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!
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
