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 …
It is no secret that the use of fat to improve aesthetic results has been one of the fastest areas of growth in cosmetic surgery. And while fat seems to be an almost ideal material to use since it is your own tissue and most of us have a little extra that we would like …
Ever since CoolSculpting ushered in the era of nonsurgical fat reduction when it received FDA approval in 2010, a steady parade of noninvasive body contouring treatments has begun to vie for patients' attention. But even with the influx of options, CoolSculpting is still very popular at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery, and it remains the gold standard among …
We’ve all seen it: a friend, or a "friend of a friend" on Facebook or Instagram is now selling a new program that can “change your skin!” The before and after photos look great, and that friend always looks amazing, so you buy some products from her because you want to look amazing, too. Sounds …
From feeling more confident in tighter fitting pants to alleviating physical discomfort, labiaplasty patients often mention numerous reasons as to why they're interested in opting for the procedure. The procedure can incorporate the following options: • Improving the size and shape of elongated or asymmetrical labia minora • Liposuction to reduce the size of the …
Believe it or not, a little really can go a long way at our St. Louis plastic surgery med spa, especially when it comes to medical grade skincare products and treatments. Here's a fun breakdown of how $500 could be spent at our med spa: • 20 units of BOTOX® Cosmetic ($230): If you haven't …
We are thrilled to have nurse injector, Kim as the newest member of our St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery team. Offering an array of beauty treatments including BOTOX® Cosmetic and fillers, Kim is here to help you look and feel your best. We want you to get to know her a little better, so we asked …
Nowadays, everywhere you look there's another skincare product on the market promising to be the fountain of youth. At St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery it's no secret that we're all about results. This holds true about the skincare products that we recommend to our clients. SkinMedica® skincare products has been our go-to skincare line for years …
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 …