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The nose is a central focal point of the face for which all other aspects are compared and is essential in determining overall facial harmony. Because of the importance of the nose, rhinoplasty procedures (nose jobs) are one of the most common cosmetic plastic surgeries. Placing your trust in an experienced plastic surgeon like Dr. […]

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Dr. Laurie Casas has been recognized as one of the Exceptional Women in Medicine by Castle Connolly for 2024! This prestigious award acknowledges female Castle Connolly Top Doctors across the United States who have demonstrated remarkable leadership, expertise, and dedication in their respective fields. With over […]

Ultherapy results for neck, forehead and lower face improved with pre and post treatment with Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar! Ultherapy is an ultrasound guided treatment that is used to treat mild to moderate skin laxity and wrinkles around the jowls, under the chin, around the eyes, crow’s feet and above the forehead for a brow […]

There are many reasons to use the Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar before and after the 1540 Non-Ablative Fractional Laser. By using the Regenerating Skin Nectar two weeks before a laser procedure, you can precondition and pretreat your skin to clear old damaged collagen and elastin due to sun exposure and aging. By clearing out the […]

Ultherapy is an ultrasound guided treatment that is used to treat mild to moderate skin laxity and wrinkles around the jowls, under the chin, around the eyes, crow’s feet and above the forehead for a brow lift. Ultherapy works by administering ultrasound energy to specific depths of skin with precise ultrasound guidance, which causes tissue […]

If you have mild to moderate forehead, facial or neck or decolletage laxity consider Ultherapy, a non-invasive procedure that can improve skin quality and tighten skin. Ultherapy deposits focused energy at precise targeted tissue beneath the skin at the optimal temperature to cause collagen regeneration. This energy triggers a natural response of collagen production in […]

It’s Summer and I would love to feel confident in white pants, shorts and swimsuits but I don’t. My thighs and buttock have dimples that I’ve had forever. Nothing has worked! Can you advise? “I am proud to be one of two Board Certified Plastic Surgeons in the state of Illinois, offering Cellfina, a breakthrough […]

Q: Is there anything I could do to eliminate the cellulite that looks like orange peel dimpling that I have? I dread wearing swimsuits and shorts so much. A: You describe a common aesthetic issue for females. As many as 85 to 98% of women have some form of cellulite! Now there is a safe, […]

Restylane Lyft is an injectable hyaluronic acid gel used to correct volume loss and treat wrinkles in the face. Due to its larger particle size, it is injected along the periosteum and deep dermis to lift sagging tissue. As we age, sagging occurs (naturally) due to gravity and genetic disposition. Restylane Lyft formally known as […]

Coolsculpting is the #1 non-surgical body sculpting solution to target and treat unwanted fat cells – and it just got even better! Now we have the Coolsmooth Pro, an advanced version Some of the main benefits of the CoolSmooth Pro are: Faster treatment times. With 75 minute treatments, patients can return to work, family life, […]