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 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 […]
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 […]
Question: Why does Dr. Casas recommend injecting Sculptra ® Aesthetic in conjunction with topical Retin-A daily to restore a more youthful appearing face?
Does using topical Retin-A enhance the result of Sculptra® Aesthetic?
Reply: The combination of a Sculptra® Aesthetic treatment with consistent use of topical Retin-A continues to fascinate me. I completed a 106 patient study on the synergy of these two very effective treatments and found that their use in combination can be powerfully effective. Sculptra® Aesthetic is injected just below the skin and then proceeds to stimulate the growth of one’s own collagen through an inflammatory process. The Retin-A […]
Question: Does Dr. Casas own or operate a Medispa?
Answer: We are very pleased to announce that Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery now has a second location in Highland Park, Illinois!
Dr. Casas will now be offering consultations for cosmetic surgery procedures of the face, neck, and body at the Highland Park location in addition to the Glenview office.
Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Medispa will be open: Monday – Friday 9:00am-6:00pm One Saturday per Month
Dr. Casas will be available at the Medispa: Tuesdays- 4:00pm-6:00pm 10:00am-6:00pm Thursdays
Please call and visit our website for more details! www.casas.md/
Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Glenview 2050 Pfingsten Rd. Suite […]
A panel of experts, including Laurie A. Casas, MD, explored the topic of breast asymmetry in relation to breast augmentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Discussed were the spectrum of problems as well as advice on surgical considerations.
“The key to a high patient satisfaction rate is to fully inform the patient that this kind of augmentation is extremely challenging, but that using a detailed analytic approach, we can achieve a very aesthetically pleasing outcome within the limits set by their preoperative anatomic characteristics,” said Dr. Casas.
– Press Release: Controlling Cup-Size Chaos.
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Introduction to Revision Rhinoplasty
A rhinoplasty procedure is one of the most difficult cosmetic procedures with a high revision rate. If you are one of the up to 15% of patients not satisfied with their nose job procedure, a secondary rhinoplasty in Chicago can give you the results you desire.
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View Gallery What is Revision Rhinoplasty?Corrective nose surgery in Chicago is one of the most complex procedures in cosmetic facial surgery and aims to address the critical mistakes of previous rhinoplasty surgery. It can be performed to help improve the shape of […]
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Expert Answers to Patient Questions by Dr. Laurie Casas
Below please find questions and answers with Dr. Laurie A. Casas. Dr. Laurie A. Casas publishes regularly on other websites and answers questions from patients. These questions are grouped in the categories below where you can access them directly by clicking on the respective category. You can also click on the link ‘Next answers’ to see the next set of questions and answers. To see more detail for a specific answer, click on the ‘more’ link.
Enjoy the question and answer session with Dr. Laurie A. Casas. For more information […]
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Introduction to Skin Tightening Treatment
Plastic surgery can achieve amazing feats that were once thought impossible. With the tech and knowledge we have today, many surgeons can improve the aesthetics of the human body. Many people lean toward plastic surgery for aesthetic reasons, whether to change the contour of their face or to tighten their skin and give it more vitality while sporting a younger look.
Although many people look to plastic surgery to adjust their face, Dr. Casas, in the greater Chicago area, is well-versed in other aspects of the body, and her expertise can be utilized in […]
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Introduction to Cellulite Treatment
As women, we all understand the value of a safe, reliable, and truly minimally invasive treatment for the structural causes of cellulite. The medical terms for cellulite are adiposis edematosa, status protrusus cutis, and orange peel skin. 98 – 85% of females, regardless of whether they are thin, normal weight, or overweight, develop some degree of cellulite after puberty. This cellulite is most often on the buttocks, thighs, and abdomen. (1,2) Most clinicians believe the causes are multifactorial, ranging from hormonal, genetic, diet, and exercise habits, to possible inflammatory changes. (1,3, 5,6)
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