MidAmerica Plastic Surgery: Ryan Diederich, MD
4955 South State Route 159 #1
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(618) 288-7855
Monday: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

The Spa at MidAmerica Plastic Surgery
4955 South State Route 159 #1
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(618) 307-6233
Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Category Archives: Education

Anti-Aging Treatments For The Eyes

August is all about the eyes! The Spa offers a variety of products to treat various aspects, whether that be dark circles, puffiness, fine lines, wrinkles, hollows, droopy lids, or eyelash growth. We decided to ask our providers what their go-to products were for treating and preventing early signs of aging around the eyes. Combining …

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Contour and Biostimulate with Radiesse

Are you looking for a quick result to look younger? Look no further than Radiesse injectables!  Radiesse is an injectable to give you immediate results by restoring volume, similar to filler, while also providing long-term improvement by stimulating the body’s natural collagen and elastin production, similar to Sculptra. Why just get fillers when Radiesse can …

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Correct & Prevent: Neuromodulators

As we age, we develop fine lines and wrinkles that can make us look older than we actually feel. It’s natural for our face to constantly be showing expression, but aging comes with the loss of collagen production. Collagen plays a key role in the structure of our skin, meaning our skin won’t have the …

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Restylane: A Family of Fillers

February was all about Kysseable lips! Lip filler has rose in popularity over the years, becoming a commonplace treatment for more volumized lips that make a statement. However, our providers at The Spa at MidAmerica inject dermal filler in many areas of the face. As we age, our body’s natural collagen production begins to slow, …

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Detecting Implant Ruptures

Did you know that breast implants are among the most studied medical devices on the market? Breast implants have been approved by The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for "increasing breast size, for reconstruction after surgery or trauma, and to correct developmental defects." Breast implants are commonly used in breast augmentation procedures to help women …

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How to Choose a Plastic Surgeon

If you are starting from scratch in your search for a plastic surgeon, it might seem overwhelming if you type “best plastic surgery practice in St. Louis” into a search engine. The number of results will fill page after page - and that doesn’t count the practices in nearby areas that avoid the hassle of …

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Sculptra Aesthetic: Natural Results That Last!

Are you looking for a more "natural" injectable? You are in the right place! Sculptra® Aesthetic has been in the United States since 1999, but has recently gained more popularity throughout the Midwest. We are proud to offer this unique product in our Glen Carbon, IL office. What is Sculptra® Aesthetic? Sculptra® Aesthetic is an …

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1 Product That Will Change Your Skin!

Selecting the best regimen for your skin can be an overwhelming process. At The Spa at MidAmerica Plastic Surgery, we are here to help assist you through the process and ensure we are targeting your specific skin concerns. Offering nearly 100 different options, we have products to suit every skin type and concern. Today we …

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How to Provide Support during Recovery from Cosmetic Surgery

It’s important to have a good support system during recovery from cosmetic surgery. Whether the person having surgery is a spouse, significant other, or friend, you are who they will turn to! So how can you help them? Attend as many appointments with them as you can. The consultation will go over all the information …

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