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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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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It’s important to have a good support system during recovery from cosmetic surgery. Whether the person having surgery is a spouse, significant other, or friend, you are who they will turn to! So how can you help them? Attend as many appointments with them as you can. The consultation will go over all the information …
Read MoreBetween Zoom meetings and wearing masks for the last 14 months, many of us have become more aware of our appearance, specifically around our eyes and forehead. Crow’s feet, sagging eyelids, and furrowed brows are some of the more common areas of concern that we’ve been hearing about at MidAmerica Plastic Surgery and The Spa …
Read MoreOne 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 MoreDr. Diederich is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon. We say this a lot but what does it mean and why is it important? Being board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery means that a physician has trained and been tested in plastic surgery specifically. This board is the only plastic surgery board acknowledged by …
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 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 …
Read MoreDid 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. …
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 …
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