Q: Is there anything I could do to eliminate the cellulite that looks like orange peel dimpling that I have? I dread wearing swimsuits and shorts so much.
A: You describe a common aesthetic issue for females. As many as 85 to 98% of women have some form of cellulite!
Now there is a safe, reliable in-office minimally invasive treatment called Cellfina that treats dimples of cellulite on a long term basis. Cellfina treats the primary cause of cellulite – the connective bands woven throughout the fat in thighs and buttocks. Over a period of time, these bands can contract and tighten, […]
Q. My face and neck skin is starting to sag and wrinkle. I don’t want jowls or a turkey neck as I age!
Will Ulthera help to tighten my skin without surgery?
A. Ultherapy is a non surgical, reliable and safe solution used to tighten the forehead, face and neck skin that is beginning to sag. Ultherapy treatments require no anesthesia and offer excellent results. An Ultherapy procedure usually takes less than 1 hour and is performed in our office. The treatment offers patients a non-surgical forehead, face and neck ‘lift’ without any downtime. In general, as we age everyone can benefit […]
MiraDry is the only non-invasive, FDA cleared aesthetic treatment that safely removes underarm sweat and odor glands and 60% underarm hair growth. It’s a quick in-office procedure that provides a solution for underarm sweat and odor regardless of the haircolor.
You are born with approximately 2 million sweat glands throughout your body. Your underarms only contain about 2% of those glands. You will experience the many benefits of stopping sweat in the underarm area, but you will continue to sweat elsewhere. In addition, a Miradry treatment has the added benefit of eliminating the need for antiperspirants.
MiraDry’s proprietary miraWave technology is the […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Multisite Analysis of 177 Consecutive Primary Breast Augmentations: Predictors for Reoperation
Why is the overall reported revision rate so high (12-21%) for patients who have breast augmentation surgery for the first time? What is your reoperation rate for patients like me that want to have breast enhancement surgery with breast implants?
The clinical data reported to the FDA by the three implant manufacturers (Sientra, Silimed, Mentor, and Allergan/ Inamed) states that their reoperation rates or revision surgery for primary or first time breast augmentation patients is 12-21%. There are many factors that play a role in why a patient has a second […]
Liposuction or Tummy Tuck?
There have been common misconceptions about the decision for liposuction or tummy tuck. In some cases, people believe that liposuction is the right answer, but they may be better candidates for tummy tuck. Conversely, liposuction may be the right choice or an adjunct to the procedure. The right choice depends upon your goals in the procedure. There are also other newer choices.
-If you are interested in losing small deposits of fat, liposuction may be the right answer for the right candidates.
-If you are interested in addressing a protruding abdomen that does not respond to […]
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Plastic Surgery options after weight loss and following pregnancy are both highly requested and numerous. Following weight loss for any reason, you may be left with some bothersome imperfections that may make you interested in a “Nip and Tuck”, including:
Stubborn fat deposits that did not respond to diet and exercise.
Saggy skin due to skin that did not tighten up following weight loss.
A protruding abdomen due to lax stomach muscles that will not respond to core strengthening exercises.
Reducing stubborn Cellulite
Whether these features affect one area of your face and body or many areas, the good news is that […]
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Fall is upon us and a number of people surely say ‘September is the best month at the North Shore’. Pleasant temperatures, cooler nights and beautiful days. Time to think of yourself! Please mark your calendars for our educational seminars this month:
JAN MARINI SKINCARE Open House:
Friday, September 13, 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Glenview Office
20% off MD Skincare Kit (Special Price of $280)
Plus free gift of Age Intervention Eye Cream ($70 value)
Discuss skincare options with Dr. Laurie Casas
SCULPTRA Open House:
Thursday, September 26, 6:00pm to 8:00pm with light appetizers
$700 per syringe (3 vial minimum purchase for this special promotional pricing)
Discuss filler options with Dr. […]
