It's one of the most common statements patients make when meeting for their tummy tuck consultations at our St. Louis practice. The "pooch" after childbirth or the extra skin after weight loss is often something that not even the most rigorous diet and exercise can fix. A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty will actually tighten the …
Drum roll, please! The most popular treatment of 2015 at our St. Louis plastic surgery practice was none other than the non-surgical, no-downtime CoolSculpting® treatment. Because so many of our patients have active lifestyles, this comes as no surprise. It's the perfect treatment for those who exercise regularly but still can't seem to shrink that …
With autumn in full swing, you may have started to notice the damage that the bright summer sun left behind on your skin. Fortunately, we have an array of treatments available at our med spa in St. Louis to get your skin fresh for fall and, for that matter, seasons to come. Whether you're noticing …
Amid the hustle and bustle of summertime events, it's easy to put your beauty goals on the back burner. We like to help our patients keep it simple, and that is why we wanted to share our 3 favorite beauty must-haves that you should try out this season: 1. SkinMedica's TNS Essential Serum®: If you've …
There's no doubt that summer is a great time to show off your breast augmentation in St. Louis. But what activities can you participate in and which should you avoid? Here's the lowdown: Do: Take that trip to the beach. Once you are fully healed, you should be able to resume all of your normal …
Tummy tuck surgery at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery has been slowly on the rise. Though many people are familiar with the incredible results that this procedure can provide, not everyone knows what to expect during the recovery. Here are some general guidelines – but keep in mind that each patient is different: Most people can …
By now, you've probably heard it over and over: Always choose a board-certified plastic surgeon for cosmetic procedures. But why is board certification so important? Recently, news stories detailing the effects of buttock injections performed by unlicensed individuals have emerged from all over the country. These "practitioners," who are often nothing more than scam artists, …
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, …