Although there is certainly no shortage of women requesting breast augmentation in St. Louis, one of the hottest new trends in cosmetic enhancement is the Brazilian butt lift. Curvy celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and J-Lo have made a prominent derrière a desirable trait, and plastic surgeons are seeing an increasing number of women requesting …
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You've heard about the many health benefits of kicking that cigarette habit: Live longer Reduce your risk of cancer Minimize the odds of developing heart or lung disease Unfortunately even those incentives don't deter some people from continuing their nicotine habit. If you're considering plastic surgery, here's one more reason to stop: If you smoke, …
It's that time of year again – awards season. And let's be honest: Although we may tune in to see who's winning and losing, what we're really interested in is how our favorite stars look. It seems that no matter how much time goes by, celebrities somehow manage to escape the effects of aging. Stepping …
A disturbing trend in plastic surgery is for large, national chains to set up cosmetic surgery franchises. They hire doctors who may or may not be board certified to perform their procedures. At St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery, we’ve been performing cosmetic surgery longer than anyone in St. Louis, and it is our surgeons actually own …
Any mom can tell you that regaining your pre-baby body is difficult. Even healthy, active moms have a hard time addressing some of the changes that occur in their breasts and abdomen. But now there's a new trend in plastic surgery that benefits moms struggling to battle the after-baby bulge. It's a procedure known as …
The condition of your skin changes with the seasons. The cold, dry air of winter often causes problems such as roughness, dry patches and chapping. In order to keep your skin looking dewy and well-hydrated this month, follow our top 3 tips: Moisturizer is a Must: No matter your age, or whether your skin is …
You don't need a crystal ball to look into the future when it comes to predicting your St. Louis plastic surgery results. Thanks to the VECTRA 3-D imaging system, you can view realistic representations of the outcome of surgical procedures such as breast augmentation, face lift, liposuction and more. VECTRA creates detailed computer simulations by …
Skiing, rowing, biking--Dr. Lund preaches health and fitness to his patients, and he lives it as well. What activities do you do to stay fit? Dr. Lund: I try to go to the gym 4 to 5 times a week depending upon my work schedule. My workout starts with a thirty minute aerobic session during …
In our last blog, we featured Dr. Huffaker, and how he stays fit. This time, we talk with Dr. Christian Prada, who stays fit by having fun...with a combination of activities that typically involve his children and his dog. What is your favorite type of exercise to stay healthy? Dr. Prada: Running, weight training, playing soccer/lacrosse/tennis with …