Question: What causes saggy breasts and will breast feeding increase my chances of sagginess? If a breast lift is deemed necessary will my cup size change? What is typical recovery time for a breast lift?
Answer: There are two main factors that cause breasts to sage; one being changes in breast size and the other is poor skin elasticity! Changes in breast size most often occurs when you lose weight or during the pregnancy and nursing period. Keep in mind that deciding to breast feed will also increase your chance for sagginess, more so if you have poor skin elasticity.
If you […]
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 […]
Announcing the new President of ASERF, Dr. Laurie Casas!
What is ASERF and why is it an important foundation for cosmetic surgery?
ASERF stands for Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation. It is a national organization that is dedicated to funding research and promoting education in the expanding field of cosmetic surgery. It helps to ensure safety and efficacy of new procedures and techniques with research and clinical studies. This is a charitable organization with 100% of donations going into research to deepen and expand physicians’ knowledge and understanding of cosmetic surgery.
Congratulations to Dr. Laurie A. Casas, the new President of the […]
Question: Are there any clinical advantages to Breast Reduction surgery other than simply reducing the size because they look too big for my body?
Answer: Breast Reduction surgery can improve one’s overall appearance AND help alleviate recurring symptoms that women with large breasts often experience.
Some of those include rashes underneath the breasts as well as shoulder, neck and back pain. Deep grooving in the shoulder area can also happen when bra straps dig into the skin. In addition, overly large breasts can cause premature sagging of the skin, causing the nipples to point downward. All of these effects can be corrected, […]
Below is a list to which you may want to refer when interviewing or considering a Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
Be on guard if your prospective surgeon says he/she ‘does everything’.
Ask your surgeon what he/she does most often and don’t be afraid to ask for more details!
Do some research before you meet a prospective plastic surgeon. Check to see if he/she is board certified. It is easy to determine whether a doctor is board certified in Plastic Surgery, simply go to www.abplsurg.org or www.surgery.org
Ask to see photos or talk to a former […]
Question: I’m interested in Breast Augmentation. What are the main ingredients to success in choosing the best Plastic Surgeon for me? Is it necessary to select a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery?
Answer: I believe there are several important steps to a successful Partnership between a board certified Plastic Surgeon and their Patient!
The key to picking your Plastic Surgeon for any procedure is that:
He or she is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. A handy list to refer to when interviewing or considering […]
Question: Are teenagers appropriate candidates for cosmetic plastic surgery?
Answer: It truly depends on the individual.
The consultation is an important time for both of us (the teenaged patient and myself) to evaluate if the timing and expectations are a good match. If it is not clear that the patient is emotionally mature, and has reasonable expectations, I do not believe it is appropriate for that teenager to undergo plastic surgery. Cosmetic plastic surgery is a commitment to change and it is essential to know and understand your reasons for wanting to make this change. As physicians, we have an ethical responsibility […]
“Dr. Laurie Casas, a Chicago-area aesthetic surgeon, was one of the few female surgeons who had a visible role in the conference leadership this year. Casas, who is president of the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation, says the gender divide in ASAPS is easily explainable… Why an estimated 94 percent of Casas’ surgery patients are female requires a more complicated explanation.”
Find out why, read full article here.
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 […]
Question: Is it true that Silicone breast implants are safe?
Answer: The short answer is yes. Silicone breast implants that are FDA approved since the lifting of the moratorium in 2006 are safe. The real issue is whether you are a good candidate for breast enlargement with either saline or silicone gel breast implants. Typically women who are in good health and who have either not had breast development (congenital Micromastia) or had normal breasts but saw them disappear after pregnancy or lactation or weight loss are excellent candidates for considering breast augmentation. The key is to come in to see […]
Question: Are the results from a breast lift permanent?
Answer: Nothing on our body that we are born with or have had altered by cosmetic surgery is “permanent”. Our breast size can change as our weight and hormone levels change during our lives. In addition, many patients who desire a breast lift have poor skin elasticity and loss of breast volume due to fluctuations in their weight and/or following breast feeding.
Certain aspects of a breast lift, like the position of the nipple typically does not change but the lower half of the breast can “bottom out” over time. Patients who have […]
