Monk’s

Monk’s has been located in The Loop for more than 30 years and serves up traditional German beers and food in a dark,medieval dive setting. Located steps from short term rentals,this bar is ideal for working professionals and those with temporary housing.

Cindy’s

The Chicago Athletic Association is a destination itself,but head to the rooftop bar,Cindy’s,for high-end cocktails served in a bright,vibrant setting. Located near AMLI,Cindy’s rooftop bar provides spectacular views of downtown Chicago.

The Berghoff

The Berghoff has been a Loop mainstay for a century,and beer and food lovers alike still flock to this classic Chicago institution.

The Game Room

For Chicago Athletic Association-goers that aren’t interested in the rooftop bar Cindy’s provides,The Game Room is a great alternative. Chess boards,pool tables and poker tables,paired with high-end cocktails,make The Game Room one of the busiest bars in The Loop.

Revival Food Hall

Revival Food Hall isn’t just a bar,it’s a full-fledged dining hall located steps from tons of corporate housing and business apartments. Revival Food Hall features restaurants from some of Chicago’s most popular neighborhoods like River North,West Loop and Lincoln Park.

City Social

City Social in Chicago has a nice balance of good drink options and televised sports. It’s not a sports bar,but you’ll definitely be able to watch the big game. This place is packed every night,mostly with young professionals just getting off work.

Brando’s Speakeasy

Brando’s Speakeasy is a speakeasy in the purest sense. Cocktails are served in this dark lounge,perfect for a date night or quiet solo outing.

Sky Ride Tap

This classic spot serves up polish sausages for lunch and cheap beers for dinner. Located near the Chicago Board of Trade and many serviced apartment rentals,Sky Ride Tap is a favorite of traders and other working professionals for a quick spot to get a bite to eat and a beer after a long day at work.

Liposuction: 3 Important Questions

What is Liposuction Surgery?

Liposuction surgery removes excess fat deposits sculpting an improved patient body Liposuction is best known as a procedure to remove fat,it is also a great procedure to help a patient redefine and refine his or her shape. Plastic and cosmetic surgeons often use liposuction to refine the outcomes of other procedures. No other technique allows for such detailed improvements in body contour. Liposuction is often performed with a tummy tuck,a mommy makeover,a BBL or natural breast augmentation.https://clinic-liposuction.net/

How much does liposuction cost?

According to RealSelf members,Liposuction costs at least $6,000. However,that is often for a limited body area. Full 360 liposuction costs much more and the results are worth it. Your cost will depend on factors like your surgeon’s level of experience and practice location,the type of anesthesia you have,the amount of fat being removed,and if you’ve had liposuction before.

“Most people price liposuction based on the number of areas being treated and in general,the per-area cost will come down with additional areas,” says Orange County plastic surgeon Dr. Arian Mowlavi. “Usually,the first area is more expensive,because this price includes the costs of the operating room,equipment,and anesthetic. Once you’re into additional areas,those costs have mostly been covered,and you’re simply adding time,which allows for a price drop.” Liposuction is considered cosmetic surgery,which means your health insurance will likely not cover it.www.clinic-liposuction.net

What is liposuction recovery like?

Dr. Mowlavi recommends that his patients take between three and seven days off after liposuction,depending on how much work was done and their pain tolerance. Your doctor will prescribe pain medication,you may find you need only an over-the-counter pain reliever.

You’ll have some swelling,bruising,and,of course,inflammation. Possibly,some numbness and nerve pain. The treated area might also feel firm from the inflammation and swelling. All of this should be resolved within six weeks.

Some people see lumpy areas after the swelling goes down. This should improve after a few weeks but wearing a compression garment as you recover can help prevent lumps.

Dr. Mowlavi and most doctors on RealSelf say that a good compression garment is essential to minimize swelling and bruising,help the skin smoothly adhere to the underlying tissue,and speed up healing. Most surgeons recommend the compression garments be worn for two to three weeks. These garments help ease post-surgical discomfort.

