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Breast Reduction: What are my options?

admin2 — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:18:56 +0000

Question
I would love to know if there is any type of surgery that can reduce the size of my breasts without submitting to a full breast reduction! I am not considered a candidate by my Insurance Company for the Breast Reduction surgery but it is something that has been an issue for me personally. As an athlete, I am constantly binding them down (wear 2 heavy sport bras!) and would love to go down 1 size. I am medium build.

Answer
Depending on the density of your breasts (which may be evaluated during a consultation) you may be a perfect candidate for Liposuction of the Breasts. This is a typically outpatient procedure that has a much easier recovery time and generally less scarring as well. I perform cosmetic Breast Reduction (both traditional and Liposuction of the Breasts) and both surgeries usually offer the patient several benefits in addition to a physically desired outcome; the decrease in breast volume can help ease back strain and increase comfort level for athletes! Unfortunately, most insurance companies generally require evidence of medical dysfunction in order to cover this surgery but it can be well worth proceeding on one’s own when and if one is ready!

Learn more about:
Breast Augmentation | Revison Breast Augmentation With Implants | Breast Lift | Breast Reduction

Visit our photo galleries:
Breast Augmentation Gallery | Breast Augmentation Revision Gallery | Breast Lift Gallery | Breast Reduction Gallery

Read Patient Testimonials:
Breast Augmentation: One Woman’s Story | Breast Augmentation: “I feel better in my wedding dress!”

Quotes by Dr. Casas in the Media

Additional Breast Augmentation Posts:
Choosing The Most Natural Looking Implants! | Are Silicone Breast Implants Safe? | Will Breast Implants Affect Breast Feeding?
Mid 30’s, Want a Bridal Makeover. Who to Consult? | Do Breast Implants Have To Get Replaced? | Additional Breast Augmentation Posts

Call now for your complimentary consultation.
You may reach us at the Chicago North Shore suburbs of Glenview, Il (847-657-6884) or Highland Park (847-432-1400).

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Will Fat Return After A CoolSculpting Treatment?

admin2 — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:56:14 +0000

Question:
Does fat return to other areas of the body after a CoolSculpting treatment?

Answer:
Fat gain after CoolSculpting can occur but not to treated area.
The fat cells that get “crystallized” with Coolsculpting die and get flushed out of your body and are permanently eliminated. If you gain weight, other fat cells around your body can expand. This expansion is not from the fat cells that were treated. It has been documented that 20 -25% of the fat cells in a treated area are permanently eliminated during a CoolSculpting treatment. Coolsculpting is excellent for reducing a bulge (like a bra line bulge or muffin top) that is diet/exercise resistant. It does not replace diet and exercise but it has helped many men and women achieve their desired shape.

Learn more about CoolSculpting

Visit our photo gallery:
CoolSculpting® Photo Gallery

Additional CoolSculpting Post:
Freeze Your Fat With CoolSculpting®

Call now for your complimentary consultation.
You may reach us at the Chicago North Shore suburbs of Glenview, Il (847-657-6884) or Highland Park (847-432-1400).

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In Case You Missed The Interview…

admin2 — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:19:27 +0000

In case you missed it, now you can listen to a recording of Dr Laurie Casas interviewed on The Loop 97.9 FM as part if their “Breast Year Ever” awareness promotion. Click the links below to stream the audio or “right click” to download.

Dr Laurie Casas interview - The Loop 97.9 FM “Breast Year Ever” (Part 1 mp3)
Dr Laurie Casas interview - The Loop 97.9 FM “Breast Year Ever” (Part 2 mp3)

For more information on The Loop 97.9 FM “Breast Year Ever” promotion click here.

Learn more about:
Breast Augmentation | Revison Breast Augmentation With Implants | Breast Lift | Breast Reduction

Visit our photo galleries:
Breast Augmentation Gallery | Breast Augmentation Revision Gallery | Breast Lift Gallery | Breast Reduction Gallery

Call now for your complimentary consultation.
You may reach us at the Chicago North Shore suburbs of Glenview, Il (847-657-6884) or Highland Park (847-432-1400).

Is “The Breast Year Ever” on 97.9 The Loop A Legitimate Promo?

admin2 — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:44:22 +0000

Question:
Is the Promotion “The Breast Year Ever” on 97.9 FM legitimate?

