Plastic Surgery Blog Chicago
Mini Tummy Tuck or Full Tummy Tuck?
Published byDr. 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 […]
Is Lipodissolve the Solution to Removing Tummy Fat?
Published byAfter 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, […]
Eliminating Stretch Marks
Published byQuestion: 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 […]
Abdominoplasty or Liposuction: which is best?
Published byQuestion: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 […]
Options for Sagging Arms, Stomach and Thighs
Published byQuestionI have lost 65 pounds and now look like a melting candle. What options do I have for my sagging arms, stomach, thighs? Answer Congratulations on the weight loss! I understand the need to alter the “melting candle” look resulting from this dramatic drop in weight. To achieve your desired image we might be looking […]
Lipo, Tummy Tuck or Both?
Published byQuestion: 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 […]
