“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.”
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Question: In recent photographs, I noticed that it looks like I have a double chin or excess skin under my neck. I’m only 37! Am I ready for a Facelift/Necklift? Is there anything I can do to eliminate the turkey neck look?
Answer: Yes. There is a relatively simple, outpatient minimally invasive surgical procedure called Liposuction of the Neck. It is perfect for people whose skin elasticity is still intact yet you have a little sagging along and under the chin area and are not quite ready for a Necklift. I have performed hundreds of these procedures on men and women […]
Question: What do I do to prepare for facelift surgery?
Answer I require my patients to have a healthy lifestyle that involves smoking cessation, healthy eating and exercise leading to a stable weight. Sun protection is key as well as preparing your skin with Retin A cream.
Question: What happens at the preoperative facelift appointment?
Answer: I will provide information about a comprehensive facial rejuvenation program that will start whether or not you plan on a surgical facelift.
We will discuss all the surgical options for facial rejuvenation, like skin care, adding facial volume, upper and lower eyelid surgery, surgical and non surgical ways […]
Question:
What do I do about the uneven pigmentation around my face and décolletage? Is there anything that can also be done about my hands and my large pores?
Answer:
The VI peel is a light to moderate peel that utilizes a blend of TCA, Salicylic Acid, Phenol, Retinoic acid, Vitamins, and microelements to help rejuvenate your skin.
The VI peel is an effective way to eliminate hyper pigmentation, reduce fine lines, shrink pores, and give your skin a youthful glow. It can be used for large areas such as the face, neck, chest, and hands OR can be used to treat specific brown […]
Question: I’d love to consider doing a few cosmetic “improvements” before the holidays but don’t have much time to commit to a long recovery. I’m wondering if there are outpatient procedures that don’t require extensive recoveries and expenses. What do you recommend for somebody who would like to look refreshed and at her best for the holiday season??
Answer: The holidays are filled with friends, photos, parties…why not do something for yourself that helps you look your best?
I always like to provide options as I believe people have different needs, desires and budgets. There truly is something for everyone and we […]
Question: Are the results from a breast lift permanent?
Answer: Nothing on our body that we are born with or have had altered by cosmetic surgery is “permanent”. Our breast size can change as our weight and hormone levels change during our lives. In addition, many patients who desire a breast lift have poor skin elasticity and loss of breast volume due to fluctuations in their weight and/or following breast feeding.
Certain aspects of a breast lift, like the position of the nipple typically does not change but the lower half of the breast can “bottom out” over time. Patients who have […]
Question: What Alternatives Are There to Liposuction?
Answer: No procedure has the safety and result profile that liposuction has, however, I believe that soon we will have safe chemicals that we will be able to inject that will dissolve small areas of diet and exercise resistant fat. Hopefully we will also have non invasive devices that will dissolve fat by heating it to higher temperatures that will reduce fat and also promote skin elasticity.
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Question: What can I do about broken capillaries on my face?
Answer: I highly recommend considering laser treatment for facial veins and broken capillaries. The Palomar Laser offers an excellent solution to this common problem.
Using the principle of photothermolysis (light and heat), the treatment targets different areas of the skin which selectively absorbs the light energy as heat and yields the desired response. These damaged vessels blanch, and are then absorbed by the body within 10-14 days, effectively removing the appearance of the vessel from the skin.
Currently, there is no topical solution as effective as laser for the removal or reduction […]
Question:
My skin seems to suffer more in the winter – what do you recommend for treating clogged pores and combination oily/very dry skin?
Answer: Skin is visibly affected by extremes in temperature and requires extra care, especially if you have combination or excessively dry skin. My recommendation is to start a good, guided skincare routine that is developed specifically for you. If you have dry skin, use a gentle cleanser, toner and daily moisturizer that will help you maintain a healthy radiant appearance. I advise my patients to use the Clarisonic Skincare system which is an excellent method of deep cleansing […]
Question:
I’m 48 but my eyes say otherwise! What can I do to make my eyes look younger and not so saggy??? I look so tired.
Answer:
I hear this from my patients frequently. Blepharoplasty (surgery performed to improve the appearance of eyelids) is an excellent solution. I believe this is one of the most rewarding procedures because you will literally “see” your looks transform and improve!
For many individuals, an upper blepharoplasty can be done under local anesthesia in my office. The procedure is outpatient, lasts about one hour and is virtually painless. Results are usually seen in less than one week with […]
