Plastic Surgery Blog Chicago

We recently beautified the lips using Restylane of one of our happy clients. Here is the story: “I have always been embarrassed that my upper lip was so thin that I could not even use lip liner or lip stick to make it look normal. I read about how Restylane was the only FDA approved […]

There have always been a number of questions regarding the safety of Botox and possible side-effects. Now with the recent report released by the Journal of Neuroscience on April 2nd, which studied side effects of botulinum toxin (an active ingredient in botox) those questions are escalating. People are asking “Is Botox Safe?” “Will botox go […]

Question: Are facial fillers safe and reliable, and how do I know which one is best for me? Answer: Excellent question. Yes, they are safe if performed by a qualified surgeon who has evaluated you in a safe environment such as a doctor’s office or medispa that is physician owned and operated. Dr. Casas strongly […]

Dr. Laurie Casas shares her insight and tips about injectable treatments like BOTOX Cosmetic & Juvederm & her answer to this question: Why patients are no longer keeping their injectable treatments a secret? Dr. Casas says, “People no longer feel it is necessary to keep their injectable treatments a secret because these treatments are safe, […]

Have you heard of the cosmetic surgery tax which was part of the recent Senate Health Reform bill? At the 11th hour, a cosmetic surgery tax provision was slipped in the Senate Health Reform bill. The proposal asks for the consumer who undergoes an elective cosmetic procedure, to pay a 5 % tax to the […]

Your voices were heard by the Senate. “Botax” the proposed tax on cosmetic procedures was dropped from the Senate health reform legislation… Thousands of citizens, like you, strongly objected to the Botax which as we all know would have been highly discriminatory (primarily aimed at the female population since 86% of all procedures are requested […]

Question: Why does Dr. Casas recommend injecting Sculptra ® Aesthetic in conjunction with topical Retin-A daily to restore a more youthful appearing face? Does using topical Retin-A enhance the result of Sculptra® Aesthetic? Reply: The combination of a Sculptra® Aesthetic treatment with consistent use of topical Retin-A continues to fascinate me. I completed a 106 […]

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 […]

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, […]