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Our body contours don’t always look the way we want them to, with some areas bulging from too much fat and other areas looking like they could use a bit more, whether due to genetics or the effects of trauma or surgery. Fortunately, our bodies are just about as good as creating a solution as

Dr. Terry Myckatyn regularly sees women facing two sets of surgeries: one to remove breast cancer or the risk of breast cancer, and one to subsequently reconstruct the breasts. As a plastic surgeon serving St. Louis, his focus is on the reconstruction phase, helping women to navigate their options and choose the method most likely

The team at West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University in St. Louis offers breast augmentation with a range of variations to accommodate women of all kinds. Customizable elements of a breast augmentation procedure include incision placement, implant type, implant placement, and more. Although these choices alone allow for plenty of healthy thought in terms

Each year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons releases statistics compiled from tracked data and surveys given to member surgeons throughout the United States, such as Dr. Terry Myckatyn in St. Louis. Cosmetic surgery is on the rise, according to the most recent numbers published in March, which indicate that the total number of cosmetic

Our previous post explored a range of fat-reduction methods, surgical and nonsurgical, but one in particular is worth a closer look this winter/spring season: CoolSculpting®. St. Louis’ West County Plastic Surgeons of Jefferson County offers the fat-destroying treatment for men and women seeking a way to re-contour their bodies without the need for incisions or

Choosing how you want your body to look is important, and so is the method used to achieve your desired results. While three people may want to lose fat, one may want to slim down only a small, specific area without surgery, one may want to tackle large areas without incisions, and one may want

Many patients come to West County Plastic Surgeons to get exactly what the name implies: plastic surgery. St. Louis men and women looking to make a change with liposuction or a lift know that the Washington University-based team offers a range of body sculpting options. While nonsurgical choices have also been a part of the

The colder months tend to turn some people’s minds to plastic surgery in St. Louis. Why? Compare which notch you’re using on your belt today with which notch you’re using about a month from now. If a person is going to indulge in foods that would otherwise literally be off the table in terms of

Patients interested in learning more about breast augmentation can see where the West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University blog has already discussed implant types and shapes. Another major important decision for women considering breast implants in St. Louis is incision placement. The three main incisions used at West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University

When it comes to BOTOX®, St. Louis’ West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University team uses it regularly to smooth out unwanted lines on patients’ foreheads and to the sides of their eyes, as well as to curb excessive sweating under the arms or on the palms and to balance out facial muscles for a