Plastic Surgery Blog Chicago
Dr. Laurie A. Casas quoted in the Orange County Register
Dr. Laurie Casas discusses various facelift techniques in the Orange County Register. Surgeons cannot accurately inform patients of how long results will last with new techniques such as the “Feather Lift” and the “Lifestyle Lift.” In contrast, Dr. Casas can give patients a reasonable expectation with traditional facelifts. She says, “Traditional facelifts have stood the […]
Dr. Casas Quoted in L.A. Times – Silicone: Now a solid ‘maybe’
The breast implants’ approval by the FDA was not fine-print free. Women must weigh the impact, and costs, of follow-up care. By Melissa Healy, Times Staff Writer November 27, 2006 The days before Thanksgiving are typically quiet in the offices of plastic surgeons. But a long-awaited decision to approve silicone breast implants for women older […]
Myth of Lunchtime Breast Augmentation with your own Fat
Recently, a myth started in the lay press that breast augmentation using your own fat could be performed during your lunchtime. Unfortunately, as appealing as this may be it is not true. The procedure of using your own fat that is removed from your body and then injected into your breasts may be a safe […]
Breast Augmentation and Suicide, Fact or Fiction?
There is no proven association between Breast enhancement surgery and suicide, despite recent reports that women in a Swedish study who had breast augmentation surgery appeared to have a higher incidence of suicide than the general population. Many published scientific reports do not support this confusing conclusion. In fact, in 2006 in the USA over […]
Is Lipodissolve the Solution to Removing Tummy Fat?
After receiving an email inquiry regarding Lipodissolve I felt compelled to touch base on options available for fat removal. What can you do to remove tummy fat? Eliminate Simple Carbs From your Diet Liposuction / Tummy Tuck Eliminate Carbs. Tummy fat is usually collected in people who eat simple carbs such as: white bread, pasta, […]
Fat Dissolving Injections
The science on whether fat melts after injections is around the corner! The Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF) of which I function as the vice president announced that it has FDA approval to begin a clinical study that will answer the questions whether one type of injection lipolysis is safe and if it […]
Dr. Laurie A. Casas in Fox News Chicago
Dr. Casas was asked to be the voice of reason regarding a procedure called “nonsurgical nose job” on Fox news Chicago last Friday. “It is an excellent tool to help patients temporarily see how their nose can look when it is smoothed out by adding a filler. This “off label” use of a filler can […]
Easy Way to Get Longer Lashes – New Product Line Offered
Recently a patient of mine recommended Jan Marini eyelash conditioner, so I gave it a try. I can honestly say that I have used it and it works! In fact it worked so well I’ve decided to start offering it myself. Let me tell you a little bit about Jan Marini Eyelash Conditioner. It’s wonderful! […]
Do Breast Implants Have To Get Replaced?
Question: I’ve heard that breast implants have to get replaced every 10 years, is that true and why? Answer: This is not true. Breast implants do not need to be replaced every 10 years. However, saline and silicone implants do deflate slightly over time and replacement may be something some women consider. At 10 years […]
Can Squint Lines Be Erased Without Surgery?
Question:Im wondering about sun squint lines, going horizontal on the top part of my nose and then up and down lines just between my brows, which create darkness and make me look like I’m mad or something….can these be “erased” without surgery? I realize Botox would be needed probably, but can those lines “really” be […]
