Plastic Surgery Blog Chicago

We have had very good experience with the dermal filler Sculptra and would like to provide you with some interesting facts: Sculptra is a dermal filler that has been FDA approved since August 3, 2004 Sculptra is injected into the skin areas and our experience shows that the effects of treatment last for up to […]

Dr. Laurie A. Casas will be moderating a 5 hour session on Saturday, June 9th, 2012 at the annual Vegas Cosmetic Surgery 2012 symposium. The presentations cover a wide range of plastic cosmetic medicine topics and highlight the multi-specialty aspects of modern cosmetic plastic surgery. The sessions are conducted by a number of cosmetic plastic […]

Question: In recent photographs, I noticed that it looks like I have a double chin or excess skin under my neck. I’m only 37! Am I ready for a Facelift/Necklift? Is there anything I can do to eliminate the turkey neck look? Answer: Yes. There is a relatively simple, outpatient minimally invasive surgical procedure called […]

Question: What do I do to prepare for facelift surgery? Answer I require my patients to have a healthy lifestyle that involves smoking cessation, healthy eating and exercise leading to a stable weight. Sun protection is key as well as preparing your skin with Retin A cream. Question: What happens at the preoperative facelift appointment? […]