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: From the Desk of Dr. Diederich

How Common is Labiaplasty?

By Dr. Ryan Diederich I find it remarkable how open patients are with their friends about the concerns they have, whether it be wrinkles they are unhappy with, how they would like to change breast size or appearance, the skin laxity from children, or localized adipose tissue (fat deposits). However, we see patients for labiaplasty …

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How I Became a Plastic Surgeon

Regularly I’m asked, “Why did you become a Plastic Surgeon?”   My path in medicine definitely follows an unusual but amazing course, for which I’m thankful. When I was younger, I was fortunate enough to get a job at Egyptian Hills Marina, now called, The Resort at Egyptian Hills, at Lake of Egypt in Southern …

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The Aesthetic Meeting 2018: New York!

ASAPS Committees Welcome Dr. Diederich

Driven. Perfectionist. Caring. Three words that best describe Dr. Ryan Diederich, according to his feature in New Beauty, and may also be the reason he was nominated for and accepted a position on the The Aesthetic Society’s Product Development & Market Research Committee, as well as the Young Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Committee for 2018-2019. Founded in 1967, …

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Dr. Diederich: My Experience at “Plastic Surgery ‘The Meeting'”

As “Plastic Surgery ‘The meeting’” comes to a close, I reflect on my time here.  The American Society of Plastic Surgeons hosts an annual meeting for board-certified and board eligible plastic surgeons as well as their residents, fellows, and support staff.  The program is a wonderful opportunity to network with some of the brightest minds …

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Do breast implants cause cancer? The real facts about Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)

Absolutely nothing is more important to me than the safety of my plastic surgery patients. I routinely see prospective breast augmentation patients from St. Louis, as well as communities right here in Illinois, and it's imperative that I demonstrate that I'm worthy of their trust. In the interest of transparency, I want to use this …

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An Evening with US Congressman Mike Bost

On behalf of the Madison County Medical Society, Dr. Ryan Diederich would like to thank you for a wonderful dinner and discussion about the future of healthcare and our nation. We were impressed by your frank discussion and honest answers to our concerns and the needs of our patients.

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Dr. Diederich at Bra Day USA 2014 holding signs in support of breast cancer

BRA DAY USA

It's BRA DAY, let's close the gap on breast cancer treatment! Many women eligible for breast reconstruction following cancer surgery are not being informed of their options. All women should have the option to meet with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to learn their options. It's time to close the loop on breast cancer. Studies …

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