Which Cosmetic Procedures Should You Have This Spring?

As most surgical and even many non-invasive procedures don’t reveal their results right away, it can take at least a few weeks before a patient sees the full results of their treatment. In most cases, a procedure performed in the springtime means you’ll feel confident about your look by the time summer is here again. … Read more

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 … Read more

BOTOX® or XEOMIN®? Comparing Two Muscle-Relaxing Injectables

Many people have long wished for a more youthful-looking face—and their numbers seem to be growing. Not only do image-based social media platforms continue to thrive, but industry studies show that women and men alike are frequently unhappy with one or more aspect of their aging skin. Perhaps that’s why the demand for wrinkle-reducing injectables … Read more

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 … Read more

BOTOX and the FDA: What Do Approvals Mean?

The team at West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University offers a range of uses for BOTOX® injections. St. Louis-area men and women may have seen that the treatment is FDA approved for smoothing out frown lines between the eyebrows, crow’s feet next the eyes, and—as of October 2017—horizontal forehead lines. But a quick scan … Read more

BOTOX® Has a Long History of Medical Uses

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 … Read more

Botox in St. Louis is a Growing Option for Men

“Brotox”—a recently developed slang term for BOTOX® injections for men—is increasing in popularity around the country, lending proof to the idea that concern about aging is now a cross-gender phenomenon. BOTOX® in St. Louis is no exception to this trend. Lines, double chins, or sagging skin can be as concerning for men looking to keep … Read more