DR. HERLUF G. LUND JR.

Dr. Herluf Lund was surrounded by medicine for as long as he can remember. He grew up following in the footsteps of some of the best surgeons in St. Louis, Missouri.

Coming from a family well-known in the region’s medical community, Dr. Lund found the science of medicine fascinating. At Tufts University, though, he majored in drama and sociology.

“I loved medicine, but I wanted something that engaged my other interests,” Dr. Lund says, “which included the challenges of the arts and social sciences.”

Plastic surgery, says the St. Louis native, combines science and aesthetics to satisfy his “renaissance” nature: “It is not just a formula you follow to get the result, but a combination of science, analysis, and artistic sense. It’s a great job!”

Dr. Lund describes his surgical approach in three different terms. The first is perfectionism. He gives his best effort in every case to get the best possible result. However, don’t mistake this for “perfect” results. No single being can perfectly control every process.

He is also an activist. Dr. Lund believes that if you’re part of something, you should take an active role. He has held leadership positions in national plastic surgery societies, including a presidency in The Aesthetic Society. Additionally, Dr. Lund constantly researches new techniques and treatments to benefit his patients.

Lastly, he describes himself as conservative. To Dr. Lund, this means he highly values our patients’ resources and researches new technologies to ensure they are effective, safe, and provide value to our patients. Safe and effective care is our top priority at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery.