Announcing the new President of ASERF, Dr. Laurie Casas!

What is ASERF and why is it an important foundation for cosmetic surgery?

ASERF stands for Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation. It is a national organization that is dedicated to funding research and promoting education in the expanding field of cosmetic surgery. It helps to ensure safety and efficacy of new procedures and techniques with research and clinical studies. This is a charitable organization with 100% of donations going into research to deepen and expand physicians’ knowledge and understanding of cosmetic surgery.

Congratulations to Dr. Laurie A. Casas, the new President of the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF)!

Dr. Casas has been in private practice for 19 years, while also maintaining full-time academic status. She has been a full-time faculty member at Northwestern University Medical School for 19 years, but will end her affiliation on June 19th, and become a Clinical Associate Professor at The University of Chicago Medical Center Pritzker School Of Medicine, Section of Plastic Surgery. She received her medical degree from Northwestern University in 1982, serving both her general surgery and plastic surgery residences there. She completed a microsurgery research fellowship at Southern Illinois University, an Aesthetic Plastic Surgery fellowship at New York University and a Breast Reconstruction fellowship at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta, GA. In 1992, she was board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) since 1995. Dr. Casas has been a member of The American Society For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery since 1997. She has been on The ASAPS Board since 2004, has served as past Commissioner of the Aesthetic Society’s Communication’s Commission, and has been on the Editorial Board of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal since 2005. In addition, she has represented ASAPS as a National Spokesperson, and has been quoted on a wide variety of subjects in many publications such as New York Times, Elle Magazine, Chicago Tribune, Glamour Magazine, the Wall Street Journal and Vogue.

Dr. Casas was named President of ASERF this month – she is the first female to be awarded this honor!

Congratulations to Laurie A. Casas, MD!

Question:
Can Latisse help me attain fuller, darker and stronger eye lashes?
Also, what should I know about Latisse prior to usage?

Answer:
For readers who are looking to enhance their eyelashes, Latisse may be just be the product you’ve been searching for! Thankfully the FDA recently approved this prescription treatment for those who suffer from hypotrichosis, or have insufficient eyelashes! Latisse has been proven to deliver thicker, longer lashes within 4-16 weeks from initial use. Feel free to imagine yourself with a nice thick set of eyelashes! Before long, you’ll be dodging the nonstop compliments from strangers regarding your beautiful long lashes! You will sit back and enjoy watching commercials illustrating mascara which will enhance your lashes, knowing you’re lashes are already there!

One common fear about using Latisse is eye irritation! But many things cause eye irritation, we can not assume it’s due to Latisse. The safest course of action would be a quick visit to your local eye care specialist.

Another concern is the possibility of increased pigmentation of the iris after discontinuing use of Latisse. But there were ZERO reports of pigmentation alteration reported in the FDA trial study. For those concerned with the possibility of side effects occurring with prolonged use of Latisse rest assure that the FDA trials did not report any changes with prolonged usage.

What if Latisse gets into your eye?
Latisse in the eye is NOT expected to cause any harm. Studies have shown that only 5% of the actual drop volume ever gets to the surface of the eye. So, with that said, it’s not necessary to rinse the eye should Latisse get into your cornea.

Hyper pigmentation is listed as a possible side effect on the Latisse brochure, how concerned should I be?
Reportedly less than 4% of known patients out of the 278 included in the study were affected by hyper pigmentation. Some of the 4% some did see a reversal of the hyper pigmentation.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about a Surgical or Non-Surgical procedure we would be happy to set up a personal consultation. You may reach us at (847) 657-6884. We are located in the Chicago North Shore suburb of Glenview, Il

If you’d like to submit your own plastic surgery question please do so here!

At Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, our goal is to help you find your best solution!

There are so many options these days, with a wide range of prices, that it is easy to feel overwhelmed, or unsure about what steps to take, and when, to look your best!

We listen carefully to our patients and understand that many are busy and want to be budget-conscious in these times! In an effort to meet both of those concerns, Dr. Casas takes time to meet with her patients and develop a personalized plan. We will ask you what is ‘do-able’ to you in terms of time, commitment to products or regular services and budget. Together, we can create a budget-friendly strategy that works for you! The important thing is to start now. Take small steps, then bigger steps as you wish and maintain. Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery wants to be your partner!

If you could only do one thing…

Use Sunscreen everyday. Studies consistently show this is a significant cause of facial aging. Our faces, necks, hands, are exposed to sun and wind daily and need moisture and protection. We sell 3 different brands! All are excellent for this, a small but important step.

Two Things?
Sunscreen, Retin-A

Three Things?
Sunscreen, Retin-A, Blue Peels 3x per year

Four Things?
Sunscreen, Retin-A, Blue Peel, Botox

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about a Surgical or Non-Surgical procedure we would be happy to set up a personal consultation. You may reach us at (847) 657-6884. We are located in the Chicago North Shore suburb of Glenview, Il.

If you’d like to submit your own plastic surgery question please do so here!