Category Archives: Tummy Tuck

“Mommy makeover” is defined as a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to reverse physical changes in a woman after childbirth.In Dr. Casas’s practice, a Mommy Makeover is a term that describes the process that women undergo to restore their pre-pregnancy body shape. It is always customized to address an individual woman’s shape and goal(s). Restoring your […]

Liposuction or Tummy Tuck? There have been common misconceptions about the decision for liposuction or tummy tuck. In some cases, people believe that liposuction is the right answer, but they may be better candidates for tummy tuck. Conversely, liposuction may be the right choice or an adjunct to the procedure. The right choice depends upon […]

Body Contouring – www.casas.md Plastic Surgery options after weight loss and following pregnancy are both highly requested and numerous. Following weight loss for any reason, you may be left with some bothersome imperfections that may make you interested in a “Nip and Tuck”, including: Stubborn fat deposits that did not respond to diet and exercise. […]

Tummy Tuck – www.casas.md The Tummy Tuck is one of the most highly satisfactory procedures among women. If you are interested in a Tummy Tuck, you may be interested in knowing that there are new options designed to enhance your surgical experience and your outcome. When thinking about a Tummy Tuck, your goals may seem […]

Dr. Laurie A. Casas – Female Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon Dr. Laurie A. Casas, board certified cosmetic plastic surgeon, received a nice award and recognition for her outstanding work in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery last week. Click here for Dr. Casas’ profile on her website. Based on a peer nomination process, Dr. Casas was […]

Tummy Tuck – www.casas.md We continue our education series this week discussing the pros and cons of a full Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) and a Mini Tummy Tuck (Mini-Abdominoplasty). The specific type of anesthesia is also an important point to consider. We believe both full Tummy Tuck and Mini Tummy Tuck can improve your quality of […]

Dr. Laurie A. Casas writes about the different options for surgical fat reduction and highlights the differences between a traditional Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) and the so-called Mini Tummy Tuck (Mini Abdominoplasty). You may also want to consider other non-surgical fat reduction options like CoolSculpting or Liposuction. Question: I’m in my mid-fifties and finally at a […]

After receiving an email inquiry regarding Lipodissolve I felt compelled to touch base on options available for fat removal. What can you do to remove tummy fat? Eliminate Simple Carbs From your Diet Liposuction / Tummy Tuck Eliminate Carbs. Tummy fat is usually collected in people who eat simple carbs such as: white bread, pasta, […]

Question: I’m looking to try some chemical peels for my stretch marks before I consider other surgery options, what other treatments are there? Answer: Great question! Unfortunately right now there is no reliably treatment for stretch marks. Some laser treatments can decrease the darker stretch marks; but for the whiter stretch marks there aren’t effective […]

Question:I had several surgeries for fibroid tumors, polyps and cysts resulting in a hysterectomy. I have an enormous abdomen (probably a lot of scar tissue too) now that I can’t get rid of. Should I pursue abdominoplasty or liposuction? Answer: The best way to judge whether an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) or liposuction is best for […]