Author: STLCosmeticSurgery
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Dear Abby-Believe It or Not
I rarely, if ever read the advice column, Dear Abby. Seems like it’s been around since my grandparents’ days. This weekend however, I did read it and for those considering cosmetic surgery abroad, they should read it too. Titled “Surgery abroad goes wrong with infection”, the letter writer details her long and difficult saga of…
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SO WHY DID I GET COOLSCULPTING TODAY?
Okay, I’ll admit it. I got CoolSculpting today! I walked into our medical spa at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery Medical Spa and frozen my fat! I did it for the same reasons that so many of our patients have chosen to have CoolSculpting; to treat those persistent, resistant areas of fat that despite diet…
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In Memory of Michael McGuire, M.D
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…
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THE NEW ROUND COHESIVE GEL BREAST IMPLANTS: NOT AS NEW AS YOU MAY THINK!
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…
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Microneedling: The Latest Facial Craze
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…
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Liposuction: What It’s Really Like
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…
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Doctor Highlight: Dr. Prada
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…
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Answers to Some Private Questions About Breast Augmentation
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…
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Liposuction vs. CoolSculpting®: When to Choose Each Procedure
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…