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HomeSearch Results Your Healthy Recovery and Maintaining A Healthy Lifestyle Smoking and Secondhand Smoke Any exposure to smoke, either directly or indirectly, can result in poor wound healing, delayed wound healing, skin loss requiring skin grafting, and increased risk of infection. The diminished blood flow to the skin wound from smoking and secondhand smoke can cause the breakdown of skin and scabbing. For this reason Dr. Casas will not perform surgery requiring skin flaps (facelift, forehead lift, tummy tuck, breast reduction, breast lift) within two months of a patient’s smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke. This waiting period is one […]

HomeSearch Results 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. Photo Gallery View Before & Afters 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 […]

HomeSearch Results 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 […]

HomeSearch Results Featured Case of the MonthPre Childbirth LabiaplastyDr. Laurie A. Casas has had extensive experience evaluating young women for labiaplasty who have chronic pain from continual irritation and daily dissatisfaction that prevents these young women from doing normal daily activities And wearing normal age-appropriate clothes. Dr. Casas is committed to only operate on women who have symptoms because external genitalia is extremely variable in size and shape. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists cautions women to understand that individual variation in the external genitalia anatomy is normal. Dr. Casas agrees and practices careful evaluation of each patient to […]

HomeSearch Results 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 […]

HomeSearch Results Introduction to miraDry Excessive Sweat Treatment Stop Underarm Sweat and Odor NOW with one miraDry® Treatment. Life is too short to worry about underarm sweat and odor. Why spend your valuable time picking out what blouse or shirt to wear to conceal visible sweat stains? Why worry about using unnecessary chemical deodorants or antiperspirants to conceal your underarm sweat and odor? You can now feel confident at work, at the gym, and in every professional and personal situation after one miraDry® treatment at Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Glenview, IL, serving the greater Chicago area. What is miraDry Excessive […]

HomeSearch Results Hand Rejuvenation Hand aging can occur because of normal aging, genetics, and excessive sun exposure. Dr. Laurie A. Casas and her staff at Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in the Chicago area will evaluate whether pigmenting of aging spots, soft-tissue loss with visible tendons and blood vessels, or a combination of these typical signs of aging is what makes you feel self-conscious about the appearance of your hands. Together with Dr. Casas and her staff, we will create a plan for you to reverse these signs of aging. Photo Gallery View Before & Afters View Gallery What is Hand Rejuvenation?Hand […]

HomeSearch Results Introduction to Alastin Skincare® Healthy, resilient skin does not happen overnight. It requires protection, repair, and maintenance. At Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Glenview, IL, Alastin Skincare® products are carefully selected to improve skin quality, enhance treatment outcomes, and help patients maintain a refreshed, youthful appearance. Photo Gallery View Before & Afters View Gallery What is Alastin Skincare®?Alastin Skincare® is a medical-grade skincare line developed to improve the health and function of the skin at a deeper level. Alastin formulations are designed to support the skin’s natural ability to repair and regenerate itself. A key component of many Alastin products […]

HomeSearch Results Introduction to MOXI™ Skin Resurfacing Not everyone has the time… or the desire… for treatments that require days (or even weeks) of hiding out at home, rearranging their schedule, or explaining away visible downtime. For many patients, the goal isn’t a dramatic, overnight change; it’s consistent improvement that fits seamlessly into their everyday lives. MOXI Skin Resurfacing was designed with exactly that in mind: a modern, low-commitment treatment that delivers meaningful results without interrupting your routine. At Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, MOXI has quickly become a go-to for patients who want to take better care of their skin without […]

HomeSearch Results Introduction to Laser Stretch Mark Treatment Stretch marks tell a story, but that doesn’t mean you always want them to be the first thing you see. It doesn’t matter whether they developed after pregnancy, weight changes, or growth over time, because stretch marks can feel like one of those concerns that’s just “there,” with very few real options to improve them. For many patients, it’s about softening their appearance so they blend more naturally into the skin. Laser stretch mark treatment at Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery offers a non-surgical way to do exactly that. Using fractional laser technology, Dr. […]