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Questions Frequently Asked About Mommy Makeover

Mommy makeover is the term for a suite of body contouring surgeries that address changes to a woman’s body that can appear after pregnancy. Mommy makeover is highly customized, tailored to each woman’s needs and expectations, and also greatly dependent on a plastic surgeon’s skill to achieve optimal results. Because... Read More

Enhance Your Profile With Breast Lift

Breast lift is a popular choice among women who seek to restore a firm, attractive look to breasts that have begun to sag as a result of pregnancy, changes in weight or simply the passage of time. A breast lift performed by experienced St. Louis plastic surgeon C.B. Boswell firms... Read More

Facts About Facelift

Facelift dramatically pares years from a patient’s appearance by tightening facial skin and muscles, while sometimes also removing skin and fat. The procedure targets displaced fat and sagging tissue on the cheeks, creases beneath the lower eyelids, excess skin and fat along the jawline, and furrows between the nose and... Read More

Why Now Is a Great Time for Plastic Surgery

The COVID-19 health emergency has certainly added stress to our lives, and the limited routines of lockdowns have also tended to add pounds to our profiles. One irony is that just when we needed a skilled surgeon to erase facial lines and bring our proportions back into balance, most plastic... Read More

When Is Tummy Tuck Appropriate?

A tummy tuck is used to remove excess skin and tighten the muscles in the abdominal region, resulting in a flatter and tighter tummy. This procedure may be a good fit for patients who are near their ideal weight and are otherwise in good health. In this post, Dr. C.B.... Read More

Liposuction Myths

As one of the most frequently performed cosmetic procedures, liposuction has helped millions of people around the world to enhance the appearance of their bodies. Despite its popularity, numerous misconceptions exist about liposuction, including the procedure’s safety, the kinds of results patients can expect and how much downtime is involved.... Read More

Why More Men Are Seeking Plastic Surgery

Women aren’t the only ones who seek cosmetic procedures. A significant number of men get plastic surgery each year as well. According to the 2018 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report, last year, close to 215,000 men got cosmetic surgery and almost 1.1 million men had minimally invasive cosmetic procedures performed. Like... Read More

What Exactly Is Breast Explant Surgery?

While the majority of breast augmentation procedures are successful, there are some instances in which a patient wants her breast implants removed or “explanted.” This could be due to a complication or the simple fact that the patient’s preferences have changed and she is no longer happy with her results.... Read More

Reasons to Have Mommy Makeover During the Back-to-School Season

The best time to undergo mommy makeover is when you feel confident in your choice of procedures and plastic surgeon. That being said, many women find that there are many benefits to undergoing mommy makeover during the back-to-school season. If you’re a busy mom who is ready to reclaim your... Read More

Your Breast Implant Choices

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, more than 313,000 breast augmentation procedures were performed in 2018, making it the most popular surgical cosmetic procedure in the U.S. Today, women have more options than ever before when it comes to breast implants. Here, Dr. C.B. Boswell of Body Aesthetic... Read More