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.

Author Archives: MidAmerica Plastic Surgery

Provider Top Picks: Moisturizers

Do the cold winter months leave your skin feeling dry and dull? Due to the lack of humidity in the air, skin can suffer from improper hydration. To help beat dry skin this winter, our team of providers told us which moisturizers they recommend for hydrated, glowing skin. Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion The Renewal Facial …

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Holiday Gift Card Special

Looking for the perfect gift to give to someone special this holiday season? We have you covered! Our annual Holiday Gift Card Special is happening on Thursday. December 9th! On 12/9/2021 from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. CST gift cards will be 10% off!  You must purchase during this timeframe to receive the 10% off. There …

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Benefits of the Vectra 3D Imaging System

If you were able to see your results beforehand, would you feel more confident in your choice to undergo cosmetic surgery? Thanks to the Vectra 3D imaging system, you can! By creating high-resolution and three-dimensional photos, the Vectra 3D imaging system is able to offer patients a more realistic representation of what they can expect …

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What Is a Daddy Do-Over?

Thanks to the rise of social media, zoom conference calls, and dating apps, now more than ever men are paying close attention to their body image. According to the ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons), in 2020, around 289,000 males underwent some type of cosmetic procedure. Popular procedures included nose reshaping, eyelid lifts, cheek implants, …

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Life After Breast Augmentation – Caring For Your Implants Post-Op

Breast augmentations are very popular procedures. Enhancing the breasts can help many women gain more self-confidence and lead happier lives. When Dr. Diederich performs breast augmentation at his Illinois practice, he strives to achieve the shape and size of the breasts to meet patient expectations. Although Dr. Diederich plays a big role in performing your …

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The Drainless Tummy Tuck: How Skipping the Drains Can Improve Recovery & Results

Patients understandably want to avoid post-operative surgical drains whenever possible. Surgical drains are used to help prevent a build-up of fluid (seroma) in the surgical area. Drains also help prevent a collection of blood (hematoma) from forming under the skin. These types of fluid buildups have the potential to cause infection and/or other serious complications. …

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Surprising Benefits of a Drainless Tummy Tuck

The primary reason patients choose to undergo an abdominoplasty---commonly referred to as a tummy tuck---is to remove excess abdominal skin caused by age, pregnancy, and/or significant weight fluctuations. When Dr. Ryan Diederich performs a tummy tuck in his Illinois plastic surgery practice, his goal is to not only remove excess skin but also tighten weakened …

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A Decade of Exceeding Expectations

MidAmerica Plastic Surgery is thrilled to be celebrating a major milestone: 10 years in business! September 1, 2021, marks the tenth anniversary of board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Ryan Diederich, opening the doors to MidAmerica Plastic Surgery. A lot has changed at MidAmerica over the last ten years. In 2016, MidAmerica outgrew it's smaller offices located …

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Celebrating 10 Years of MidAmerica Plastic Surgery

There is an air of excitement at MidAmerica Plastic Surgery as we head into September! Year after year, MidAmerica celebrates the anniversary of when Dr. Ryan Diederich opened the doors of his practice to the Southern IL community on September 1st, 2011. Now in 2021, we are gearing up to celebrate the 10th anniversary of …

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Breast Augmentation or Breast Lift? Both May Be the Answer

There may be a million questions that go through your mind when you make the decision to receive a breast enhancing cosmetic procedure. That’s why Dr. Diederich, along with the team at MidAmerica Plastic Surgery, strives to ensure that the stress a patient may feel when choosing the right procedure is always kept to the …

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