Q. My face and neck skin is starting to sag and wrinkle. I don’t want jowls or a turkey neck as I age!
Will Ulthera help to tighten my skin without surgery?
A. Ultherapy is a non surgical, reliable and safe solution used to tighten the forehead, face and neck skin that is beginning to sag. Ultherapy treatments require no anesthesia and offer excellent results. An Ultherapy procedure usually takes less than 1 hour and is performed in our office. The treatment offers patients a non-surgical forehead, face and neck ‘lift’ without any downtime. In general, as we age everyone can benefit […]
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 Perlane is the first and only FDA-approved filler indicated to provide fullness to cheeks and add volume to correct and smooth smile lines (nasolabial folds).
As we get older, we experience bone loss and decreased collagen production and elasticity. The malar fat pads which are referred to […]
I have a “double chin” in photographs. Would Kybella- Chin Contouring be right for me?
Kybella- Chin Contouring is the first and only FDA approved injectable treatment for submental fat, sometimes referred to as a “double chin”. Treatment with Kybella- Chin Contouring is customized by the physician for an improved chin profile and contoured jawline.
According to a survey by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), over two thirds of consumers (68%) are bothered by submental fullness. An area that is often resistant to diet, a “double chin” can distract from an otherwise youthful appearance as well as lend a heavier […]
Q: Is there such a thing as a Non-Surgical Facelift?
A: Dr. Laurie Casas has redefined the approach to maintaining a natural and youthful face by creating treatment plans using minimally invasive technology catered to each individual patient. Dr. Casas will study your photos from your youth to help you understand the aging process and offer long term care to combat these changes. By following this long term care approach, many of Dr. Casas’ patients have been able to eliminate the need for a surgical face lift. Other patients using this approach have been able to maintain their youthful appearance with timely but few surgical procedures like a mini facelift, neck […]
PR Newswire, Montreal, QC, Canada (May 17, 2015)
Is there such a thing as a nonsurgical facelift? Aesthetic plastic surgeons are conducting a panel discussion at The Aesthetic Meeting 2015, the annual meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), to determine whether a nonsurgical facelift is a legitimate cosmetic procedure. Surgeons discussed what constitutes a nonsurgical facelift and how it impacts the longitudinal care aesthetic plastic surgeons can provide to address facial aging.
According to ASAPS member Dr. Barry DiBernardo, there is such a thing as a nonsurgical facelift. “The key is to define what a facelift is intended […]
It turns out that the Top 5 Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures for both men and women are the same for each gender. Everyone wants an attractive chest, appealing eye lids, a non-sagging face, body contouring and a cuter nose. Take a look at the infographic below!
For more overall trends, graphs, regional, distribution, demographics and average fees please view the 2013 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report
Board of Directors for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Laurie Casas sits on the Board of Directors for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). She served as president of the Aesthetic Surgery Education and […]
How the Face Lift and Neck Lift Work
Face Lift and Neck Lift Surgery have turned back the hands of time for thousands of women and men. It’s a great time of year for a face lift and neck lift that can help you put your best face forward. So, how does it work? You may ask.
If you are interested in a face lift and neck lift, you can be assured that the goal will be to smooth loose skin on your face and neck, tighten underlying muscle, and remove excess fat through incisions that are hidden as much as possible. […]
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Chicago Plastic Surgery Myth Countdown
In the coming weeks, we’ll be dispelling some of the common Chicago Plastic Surgery Myths. If you have any ideas that you need clarification on, please send us your thoughts. We’ll do our best to dispel your Myths.
Myth I: All Plastic Surgery Procedures Require Hospitalization
Board certified plastic surgeons in Chicago have traditionally performed plastic surgery procedures in hospitals, after obtaining privileges to do so. Select plastic surgery procedures that were not able to be performed in office four to five years ago may be performed in the office today, such as procedures that involve the […]
Neck Lift – www.casas.md/
Neck lift techniques for Neck Contouring offered by Dr. Casas provide unique options to improve sagging, neck bands, a turkey waddle, fat deposits and other imperfect signs. The good news is that many people qualify for one of the many techniques that Dr. Casas is able to perform for beautiful results! In the end, the goal of the procedure is to have your neck look refreshed and more youthful through the least invasive approach with the least amount of downtime.
Whether due to genetics, aging, gravity, sun exposure, excess weight, smoking, deep wrinkles, soft tissue loss and/or sagging- […]
Make wrinkles a thing of the past!
Look years younger!
Those are very true slogans related to Restylane®. Today some additional facts about this injectable filler range.
What is the treatment duration and expected recovery time?
Duration depends on factors like the individual’s skin type, lifestyle and age. After the initial Restylane® treatment, follow-up sessions are normally recommended around every 6 to 12 months depending on the individual and the specific treatment. A treatment of the lips lasts less than 6 months.
Restylane® treatments have a typical recovery time of 2 to 3 days.
As part of our August 2012 promotion, we are offering a $100 […]
