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.

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Multi-Procedure Surgeries

Dr. Diederich has been performing many multi-procedure surgeries since opening his practice in 2011 and we’ve had quite an increase in these procedures over the last several months. We are seeing less straight breast augmentations and more combination procedures of breast augmentation and tummy tuck. If the patient is a good fit, we can also …

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What is Fat Grafting?

Have you ever heard or seen someone say, “I wish I could take this *grabs hips* and put it here *grabs breast*.”  Well, that’s the general idea behind fat grafting, including natural breast augmentation at our St. Louis-area practice. This process, also known as fat transfer, uses liposuction to remove fat from one area of …

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Why a “Facelift” isn’t a surgery

Did you know that a “Facelift” is not an actual surgery? The reason for this is that a facelift is not the same for each person. It’s a term commonly used to combine all the individual areas that are being addressed. Brow Lift This option will help lift your brows to a more natural position. …

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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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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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