Dr. Niki Christopoulos

Best known for: Breast augmentation, lifts, and reductions
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Practice: Niki Christopoulos, MD, FACS
Consultation fee: Not publicly listed

What to know

Dr. Niki Christopoulos is a double board-certified plastic surgeon in Chicago with a special interest in cosmetic surgery of the breasts, face, and body. For breast patients, her practice offers augmentation with implants, breast lifts, reductions, and gynecomastia surgery, with combination procedures available when someone wants to address both sagging and lost volume.

Christopoulos puts quite a bit of emphasis on the planning that happens before surgery. During consultations, she considers each patient’s anatomy, goals, expectations, and personal idea of what looks good before recommending a procedure. Her practice generally strives for natural, proportional results while “preserving your individuality and avoiding the obvious signs of surgery.”

Procedures

Breast augmentation is available for patients who want more fullness or would like to restore volume lost after pregnancy, weight changes, or aging. Christopoulos performs augmentation with implants and also offers breast lifts, which raise and reshape breasts affected by sagging or loose tissue. In some cases, the two procedures can be combined when a patient wants both more volume and breasts that sit higher on the chest.

Breast reduction is also offered for patients looking to decrease the size and weight of their breasts, whether for appearance, physical comfort, or both. It’s worth mentioning that her practice also offers gynecomastia surgery for men with excess breast tissue.

Consultations

Based on what we found, Christopoulos puts a lot of weight on the consultation itself. Her philosophy is that anatomy and personal preferences can differ substantially from patient to patient, so the conversation before surgery is an important part of determining which procedure makes sense.

With that in mind, patients can expect an evaluation of their anatomy alongside a discussion of what they would like to change, what result they consider attractive, and what surgery can realistically accomplish. For anyone considering breast surgery, that may mean deciding between augmentation and a lift or determining whether combining the two would better address both position and volume.

About Dr. Niki Christopoulos

Christopoulos is a Chicago native who graduated with honors as a James Scholar from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she earned degrees in biology and Spanish. She later received her medical degree from the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University.

She completed seven years of general and plastic surgery training at Rush University Medical Center and served as chief surgical resident during her final year. She is board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery.

Christopoulos is also an active member of the Aesthetic Society, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has authored journal articles and book chapters in addition to presenting at national and international plastic surgery meetings.

Before-and-after photos

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What to know before booking

Christopoulos performs several different types of breast surgery, so it may be worth going into your consultation focused more on what you want to change than on a specific procedure. Someone hoping to restore fullness may only need augmentation, while sagging may call for a lift instead. Patients dealing with both can sometimes combine the two.

Her practice repeatedly emphasizes natural, proportional results, which is worth keeping in mind when looking through before-and-after photos and comparing her work with other surgeons. A consultation fee was not listed in the information available, so you’ll want to confirm that directly with the practice before scheduling.

Final considerations

• Board certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Surgery
• Breast procedures: Breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, gynecomastia surgery
• Training: Rush University Medical Center
• Professional memberships: Aesthetic Society, ASPS, ISAPS, Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons

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Practice location

Contact
215 N. Peoria St., Ste. A, Chicago, IL 60607
United States
312-445-9827
https://nikichristopoulosmd.com/