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.

MidAmerica Plastic Surgery Blog

Ease Procedure Pain & Anxiety with Pro-Nox

Dealing with anxiety leading up to your in-office procedure? Don’t be. The team at MidAmerica Plastic Surgery is committed to providing our patients with a positive experience from the moment they walk through our door. To help ease our patient’s anxiety and discomfort during minimally invasive treatments in-office, we are happy to offer the Pro-Nox …

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Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) and Why Should You Consider It

Individuals in the St. Louis, MO and the Southern IL area looking for a natural, rejuvenating facial treatments need to look no further than The Spa at MidAmerica. Our medical spa is proud to offer a wide variety of spa treatment services and also an extensive line of skincare products. Dr. Ryan Diederich and the …

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Skin Treatments for Fall

Is your skin ready for the upcoming fall months? Fall is the best time of year to get down and dirty with your skin treatments. The provider team at The Spa at MidAmerica loves to really fire up those lasers when Fall rolls around! You most likely spent a lot more time outdoors during the …

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Meet Taylor, RN-BSN

Have you met Taylor? Taylor Gall, RN-BSN is a nurse injector here at The Spa at MidAmerica. With over 6 years of experience as an aesthetic nurse and nurse injector, Taylor is a great asset to our spa team. Taylor graduated with her RN-BSN from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2015. Before she began injecting, …

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How to Choose a Plastic Surgeon

If you are starting from scratch in your search for a plastic surgeon, it might seem overwhelming if you type “best plastic surgery practice in St. Louis” into a search engine. The number of results will fill page after page - and that doesn’t count the practices in nearby areas that avoid the hassle of …

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Why You Should Be Using a Lip Treatment

If you already have a daily skincare regimen, you know the importance of cleansing, toning, and moisturizing; the list goes on and on. A serum to help correct dark spots, an eye cream to diminish crow's feet, but what about the most visible area of your face? The area that can reveal your age much …

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Dr. Diederich: NewBeauty Top Doctor 2022

MidAmerica Plastic Surgery is thrilled to announce that Dr. Ryan Diederich has been named a Top Doctor of 2022 by NewBeauty Magazine! If you’ve read our previous blog, What Does It Mean To Be A Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and Why Is It Important you already know that choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon is a step …

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Brotox

As we age, we all develop lines and wrinkles, which can sometimes make us look older than we actually feel. Men can actually be more susceptible to developing premature lines and wrinkles, especially in the glabella, commonly referred to as “frown lines” or “elevens.” Fortunately, there are solutions to this. Dysport and Botox are for …

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What Men Should Know About Gynecomastia Surgery

As plastic surgery continues to grow in popularity, more and more individuals are becoming increasingly transparent about undergoing cosmetic procedures, including men. According to statistics reported by The Aesthetic Society, over 28,000 men underwent gynecomastia surgery in 2021.  What is Gynecomastia? Gynecomastia is a common medical condition in which a man’s breasts become enlarged or …

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Summer-Safe Acne Treatments

June is National Acne Awareness month! Did you know that acne is considered a medical condition? According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), acne affects between 40-50 million Americans at some point in their lives and is the most common type of skin disorder. Many of our patients here at The Spa at MidAmerica, …

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