Doctor Mowlavi also recommends lymphatic massage immediately post-op to help drain fluid and bring down swelling. With VASER high-def liposuction this massage helps shape and refine the body’s contours. It is important to go a massage therapist who specializes in post-surgical massage as it does make for faster healing and prevent lumps and irregularities.https://clinic-liposuction.net/

Myth One

Myth:Wall decals are stickers

Reality:No. A “true” wall decal is cut from vinyl. Vinyl is a synthetic material that appears like a thin plastic,but it is not plastic. A decal will have a backing paper and a low tack application tape on the front. It will be very thin so it appears hand painted.

Vinyls are self adhesive,much thinner than a sticker,and are able to withstand heat which can be used to ensure it sticks properly to the surface. A sticker would just bubble,but vinyl likes the heat and will contour to the surface.

Stickers are on a sheet,and you peel up the corner of the design and pull it off the backing paper and then stick onto another surface. Basically a sticker is a print onto paper which has adhesive. Sometimes this paper is glossy,sometimes it is plastic coated etc. They can be made of vinyl,but are much thicker and don’t look like they are hand painted. Generally stickers look cheaper and more temporary than a true decal.

Myth Two

Myth:Decals are only for walls

Reality:No. In fact,decals are best applied to the hardest,flattest surface possible. They love drywall,glass,formica,painted wood,steel,plastic. Can be applied to painted plaster,(might require heat to assist in application),and absolutely does not work with stucco and brick surfaces.

In reality,decals and surface graphics can be applied to any surfaces that you imagine as long as they fit with the above. Try applying decals to a ceiling! A floor! A fridge! A filing cabinet! A reception desk! Decals and surface graphics work on many surfaces.

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Myth Three

Myth:Wall decals and surface graphics are as easy as PEEL AND STICK.

Reality:No. This is not true. Wall decals come with a backing paper and a low tack application tape. These are used to assist in applying the pre-spaced letters and designs to the surface. You need to follow the instructions,work slowly and often require two sets of hands to complete the application. However,once applied they are absolutely worth the effort!!!!

Myth Four

Myth:Surface graphics ruin the paint.

Reality:Mmmmm. Always a hard one when it comes to paint. If your paint is poorly applied or old,anything will ruin it,not just decals. Bubbling paint will lift simply by running your hand over it,so never mind having something stuck to it.

We always recommend using heat to remove the decals or surface graphics. Heat will loosen the adhesive and make removing the vinyl a simpler task. If you paint was good to start with,it will survive having a surface graphic placed on it.

Myth Five

Myth:Decals can only be used inside.

Reality:Decals and surface graphics can be used inside and outside. The rule is that decals won’t stick to rough surfaces,so if you are trying to apply to a rough surface outside,no,it probably won’t stick. But,if you are sticking the decal to the outside of a garden shed,or applying the decal to an outdoor patio as a feature,then absolutely it work. Exposure to UV,rain and other environmental elements will be okay for the vinyl for up to 7 years (depending on the level of exposure).

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Myth Six

Myth:Wall decals are reposition-able.

Reality:No. They are not. Many companies claim they are,but the fine print is they accept no responsibility if they don’t. Very convenient for those companies. You have already paid your money for something you think will restick and then it doesn’t.

Decals are made of self adhesive vinyl. Good decals are made of ultra thin vinyl. So if you can imagine lifting a very thin sticker off a hard surface,it will most certainly be damaged where a) you have picked at the corner to lift it and b) where it stretches as it is lifted away from the hard surface. Plus,some of the adhesive is left on the surface,so the next time you apply the stretched,damaged decal,it won’t stick for very long.

The team at Cool Art Vinyl know their stuff. When purchasing wall decals or surface graphics,think of it as a single application purchase and you won’t be disappointed.

Myth Seven

Myth:Decals look like hand painted murals and designs on the surface.

Reality:Right On! Well-made,good quality decals are absolutely fantastic as a decorating item. Generally they are low cost and beat the price of someone hand painting or doing calligraphy on the wall. We regularly do comparison quotes against painters and our prices are a third if not a half of the competition.-