Dr. Casas is quoted in a WebMD Feature discussing “How Will Breast Implants Change Your Life?” This feature discusses the life changing effects of breast implants, realistic surgical expectations and different reasons patients seek-out breast procedures.
“They truly feel they have a deformity,” Casas tells WebMD. “They don’t feel they have a normal body part. It’s a body image issue, not a self-esteem issue. They want that body part to look more normal, to look better in clothes and bathing suits.”
The journey potential patients undertake with this surgery can be a painful and emotional one. Doctors are often pre-screening their patients […]
QuestionI had a “lip lift” also known as “upper and lower lip advancement” 2 years ago. To be more specific on what I had: A lip lift is performed to shorten the long lip of aging, allowing the upper teeth to show slightly when the lips are slightly parted. It turns up the upper lip creating a fuller appearance. A wavy ellipse of skin under the nose-lip junction is removed (average 5-7 mm). It involves an incision along the border of the upper lip. Once the incision is made the doctor removes a tiny strip of skin where the upper […]
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 […]
QuestionI have lost 65 pounds and now look like a melting candle. What options do I have for my sagging arms, stomach, thighs?
Answer Congratulations on the weight loss! I understand the need to alter the “melting candle” look resulting from this dramatic drop in weight. To achieve your desired image we might be looking at a couple of different procedures. Typically if you have poor elasticity and extra skin, surgical excision is needed. You may need bracelets, abdominoplasty and thigh lift.
An abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) procedure will remove excess skin/fat from the abdomen area. During an initial consultation we’ll examine your […]
Question I am interested in having a neck lift. Can you tell me about the procedure. I heard it is a procedure?
Answer Depending on your situation perhaps a facelift or neck lift would help you reach your goal of a “tighter” yet not ‘too tight’ fresh faced look. If you have good skin elasticity liposuction is often used to remove little fat deposits in the neck area. As a result of the procedure the skin contracts and shrinks; therefore this may the solution to achieve the results you seek.
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We do a lot of writing about cosmetic procedures (both surgical and non-surgical) but we don’t say much about one of the top female plastic surgeon’s in Chicago, and this website’s founder, Dr Laurie Casas. So let us embellish a bit.
Dr. Laurie Casas has been proudly serving the Chicago North Shore area and has been named one of the top plastic surgeons in Chicago since 1992. The New York Times also ranked Dr. Casas as one of the top 5 Plastic Surgeons to perform breast augmentation in the country. Therefore, being one of the top female plastic surgeons in the […]
Question: After lipo do you need a tummy tuck? Is there alot of skin left hanging?
Answer: You may or may not need both. It depends on an individuals skin elasticity. When a patient has rapid weight gains or losses (pregnancy for example) sometimes the skin does not bounce back. The patient can pull it away and it sags. So these patients, regardless of their age, need skin resection when that body part is addressed. Evaluating a persons skin elasticity is a key element for all body contouring procedures. The best way to evaluate that is to come in for a […]
Question: Does low level light therapy help grow hair back? I have seen some good results!
Answer: Dr. Casas’s partner, Dr. Josie Tenore from Turn Back Time medispa has been kind enough to answer this one! According to Dr. Tenore:
“There are some preliminary studies that have shown this to be true. In fact there are some devices on the market that are sold for this purpose. That said, the results are less reliable than those we get for hair reduction treatments. The stats on that is that 10% of patients do not respond, even if they are ‘good candidates’, meaning those […]
Question: Is it possible to correct white scarring from Sclerotherapy?
Answer: For those who aren’t familiar with Sclerotherapy treatment, allow me to give you a quick explanation. Sclerotherapy is looked upon as the preferred procedure when it comes to eliminating spider veins. This procedure is typically successful for medium to large veins. Treatment involves injecting the veins with a solution which will cause them to shrink and dissolve within a matter of weeks. After treatment, patients can expect to be mobile and are free to resume their daily activities. Patients are also instructed to wear supportive hosiery and are encouraged to […]
At Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, our goal is to help you find your best solution!
There are so many options these days, with a wide range of prices, that it is easy to feel overwhelmed, or unsure about what steps to take, and when, to look your best!
We listen carefully to our patients and understand that many are busy and want to be budget-conscious in these times! In an effort to meet both of those concerns, Dr. Casas takes time to meet with her patients and develop a personalized plan. We will ask you what is ‘do-able’ to you in […]