Answer:
Yes, it is – Dr. Casas was interviewed by Pete McMurray and Jane Monzures as they discussed saline and silicone breast implants that are being used for Reconstruction/Revision Surgery/ Enhancement & Post Pregnancy Deflation. 97.9 The Loop is funding an opportunity for a woman in need of breast reconstruction/revision surgery/reduction/augmentation for asymmetry or lack of development. It’s called the “Breast Year Ever”. Check it out at here!

Learn more about:
Breast Augmentation | Revison Breast Augmentation With Implants | Breast Lift | Breast Reduction

Visit our photo galleries:
Breast Augmentation Gallery | Breast Augmentation Revision Gallery | Breast Lift Gallery | Breast Reduction Gallery

Read Patient Testimonials:
Breast Augmentation: One Woman’s Story | Breast Augmentation: “I feel better in my wedding dress!”

Quotes by Dr. Casas in the Media

Call now for your complimentary consultation.
You may reach us at the Chicago North Shore suburbs of Glenview, Il (847-657-6884) or Highland Park (847-432-1400).

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Can I Get A Mastopexy Without Implants?

admin2 — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:14:35 +0000

Question:
I’m 25 and considering a Mastopexy after losing a significant amount of weight, can I do it without implants? I’m 5′3 and my bra size is currently 36DD. I’m down to 130 lbs but formerly I weighed 200lbs at my heaviest. I’ve become very self-conscious about the stretch marks and sagging.. I’d very much like to have my breasts lifted without implants but from what I’ve read, I’m not sure if that is advisable. Do you advise having this procedure?

Answer:
A Mastopexy (Breast Lift) surgery can be done if you are happy with your breast size but are unhappy with your breast shape. The most important question you need to ask yourself is whether you are happy with your breast size. If you are,then I would recommend you seek out a board certified Plastic Surgeon who has experience and documented reliable mastopexy results. Together you can decide whether mastopexy alone will achieve the results you are looking for. Implants might be an option if you are seeking to change breast shape as well. It sounds as if you may be seeking a change in shape and position of your breasts and that is the goal of breast lift surgery. I do recommend that patients have the surgery when they are at a stable weight that they plan to maintain as this could affect the appearance of whether or not your breasts are sagging. It is important to discuss with your surgeon what your long term maternity goals may be and if you have a history of weight fluctuations.

Learn more about Breast Augmentation | Breast Lift

Visit our photo galleries:
Breast Augmentation Before and After Photos | Breast Lift Before and After Photos

Read Patient Testimonials:
Breast Augmentation: One Woman’s Story | Breast Augmentation: “I feel better in my wedding dress!”

Quotes by Dr. Casas in the Media.

Additional Breast Augmentation Posts:
Are Silicone Breast Implants Safe? | Will Breast Implants Affect Breast Feeding?
Mid 30’s, Want a Bridal Makeover. Who to Consult? | Do Breast Implants Have To Get Replaced? | Additional Breast Augmentation Posts

Call now for your complimentary consultation.
You may reach us at the Chicago North Shore suburbs of Glenview, Il (847-657-6884) or Highland Park (847-432-1400).

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PIP Silicone Breast Implants

admin2 — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:50:12 +0000

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 medical–grade quality, and that more than 1,000 women in France have had one or two implants break.

Dr. Casas has never used PIP products. PIP saline and silicone were actually taken off the US market years ago and have not been available. Dr. Casas is well aware of this report and supports the French government in their patient advocacy efforts.

For over twenty years Dr. Casas has only used saline and silicone implants manufactured by Allergan (Inamed) and Mentor, companies that are considered leaders in the medical aesthetics industry. The production of these implants has always been highly controlled for quality and they are FDA approved.

Dr. Casas continues to only use FDA approved breast implants and her practice is based on patient safety and reproducible results. As past president of the research arm of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), past Board Member of the Plastic Surgery Education Foundation of American Society of Plastic Surgeons and past Board Member of ASAPS, she is devoted to patient safety and the advancement of art and science of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Medicine.

Learn more about Breast Augmentation |Revison Breast Augmentation With Implants

Visit our photo galleries:
Breast Augmentation Before and After Photos |Revision Breast Augmentation With Implants Before and After Photos.

Read Patient Testimonials:
Breast Augmentation: One Woman’s Story | Breast Augmentation: “I feel better in my wedding dress!”

Quotes by Dr. Casas in the Media.

Call now for your complimentary consultation.
You may reach us at the Chicago North Shore suburbs of Glenview, Il (847-657-6884) or Highland Park (847-432-1400).

Submit Your Own Plastic Surgery Question!

