Plastic Surgery Blog Chicago

Question: What do you think would be the best way to make me look less haggard, saggy , wrinkly, and ‘caved in’? When I compare and look at pictures of myself from 10 years ago, my cheeks were much higher and fuller – now they are sunken looking, with large folds and wrinkles and it […]

Dr. Laurie Casas is quoted in an article posted by Merge Magazine in a discussion about running a successful medical aesthetic practice, titled “Voices of Experience”. Merge asks, “What one pearl learned since your residency has been most helpful to running your practice?” Dr. Casas says, “I’ve learned to have the practice philosophy and mission […]

Question: If I am interested in understanding how injectable Sculptra (poly-l-lactic acid) might work for me, who do I talk to? Answer: Probably the most important thing to do is find a physician who has a lot of experience treating the aging face. ABPS (American Board of Plastic Surgeons) Certified Plastic surgeons like myself are […]

Question: I am considering facial fillers or injections to erase aging lines – how do I avoid the ‘over-filled’ and overdone look I often see in town, on celebrities and in the media. Is it the filler or is it the injector that creates that puffy look? Answer: When you express interest in facial fillers, […]

The FDA convened a panel to study the long term results of Silicone breast implants in Gaithesburg, Virginia on August 30 and 31st. The FDA published a white paper in June 2011 stating that silicone breast implants are safe. Laurie Casas, MD, a past-president of ASERF, testified before the FDA: “We strongly believe that a […]

Question: I have been thinking of breast implants for years and am finally ready to commit! I would like to be a 34C or D (am now a 34B). I also think I am uneven and one breast sags a little more than the other. Will breast implants also ‘lift’ my breasts and even them […]

Holly Fair is Our Lady of Perpetual Help Women’s Club largest fundraiser. This year 57 vendors will be offering specialty items for the home, family, and friends at Holly Fair. The money raised will directly benefit the OLPH parish and it’s outreach programs. Many of these programs have become a lifeline to all too many […]

Question: I work out constantly and I still cannot seem to decrease my flabby arms. The hanging skin bothers me so much that I want to consider a surgical option if there is one. Is that possible? Answer: After a thorough evaluation we will decide if liposuction, mini brachioplasty or full brachioplasty is the appropriate […]

Question: Does freezing fat work? Is CoolSculpting® a reliable way to get rid of my bulges? Answer: CoolSculpting® is a non-invasive fat reduction office-based procedure that is clinically proven and FDA approved. During the procedure your unwanted fat bulge is drawn into the Coolsculpting® applicator and your fat is cooled without damaging the skin. When […]

Question: I just saw a report about the PIP silicone breast implants from France. Are those implants here in the US, and are they the same ones that Dr. Casas may have used on me? Answer: French Investigators found that the (now defunct) company called Poly Implant Protheses (PIP) were using inferior quality silicone, not […]