Plastic Surgery Blog Chicago

Dr. Laurie A. Casas is presenting at the 2012 Vegas Cosmetic Surgery symposium on a wide range of topics. Her lecture on Friday, June 8th, 2012 is titled: What, When, and Why I Use Fillers and Toxins? Anatomically Based Agent Selection and Complementing Traditional Surgical Approaches with Injectables Dr. Laurie A. Casas will highlight in […]

Dr. Laurie Casas is quoted in Crain’s Article about Chicago executives who seek to “turn back the clock” through the use of plastic surgery. “There was a time when the only men coming in were men 45 to 50 wanting eyelid surgery. That still is popular,” says Dr. Laurie A. Casas, spokeswoman for the Arlington […]

Question:Im wondering about sun squint lines, going horizontal on the top part of my nose and then up and down lines just between my brows, which create darkness and make me look like I’m mad or something….can these be “erased” without surgery? I realize Botox would be needed probably, but can those lines “really” be […]

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 […]

At Casas Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, our goal is to help you find your best solution! There are so many options these days, with a wide range of prices, that it is easy to feel overwhelmed, or unsure about what steps to take, and when, to look your best! We listen carefully to our patients and […]

It’s safe to say that trends are shifting and injectable treatments are now “accepted” options for everyday women! The Aesthetic Surgery Education & Research Foundation (ASERF) released results from a recent survey illustrating just that fact. “In a similar survey issued four years ago, we dispelled the myth that Hollywood and corporate wives were the […]

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 […]

ASPS has launched a hotline for our members and their patients to contact their Senators on the 5% cosmetic tax. Senators say they are not hearing from you and your patients. ASPS has spoken publicly against the addition of this tax and relayed many arguments against it to Congress and the press. We urge you […]