness after breast augmentation. That discomfort is usually strongest for the first few days after surgery and is managed with prescription or over-the-counter pain relievers.

Is there a difference between breast augmentation surgery and breast implants?

Although most people use the terms interchangeably, breast implants are the devices used during breast augmentation surgery.

You are absolutely wonderful and I am recommending you to my friend, and as I continue to meet potential clients, I will of course RAVE about you when the opportunity presents itself. I am so grateful I came to you. Thank you so much!

—L.J.

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Mark Sisco M.D. is rated 5 out of 5.0 based on 112 ratings.

I was referred to Dr Sisco after the birth of my 13th child. I dealt with years of near constant backaches due to having developed a separated abdominal wall. I am SO glad that I found a competent plastic surgeon and I could not be happier with my results! I highly recommend Dr Sisco.
Mamaof13
I've had nothing but a positive experience with Dr. Sisco and his staff. I required four surgeries for a double mastectomy with reconstruction. Dr. Sisco held my hand through the entire process, as well as, handling some insurance issues I faced due to our chosen treatment plan. He's an exceptional surgeon and has a wonderful bedside manner. I cannot recommend him enough.
Charlotte Wager-Sharpe
I had double mastectomy 3 years ago. The reconstructive surgery was completed after my chemotherapy was completed. Dr. Sisco did an outstanding job. I am so happy with the results. I look and feel good. His staff was supportive and took good care of me. The reconstruction of the nipple was painless and looks great. I would recommend Dr. Sisco to anyone.
Cynthia Madlock
I found Dr Sisco to be a very skilled surgeon in breast reconstruction. Mine was a bit more difficult as I had a reconstruction of the left breast after radical mastectomy, a nipple tattoo and a lift of the right breast to create semitry. I found Dr Sisco and his staff very professional and extremely kind!! He has very impressive credentials and I would highly recommend him ! Sincerely, Marlene Gaggiano
Marty Gaggiano
My experience with Dr. Sisco and his staff was nothing but wonderful. From my first appointment, I felt comfortable and in good hands. I am so grateful to have gone to Dr. Sisco, as he has given me confidence in my appearance. I couldn't have asked for a better result, and I am thankful everyday for what he has done for me!
Alina Lehocky
Dr. Sisco is very professional and easy to talk to, and did a fantastic job with my breast reduction surgery. I'd highly recommend him.
Erin Cummisford
I had breast reduction surgery and am very thrilled with the results and with Dr. Sisco and his office. I was referred to Dr. Sisco by my primary care. I did take a minute to go online and see his profile on his website. The before and after photos impressed me. Knowing what the "after" would look like was important to me. Dr. Sisco is very easy to talk with and was patient with any questions or concerns I had. His office staff is very pleasant and were thorough making sure I was prepared for surgery. My decision to have surgery wasn't overnight, and I have no regrets. I am thankful to have a wonderful doctor, and his "team", who supported me through the process.
Suzanne Singson
Dr. Sisco has been an integral part of my breast cancer journey and return to “normalcy.” Over the past year, from diagnosis through various reconstruction surgeries, he has been a stellar support, an absolute professional, and an innately talented surgeon. His work and bedside demeanor have been stellar, and he has left me looking (and feeling) far better than I could have expected. He is a perfectionist – something you absolutely want and need in a plastic surgeon. I am thankful to him and his team for their compassion, skill, and impeccable service. I give my highest recommendation for Dr. Sisco and staff.
Christine Post
My experience with Dr Sisco is awesome, was recommend to him to have my breast recon after a mastectomy, the job that he perform of my breast was outstanding first after the mastectomy I had my breast expanders, after a few visits filling the expanders I say about 2 months after I had surgery to put my silicone implants then 2 month after I had my nipple reconstruction my breast look amazing thank you Dr. Sisco I will recommend anyone to you because the job you do is awesome and you are so friendly and nice, always caring for your patients. Thanks you
Vany Otero
I was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma in my mandubrium in Jan. 2017. My thoracic surgeon referred me to Dr. Sisco for the reconstructive part of my 12 hour surgery. From my first consult to follow up, Dr. Sisco and his staff have been the most professional, compassionate and dedicated individuals I've had the pleasure of working with when it comes to healthcare. I've worked in healthcare, and I know it can be a thankless job and it can wear you down. Dr. Sisco and his staff were always positive, pleasant and so upbeat about my recovery. I spent 8 days in the hospital, and I can say at least twice a day, either Dr. Sisco or one of his staff would stop in my room to check in on me and my progress. Anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer or has fought the battle alongside a loved one, knows how devastating it is to hear that diagnosis for the first time. And then to have to go through consultation after consultation with a team of doctors is overwhelming, especially when you feel like you can't catch your breath. Dr. Sisco and staff made my diagnosis less scary. He explained step by step what he was going to do. He did not rush through the explanation. He gave me time to digest what was said and answered every question with patience and compassion. I also appreciate that Dr. Sisco has allowed me to decide when I would like to follow up with after care. I will need some minor surgery to fine tune the area in which bone, tissue and skin were replaced on my chest. He understood that I was not up for any surgery so soon after major surgery. I appreciate that I was not pressured to schedule that right away, and that I was given the choice of the timetable in which to return; when I felt comfortable. I can not thank Dr. Sisco and staff enough for the peace of mind they have given me throughout this diagnosis and treatment. I highly recommend Dr. Sisco and his staff! -A. Hauer
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