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HomeSearch Results Your Healthy Recovery and Maintaining A Healthy Lifestyle Smoking and Secondhand Smoke Any exposure to smoke, either directly or indirectly, can result in poor wound healing, delayed wound healing, skin loss requiring skin grafting, and increased risk of infection. The diminished blood flow to the skin wound from smoking and secondhand smoke can cause the breakdown of skin and scabbing. For this reason Dr. Casas will not perform surgery requiring skin flaps (facelift, forehead lift, tummy tuck, breast reduction, breast lift) within two months of a patient’s smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke. This waiting period is one […]

HomeSearch Results Introduction to Alastin Skincare® Healthy, resilient skin does not happen overnight. It requires protection, repair, and maintenance. At Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Glenview, IL, Alastin Skincare® products are carefully selected to improve skin quality, enhance treatment outcomes, and help patients maintain a refreshed, youthful appearance. Photo Gallery View Before & Afters View Gallery What is Alastin Skincare®?Alastin Skincare® is a medical-grade skincare line developed to improve the health and function of the skin at a deeper level. Alastin formulations are designed to support the skin’s natural ability to repair and regenerate itself. A key component of many Alastin products […]

HomeSearch Results Introduction to Facelift Turning back the signs of aging in the face and neck can range from using nonsurgical options to electing a facelift (rhytidectomy) and neck lift. Facial aging is accelerated by gravity, excessive sun exposure, and smoking. The signs are seen on the surface of the face and neck skin as wrinkles and in the deeper layers of the face and neck as soft-tissue loss, which intensifies skin sagging. As a result, many people consider facelifts to mitigate these physical attributes while still maintaining a natural-looking appearance. Photo Gallery View Before & Afters View Gallery What […]

HomeSearch Results Introduction to Breast Asymmetry If you have found that your breast asymmetry is significant enough that it interferes with your daily life, it is probably time to have Dr. Laurie Casas evaluate your breasts. In Chicago and on Chicago’s North Shore, for over 35 years, Dr. Laurie Casas has been helping individuals better understand their options for correcting breast asymmetry, which can be either congenital or acquired. In cases of congenital breast asymmetry, the individual developed at puberty, and their breasts developed with significant asymmetries in size and or shape. In cases of acquired breast asymmetry, the individual now has […]

HomeSearch Results 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. Photo Gallery View Before & Afters View Gallery What is a […]

HomeSearch Results Introduction to Labiaplasty Labiaplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure offered at Casas Plastic Surgery in the greater Chicago area designed to reshape or reduce the size of the labia minora (the inner lips of the vagina). Women seek this procedure for various reasons, including alleviating discomfort or enhancing the aesthetic appearance of the labia. Whether it’s for medical or cosmetic reasons, labiaplasty can significantly improve a woman’s confidence, comfort, and quality of life. Photo Gallery View Before & Afters View Gallery What is Labiaplasty?Labiaplasty focuses on creating a uniform, symmetrical appearance of the labia minora and majora while also […]

Are you noticing changes in your neck as you age? The loss of elasticity and the accumulation of fat in the lower chin area can lead to a double chin, causing people to be self-conscious about their appearance. Fortunately, submental or chin liposuction in Chicago offers a minimally invasive solution to remove excess fat, creating a slimmer, more youthful contour to the neck. How Much is Chin Lipo in Chicago? The cost of chin liposuction in Chicago can range from $4,000 to $10,000, depending on several factors. These factors include the surgeon’s expertise and experience, the geographic location, and whether any additional […]

Loose skin and fat loss around the brow, forehead, and temples contribute to eyebrow drooping. A brow lift is designed to raise the eyebrows and produce a rejuvenated, more aesthetically pleasing appearance. * Individual results may vary. Photo Gallery View before-and-after pictures of real patients of [primary_doctors] View Before & Afters   Brow Lift in Chicago Cost In Chicago, brow lift prices can range from $5,000 to $10,000 but can be as high as $15,000. This wide range of costs is due to multiple factors that are considered in the final price. In addition, each procedure is individualized to the patient’s needs and desires and can fluctuate […]

PR Newswire, Montreal, QC, Canada (May 17, 2015) Is there such a thing as a nonsurgical facelift? Aesthetic plastic surgeons are conducting a panel discussion at The Aesthetic Meeting 2015, the annual meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), to determine whether a nonsurgical facelift is a legitimate cosmetic procedure. Surgeons discussed what constitutes a nonsurgical facelift and how it impacts the longitudinal care aesthetic plastic surgeons can provide to address facial aging. According to ASAPS member Dr. Barry DiBernardo, there is such a thing as a nonsurgical facelift. “The key is to define what a facelift is intended […]

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 […]