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BodyAesthetic Plastic Surgery & Skincare Center
969 North Mason Road, Suite 170
St. Louis, MO 63141
Phone: 314-628-8200
Fax: 314-628-9504
Office Hours:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Friday
8:00 am to 7:00 pm on Wednesday
7:00 am to 5:00 pm on Thursday
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Some of the questions most frequently asked by our patients include those below.
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| Yes, all our surgeons have passed the difficult written and oral examination requirements to earn certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery. |
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Our office stays open until 7:00 pm on Wednesdays, and opens at 7:00 am on Thursdays because we understand that not every patient can easily take time off work for a doctor's appointment.
On Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, we are open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. |
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Smoking slows the healing process and increases the risks of developing complications after surgery. Surgeries that involve skin flaps (which includes all lifting procedures) are especially vulnerable to poor healing in smokers. In some people, smoking can contribute to the "death" of skin and tissue, called necrosis. In addition, the quicker the healing process, the less likely you are to develop unattractive scars.
Because of the higher rates of wound healing complications among smokers, we ask all our patients to stop smoking 3 to 4 weeks before surgery and remain tobacco free for 2 weeks afterwards. Some patients are tested for nicotine use before surgery. If they test positive, the procedure will be postponed. |
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| Every procedure is different, so the return to everyday activities varies. The procedure descriptions on this website briefly outline some postoperative restrictions and give a general sense of what can be expected after surgery, including when different types of activities can be resumed. More detailed information about restrictions will be provided by your surgeon during your consultation. The schedule for resuming your "normal" activities will partly depend on how you heal and how strong you feel. Follow-up appointments after surgery are important so your surgeon can evaluate your progress and advise you about specific activities. |
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| Perhaps. The use of some skin care products, such as Retin-A, should be temporarily discontinued before and after most facial procedures, including skin resurfacing. After surgery, only very gentle cleansers and moisturizers should be used for a time specified by your surgeon or skin care specialist. The skin care regimen and products appropriate for your procedure will be explained during your consultation and follow-up appointments. |
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