Liposuction, a clinical procedure that should be performed by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, removes fat that’s resistant to diet and exercise from various parts of the body, including the thighs, back, tummy, arms, and neck.
This article provides everything you need to know about liposuction, including how it works, the downtime involved, the pain factor, best candidates, and the importance of finding a qualified person to perform this procedure.
Keep in mind that this article is not intended as medical advice. While liposuction is generally considered safe when performed by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, it can have negative side effects […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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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Breast Augmentation does not need necessarily require a secondary or revision surgery. In the right hands with the gifted talent of a highly accomplished breast surgeon, the results from breast augmentation may last a lifetime, depending upon your age. Still there are variables to consider before having breast augmentation, as follows.
A select number of breast surgeons know how to take precautions to reduce the risk of revision breast surgery before you decide on breast augmentation. This includes offering numerous ways for you to try on different styles and types of breast implants in different types of clothing to obtain an […]
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Choosing your Chicago plastic surgeon wisely is important. This is particularly true for breast enhancement and revision breast surgery to avoid the risk of unnecessary re-operation and uncorrectable poor surgical outcomes. In upcoming weeks, we’ll be giving you pointers for selecting the right plastic surgeon for all breast enhancement procedures. Right now, let’s consider breast augmentation and revision breast surgery.
For breast augmentation, the proper selection of breast implants with the aid of the right breast surgeon using the 5-point system will help avoid troubles, including:
• An inappropriate breast implant size that may make your breasts look like a sock, basketball […]
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Chicago Plastic Surgery Myth Countdown
We continue this week dispelling some of the common Chicago Plastic Surgery myths. If you have any ideas that you need clarification on, please send us your thoughts. We’ll do our best to dispel your myths.
Myth II: All Chicago Plastic Surgeons Have the Same Credentials
Introducing you to Myth II that is a common topic for people interested in plastic surgery in Chicago. Many people believe that all plastic surgeons have the same credentials based on advertisements they see on T.V., print magazines, Facebook, Google Plus , Twitter, Pinterest or other social media. You would not […]
