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Who Is Daxxify™ Best For?
Who is a good candidate for Daxxify™ injections? Our St. Louis-based team knows that patients may be wondering whether they should give this innovative new injectable treatment a try. Daxxify™ was recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of moderate to several glabellar lines, more commonly known as frown lines. Although it works the
5 Ways to Increase the Lifespan of Wrinkle Relaxers
OK, so you’ve had a neuromodulator treatment. Now you might be wondering: Is there a way to make wrinkle-relaxing injections last longer? Our St. Louis-based injectors at West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University know that patients want to get the most out of treatments like Daxxify™ and BOTOX®. While BOTOX® has a lifespan of
How Can Fat-Freezing Impact the Way You Dress?
Will CoolSculpting® make clothes fit better? Our St. Louis-based team frequently gets asked this question by people who are considering the fat-freezing treatment. The answer is a resounding “yes.” CoolSculpting® is a popular, non-invasive body contouring procedure that can help to get rid of stubborn fat in areas such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, and back. Sometimes
4 Things You Should Know Before Liposuction
“What should I know before liposuction?” Our St. Louis-based West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University team knows that body contouring patients have plenty of questions like this. That’s why our board-certified plastic surgeons explain everything during the initial consultation to discuss the cosmetic surgery for reducing excess fat from specific areas on the body.
How Do You Know If You Need a Breast Revision?
Breast augmentation remained a popular plastic surgery procedure throughout 2022—as did breast revision. Many of our patients want to know about replacing breast implants with smaller ones at our St. Louis-based practice, which is a choice that may be more common that you think. Modern plastic surgery techniques have made the procedure safer, allowing more patients
How Do You Maintain Sculpted Arms After an Arm Lift?
“Bingo wings” and “bat wings” are two of the common nicknames for a flabby upper arm. When fat accumulates on the upper arms and aging, weight fluctuations, or other stressors lead to stretched-out skin, the combination can give the upper arms a sagging appearance. Even though exercise can help to restore a tighter appearance for
Who Is an Ideal Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?
We all store body fat differently, which is why each person’s body shape is unique. For some people, the lower body might be where they usually gain weight first, while for others, it may be the midsection. A tummy tuck, also known by the medical term abdominoplasty, can sculpt a flatter, more toned abdominal area
Can Liposuction Help You Lose Weight?
Our body shape is something we’re born with and unfortunately, even losing weight from all over and lowering the number on the scale typically can’t change the overall proportions of your body. This means that it can sometimes seem almost impossible to get an hourglass shape with a small waist if you tend to store
What Type of Plastic Surgery Will Give You a Flat Stomach?
It’s obviously appealing to many people to have six pack abs and a flat stomach, but this look can be challenging to attain on your own. Many men and women have problem areas where they find it difficult to burn fat despite how often they exercise and how healthy their diet is. The belly is
Three Ways to Celebrate After a Successful Rhinoplasty
Addressing a part of your appearance you are dissatisfied with is one of the most confidence-boosting things you can do. It is no surprise, then, that the numbers of cosmetic surgery procedures in St. Louis and across the United States are on the rise. However, if you have been embarrassed by a part of yourself for a
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