Category Archives: Body Contouring

We do a lot of writing about cosmetic procedures (both surgical and non-surgical) but we don’t say much about one of the top female plastic surgeon’s in Chicago, and this website’s founder, Dr Laurie Casas. So let us embellish a bit. Dr. Laurie Casas has been proudly serving the Chicago North Shore area and has […]

Question: After lipo do you need a tummy tuck? Is there alot of skin left hanging? Answer: You may or may not need both. It depends on an individuals skin elasticity. When a patient has rapid weight gains or losses (pregnancy for example) sometimes the skin does not bounce back. The patient can pull it […]

Question: What Alternatives Are There to Liposuction? Answer: No procedure has the safety and result profile that liposuction has, however, I believe that soon we will have safe chemicals that we will be able to inject that will dissolve small areas of diet and exercise resistant fat. Hopefully we will also have non invasive devices […]

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 […]

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 […]

Question: Does fat return to other areas of the body after a CoolSculpting® treatment? Answer: Fat gain after CoolSculpting® can occur but not to treated area. The fat cells that get “crystallized” with Coolsculpting® die and get flushed out of your body and are permanently eliminated. If you gain weight, other fat cells around your […]

Question: What does a typical abdominoplasty consultation entail? Answer: A comprehensive consultation will start with you detailing your medical and surgical history. After a thorough exam and discussion of the procedures that are available we will together decide what operation is the safest and will meet your expectations. During this consultation I will discuss the […]

Question: What Does A CoolSculpting Treatment Involve? Answer: First, our Certified CoolSculpting Provider will position the CoolSculpting device on the targeted area of your body. The device will then draw your bulge up between two panels. The sensation is a firm pull and pressure – but not so much that you need any anesthesia or […]