When you look great, you feel great. Whether you want a subtle enhancement or a dramatic new look, you can count on the cosmetic surgery experts at MU Health Care.
Here you will find central Missouri’s most talented plastic surgeons, as certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons (ABPS). The ABPS is the only board of plastic surgeons, facial or otherwise, accredited by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
Our surgeons are also educators and researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine, which means they are skilled in the latest, most advanced surgical techniques.
When you choose us, you benefit from the experience, advanced technology and range of services you can only find in an academic health system like ours.
Expert cosmetic surgery focused on you
Our cosmetic surgeons are not only experienced, but also understanding, respectful and focused on what is important to you. During your consultation, we get to know you to understand what you want to achieve. Our goal is to help you love the way you look.
Cosmetic surgery is a personal choice, so we make sure you have all the information you need to decide what’s right for you. Your surgeon will explain your options and the benefits and risks associated with each procedure. We understand it’s a big decision, so we take the time to answer your questions and provide you with professional, honest guidance every step of the way.
Our highly skilled team specializes in a wide range of procedures to help you look and feel your best.
Less invasive facial rejuvenation services
We offer a variety of non-invasive and minimally invasive cosmetic facial procedures. With little or no downtime, we can improve the appearance of your skin with injectable fillers, chemical peels and lasers, and more.
Dermaplaning
During dermaplaning, an esthetician uses a surgical blade to gently remove the thin top layers of dead skin and hair on your face. The process removes the build-up of dead skin cells, dirt and oils and reveals glowing, healthier looking skin. The process is quick and easy — it only takes about 20 minutes — and you’ll notice immediate results.
Injectables
Injectable botox and fillers can change the look of your skin safely and with little downtime, eliminating wear lines around your mouth and eyes or plumping up facial features like your lips. Our estheticians have a range of options and will help you choose the ones that best suit your goals and face.
Microdermabrasion
Similar to dermaplaning, microdermabrasion is an exfoliation procedure that gently removes the outermost layer of your skin. The procedure takes about 30 minutes and has no downtime — some people schedule it during their lunch break — and it produces results immediately.
Microneedling
Microneedling uses your body’s natural process of healing skin damage by promoting collagen and elastin production through thousands of tiny holes deep in the skin created by a sterile pen tool. The procedure can improve the smoothness and firmness of your skin and is a great option for treating acne scars, enlarged pores, stretch marks, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. We also offer platelet rich plasma microneedling which can enhance the results of a microneedling session.
Surgical
Nose surgery (rhinoplasty and septoplasty)
Nose surgery reshapes the bone and cartilage of your nose. Our surgeons can sculpt your nose by removing, adding or rearranging bone and cartilage, including correcting a deviated septum. We understand that your nose is one of the most defining features of your face, and even a small change can have a dramatic effect.
Blepharoplasty (Blepharoplasty)
Blepharoplasty removes excess skin and reshapes fat from your eyelids, as well as puffiness and bags under your eyes. It can give you a younger, more refreshed look.
Brow and forehead lift
A brow lift restores a sagging, flat brow to a more youthful, fresh and radiant look, getting rid of a tired or sad look. Our surgeons may also remove part of the muscle between your eyebrows to remove vertical frown lines. A brow lift can give you a smoother forehead and a more youthful appearance.
Facial scar revision
It is not possible to completely remove a scar from the face, but surgeons can improve the appearance of the scar by covering it or making it less visible. Plastic surgeons use dermabrasion or laser resurfacing (for rough or raised scars) and surgical removal to make scars less noticeable. Your procedure will depend on the type and location of your scar.
Cheek augmentation
Cosmetic surgeons can change the appearance of your cheeks and smile using implants or fat removal, which are more invasive than using injections. Cheek implants can correct the appearance of sagging skin or loss of cheek volume that occurs naturally with age, helping you look younger. By removing the natural fat pads under the skin, cheek reductions can result in a slimmer facial profile.
Face lifting (wrinkleectomy)
A facelift is done by making an incision around the perimeter of your face. Our surgeons lift and reposition the skin and then tighten the underlying muscle and connective tissue. In some cases, our surgeons remove fat and excess skin. A facelift can minimize wrinkles and sagging skin and make you look years younger.
Our surgeons also offer thread lifts, a less invasive procedure that uses medical sutures to tighten the skin around the temples. This procedure has less downtime than a facelift, but a downside is that the stitches will eventually dissolve or lose their hold.
Chin surgery
Chin surgery can give you a more prominent chin using synthetic implants or reduce the size of your chin by sculpting the underlying bone to a smaller size. Bone grafts can be done to change the appearance of the chin in any way. Our surgeons can also remove fat or excess tissue under your chin to create a more youthful appearance. Your chin helps balance your face and defines your profile, so a well-defined chin can provide a dramatic enhancement.
Ear surgery (otoplasty)
Ear surgery can reshape your ears, make them smaller or more symmetrical, or correct ears that are too angled. Our surgeons make a small incision behind your ear, where it connects to your head, and remove cartilage and skin as needed to reshape your ear. We can also use stitches to hold the cartilage in place permanently. Your surgery will depend on the results you want to achieve.
Neck lift
A neck lift is performed by making an incision below your jaw line. Our surgeons reposition and tighten loose skin under your chin and can also correct neck lines caused by excess skin folds or the visible appearance of neck muscles. This procedure can make you look younger by tightening the natural quality of skin that loosens with age.
Surgery
Lip surgery or a lip lift can change the appearance of your smile by repositioning your lips to cover your gums or teeth, reversing sagging at the corners of your mouth, and eliminating smile lines. This procedure is often performed at the same time as the facelift.
Why choose MU Health Care?
At MU Health Care, the aesthetic and cosmetic services we provide are tailored to your specific needs. And because our services integrate seamlessly with our academic health system, our drive to improve current treatments and discover new ones means you have access to the most advanced cosmetic procedures to help you feel better.
