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Breast Augmentation with Breast Implants – Am I ready to commit?

Question: I have been thinking of breast implants for years and am finally ready to commit! I would like to be a 34C or D (am now a 34B). I also think I am uneven and one breast sags a little more than the other. Will breast implants also ‘lift’ my breasts and even them out? Answer: It is quite common in women that sagging occurs as we age and it is not always symmetrical. What I can do is perform a regular Breast Augmentation using 2 different sized implants (one positioned slightly higher)…or we can do a one-sided (unilateral) Breast […]

Meet Dr. Laurie A. Casas at the OLPH Women’s Club Holly Fair

Holly Fair is Our Lady of Perpetual Help Women’s Club largest fundraiser. This year 57 vendors will be offering specialty items for the home, family, and friends at Holly Fair. The money raised will directly benefit the OLPH parish and it’s outreach programs. Many of these programs have become a lifeline to all too many individuals and families. On Thursday, October 13th there is a Ladies Event scheduled from 6 PM to 9 PM, the theme is “Being Your Best”. Dr. Laurie Casas, renowned aesthetic plastic surgeon and MediSpa owner, will be at the show to share her “Top 10 List” of […]

Working Out Isn’t Helping My Flabby Arms, What Else Can I Do?

Question: I work out constantly and I still cannot seem to decrease my flabby arms. The hanging skin bothers me so much that I want to consider a surgical option if there is one. Is that possible? Answer: After a thorough evaluation we will decide if liposuction, mini brachioplasty or full brachioplasty is the appropriate procedure for you. If you are a good candidate I can perform a procedure called Brachioplasty (Arm Lift), which is an excellent means of eliminating excess skin in the upper arm area. It is on an outpatient basis and patients typically return to work in 2-3 […]

Freeze Your Fat with CoolSculpting®

Question: Does freezing fat work? Is CoolSculpting® a reliable way to get rid of my bulges? Answer: CoolSculpting® is a non-invasive fat reduction office-based procedure that is clinically proven and FDA approved. During the procedure your unwanted fat bulge is drawn into the Coolsculpting® applicator and your fat is cooled without damaging the skin. When the applicator is released, your fat cells start to crystallize. At that point, some cells will enter a process called “apoptosis” and others will die through an inflammatory process in the body. Over 8-12 weeks, your cooled fat bulge will shrink 20-25%. Based on science developed by […]

PIP Silicone Breast Implants

Question: I just saw a report about the PIP silicone breast implants from France. Are those implants here in the US, and are they the same ones that Dr. Casas may have used on me? Answer: French Investigators found that the (now defunct) company called Poly Implant Protheses (PIP) were using inferior quality silicone, not medical–grade quality, and that more than 1,000 women in France have had one or two implants break. Dr. Casas has never used PIP products. PIP saline and silicone were actually taken off the US market years ago and have not been available. Dr. Casas is well aware […]

Can I get a Mastopexy (Breast Lift) without Implants?

Question: I’m 25 and considering a Mastopexy after losing a significant amount of weight, can I do it without implants? I’m 5′3 and my bra size is currently 36DD. I’m down to 130 lbs but formerly I weighed 200lbs at my heaviest. I’ve become very self-conscious about the stretch marks and sagging. I’d very much like to have my breasts lifted without implants but from what I’ve read, I’m not sure if that is advisable. Do you advise having this procedure? Answer: A Mastopexy (Breast Lift) surgery can be done if you are happy with your breast size but are unhappy […]

In Case You Missed the Interview…

In case you missed it, now you can listen to a recording of Dr Laurie Casas interviewed on The Loop 97.9 FM as part if their “Breast Year Ever” awareness promotion. Click the links below to stream the audio or “right click” to download. Dr Laurie Casas interview – The Loop 97.9 FM “Breast Year Ever” (Part 1 mp3) Dr Laurie Casas interview – The Loop 97.9 FM “Breast Year Ever” (Part 2 mp3) For more information on The Loop 97.9 FM “Breast Year Ever” promotion click here. Learn more about: Breast Augmentation | Breast Implant Revision | Breast Lift | Breast Reduction Visit […]

Will Fat Return after a CoolSculpting Treatment?

Question: Does fat return to other areas of the body after a CoolSculpting® treatment? Answer: Fat gain after CoolSculpting® can occur but not to treated area. The fat cells that get “crystallized” with Coolsculpting® die and get flushed out of your body and are permanently eliminated. If you gain weight, other fat cells around your body can expand. This expansion is not from the fat cells that were treated. It has been documented that 20 -25% of the fat cells in a treated area are permanently eliminated during a CoolSculpting® treatment. Coolsculpting® is excellent for reducing a bulge (like a bra […]

Breast Reduction – what are my options?

Question: I would love to know if there is any type of surgery that can reduce the size of my breasts without submitting to a full breast reduction! I am not considered a candidate by my Insurance Company for the Breast Reduction surgery but it is something that has been an issue for me personally. As an athlete, I am constantly binding them down (wear 2 heavy sport bras!) and would love to go down 1 size. I am medium build. Answer: Depending on the density of your breasts (which may be evaluated during a consultation) you may be a perfect […]

Neck Liposuction or Neck Lift – Which is best?

Question: Will liposuction of the neck give me a nice tight looking neck or do I need a neck lift? Answer: To get a great result with liposuction of the neck without a true open neck lift you must be a good candidate for the procedure. If your neck has fatty deposits between the skin and the muscles and your overlying skin has good to excellent elasticity, properly performed minimally invasive liposuction of the neck will give you a smooth tight neck with youthful contours, without cutting skin and tightening muscles. Patients of all ages with good to excellent skin elasticity […]

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