Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam
Plastic Surgery
Palos Heights, IL
58 years experience male
Locations
Office
Palos Heights, IL
Office
Palos Heights, IL
About
Bio
Finished my Residency at Northwestern University, in Chicago. Certified by American Board of Plastic Surgery in 1975. Practiced Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery in the southern suburbs of Chicago for about 34 years. Recently, going to Chennai India > four times a year, and doing consultations and teaching.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Plastic Surgery
Surgery - Plastics
Languages spoken
English, Tamil
Doctor Q&A
211 Answers
195 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Subramaniam Arumugamanswered
Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
See Surgeon or Gyne: See surgeon or gynecologist - let them examine you, do xrays/scans if needed and then advise you.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
See Dermatologist: There are many ways to treat the pimples. But, first, you have to be examined by a dermatologist. Let him/her examine you and treat you.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
Probably : There is a little higher risk of pigmentation with the usual settings - so lower settings are used.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
Not Uncommon: Weight loss and weight gain is not even in all areas of the body. Genetics play a role. Different persons gain weight in different areas when they ga... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
1st see plastic surg: You should first see one or more plastic surgeons who do free consultations. They will examine you and tell you what can be done and the cost involved... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
? Infectious process: Appears some kind of (?) infection. You should see a doctor asap.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
See Dermatologist: It is ideal to see dermatologist - Get examined first and follow the advises
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
Time OrDermatologist: Time (4-8 months) may make it better. During that time you could use products that help the scar healing and sun screen/block products. Seeing a Derma... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
Limited Results: From shampoos alone, hair growths will be limited
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
See Doctor: See a doctor who normally treats this. The treatment varies from 1.Giving antibiotics 2. Open & drain and give antibiotics and 3. Surgical remova... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
To some Extent: It can be made larger in certain areas with fillers - (but, fillers also have complications).
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
May Be: Correct laser treatments for acne scars may help for some patients, but may not help others. Also, on the same patient some scars could get better re... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
Not much: Some (small) increases can be there with 1. Weight gain 2. Exercises and 3. Suction cups. Buy, if you have to go for plastic surgery, if you want a s... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
See your Doctor: Even if you have seen your doctor - you should see your doctor again on a followup visit and let him/her examine you and advise you.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
Depends on dosage: It could be four months or longer depending upon the dosage. Also, please ask the doctor who prescribed it for you.
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611 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
See your Doctor: It may be a cyst or a growth or it could be a keloid. You should see your doctor and let him/her examine you and tell you as to what it could be and... Read More
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4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 27-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
See Plastic Surgeon: First see a plastic surgeon > let him/her examine you and advise the treatment - only on rare occasion, i give fillers, usually surgery is my choic... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
You probably can ?: You probably can > but you should check with your heart doctor before getting the tattoo.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
Hospital Emergency: Good chance your nerves are cut. You should go to hospital emergency room or to a hand surgeon and get evaluated.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
Might: Might (?) cover if it is for medical reasons (like jaw or occlusion problems).
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A female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
Many : Many a times - one side is bruised more and swollen more. Before all the swellings are gone, it may be few weeks to three months. Also, please tell yo... Read More
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A female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
I : I agree with dr grossman.
Once i asked a company rep about a similar product. The answer was > "it can be saved for about two weeks, if it is for th... Read More
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A female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
In : In a far away country, how will you select the right surgeon and the right hospital.
Many problems - stay during healing time, who will help you dur... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
Agree : Agree with dr george marosan.
Some of my patients did not want the saline implants any longer and they did not want to spend the money for the surgic... Read More
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A female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
Depending : Depending what has to be done - 1.5 to 3 hrs.
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
Ask your laser Doctr: It depends upon so many factors ---
1. Diagnosis
2. Thickness of the spots
3. Deapth of the spots
4. Type of laser used
5. Amount of current used... Read More
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
None: In my opinion - there are no over the counter medicines to treat the cellulite or fatty tissue.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
Many Reasons: Number one reason in males is Heredity. There are other reasons like Anemia, Mental stress, Severe illnesses, Hormone problems etc
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
Taking Longer time: No clear-cut definitions. I use the phrase "poor Healing" when 1. The healing takes much longer than usual and 2. when good scar is not formed
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
See Plastic Surgeon: You should see a board certified plastic surgeon. Let him/her examine you and tell you about the options.
But, on most occasions they will recommend ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
See your doctor: Do not ignore this. See the doctor who did the lumbar puncture a s a p or go to the emergency room.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
Usually not: The chance of getting an indentation is small, especially when the cyst is removed by a plastic surgeon.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
See hand doctor: There are many orthopedic surgeons and many plastic surgeons specialize in treating the hand problems.
You should not delay with your problem and sho... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
See E N T doctor: First you should be examined by a board certified ear nose and throat doctor. The doctor may treat medically if indicated. The doctor will tell you if... Read More
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A female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
Depends: Some peels are superficial and they can remove some fine wrinkles --- the deeper peels can remove more wrinkles and they may also tighten the skin ---... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
Depends: Depend upon which area ? If you are getting the tattoo on the scars > it is better to wait for six to nine mont... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
Many reasons: It could be one of many reasons - see Dermatologist to get examined and treated if there is a problem
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
See your Surgeon: It is normal to have more swelling after the second time rhinoplasty --- but, to make sure that nothing is unusual and nothing is going wrong, you sho... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
Maxillofacial doctor: You should see a maxillo- facial doctor or an ENT surgeon or a plastic surgeon to get an examination and treatment. What you have might be a salivary ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
M R I: Sometimes MRI with breast coil might give more information > discuss with your doctor.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
Not all the way: Injections of cortisone like "kenalog" may reduce the size, but not remove them completely. Even after the surgical removal, the keloids may come b... Read More
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A 60-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
See Plastic Surgeon: See a board certified plastic surgeon.
Let him/her examine you and advise you.
Fat under the skin can be treated with liposuction.
But, some will ... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
See Dermatologist: See a skin care specialist. Some dermatologists and some plastic surgeons are good in treating these. But, some scars could be permanent.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
Could be a cyst: It could be a cyst and was noticed after the bruise or it could be from the actual injury. In either case, should see a surgeon or a plastic surgeon. ... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
See your doctor: First you should see your doctor - he/she will examine you and may do blood tests to check for anemia and iron levels --- also, i would recommend you... Read More
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A female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
It : It is rarity on men. (little more common in women).
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
I do not think so: In my opinion > chewing gum can not tighten the double chin.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
You should go to E R: It is important that you go to emergency room or urgent care and get checked out.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
Possible: Weakness and even dizziness are some of the side effects of Propecia
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Plastic Surgery 58 years experience
See Dermatologist: You should see a board certified dermatologist for a thorough examination and mole mapping and should see them at periodical intervals (as recommended... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Arumugam is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Arumugam is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! Thx im having one removed from my left cheek and was worried about it leaving a crader in my face.
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since been diagnosed with a possible infection in the spinal cord after swabs and mri so been treated in hospital with antibiotics Thank you
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There is actually nothing wrong with my lips .my sister used to criticize them a lot when i was a kid .. Thats why i got very self conscious
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Rangaraya Medical College
Graduated 1965MD
Residency
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Residency
New York Methodist Hospital
Residency
Mercy-Douglas Hospital
Residency
Mercy-Douglas Hospital
Awards
Top Doctor, Second Place, Blue Island, IL - Winter
2013
Most Influential, First Place, Blue Island, IL - Winter
2013
Thought Leader, Second Place, Blue Island, IL - Winter
2013
Affiliations
American College of Surgeons
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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