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Introduction to Breast Reduction
Breast reduction surgery is a procedure that removes excess skin, tissue, and fat from the breasts. The goal of this procedure is to make the breasts more proportionate to the patient’s body and also to alleviate the pain and discomfort that comes with having overly large breasts. Dr. Laurie A. Casas in Chicago, IL, is a board-certified cosmetic authority who prioritizes safety, excellence, and natural-looking outcomes. She performs breast reduction with artistry and nuance, elevating confidence, comfort, and peace of mind.
“I cannot recommend Dr. Casas highly enough for anyone considering breast reduction surgery. From […]
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Introduction to Breast Lift and Auto Augmentation Mastopexy
A breast lift at Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Glenview brings everything back to where it belongs, restoring a naturally elevated shape that looks balanced, supported, and proportionate.
Over time, skin stretches, and tissue settles. What makes a lift so appealing is how it refines the contour without necessarily changing your size, giving clients natural-looking results.
According to the ASPS, “in 2024, breast lift surgery was performed 153,616 times in the United States, making it one of the most frequently chosen cosmetic surgical procedures of the year.”1
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Introduction to Breast Augmentation with Lift
It’s very common for patients to come in thinking they need implants, only to realize that volume isn’t the only concern, or to consider a lift and worry that they’ll lose fullness in the process. In reality, many changes over time involve both position and volume, so addressing one without the other may not deliver the result you’re hoping for.
A breast augmentation with a lift allows us to approach both concerns together. By adding volume where it’s been lost and repositioning the breast to a more natural, lifted position, Dr. Casas can […]
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Introduction to Breast Asymmetry
If you have found that your breast asymmetry is significant enough that it interferes with your daily life, it is probably time to have Dr. Laurie Casas evaluate your breasts.
In Chicago and on Chicago’s North Shore, for over 35 years, Dr. Laurie Casas has been helping individuals better understand their options for correcting breast asymmetry, which can be either congenital or acquired.
In cases of congenital breast asymmetry, the individual developed at puberty, and their breasts developed with significant asymmetries in size and or shape. In cases of acquired breast asymmetry, the individual now has […]
Breast augmentation surgery is a transformative procedure that enhances a woman’s breasts, providing a youthful and elegant appearance that celebrates femininity and creates a voluptuous figure. This procedure can help women feel more comfortable and confident in their bodies.
Choosing the appropriate breast implant size is crucial for achieving natural-looking results and ensuring that the new breasts fit well with your lifestyle and activities. The right size should complement your body shape and align with your personal goals.
Understanding Breast Implant Sizes
Understanding the dimensional characteristics of breast implants is essential for choosing the right option for you. Three critical measurements define the […]
Q. How do I know what breast implants to pick for my breast augmentation?
A. Excellent question!
First, I recommend consulting a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in aesthetic breast surgery. It is essential that you partner with an expert for this procedure as there are many components to an excellent outcome.
8 Tips to Help You Know How to Choose Breast Implants
Choose your plastic surgeon with care and then google him or her. Be sure he or she is board certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
Your aesthetic plastic surgeon should be able to present guided options for breast […]
Breast Lift – www.casas.md/
Breast Lift, also known as Mastopexy, elevates and firms the breasts to compliment your figure. Women that have experienced changes and loss of skin elasticity from pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, aging, gravity, and those with imperfect genetic traits may desire the breast Lift. Breast Lift techniques offer the potential to treat a variety of concerns, depending upon your desires and the recommendations of your plastic surgeon.
More women have become interested in the breast lift due to advancements in techniques performed by select plastic surgeons that provide additional benefits, including:
For women who do not want breast implants or […]
Question: I tend to go braless a lot when wearing tank tops and camisoles, especially in the summer. Could this have long term negative effects on my breast shape? Do you have any advice for how to help prevent breast sagging or help prevent worsening of my sagging breasts?
Answer: If your breasts are not properly supported, your breast ligaments can over stretch, which can make your breasts droop or sag. If your breasts are not supported, gravity can help to make breasts, especially heavy/large ones, sag or droop. It is important even for small breasted women to wear proper fitting […]
Question: What causes saggy breasts and will breast feeding increase my chances of sagginess? If a breast lift is deemed necessary will my cup size change? What is typical recovery time for a breast lift?
Answer: There are two main factors that cause breasts to sage; one being changes in breast size and the other is poor skin elasticity! Changes in breast size most often occurs when you lose weight or during the pregnancy and nursing period. Keep in mind that deciding to breast feed will also increase your chance for sagginess, more so if you have poor skin elasticity.
If you […]
Question: Are the results from a breast lift permanent?
Answer: Nothing on our body that we are born with or have had altered by cosmetic surgery is “permanent”. Our breast size can change as our weight and hormone levels change during our lives. In addition, many patients who desire a breast lift have poor skin elasticity and loss of breast volume due to fluctuations in their weight and/or following breast feeding.
Certain aspects of a breast lift, like the position of the nipple typically does not change but the lower half of the breast can “bottom out” over time. Patients who have […]
