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Breast Implant Revision: A Short Guide for Successful Results
Are you considering a breast revision in St Louis? It’s common for women with breast implants to seek a revision at some point in their lives, whether due to a change in personal preferences or medical reasons. However, we understand that this decision can be overwhelming. To ease your journey, we’ve created a brief but
How to Know if Fat Grafting Might Be Right for You
Two of the most common procedures sought out by people considering cosmetic surgery are liposuction to remove excess fat and fillers or injectables that can restore volume to areas of the face where signs of aging have developed. But why undergo two separate procedures when one combined session will do? Fat grafting undergone at our St.
What Causes Expression Wrinkles?
In the past, many dermal fillers were thought to be overly stiff and too unnatural looking on the face if used to address dynamic wrinkles. Revance’s fillers at our St. Louis-based practice—known as the RHA® Collection—are the first-ever fillers to be approved for use on areas of the face that move repetitively to reduce the appearance of
5 Advantages of Fat Freezing for Athletes
Many well-known professional sports teams—and amateur athletes—make their home in the city of St. Louis. Fat freezing with CoolSculpting® can be an effective way for the physical competitors and outdoors enthusiasts who live here to reduce the volume of resistant, pinchable fat in specific areas. Despite the prevailing image of obese people choosing plastic surgery
COVID-19 Health Tips and Recommendations from West County Plastic Surgeons
If you’ve been planning on getting cosmetic surgery with us at St. Louis’ West County Plastic Surgeons, you may have questions about what to do in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Firstly, we want to assure you that our top priority is the health and safety of our patients, team, and community. We are
CoolSculpting® FAQs: Body Sculpting vs. Weight Loss
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important, but cosmetic fat reduction can help you to “fine tune” your cosmetic results and more quickly achieve your body contouring goals. The West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University team can work with you to create a personalized plan for CoolSculpting® treatments in St. Louis, as well as provide
Understanding the Different Types of Facelifts
A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a form of cosmetic surgery used to address facial imperfections that typically occur as we get older. Aging can have a drastic effect on the facial appearance, resulting in changes to texture, tone, and even the overall shape and symmetry. The West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University team often
FAQs on BIA-ALCL and Textured Breast Implants
As of late July, Allergan has officially recalled its BIOCELL breast implants from the U.S. market, following requests from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). You have likely seen extensive media coverage on these capsules, which are believed to be linked to a rare form of cancer. This news has been distressing for women who
What Causes Face Wrinkles?
It’s no surprise to anyone who’s ever considered their options for getting a younger-looking face: The best-known cosmetic treatment for wrinkles is BOTOX®. St. Louis-based West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University often fields questions from people who have heard the brad name and want to learn more—about the injectable and what it can do
Do Breast Implants Have a Lifespan?
Whether it’s feeling better about the way they look in certain outfits or improving overall self-esteem, there’s no doubt that breast surgery can be transformative for many women. One of the questions most frequently asked by people who have had or are considering breast surgery is: “What is the lifespan of breast implants?” St. Louis’
