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Dr. Casas quoted in Elle Magazine

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 has not been affecting the popularity of breast enhancement surgery, one must simple ensure that patients are aware of the ‘maintence’ involved with this procedure. Contracture can happen at any time, “starting from day one to year 40,” says Laurie A. Casas, MD, an associate professor […]

Is “The Breast Year Ever” on 97.9 The Loop A Legitimate Promo?

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 a woman in need of breast reconstruction/revision surgery/reduction/augmentation for asymmetry or lack of development. It’s called the “Breast Year Ever”. Check it out at here! Learn more about: Breast Augmentation | Breast Implant Revision | Breast Lift | Cosmetic Breast Reduction Visit our photo galleries: Breast Augmentation Gallery […]

Dr. Laurie Casas Quoted in MSNBC

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 I get more information? Call now for your complimentary consultation. You may reach us at the Chicago North Shore suburbs of Glenview (847-657-6884). Dr. Laurie A. Casas and her team will work with you to develop a treatment plan for your cosmetic and aesthetic wishes. Author: Dr. Laurie A. Casas, www.casas.md/ – […]

Dr. Laurie Casas quoted in FOX News

“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 about themselves in an intimate setting. Read full article. How can I get more information? Call now for your complimentary consultation. You may reach us at the Chicago North Shore suburbs of Glenview (847-657-6884). Dr. Laurie A. Casas and her team will work with you to develop a treatment plan for your […]

What Do Breasts Look Like After The Implants Are Removed?

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 weight will affect the breast tissue that sits over the implant. If, however, the implant was placed over the muscle and was very large there may be sagging from the weight of the implant that stretched out the skin. But it should be noted that when […]

Dr. Laurie Casas Quoted in LA Times

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 may reach us at the Chicago North Shore suburbs of Glenview (847-657-6884). Dr. Laurie A. Casas and her team will work with you to develop a treatment plan for your cosmetic and aesthetic wishes. Author: Dr. Laurie A. Casas, www.casas.md/ – MD, FACS […]

Dr. Laurie A. Casas quoted in MSN article

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.” – Copyright © ScoutNews, LLC. All rights reserved. How can I get more information? Call now for your complimentary consultation. You may reach us at the Chicago North Shore suburbs of Glenview (847-657-6884). Dr. Laurie A. Casas and her team will work with you to develop a treatment plan for your […]

Dr. Laurie A. Casas quoted in Crains Article

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 Heights-based American Society of Plastic Surgeons and associate professor of surgery at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. But now, she says, executives also want Botox shots, laser surgeries and microdermabrasion. “Everyone wants to look in the mirror and see themselves refreshed, awake and alert,” she says. […]

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 test of time.” How can I get more information? Call now for your complimentary consultation. You may reach us at the Chicago North Shore suburbs of Glenview (847-657-6884). Dr. Laurie A. Casas and her team will work with you to develop a treatment plan for your cosmetic and aesthetic wishes. Author: […]

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 than 22 prompted a flurry of excited calls and inquiries last week from prospective patients. The giddy welcome may not last. Even as the two U.S. manufacturers of silicone implants gleefully projected a surge in demand for their products, physicians began poring over the fine print of […]

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