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HomeSearch Results Introduction to Breast Augmentation According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, “nearly 300,000 breast augmentation procedures are performed each year in the United States, making it one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries nationwide.”1 It’s remained one of the most requested cosmetic procedures for a reason: it delivers beautifully balanced, natural-looking results when done with precision and intention. At Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Glenview, just outside of Chicago, Dr. Laurie Casas approaches breast enhancement with a refined eye and decades of surgical experience. Photo Gallery View Before & Afters View Gallery What Is Breast Augmentation?Female breast augmentation, […]

HomeSearch Results Breast Testimonials Removal Excess Male Breast Tissue (Gynecomastia) Removal of Excess Male Breast Tissue (Gynecomastia) Testimonial Best Thing I Ever Did 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 […]

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 […]

Question: Is the Promotion “The Breast Year Ever” on 97.9 FM legitimate? Answer: Yes, it is – Dr. Casas was interviewed by Pete McMurray and Jane Monzures as they discussed saline and silicone breast implants that are being used for Reconstruction/Revision Surgery/ Enhancement & Post Pregnancy Deflation. 97.9 The Loop is funding an opportunity for a woman in need of breast reconstruction/revision surgery/reduction/augmentation for asymmetry or lack of development. It’s called the “Breast Year Ever”. Check it out at here! Learn more about: Breast Augmentation | Breast Implant Revision | Breast Lift | Cosmetic Breast Reduction Visit our photo galleries: Breast Augmentation Gallery […]

Multisite Analysis of 177 Consecutive Primary Breast Augmentations: Predictors for Reoperation McCafferty LR, Casas LA, Stinnett SS, Lin S, Rho J, Skiles M Aesthetic Surgery Journal: May 2009;29;3.pp.213-222 Abstract Background Plastic surgeons and manufacturers of breast implants have been examining the complication and reoperation rates of primary breast augmentations for more than 18 years. The seemingly high rates reported by the manufacturers to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was the impetus for this multicenter study. Objective This paper reports on data pooled from three plastic surgery practices that were geographically distributed across the United States and examines the reoperation rate, time to reoperation, the […]