Yearly Archives: 2018
The Holidays are Coming: Join Us for Filler and Freeze!
From BOTOX® Cosmetic and Xeomin® to dermal fillers for addressing wrinkles and lip injections, the St. Louis, MO, based team at West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University wants locals to learn more about addressing the signs of aging with injectables. A “Filler and Freeze” party is set for Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 3:30 to
The Benefits of collagen induction
Platelets are an amazing component in our blood, given that they can rush to virtually any part of the body to initiate healing. Devoted primarily to clotting so they can close up wounds, their unique ability can be harnessed for other benefits when they are selectively collected, concentrated, and injected with precision, as with platelet-rich
What’s the Difference? Three JUVEDERM® Options
While all of the fillers in the JUVEDERM® family share a name and basic qualities—they’re all injectables in gel form with a hyaluronic acid base—they also differ in key ways. The unique qualities that set them apart give them distinct advantages when used to address various signs of aging on the face, which is why
Does a Facelift Rejuvenate the Entire Face?
As plastic surgeons, we admit that the term “facelift” can be a little confusing. Patients who come to us seeking a facelift in St. Louis sometimes—quite understandably—believe that the procedure will address sagging and wrinkles on their entire face, from top to bottom. In actuality, the procedure technically known as a rhytidectomy is intended only
Results and Recovery: Comparing Liposuction and CoolSculpting®
We recently explored the various surgical options for body contouring, highlighting the procedures that can address stubborn fat and sagging skin. Another contouring option at West County Plastic Surgeons of Jefferson County in St. Louis, CoolSculpting®, represents a nonsurgical solution to problem of stubborn fat pockets—but how does it compare to liposuction? Most obviously, the
Treat Your Skin to Specialized Care This Summer
At West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University, a lot of attention is given to our surgical procedures and minimally invasive treatments, but summer is a good time to also shine a spotlight on our spa. With options ranging from facials to chemical peels to mico-needling, St. Louis-area men and women looking to counter the
Minimally Invasive Treatments Dominate 2017 Statistics
The West County Plastic Surgeons of Jefferson County blog recently highlighted breast augmentation as the No. 1 cosmetic surgery in the country, but the most popular cosmetic treatment overall of 2017, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, is botulinum toxin Type A, such as BOTOX® Cosmetic. St. Louis women and men who choose
No Surprise: Breast Augmentation Tops 2017 List of Cosmetic Surgeries
It’s official: Once again, the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure in the United States is breast augmentation. Missouri‘s West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University in St. Louis welcomed the early March report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, which compiles data each year after surveying member doctors across the country. Demographic data from
A Quick Look at Body Contouring Options
Nothing in life is permanent—a truth that seems to apply particularly to our silhouettes. Changes over time cause some areas to recede and others to bulge, prompting everything from diet-based resolutions to appointments for consultations with a plastic surgeon. Anyone considering body contouring, whether an arm lift or a full Mommy Makeover at St. Louis’
Male Breast Reduction Patients Can Look Forward to Summer
Gray skies and low thermometer readings are not known for sending people running to the pool, but they often do trigger dreams of warmer weather and all of its associated activities. For some, these thoughts of summer are tinged with fond anticipation, but for others, they prompt feelings of anxiety. Men with a condition known
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