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 …
Can We Predict Which Patient Will Have Recurrence of Sagging After Breast Lift/Augmentation? One of the most vexing challenges for plastic surgeons is how to recognize which patient is at risk for an early recurrence of the sagging and drooping of her breasts after a breast lift and augmentation combined procedure. Every plastic surgeon that …
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 …
Performing cosmetic surgery is a physical task. For example, a tummy tuck with liposuction can take more than 4 hours, and multiple surgeries are typically scheduled per day. Feasibly, that could be 8 hours a day for a surgeon in an operating room. To be up to the demanding task, our surgeons work out—hard. For Dr. William …
Although the business of cosmetic surgery is to help people feel more positive about their bodies, surgery is not the only way to raise self-esteem. Taking care of yourself is an important aspect of feeling and looking your best; and our doctors always encourage patients to lead a healthy lifestyle in order to receive and …
Last week, Dr. Huffaker and Dr. Lund swept Dr. White out of retirement for their yearly trip to Washington, DC. Many have asked us why our surgeons go to The Capital every year, and the answer is simple: to fight for patient rights. This year, their effort was focused on The Breast Cancer Patient Education …
This morning in the St. Louis Post Dispatch, an article was published highlighting "Botox and wine parties," an increasingly popular trend among women wishing to look younger. Women gather at a spa and bring their friends, drink wine, and get in line for discounted injections. While this may seem like a fun idea, there are …
As we age, we naturally lose volume in the face. Those cheeks that we lamented for being too round in youth can appear shallow in middle age, making us look even older than we are. For the patient that wants to restore that youthful fullness and reduce the appearance of deep lines (think of those …