During the months of April and May - just in time for Mother's Day - we are treating women to a complimentary Mommy Makeover consultation. This combination procedure typically includes a breast surgery such as breast augmentation, a tummy tuck, and liposuction. Labiaplasty is also becoming increasingly popular among mommy makeover patients. Get your questions …
Yesterday, the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) came out with a report on the subject of breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a rare type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Reports of a possible link between the two subjects surfaced in 2011, and since that time, the FDA has determined that there is sufficient …
When a woman makes the decision to have a breast augmentation, one of the first choices they will encounter, after choosing a board certified surgeon, is “how large should I go?” Often what women see on other women may not be what looks good on their particular bodies. So how do we determine the exact …
I rarely, if ever read the advice column, Dear Abby. Seems like it’s been around since my grandparents’ days. This weekend however, I did read it and for those considering cosmetic surgery abroad, they should read it too. Titled “Surgery abroad goes wrong with infection”, the letter writer details her long and difficult saga of …
Okay, I’ll admit it. I got CoolSculpting today! I walked into our medical spa at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery Medical Spa and frozen my fat! I did it for the same reasons that so many of our patients have chosen to have CoolSculpting; to treat those persistent, resistant areas of fat that despite diet …
In the world of cosmetic surgery, labiaplasty is still a relatively new addition. As its popularity grows, more and more women recognize its value as an addition to mommy makeover surgery. Most of the women considering labiaplasty here at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery have a lot of questions about the procedure, as well as its …
I lost a friend last night. A good friend from the world of plastic surgery. This morning, November 15, 2016, word arrived that Mike has passed away. I immediately began to reflect on his life and the great things he did in plastic surgery. You could not ask to find a nicer person in …
Earlier this fall, Allergan introduced with much fanfare its long awaited, round highly cohesive silicone gel implants. Many plastic surgeons hailed these devices as revolutionary and groundbreaking. That these implants are like “NOTHING” ever seen before in the United States. And…..that is not completely accurate. Shaped highly cohesive silicone gel implants have been …
Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that treats scarring, wrinkles, hyper-pigmentation, and more. This innovative facial treatment also boosts natural-collagen production, leaving skin glowing and youthful! There is no downtime and your skin's appearance will continue to improve for weeks, even months after your treatment. Don't let sun-damaged skin be a problem this season, schedule your consultation …
You know it's time for a nip or tuck. You've done your research. You're all in! But now what? Let's talk about what happens between the before-and-after photos, so you know just what to expect during your liposuction experience here at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery. Step 1: Schedule Your Consultation Planning your first visit is …