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April 10, 2013

Kudos, Dr. Reath, On Your Post About Allure's Overrated Cosmetic Surgery List

Kudos to Dr. David Reath on his great take on the Allure magazine's "11 Most Overrated Cosmetic Surgery Procedures." I completely agree with him.

READ HIS POST HERE: "My Take On Allure's 11 Most Overrated Cosmetic Surgery List"

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April 05, 2012

Dr. Paul Mills Discusses Breast Implants And Breast Augmentation

Paul B. Mills, MD, talks about breast enhancement procedures with Judy Peters, co-host of The StreetScape Show. Listen as he explains the difference between saline and silicone gel breast implants. Dr. Mills also describes what you can expect from a cosmetic surgery consultation here at Renaissance Plastic Surgery. When you are ready for your own unique experience, personalized and focused on your individual concerns, call us at 636-896-0600 and ask to speak with Jennifer or Susan, our patient care coordinators.

If you are not able to get to our facility near St. Louis, Missouri, please find a board certified plastic surgeon in your area by visiting the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' website. You can also verify in what medical specialty your physician is board certified at the American Board of Medical Specialties website. Plus, find out why certification matters when trusting your body to a plastic surgeon.

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December 16, 2011

New "High Tech" Plastic Surgery Available Now In St. Louis County

A highly visible plastic surgeon, Dr. Anthony Youn, who you may have seen on Rachel Ray Show, was recently interviewed by bellasugar about upcoming, exciting developments in plastic surgery. The article, reposted by Business Insider is titled: Plastic Surgery Is Getting Even More High Tech In 2012.

What is so exciting is that Dr. Youn remarks on three new advancements that you can find right here, close to home, at Renaissance Plastic Surgery and R medical spa!

Dr. Youn mentions the advancements that are occurring regarding fat removal without pain, without surgery, without downtime; stating that the Zerona is already available. This laser system targets fat cells only, causing them to release fatty acids and triglycerides. Our patients have seen a reduction in inches in as little as two weeks.

Bellasugar also asks Dr. Youn about the growth in injectables used for non-surgical rejuvenation, especially for the face. Both of the most recent injectables, Xeomin and Sculptra, discussed by Dr. Youn, have been approved by the FDA. Xeomin, the next in the line of BOTOX® Cosmetic competitors, is proving its worth and at a nice price point. Sculptra has been injected by our plastic surgeons for specific areas of concerns and to build significant volume in those areas, such as the cheeks. Sculptra is a welcomed addition to filler options, such as Juvéderm, Perlane, Radiesse and Restylane.

Which one is best for your rejuvenation? Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who understands the molecular makeup of each filler product and which will provide you with the aesthetic impact you want coupled with the natural result you need.

Contact us if you are interested in your own personal consultation about Zerona, Xeomin, Sculptra or any surgical or non-surgical treatment offered by our board certified plastic surgeons and registered nurses.

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June 16, 2008

Picking A Plastic Surgeon

I always pick up Spirit magazine when I fly Southwest Airlines. It has great articles, great games, and even entertaining ads. When we started working with Renaissance, I pulled out the ad for plastic surgeons, intending to ask what they thought of the Best Plastic Surgeons section.

Turns out, in many, many lists, the Best Plastic Surgeons are those willing to pay for the privilege of being listed in the magazine. It's like the Who's Who scam, where you pay for directory and then get listed. It doesn't mean anything. Now, I have no personal knowledge of how Spirit magazine picks their surgeons, but Rob Oliver points us to one such company that allows you to pay for placement.

I was pleased (snark!) to find out via the mail today that I am now officially one of "America's Top Surgeons" as recognized by the "Consumers' Research Council of America" (CRCA). Ever heard of it? Me neither.

What do you have to do to be recognized? Have a medical license and a credit card to buy their over-priced cheezy swag plaques and knick-knacks to impress patients with as far as I can tell.

The sad part of the story, as Rob points out, is that a patient is just as likely to find his practice through a meaningless promotional directory as they are through his skills and licenses. That's why plastic surgeons market their services. We oftentimes aren't competing with each other, but rather with the myriad "solutions" promoted and marketed by those who aren't surgeons.

If you are interested in plastic surgery visit www.rpsplasticsurgery.com for more information. Some of our most popular procedures include breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, liposuction, tummy tuck, rhinoplasty and face lift surgery.

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June 03, 2008

Malignant Hyperthermia Confirmed In Plastic Surgery Death

Surgery of all kinds bears some risk, and the importance of understanding those risks was on display when the press reported the sad case of Stephanie Kuleba, a young woman who died this spring while undergoing a cosmetic procedure (it was not breast augmentation).

The autopsy has been completed, and the cause of death was listed as malignant hyperthermia, a rare but fatal reaction to inhaled anesthetics.

The Plastic Surgery 101 has a fuller description, including a description of the lawsuit, and how the case was handled by the doctors. The procedure was performed at the doctor's offices, and not in a hospital, and that does raise questions about what could have been done, but the truth remains that this young girl's demise was principally the result of a rare genetic disease. From Dr. Oliver:

I hope that this event will continue to foster more discussion on oversight for office-based surgery and anesthesia. It's ironic that it's actually been Plastic Surgery that been the most progressive in regulatory oversite in ambulatory surgery. While this case was an anesthesia complication rather then a surgical one, the who's, where's , and how's of who can (or should) be doing surgery is overdue for more scrutiny.

For more on malignant hyperthermia, go here.