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Facial Fillers and Sculptra™ Facts

Sculptra – www.casas.md/ Dr. Laurie A. Casas writes about the different options for facial fillers and looks at the the results of a Sculptra™ treatment and contrasts it with other facial fillers. Sculptra™ was FDA approved in 2004 and we have had very good experiences with this facial fillers. For more information on our Sculptra™ treatments, please click here. For our facial filler treatment page, please click here. We offer a 10/20/30 Sculptra special currently. For more information, please click here. Question: Is there a difference between Sculptra™ and the other facial fillers on the market? What kind of results can I expect […]

Mini Tummy Tuck or Full Tummy Tuck?

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. Question: 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 […]

Restylane Facts Part 3

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 […]

Restylane® Facts Part 2

Continuing our education series about the dermal and facial filler family Restylane®, I want to go into the questions around treatment areas for Restylane®. Restylane® is most commonly used for Lip Enhancement (volume and contouring). It is used to diminish wrinkles and aging lines of the face such as the nose to mouth lines, melomental folds (sad mouth corners), so-called ‘crow’s feet’ and forehead wrinkles or frown lines. It may also be used for filling age-related facial hollows and “orbital troughs” (under and around the eyes), as well as for cheek volume and contouring of the chin, forehead and nose. Overall, […]

Restylane® Facts Part 1

I have been asked a number of questions from my patients about Restylane® and wanted to share with you some important facts about this injectable filler range. Restylane®is the trade name for a range of injectable fillers with a specific formulation of non-animal sourced hyaluronic acid. Restylane was the first stabilized hyaluronic acid filler on the market and reportedly has been used in over 11 million treatments worldwide. This number of worldwide treatments is quite impressive and speaks for the safety of the product. In the United States of America, Restylane® was the first hyaluronic acid filler to be approved by the […]

And more CoolSculpting Facts

As part of a pearl or blog post series about CoolSculpting, Dr. Casas continues today with even more information about the revolutionary, non-invasive method to lose some of these extra pounds. We also invite you to browse all of our www.casas.md/ today! Submit your own plastic surgery question! 2050 Pfingsten Road – Suite 270 – Glenview, IL 60026 The University of Chicago Medical Center – 5841 S. Maryland Avenue – Chicago, IL 60637 Central Phone: (847) 657-6884 […]

Even more CoolSculpting Facts

As part of a pearl or blog post series about CoolSculpting, Dr. Casas continues today with even more information about the revolutionary, non-invasive method to lose some of these extra pounds. We also invite you to browse all of our www.casas.md/ today! Submit your own plastic surgery question! 2050 Pfingsten Road – Suite 270 – Glenview, IL 60026 The University of Chicago Medical Center – 5841 S. Maryland Avenue – Chicago, IL 60637 Central Phone: (847) 657-6884 […]

More CoolSculpting Facts

Dr. Casas’ Pearls or blog posts continues today with more information about the revolutionary, non-invasive method to lose some of these extra inches. We also invite you to browse all of our www.casas.md/ today! Submit your own plastic surgery question! 2050 Pfingsten Road – Suite 270 – Glenview, IL 60026 The University of Chicago Medical Center – 5841 S. Maryland Avenue – Chicago, IL 60637 Central Phone: (847) 657-6884 […]

Sculptra Specials Promotion – July 2012

We have had very good experience with the dermal filler Sculptra and would like to provide you with some interesting facts: Sculptra is a dermal filler that has been FDA approved since August 3, 2004 Sculptra is injected into the skin areas and our experience shows that the effects of treatment last for up to two years Sculptra is also known as a ‘liquid facelift’ because it adds volume to the face and cheek areas and lifts sagging areas   We make it easy for you to give it a try with our July promotion special. Check out all of our July promotion specials. Our Sculptra […]

Radiesse Special this month

Did you know that numerous medical studies have shown that Radiesse is a safe, longer lasting treatment to fill and correct folds and wrinkles around the nose and mouth? We are running a promotion special for Radiesse through the whole month of July 2012. Click here to see all of our July 2012 promotion specials. RADIESSE* Buy one syringe at regular price and receive the 2nd syringe at no charge with $150 injection fee Valid from July 1 to 31, 2012 Great for Face Rejuvenation and Hand Rejuvenation Glenview location Both syringes must be used at same time of service We are dedicated to excellence in patient care and […]

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