Freeze Your Fat With CoolSculpting®

admin2 — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:50:38 +0000

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 the applicator is released, your fat cells start to crystallize. At that point, some cells will enter a process called “apoptosis” and others will die through an inflammatory process in the body. Over 8-12 weeks, your cooled fat bulge will shrink 20-25%.

Based on science developed by a Harvard Physician, this breakthrough is based on research that demonstrates how fat cells are more susceptible to cold and are selectively and permanently destroyed.

Treatments last 1 -2 hours and have little or no downtime. Some patients may want additional treatments until they obtain a desired result. No anesthesia, laser or needles are involved and patients typically can return to normal activities within hours of their treatment. Most individuals can expect to see a 20-25% reduction in the treated area!

Nearly everyone has stubborn, diet-resistant pockets or bulges of fat, and this is a very effective treatment. I recommend it for those who lead healthy lifestyles but wish to trim the fat bulge off certain areas.

Learn more about:
CoolSculpting®

Visit our photo gallery:
CoolSculpting® Photo Gallery

Additional CoolSculpting Post:
Will Fat Return After A CoolSculpting Treatment?

Call now for your complimentary consultation.
You may reach us at the Chicago North Shore suburbs of Glenview, Il (847-657-6884) or Highland Park (847-432-1400).

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Working out isn’t helping my flabby arms, what else can I do?

admin2 — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:34:16 +0000

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 procedure for you. If you are a good candidate I can perform a procedure called Brachioplasty, which is an excellent means of eliminating excess skin in the upper arm area. It is on an outpatient basis and patients typically return to work in 2-3 days. There are some restrictions in upper arm activity for 4-6 weeks but having this surgery can be transformative to one’s wardrobe options! My patients tell me how much more they enjoy wearing form fitting blouses and sleeveless blouses and dresses postoperatively after the scars have faded! Not everyone is a candidate for this procedure. The best way to find out is through a comprehensive consultation.

Visit our photo gallery:
Arm Lift / Brachioplasty Photo Gallery

Learn more about Arm Lift / Brachioplasty

Call now for your complimentary consultation.
You may reach us at the Chicago North Shore suburbs of Glenview, Il (847-657-6884) or Highland Park (847-432-1400).

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Meet Dr. Casas at the OLPH Women’s Club Holly Fair!

admin2 — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:28:25 +0000

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 individuals and families.

On Thursday, October 13th there is a Ladies Event scheduled from 6 PM to 9 PM, the theme is “Being Your Best”.

Dr. Laurie Casas, renowned aesthetic plastic surgeon and MediSpa owner, will be at the show to share her “Top 10 List” of things you can do for yourself to be your best.
Sarah Purcell, Pilates Guru, will be available to talk about the mind body connection and aging gracefully in body movement.
Laura Gorman, with the seasons new colors from her make-up line
Maria Kariotis showing her athletic clothing line, Margarita Wear

These four special ladies will be in or near the “Event Booth”.
Take a minute to stop and visit with them!

Our Lady of Perpetual Help
1776 Glenview Road
Glenview, IL 60025

If you are unable to attend but would like to speak to Dr. Casas about looking your best! Call now for your complimentary consultation. You may reach us at the Chicago North Shore suburbs of Glenview, Il (847-657-6884) or Highland Park (847-432-1400).

Breast Augmentation with Breast Implants: I Am Ready To Commit!

admin2 — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:07:23 +0000

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 out?

Answer:
It is quite common in women that sagging occurs as we age and it is not always symmetrical. What I can do is perform a regular Breast Augmentation using 2 different sized implants (one positioned slightly higher)…or we can do a one-sided (unilateral) Breast Lift at the same time as the Breast Augmentation surgery, depending on the individual.

The good news is that there is a very wide spectrum of implants available now to consumers (Patients) and their Surgeons. Having choices offers a wonderful opportunity to customize Breast Augmentation surgery. There is no need to have an ‘artificial’ one-size-fits-all look to breast implants anymore. It is highly customizable and why I spend so much time with my patient prior to surgery in discussion and evaluation to help her find the best ones for her body!

Visit our photo galleries:
Breast Augmentation Gallery | Breast Augmentation Revision Gallery | Breast Lift Gallery

Read Patient Testimonials:
Breast Augmentation: One Woman’s Story | Breast Augmentation: “I feel better in my wedding dress!”

Quotes by Dr. Casas in the Media

Call now for your complimentary consultation.
You may reach us at the Chicago North Shore suburbs of Glenview, Il (847-657-6884) or Highland Park (847-432-1400).

Submit Your Own Plastic Surgery Question!