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 […]
Question: I tend to go braless a lot when wearing tank tops and camisoles, especially in the summer. Could this have long term negative effects on my breast shape? Do you have any advice for how to help prevent breast sagging or help prevent worsening of my sagging breasts?
Answer: If your breasts are not properly supported, your breast ligaments can over stretch, which can make your breasts droop or sag. If your breasts are not supported, gravity can help to make breasts, especially heavy/large ones, sag or droop. It is important even for small breasted women to wear proper fitting […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Introduction to Mommy Makeover
Many women just want their bodies back after pregnancy and nursing. This process always starts with developing a healthy nutritional and exercise plan to restore your core muscle tone and strength.
But pregnancy changes the body in ways that do not always bounce back with diet and workouts alone. Skin stretches, muscles separate, and breast tissue shifts. That is where a tailored combination of treatments at Casas Plastic Surgery in the greater Chicago area can step in to refine what exercise cannot fully address.
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I have had man boobs for as long as I can remember. I’m 34 and I finally got up the nerve to ask my primary care doctor for some names. That’s how I found Dr. Laurie Casas, among others. Once I saw her there was no need to look further. She reviewed all my options and discussed my case with my primary care physician. We decided to go with a combination procedure to remove the breast tissue lump on each side […]
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Introduction to Laser Stretch Mark Treatment
Stretch marks tell a story, but that doesn’t mean you always want them to be the first thing you see. It doesn’t matter whether they developed after pregnancy, weight changes, or growth over time, because stretch marks can feel like one of those concerns that’s just “there,” with very few real options to improve them. For many patients, it’s about softening their appearance so they blend more naturally into the skin.
Laser stretch mark treatment at Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery offers a non-surgical way to do exactly that. Using fractional laser technology, Dr. […]
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Introduction to Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty
Performed using non-invasive injectables, a non-surgical rhinoplasty can improve balance in the nasal tip and bridge, enhancing symmetry while reshaping small bumps and imperfections. At Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Chicago, IL, board-certified aesthetic expert Dr. Laurie Casas and her team use today’s most sophisticated techniques to deliver natural-looking changes that support a more positive self-image. Each treatment plan is highly customized, taking into account your unique facial structure, profile measurements, and specific goals for improvement.
What is a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty?Non-surgical rhinoplasty is performed with dermal fillers to improve nasal shape and create more […]
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Introduction to Upper Eyelid Surgery
Many people seek out eyelid surgery for a number of reasons, whether it’s for medical or cosmetic purposes. If you’re suffering from a medical condition or simply don’t like the appearance of your eyelids and surrounding tissues, there are multiple solutions available.
It’s crucial to know the ins and outs of eyelid surgery so you can discern which route is best for your health and peace of mind. In 2020 alone, over 325,000 Americans underwent eyelid surgery, showing it’s much more common than you might think. So, what is eyelid surgery, and what are […]
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Introduction to Inverted Nipple Correction
At Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, we have helped numerous men and women who are in need of a skilled plastic surgeon to perform their inverted nipple procedure in Chicago.
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“Did a beautiful job with surgery. I’ve always been insecure about my inverted nipples. I spent 30 years not knowing that they could be corrected. I did some research and found that Dr. Casas provided a procedure to correct them. I was nervous, but Dr. Casas and her staff were incredible. They make you feel comfortable and are […]