Category: Mommy Makeover
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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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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…
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How will the Affordable Care Act impact our cosmetic procedures?
On January 1, 2014, millions of Americans will have new health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. While our services at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery are cosmetic, and therefore not covered by insurance, our patients may still feel the effects on the healthcare industry. When patients come in to our office to schedule a breast…
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A Day in the Life of a Plastic Surgeon: Mommy Makeover
We see it everyday in our office: women who have had kids, and suddenly their bodies just don’t look the way they used to anymore. Childbearing takes a toll on a woman’s body, causing sagging breasts, protruding tummies, and fat rolls where none may have existed before. While a lot of moms have traditionally felt…
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A Day in the Life of a Plastic Surgeon: Breast Augmentation
According to The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), 330,631 breast augmentation procedures were performed in the United States by board-certified surgeons in 2012. Of those cases, 72% of them were done with silicone breast implants, which have enjoyed a surge in popularity since they were re-introduced to the market in 2012 after the FDA lifted the…
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A Day in the Life of a Plastic Surgeon
With so much information readily available these days online, it’s only natural that most people do a lot of research before making decision to have a plastic surgery procedure. Almost everyone wants to view before and after pictures, read reviews of the surgeons, and be given a post-operative checklist. But for some, that’s not enough–more…
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Once you have a new body, how do you know what clothing really fits?
Last summer, I had a full-body makeover. After losing a considerable amount of weight, I had a tummy tuck, a body lift, a breast lift, and an augmentation. I also had a newfound realization: while I could now wear more than I could before, I still wasn’t exactly sure how to dress myself. At first,…
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Pin it to WIN it in February!
Every woman wants to feel sexy, and Victoria’s Secret is known world-wide for making women feel beautiful and sexy. This month, St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery would like to pass that gift along to 4 lucky Pinterest followers in the form of $50 Victoria’s Secret gift cards! From lingerie to silky lotions, they’ve got everything you need…
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Stop reading, get moving!
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“I’m going to exercise more.” It’s one of the most common, and most easily dropped New Year’s resolutions. We all have such good intentions, and most of us know how good we feel after we work out. But getting there is hard, and sometimes, we need a swift kick to get us moving. So for…