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 […]
Coolsculpting is the #1 non-surgical body sculpting solution to target and treat unwanted fat cells – and it just got even better!
Now we have the Coolsmooth Pro, an advanced version
Some of the main benefits of the CoolSmooth Pro are:
Faster treatment times. With 75 minute treatments, patients can return to work, family life, exercise and other daily activities faster than with the traditional outer thigh treatment.
Enhanced securement system. This comfortable attachment allows patients to relax during the treatment and work, watch TV, read a magazine, etc.
By dropping the temperature of the CoolSmooth Pro to -13 degrees Celsius, CoolSculpting is able to […]
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 […]
“Mommy makeover” is defined as a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to reverse physical changes in a woman after childbirth.In Dr. Casas’s practice, a Mommy Makeover is a term that describes the process that women undergo to restore their pre-pregnancy body shape. It is always customized to address an individual woman’s shape and goal(s).
Restoring your post pregnancy body starts with developing a healthy nutrition and exercise regimen.Dr. Laurie Casas can help you understand that it is only when you use a combination of rebuilding your core muscle tone and strength, adopting a healthy nutritional and supplement plan and then possibly considering […]
Introduction
Although labiaplasty is often mistakenly considered solely a postpartum procedure, young women may have a congenital protrusion, malformation, or unevenness of the labia minora (the inner folds of skin surrounding the vulvar opening of the vagina) that extends beyond the labia majora, most often called labia hypertrophy. The results are not simply aesthetically undesirable for many young women, but often include irritation, functional impairment, and discomfort in every day activities, sports and with many types of clothing.
Dr. Laurie Casas offers a discreet, private, in-office consultation and procedure so that young women seeking a better quality of life through prepartum […]
Q. How do I know what breast implants to pick for my breast augmentation?
A. Excellent question!
First, I recommend consulting a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in aesthetic breast surgery. It is essential that you partner with an expert for this procedure as there are many components to an excellent outcome.
8 Tips to Help You Know How to Choose Breast Implants
Choose your plastic surgeon with care and then google him or her. Be sure he or she is board certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
Your aesthetic plastic surgeon should be able to present guided options for breast […]
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. […]
Breast Augmentation Advancements
Breast augmentation has long passed the test of time for safety and efficacy. Yet, the plastic surgery community has made technique modifications as well as product improvements to provide beneficial advancements to women interested in breast enhancement with breast implants. Let’s check out what you may not know.
1. Between 1991-2006, women only had saline breast implants available to them unless they required breast reconstruction or they had already had silicone
implants placed. Since 2006, silicone implants have been available to women over 22 for breast augmentation.
Women 18-22 years old can only choose saline implants.
2. There are thousands of […]
Tis the Season for Fat Reduction + Body Contouring
While the Holiday countdown is filled with festive days and nights of delightful cuisine, many are focused on fat reduction for 2014. Salads, fruits and vegetables may help improve your digestive system to lend a more trimmed down appearance for those hot nights on the town. Fiber slows the rate that sugar is absorbed to help regulate glucose levels from pecan pies and gingerbread candy houses. Still, many are choosing a plastic surgical approach for more ambitious, long term goals over this holiday season. So, you may make out your list and […]
