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 …
October's doctor spotlight shines on Dr. Christian A. Prada. We asked Dr. Prada a few questions to help you get to know him a little better! Here's what he had to say: What is the most exciting part about being a surgeon at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery? Dr. Prada: For me the most exciting part …
Women considering breast augmentation at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery arrive at their consultations well-informed, but many still have plenty of questions. The most common questions are about the procedure itself, the different types of breast implants, and what to expect during the recovery. Other questions, however, are a bit more private or related to …
Fat reduction. Of all the things we do here at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery, it may have the broadest appeal. Nearly everyone has unwanted pockets of fat to get rid of, and most people – male and female -- have an ideal body shape in mind. Liposuction and CoolSculpting are the 2 prevailing procedures for …
Kim, our nurse injector and resident beauty guru, let us in on the summer skin care essentials that help keep her looking ah-mazing: 1. BOTOX® Cosmetic: BOTOX is one of the best treatments any time of the year. Kim especially loves it for the St. Louis summer months because it requires little to no downtime. …
The women who undergo breast augmentation here at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery are a diverse bunch, but many of them are health-conscious people who enjoy working out regularly. For these women eager to maintain their routines, it can be tough to take the necessary time off from exercise after surgery. As we tell our patients, …
It was an honor to be the lead author of one of the largest published studies about breast augmentation to date. With my co-authors Dr. Mark Jewell, Dr. Janet Turkle, and Diane Murphy, we reviewed the long term results of over 10,000 breast implants used for breast augmentation over a 10 year time frame. This …