West County Plastic Surgeons 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
Perhaps the most complicated decision for breast augmentation, reconstruction, or revision patients is choosing an appropriate pair of breast implants. St. Louis’ West County Plastic Surgeons looks to simplify the process and educate patients about the best choices available to them from Allergan’s Natrelle® breast implant brand. While Natrelle® makes both silicone and saline implants, … Read more
As noted in a recent blog post, the most recent figures from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show that the top cosmetic surgical procedure performed in the United States each year is breast augmentation surgery. St. Louis’ West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University is certainly aware of the continuous upward trend in this … 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
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … 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
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 … Read more
