MidAmerica Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa had the honor of speaking on Studio STL on Monday, July 22nd. In this presentation, Dr. Diederich discussed surgical and nonsurgical options after a major weight loss. Click the link below to watch the segment! https://youtu.be/KmiAHND7YoE?si=q3_G5lhyTHIv3aMW
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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) 288-7855
Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Category Archives: From the Desk of Dr. Diederich
Getting plenty of rest after any surgery is important to help your body recuperate and get back to full strength. That may include afternoon naps, but it also means getting a restful night’s sleep without interruption. Trying to avoid sleeping on the sides and stomach can be challenging in the days and weeks after a …
Read MoreWhether due to aging, pregnancy, weight fluctuations, or simply gravity, many women find that their breasts no longer sit as high or look as firm as they once did. Dr. Ryan Diederich performs mastopexy, the medical term for a breast lift, to give his patients a more youthful breast shape and appearance by removing excess skin, …
Read MoreBy Dr. Ryan Diederich I find it remarkable how open patients are with their friends about the concerns they have, whether it be wrinkles they are unhappy with, how they would like to change breast size or appearance, the skin laxity from children, or localized adipose tissue (fat deposits). However, we see patients for labiaplasty …
Read MoreRegularly 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 …
Read MoreDriven. Perfectionist. Caring. Three words that best describe Dr. Ryan Diederich, according to his feature in New Beauty, and may also be the reason he was nominated for and accepted a position on the The Aesthetic Society’s Product Development & Market Research Committee, as well as the Young Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Committee for 2018-2019. Founded in 1967, …
Read MoreAs “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 …
Read MoreAbsolutely nothing is more important to me than the safety of my plastic surgery patients. I routinely see prospective breast augmentation patients from St. Louis, as well as communities right here in Illinois, and it's imperative that I demonstrate that I'm worthy of their trust. In the interest of transparency, I want to use this …
Read MoreStaff training day at MidAmerica Plastic Surgery. Never stop learning!
Read MoreDr. Diederich is back from the Plastic Surgery Global Education Alliance meeting where he and his colleagues shared their insight and experience. It was a great meeting and it’s through this collaborative effort that we continue to provide exceptional patient care.
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