It turns out that the Top 5 Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures for both men and women are the same for each gender. Everyone wants an attractive chest, appealing eye lids, a non-sagging face, body contouring and a cuter nose. Take a look at the infographic below!
For more overall trends, graphs, regional, distribution, demographics and average fees please view the 2013 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report
Board of Directors for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Laurie Casas sits on the Board of Directors for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). She served as president of the Aesthetic Surgery Education and […]
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 […]
Q. How do I know what breast implants to pick for my breast augmentation?
A. Excellent question!
First, I recommend consulting a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in aesthetic breast surgery. It is essential that you partner with an expert for this procedure as there are many components to an excellent outcome.
8 Tips to Help You Know How to Choose Breast Implants
Choose your plastic surgeon with care and then google him or her. Be sure he or she is board certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
Your aesthetic plastic surgeon should be able to present guided options for breast […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Breast Lift – www.casas.md/
Breast Lift, also known as Mastopexy, elevates and firms the breasts to compliment your figure. Women that have experienced changes and loss of skin elasticity from pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, aging, gravity, and those with imperfect genetic traits may desire the breast Lift. Breast Lift techniques offer the potential to treat a variety of concerns, depending upon your desires and the recommendations of your plastic surgeon.
More women have become interested in the breast lift due to advancements in techniques performed by select plastic surgeons that provide additional benefits, including:
For women who do not want breast implants or […]
Breast Augmentation – www.casas.md/
Breast augmentation has been performed in the United States for over 45 years. The good news is that techniques and technology have vastly improved to deliver an overall high satisfaction rate. Today, breast augmentation is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures.
In the past, the placement of breast implants may have been considered an extensive and complex procedure, requiring significant downtime and discomfort. Today, plastic surgeons know how to stay ahead of pain. Many women return to work within a week following the procedure.
Formerly, many women were concerned about breast implants safety. Today, the plastic surgery […]
Breast Enhancement – www.casas.md/
Interested in Breast Enhancement? Breast enhancement is one of the most highly satisfactory procedures. The results can be quite complimentary and last for ten years or longer. The most important factor in the results of the procedure is in the selection of your Chicago breast surgeon. He or she must have the right technology, expertise and experience to optimize your outcome.
Advancements in Breast Surgery
Plastic surgeons today learn delicate techniques with improved technology vs. the blunt approaches of the past in breast surgery. Techniques today vary, but the right plastic surgeon uses tools that are designed to […]
Body lift – www.casas.md/
We continue our education series this week discussing body lift surgery and specifically the healing and post operation process. We believe a body lift can improve your quality of life, boost your self-esteem and self-confidence and is a safe procedure that Dr. Casas has performed many times over her 20+ year career as a cosmetic plastic surgeon. Please visit our informational procedure pages on Body Lift, Liposuction, before and after photos and patient testimonials.
We encourage you to take advantage of our expertise in the body lift procedure by setting up an appointment (847-657-6884). Dr. Casas will also […]
