Question:
I’m 48 but my eyes say otherwise! What can I do to make my eyes look younger and not so saggy??? I look so tired.
Answer:
I hear this from my patients frequently. Blepharoplasty (surgery performed to improve the appearance of eyelids) is an excellent solution. I believe this is one of the most rewarding procedures because you will literally “see” your looks transform and improve!
For many individuals, an upper blepharoplasty can be done under local anesthesia in my office. The procedure is outpatient, lasts about one hour and is virtually painless. Results are usually seen in less than one week with […]
A panel of experts, including Laurie A. Casas, MD, explored the topic of breast asymmetry in relation to breast augmentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Discussed were the spectrum of problems as well as advice on surgical considerations.
“The key to a high patient satisfaction rate is to fully inform the patient that this kind of augmentation is extremely challenging, but that using a detailed analytic approach, we can achieve a very aesthetically pleasing outcome within the limits set by their preoperative anatomic characteristics,” said Dr. Casas.
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Q & […]
Question: Do you ever perform Breast Reduction on men who have Gynecomastia? My son is 19 years old and very concerned that the breasts that show through his clothes. It affects his clothing choices and what he does in his free time. I am wondering if there is anything that can be done to help him feel more confident to go to workout and go swimming.
Answer: Male Breast Reduction for Gynecomastia is a surgical procedure that reduces excessive breast tissue in males after medical conditions are determined not to be the cause for abnormal breast development.
According to recent data from […]
Question: My hands are really looking old. They have dark spots, the skin is thin and loose. What can I do?
Answer: Come in for your complimentary consultation and before we plan your individualized strategy, understand all that you can do to improve the quality of the skin. That’s step one.
Once you have a hand skin care maintenance program, then we can evaluate whether fillers can be used to help plump the appearance of the skin.
Palomar IPL laser treatments in combination with skin care can also be very effective for the aging spots. I highly recommend it!
How can I get more […]
Question: What do you think would be the best way to make me look less haggard, saggy , wrinkly, and ‘caved in’? When I compare and look at pictures of myself from 10 years ago, my cheeks were much higher and fuller – now they are sunken looking, with large folds and wrinkles and it makes me look older but I don’t think I’m ready for a Facelift!
Answer: It sounds as if injections with Sculptra Aesthetic may be a good option for you. Comprised of poly-L-lactic acid, it is a substance that stimulates your own collagen to grow, so results […]
Dr. Laurie Casas is quoted in an article posted by Merge Magazine in a discussion about running a successful medical aesthetic practice, titled “Voices of Experience”. Merge asks,
“What one pearl learned since your residency has been most helpful to running your practice?”
Dr. Casas says,
“I’ve learned to have the practice philosophy and mission statement and focus be patient-centric, especially in terms of their experiences and their outcomes.”
Read full article.
How can I get more information?
Call now for your complimentary consultation.
You may reach us at the Chicago North Shore suburbs of Glenview (847-657-6884).
Dr. Laurie A. Casas and her team will work with you […]
Question: If I am interested in understanding how injectable Sculptra (poly-l-lactic acid) might work for me, who do I talk to?
Answer: Probably the most important thing to do is find a physician who has a lot of experience treating the aging face. ABPS (American Board of Plastic Surgeons) Certified Plastic surgeons like myself are trained in the gamete of surgical and non surgical procedures that treat the aging face.
Background and Approach
Throughout my career, and especially since 2003, I have treated patients, over time, to help them approach facial aging in a medically safe way. This is called a longitudinal approach […]
Question: I am considering facial fillers or injections to erase aging lines – how do I avoid the ‘over-filled’ and overdone look I often see in town, on celebrities and in the media. Is it the filler or is it the injector that creates that puffy look?
Answer: When you express interest in facial fillers, the first thing I like to do is meet with you so that we can review your facial aging process and the we can develop a plan to address whatever makes sense with your time and your budget. My aesthetic preference is to help you restore […]
The FDA convened a panel to study the long term results of Silicone breast implants in Gaithesburg, Virginia on August 30 and 31st. The FDA published a white paper in June 2011 stating that silicone breast implants are safe.
Laurie Casas, MD, a past-president of ASERF, testified before the FDA: “We strongly believe that a woman’s right to choose breast implants is paralleled by her right to be fully informed of both the risks and the benefits of breast implant surgery.”
To further discuss whether breast augmentation with silicone or saline breast implants is right for you, call (847-657-6884) for a complimentary […]
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 […]
