Two of the most popular procedures at West County Plastic Surgeons are abdominoplasty and liposuction surgery. St. Louis patients who want to improve the tone and contours of their abdominal area may want lipo to remove significant pockets of fat, whereas the tummy tuck deals with excess, baggy skin and separated muscles. Fortunately, the decision … Read more
At West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University, we take health seriously. Our focus may be on aesthetics, but when it comes to the body, form truly follows function. A healthy body tends to have clear and vibrant skin, well-distributed fat cells, and good tone and definition. That’s why our team emphasizes the importance of … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Surgical body contouring procedures continue to enjoy immense popularity in the United States, as they can provide immediate and dramatic results that can make a person’s physique appear more sculpted and toned. Many patients have questions about two procedures in particular: tummy tuck or abdominoplasty and liposuction (frequently referred to as lipo). St. Louis’ West … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Traditionally, a surgeon had to move a wand in a back-and-forth motion to physically break up the fat, making it more like a liquid for easier removal. While this is an effective means of fat removal, surgeons now also have the option of laser lipo. St. Louis’ West County Plastic Surgeons offers both liposuction methods, … Read more
Popular Posts CoolSculpting is the name of a device put out by a company called Zeltiq. CoolSculpting involves a new approach to removing stubborn fat called “cryolipolysis”. A localized bulge of fat – such as the flank or bra strap roll – is placed in an applicator for 1 hour. The machine cools the fat … Read more
