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“Is it time to get rid of my ‘double chin’?”

I have a “double chin” in photographs. Would Kybella- Chin Contouring be right for me? Kybella- Chin Contouring is the first and only FDA approved injectable treatment for submental fat, sometimes referred to as a “double chin”. Treatment with Kybella- Chin Contouring is customized by the physician for an improved chin profile and contoured jawline. […]

What do you recommend for stubborn fat and bulges on outer and inner thighs?

Coolsculpting is the #1 non-surgical body sculpting solution to target and treat unwanted fat cells – and it just got even better! Now we have the Coolsmooth Pro, an advanced version Some of the main benefits of the CoolSmooth Pro are: Faster treatment times. With 75 minute treatments, patients can return to work, family life, […]

Q:  Is there such a thing as a Non-Surgical Facelift?

Q:  Is there such a thing as a Non-Surgical Facelift? A:  Dr. Laurie Casas has redefined the approach to maintaining a natural and youthful face by creating treatment plans using minimally invasive technology catered to each individual patient.  Dr. Casas will study your photos from your youth to help you understand the aging process and offer long term care […]

Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Debate the Validity of the Nonsurgical Facelift and Discuss Best Approaches to Address Facial Aging

PR Newswire, Montreal, QC, Canada (May 17, 2015) Is there such a thing as a nonsurgical facelift? Aesthetic plastic surgeons are conducting a panel discussion at The Aesthetic Meeting 2015, the annual meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), to determine whether a nonsurgical facelift is a legitimate cosmetic procedure. Surgeons discussed […]

Ten Facts about a Mommy Makeover

“Mommy makeover” is defined as a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to reverse physical changes in a woman after childbirth. In Dr. Casas’s practice, a Mommy Makeover is a term that describes the process that women undergo to restore their pre-pregnancy body shape. It is always customized to address an individual woman’s shape and goal(s). Restoring […]

Pre-Childbirth Labiaplasty

Introduction Although labiaplasty is often mistakenly considered solely a postpartum procedure, young women may have a congenital protrusion, malformation, or unevenness of the labia minora (the inner folds of skin surrounding the vulvar opening of the vagina) that extends beyond the labia majora, most often called labia hypertrophy. The results are not simply aesthetically undesirable […]

When is the right time to have a Labiaplasty?

Q: I’m 17 and I’m embarrassed by my large labia that continues to be irritated; when is the right time to have a Labiaplasty? A: Labiaplasty surgery offers females a safe solution to physical discomfort or dissatisfaction with the appearance of their labia. Many patients report increased comfort following the procedure due to reduction in […]

Open House for Jan Marini Skincare Products!

When: June 10th (Tuesday), 2:30 to 5:00pm. What: Open House. At the event there will be Jan Marini Skincare kits at a BIG Discount, opportunity to meet the Jan Marini Rep and have a complimentary consultation! Light Appetizers will also be served. Where: The Glenview Office Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2050 Pfingsten Road Suite 270 […]

Top 5 Cosmetic Surgery Procedures (Infographic)

It turns out that the Top 5 Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures for both men and women are the same for each gender. Everyone wants an attractive chest, appealing eye lids, a non-sagging face, body contouring and a cuter nose. Take a look at the infographic below! For more overall trends, graphs, regional, distribution, demographics and […]

Primary Breast Augmentations: Predictors for Reoperation

Multisite Analysis of 177 Consecutive Primary Breast Augmentations: Predictors for Reoperation Why is the overall reported revision rate so high (12-21%) for patients who have breast augmentation surgery for the first time? What is your reoperation rate for patients like me that want to have breast enhancement surgery with breast implants? The clinical data reported […]

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Dr. Laurie Casas is quoted as an expert throughout the world, and can be found on television, online, and in national publications such as the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Cosmopolitan Magazine.

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