Sculptra – www.casas.md/
Sculptra ™ is a biocompatible synthetic poly-L-lactic acid facial filler that significantly diminishes facial creases, hollowed cheeks and temples, and/or sunken eyes. In short, Sculptra ™ restores volume to the cheeks and midface. In addition, Sculptra presents a wonderful opportunity to effectively and non-surgically lift hanging skin folds at the nose and mouth.
While more than one session may be required to achieve optimal results, the complimentary results can last for up to 3 years One of the best, unique advantages to this facial filler is that it stimulates your own body’s collagen production which is responsible for skin […]
Coolsculpting – www.freezethefatchicago.com – www.casas.md/
This week we continue our learning and education series discussing the possibilities of the new FDA-approved fat reduction procedure CoolSculpting. We truly believe that fat reduction via CoolSculpting can improve your quality of life, boost your self confidence and self esteem. Please visit our informational procedure pages on CoolSculpting as well as the respective before and after photos and patient testimonials.
Dr. Laurie A. Casas has been recognized as one of the top cosmetic plastic surgeons in the field of fat reduction and offers personalized consultations for fat reduction, explaining the options and pros and cons of […]
Skin care – www.casas.md/
We continue our education series this week discussing the options of cosmetic skin care and skin procedures. We strongly believe that medical skincare can improve your quality of life, boost your self-esteem and self-confidence. Please visit our informational procedure pages on skin procedures as well as the respective before and after photos and patient testimonials.
Dr. Laurie A. Casas has been recognized as one of the top cosmetic plastic surgeons in the field of skin care. We encourage you to take advantage of our expertise by setting up an appointment (847-657-6884). Dr. Casas will highlight the different options […]
Radiesse, www.casas.md/
We continue our education series this week discussing RADIESSE®, the volumizing filler and what body areas we have had excellent experiences with it. With just one treatment of RADIESSE® Volumizing filler wrinkles and folds disappear. Immediately. Subtly. And because RADIESSE® naturally stimulates your body’s own collagen, your skin looks even better over time. Please visit our informational pages on RADIESSE® and RADIESSE before and after photos.
We encourage you to take advantage of our expertise in the RADIESSE® procedure by setting up an appointment (847-657-6884).
Question:
What is Radiesse and in what areas do you recommend using it?
Answer:
Radiesse is a dermal filler […]
Dr. Laurie A. Casas writes about the different options for surgical fat reduction and highlights the differences between a traditional Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) and the so-called Mini Tummy Tuck (Mini Abdominoplasty). You may also want to consider other non-surgical fat reduction options like CoolSculpting or Liposuction.
Question:
I’m in my mid-fifties and finally at a point in my life where I can focus on taking care of me. Ever since I had children, I’ve had loose abdominal skin that really bothers me. I’m interested in getting a tummy tuck, but I’m not sure which procedure would be best for me: mini tummy […]
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Dysport™ is a FDA approved Botulinum toxin injection which is used to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines in adults . Like Botox Cosmetic®, Dysport™ is a protein extracted from the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. Dysport™ was FDA approved in the US in April of 2009 but has been approved for cosmetic use in Europe since 1990. Dysport™ will help relax muscles in the face that create unwanted expressions, such as frown lines between the brows, lines in the forehead, and crows feet. Frown lines and wrinkles occur because the muscles that control facial expression are […]
After receiving an email inquiry regarding Lipodissolve I felt compelled to touch base on options available for fat removal.
What can you do to remove tummy fat?
Eliminate Simple Carbs From your Diet
Liposuction / Tummy Tuck
Eliminate Carbs. Tummy fat is usually collected in people who eat simple carbs such as: white bread, pasta, rice, bananas, corn, peas and all fruit except apples, berries and cherries; try eliminating these foods from your diet for a month or two, this may help you achieve your desired look. Beer or alcohol with mixers are also major contributors to tummy fat so don’t over look eliminating […]
Dr. Casas was asked to be the voice of reason regarding a procedure called “nonsurgical nose job” on Fox news Chicago last Friday. “It is an excellent tool to help patients temporarily see how their nose can look when it is smoothed out by adding a filler. This “off label” use of a filler can temporarily change the appearance of the nose”
A Cheaper, Easier Way to Get a Nose Job Fox News Chicago Friday, Nov 02 2007 Watch Video
Dr. Casas would like to emphasize “Non-surgical” nose reshaping can only temporarily alter features of your nose. It does this by adding […]
Question:
I have acne scars on my face and was told the only way to get rid of them was to get a very severe and deep chemical peel, and if my acne came back the procedure may end up being done “in vain”.
A few years ago I heard about the new Harmony Pixel laser for acne scars. If you get treatment from this laser for your scars and you have an acne outbreak does the scaring come back? Also what dermatologists in Northwest Indiana perform the treatment with the Harmony Pixel laser? What is the cost and is financing available? […]
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 […]
