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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How To Screen For Breast Cancer

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, “One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.” Breast cancer, like many other cancers, is most treatable when detected at an early stage. Awareness of the facts and statistics surrounding breast cancer is the key in empowering people to make informed decisions about …

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Patient Appreciation Event: Amazing Specials on Skincare, Injectables, Lasers and more!

At MidAmerica Plastic Surgery and The Spa at MidAmerica, we believe that our patients and community are the heart and soul of our practice. It's not just about providing exceptional care through our services; it's about building lasting relationships and showing our heartfelt appreciation for your trust and support.  We are thrilled to announce our …

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Choosing Breast Implants You’ll Love

The decision to get breast augmentation surgery is exciting, but it also involves some choices that can be a bit stressful. Other than your selection of a plastic surgeon, choosing breast implant style and size are some of the most important choices you'll make. At our Southern Illinois practice, Dr. Diederich and our Patient Care Coordinators …

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Ultrasound Device to Monitor Breast Implants

One of the most common concerns with silicone breast implants is the risk of silent rupture. Because these implants tend to hold their shape even in the event of a leak, it can be hard to know if the implants are compromised. To help ease concern of both patients and Dr. Diederich, MidAmerica Plastic Surgery …

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Breast Augmentation FAQs: Safety, Cost, Recovery & More

If you're considering breast augmentation, you likely have many questions. Most patients are concerned about how to choose the right implants and whether they're safe as well as what kind of recovery time they can expect and how much the procedure costs. We answer those and other top questions in this blog post. What is …

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Breast Augmentation Virtual Seminar at MidAmerica Plastic Surgery

MidAmerica Plastic Surgery hosted our first virtual seminar about Breast Augmentation from our office in Glen Carbon, IL.  We like to host seminars a couple times a year to provide a way for members of the community to learn about cosmetic procedures before committing to a personalized consultation. This is a great opportunity for someone …

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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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Which Breast Surgery is Right for You?

Dr. Diederich specializes in body and breast procedures. For the breast, he can perform three different breast procedures based on an individual's goals: breast reduction, breast lift, and breast augmentation for his St. Louis and southern Illinois patients. Breast Reduction This procedure reduces the size of the breasts by removing excess breast tissue. This is …

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