QuestionI have lost 65 pounds and now look like a melting candle. What options do I have for my sagging arms, stomach, thighs?
Answer Congratulations on the weight loss! I understand the need to alter the “melting candle” look resulting from this dramatic drop in weight. To achieve your desired image we might be looking at a couple of different procedures. Typically if you have poor elasticity and extra skin, surgical excision is needed. You may need bracelets, abdominoplasty and thigh lift.
An abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) procedure will remove excess skin/fat from the abdomen area. During an initial consultation we’ll examine your […]
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.
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Introduction to an Arm Lift
You can lose the weight. You can build muscle. But for many patients, the skin doesn’t always follow. The result is excess, loose tissue along the upper arms that no amount of effort seems to correct.
An arm lift offers a direct and effective solution. Through precise removal of excess skin and contouring of the underlying tissue, Dr. Laurie Casas of Chicago, IL, reshapes the upper arm to create a more toned appearance. It’s not about changing your body; it’s about finally allowing your results to show.
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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 Mommy Makeover
Many women just want their bodies back after pregnancy and nursing. This process always starts with developing a healthy nutritional and exercise plan to restore your core muscle tone and strength.
But pregnancy changes the body in ways that do not always bounce back with diet and workouts alone. Skin stretches, muscles separate, and breast tissue shifts. That is where a tailored combination of treatments at Casas Plastic Surgery in the greater Chicago area can step in to refine what exercise cannot fully address.
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Introduction To Liposuction
Liposuction, also known as “liposculpture,” “lipoplasty,” and “suction lipectomy,” is a procedure that shapes the body by removing diet-and-exercise-resistant fat from various parts of the body. Everybody’s needs may be different, but our expertise can provide solutions for a wide range of aesthetic requirements. With a detailed understanding of the human body and employing the most effective liposuction techniques, our patients experience the best liposuction Chicago has to offer. Understandably, you’ll have a few questions about what the procedure entails, and Dr. Casas will discuss your areas of concern with you, and together you will […]
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Introduction to Body Lift
A body lift is a transformative procedure that removes excess sagging skin, tightens underlying tissues, and enhances body contours for a smoother, more toned appearance. It’s especially beneficial for individuals with loose, sagging skin following significant weight loss, whether through bariatric surgery, lifestyle changes, or pregnancy.
For patients seeking body lift surgery in Chicago, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Laurie Casas offers personalized procedures designed to restore comfort, mobility, and confidence. With decades of experience and a dedication to natural-looking results, Dr. Casas helps patients achieve a balanced, contoured shape that better reflects their healthy lifestyle […]
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Removal Excess Male Breast Tissue (Gynecomastia)
Removal of Excess Male Breast Tissue (Gynecomastia) Testimonial
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I have had man boobs for as long as I can remember. I’m 34 and I finally got up the nerve to ask my primary care doctor for some names. That’s how I found Dr. Laurie Casas, among others. Once I saw her there was no need to look further. She reviewed all my options and discussed my case with my primary care physician. We decided to go with a combination procedure to remove the breast tissue lump on each side […]
Liposuction, a clinical procedure that should be performed by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, removes fat that’s resistant to diet and exercise from various parts of the body, including the thighs, back, tummy, arms, and neck.
This article provides everything you need to know about liposuction, including how it works, the downtime involved, the pain factor, best candidates, and the importance of finding a qualified person to perform this procedure.
Keep in mind that this article is not intended as medical advice. While liposuction is generally considered safe when performed by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, it can have negative side effects […]