Plastic Surgery Blog Chicago

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 […]

“Mommy Makeover” and “After Pregnancy” Resource Notable Item: Dr. Laurie Casas lends her expertise to New Beauty Magazine in an article about breast enhancement surgery after pregnancy. Dr. Casas says that many new moms undergo breast augmentation in addition to a breast lift to restore volume and firmness to their brests. Pregnancy and lactation cause […]

Dr. Laurie Casas is quoted in an article posted by Elle Magazine regarding Breast Enhancement, titled “Terms of Endowment”.Overall Elle Magazine highlights the fact that Breast Implants, contrary to some popular belief, do not last forever! The choice to get implants does infact mean that your new implants “won’t be your last pair”. Although this […]

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 […]

Dr. Laurie Casas tells MSNBC readers of the importance of proper diet and exercise. If they desire plastic surgery, Dr. Casas advises them to discuss their expectations with a board certified plastic surgeon since “There are unrealistic expectations tied into timing a makeover for a social event or a season.” Read full article. How can […]

“Mommy Makeover” and “After Pregnancy” Resource Dr. Laurie Casas is quoted in FOX News regarding some additional perks of body-contouring procedures. According to FOX News, “cosmetic surgery may improve sex life.” Dr. Casas says that “[Plastic surgery] will not change who the patients are,” but rather it can give them the confidence to feel good […]

Question: What do breasts look like after the implants are removed and what if replacements aren’t wanted? Will the breast then be smaller than the original size? Saggy? Answer: The breasts will look exactly like they did before the augmentation if the implant was placed under the muscle. Only the changes of aging, hormones and […]

The LA Times quotes Dr. Casas in a discussion of the issues related to the FDA approval of silicone gel implants. Dr. Casas asserts that broken silicone gel implants may cause inflammation and “should be replaced, as you would any broken device.”  How can I get more information? Call now for your complimentary consultation. You […]

Dr. Laurie A. Casas is quoted in the MSN article “Staring Down Father Time,” which discusses baby boomers’ desire to “turn back time” in their fast paced lives. “Subtle is better. My motto is, ‘We don’t want you to reinvent yourself.’ If you are interested, we can tell you the options for turning back time.” […]

Dr. Laurie Casas is quoted in Crain’s Article about Chicago executives who seek to “turn back the clock” through the use of plastic surgery. “There was a time when the only men coming in were men 45 to 50 wanting eyelid surgery. That still is popular,” says Dr. Laurie A. Casas, spokeswoman for the Arlington […]