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Introduction to Tummy Tuck
Are you feeling self-conscious about your abdominal area due to loose skin or stubborn fat that just won’t budge despite diet and exercise? A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, might be the transformative solution you’re looking for. This remarkable procedure reshapes your abdomen, restoring its tone and texture, especially after significant life changes like pregnancy or weight loss. With a tummy tuck, you can look forward to a smoother, firmer stomach that not only enhances your physical appearance but also boosts your self-esteem. In fact, it was the third-most-performed plastic surgery procedure in 2022, according […]
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We continue our education series this week discussing the pros and cons of a full Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) and a Mini Tummy Tuck (Mini-Abdominoplasty). The specific type of anesthesia is also an important point to consider. We believe both full Tummy Tuck and Mini Tummy Tuck can improve your quality of life, boost your self-esteem and self-confidence and is a safe procedure that Dr. Casas has performed many times over her 20+ year career as a cosmetic plastic surgeon. Please visit our informational procedure pages on Tummy Tuck, Mini Tummy Tuck as well as the respective before […]
Dr. Laurie A. Casas writes about the different options for surgical fat reduction and highlights the differences between a traditional Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) and the so-called Mini Tummy Tuck (Mini Abdominoplasty). You may also want to consider other non-surgical fat reduction options like CoolSculpting or Liposuction.
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I’m in my mid-fifties and finally at a point in my life where I can focus on taking care of me. Ever since I had children, I’ve had loose abdominal skin that really bothers me. I’m interested in getting a tummy tuck, but I’m not sure which procedure would be best for me: mini tummy […]
Question: After lipo do you need a tummy tuck? Is there alot of skin left hanging?
Answer: You may or may not need both. It depends on an individuals skin elasticity. When a patient has rapid weight gains or losses (pregnancy for example) sometimes the skin does not bounce back. The patient can pull it away and it sags. So these patients, regardless of their age, need skin resection when that body part is addressed. Evaluating a persons skin elasticity is a key element for all body contouring procedures. The best way to evaluate that is to come in for a […]
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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 Buttock Lift
When it comes to the buttocks, volume is only part of the equation, since skin quality plays an equally important role. Over time, or following significant weight loss, the skin can lose its ability to retract, leading to sagging, flattening, or an uneven contour that no amount of exercise can fully correct.
A buttock lift addresses this at its source. Dr. Laurie Casas can remove excess skin and reshape the underlying tissue to make a more uplifted, smooth, aesthetically pleasing shape. At her Chicago-area practice, the focus is not just on lifting, but on achieving […]
Have you heard of the cosmetic surgery tax which was part of the recent Senate Health Reform bill?
At the 11th hour, a cosmetic surgery tax provision was slipped in the Senate Health Reform bill. The proposal asks for the consumer who undergoes an elective cosmetic procedure, to pay a 5 % tax to the government for any procedure like Botox, Fillers, Breast Augmentations and Lifts, Tummy Tucks, Facelifts and Body Contouring. However, the bill states that even insurance covered procedures may be taxed! Will our senators and representatives also tax breast reconstruction and the opposite breast for procedures that help […]
