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October Promotion

Fresh off the press. We have some exciting specials in our October Promotion. Check out our specials for Coolsculpting – the non-invasive fat-reduction procedure Jan Marini Skin Research Sculptra – facial and dermal fillers Surgery Procedures In addition to our promotion specials, we continue our educational sessions with the following seminars: BREAST AUGMENTATION SEMINAR Who: Dr. Laurie Casas, Board certified Plastic Surgeon, National Expert on Breast Surgery When: Thursday, October 18th, 2012, 12:00pm to 2:00pm Where: Casas Aesthetic Surgery MediSpa Who: Anyone interested in Breast Augmentation Dr. Laurie Casas, named One of the Top Four Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons in the USA for Breast Augmentation by The New York Times and with 20 + […]

Lecture at ASAPS (American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons)

Breast Enhancement, www.casas.md/ Dr. Laurie A. Casas is one of the Visiting Professors for ASAPS (American society for aesthetics plastic surgeons – www.surgery.org) and was invited to speak at the Maryland Society of Plastic Surgeons. Her two topics were: Breast Reduction: Which Scar What Pedicle and Managing Breast Asymmetry in Primary Breast Augmentation Dr. Casas is a recognized authority on those topics and breast procedures in general. Jim Chappell, the MSPS President, sent her the following message after the presentations: “I have decided to call you a “bra-gician” (a magician with bras) based on your wonderful talks this past weekend. Thanks again.” Explore what magic Dr. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dr. Casas Quoted in NewsWeek – March 2008

Dr. Casas is quoted in a Web Exclusive with Newsweek about the importance of weighing out the pros, the cons and the long-term consequences of breast implants: “It’s like any decision you make,” Casas says. “You listen to the pros and cons and you weigh them.” Since breast implants have boomed in popularity in the past number of years, it is now the most common cosmetic procedure for women; therefore it’s easy to overlook the potential complications involved with this surgery. Dr. Casas adds: “Women must think of this as a very, very serious decision, because you are electively choosing to put a […]

Dr. Laurie A. Casas Quoted in WebMD Feature Article – May 2008

Dr. Casas is quoted in a WebMD Feature discussing “How Will Breast Implants Change Your Life?” This feature discusses the life changing effects of breast implants, realistic surgical expectations and different reasons patients seek-out breast procedures. “They truly feel they have a deformity,” Casas tells WebMD. “They don’t feel they have a normal body part. It’s a body image issue, not a self-esteem issue. They want that body part to look more normal, to look better in clothes and bathing suits.” The journey potential patients undertake with this surgery can be a painful and emotional one. Doctors are often pre-screening their patients […]

Dr. Casas quoted in NewImage – July 2008

NewImage.com quotes Dr. Laurie Casas in a discussion regarding “Are you too old for plastic surgery?” According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, people over the age of 50 account for 31% of all plastic surgery procedures done in the United States. Therefore Dr. Casas ensures her patients have realistic expectations for procedures requested. “Whether a patient’s reasons for having surgery are emotionally healthy or unhealthy can be obvious or subtle,” says aesthetic plastic surgeon Laurie Casas, MD, FACS, of Glenview, IL. She gives an example of good motivation. “I don’t have people coming in saying, ‘I want to […]

Female Plastic Surgeon in Chicago North Shore, Dr. Laurie Casas

We do a lot of writing about cosmetic procedures (both surgical and non-surgical) but we don’t say much about one of the top female plastic surgeon’s in Chicago, and this website’s founder, Dr Laurie Casas. So let us embellish a bit. Dr. Laurie Casas has been proudly serving the Chicago North Shore area and has been named one of the top plastic surgeons in Chicago since 1992. The New York Times also ranked Dr. Casas as one of the top 5 Plastic Surgeons to perform breast augmentation in the country. Therefore, being one of the top female plastic surgeons in the […]

Most Plastic Surgery Patients Are Female, Most Plastic Surgeons Are Men

“Dr. Laurie Casas, a Chicago-area aesthetic surgeon, was one of the few female surgeons who had a visible role in the conference leadership this year. Casas, who is president of the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation, says the gender divide in ASAPS is easily explainable… Why an estimated 94 percent of Casas’ surgery patients are female requires a more complicated explanation.” Find out why, read full article here. 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 […]

In Case You Missed the Interview…

In case you missed it, now you can listen to a recording of Dr Laurie Casas interviewed on The Loop 97.9 FM as part if their “Breast Year Ever” awareness promotion. Click the links below to stream the audio or “right click” to download. Dr Laurie Casas interview – The Loop 97.9 FM “Breast Year Ever” (Part 1 mp3) Dr Laurie Casas interview – The Loop 97.9 FM “Breast Year Ever” (Part 2 mp3) For more information on The Loop 97.9 FM “Breast Year Ever” promotion click here. Learn more about: Breast Augmentation | Breast Implant Revision | Breast Lift | Breast Reduction Visit […]

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