Category: Cosmetic Surgery
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How to Find the Best Plastic Surgeons in Your Area
As you explore your options for plastic surgery, you should limit your search to only the best plastic surgeons in your area. Missouri residents considering procedures such as breast augmentation or mommy makeover can rely on the St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery team to safely create exceptional results for our local patients. But if you’re starting…
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What to Look for When Following Plastic Surgeons on Social Media
If you are thinking about getting plastic surgery in Missouri, it may be a good idea to follow some plastic surgeons in your area on social media. It’s a great way to learn about certain procedures and also begin to get a feel for different surgeons and what it’s like at their practices. It’s…
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5 Facts About Breast Reduction You Should Know
The breast reduction patients we see in St. Louis at our practice consistently tell us the surgery is life-changing. That’s no exaggeration. Overly large breasts can limit a woman’s physical activities, make her self-conscious, and lead to chronic shoulder and back pain, among other drawbacks. The relief expressed by women after getting breast reduction surgery…
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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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The Danger with Black Market Buttock Injections
A June 24, 2015 story on CNN discussed the rapidly increasing complications from black market buttock augmentations. As the popularity of certain desired fuller buttock shapes has increased, so has the illegal and very dangerous black market for buttock enhancement. More and more patients are getting injected with industrial grade silicone and other unknown and…
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Dr. Lund re-elected to prestigious ASAPS Board of Directors
At its most recent meeting held in Montreal, Canada, the members of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) reelected Dr. Herluf Lund to its Board of Directors. This will Dr. Lund’s second three-year term on the Board and he will assume the Chairmanship of the Finance and Investment Committee and the Administration Commission.…
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Who actually has plastic surgery? It’s not always who you think
Every day, our Facebook news feeds are bombarded with images of people who have taken plastic surgery too far. From the outlandish Kim Kardashian, to the tight-lipped Renee Zellweger, to the people who want to look like real-life Barbie dolls, the message is clear and often negative: Plastic surgery makes you look unlike yourself. But the reality of plastic…
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Before you consider a “Botox Party,” do your homework.
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…
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Let’s talk about love this month…specifically, self love.
During the month of February, much is made about the concept of “loving yourself.” Whether it’s meant to take the focus off of romantic love, or it’s meant as a self-empowerment tool, our society has become increasingly aware of the benefits of self-care. However, the concept means different things to different people. Does it mean…