Many moms juggle work and raising a family with trying to take care of themselves with regular exercise and healthy eating. Even with these efforts, they often can't regain confidence in their bodies. Considering a Mommy Makeover, though, may spark a twinge of guilt about putting their needs ahead of their families. The truth is …
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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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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 …
Read MoreMany breast augmentation patients will need to consider revision at some point in their life even if they are thrilled with the initial outcome. Sometimes, this is simply because the patient desires a different aesthetic appearance such as changing implant size or adding a lift as things continue to settle. Other times, there is an …
Read MoreIf 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 …
Read MoreMidAmerica 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 …
Read MoreDr. 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 …
Read More“What do I wear on the day of my procedure?” This is a question we occasionally hear at our Illinois plastic surgery practice, but you may not think about it until the night before or possibly even the morning of your procedure. To have an idea of where to start, and to fill you in …
Read MoreAt MidAmerica Plastic Surgery and The Spa at MidAmerica, we provide a wide variety of services under one roof. Our mission is to provide our patients with the best services possible, and part of that, is to be able to connect the patient with the procedure that would best fit them. Breast Most of our …
Read MoreWhen thinking about breast augmentation, one decision to make is whether to get silicone or saline implants. One of the most obvious differences here, and often a deciding factor, is the risk of implant rupture. Saline implants are generally very easy to detect because the implant will deflate and your body will simply absorb the …
Read MoreIn today’s busy world, few of us have extra downtime for procedures such as breast augmentation. Here at MidAmerica Plastic Surgery in Glen Carbon, Illinois, Dr. Ryan Diederich has been performing a rapid recovery breast augmentation for years. This is why we are seeing more patients traveling from Southern Illinois and Missouri and throughout the …
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