Ridenour Plastic Surgery

12460 Olive Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Saint Louis, Missouri
Medical Director: Brock Ridenour, MD FACS

Ridenour Plastic Surgery

12460 Olive Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Saint Louis, Missouri
Medical Director: Brock Ridenour, MD FACS
Phone: (314) 462-2432
Phone: (314) 462-2432

About


mon9:00am - 5:00pm
tue9:00am - 5:00pm
wed9:00am - 5:00pm
thu9:00am - 5:00pm
fri9:00am - 5:00pm

Doctors

Brock Ridenour, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Brock D. Ridenour, MD FACS is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon. He is an expert in all aspects of facial aesthetics, including facial cosmetic surgery, laser treatments and cosmetic skin care. He was formerly the director of the Division of Facial Plastic Surgery at Washington University.

Elizabeth Wick, MD
Board Eligible Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Elizabeth Wick is an elite facial plastic surgeon with advanced expertise in rhinoplasty (nose shaping), hair restoration, and facial rejuvenation (i.e., lip and facelifting). She is known for providing superior, natural-appearing results while attending to her patient's physical and emotional concerns. She has been invited to present at multiple national conferences to share her knowledge on rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation. She has also published multiple book chapters on rhinoplasty and lip augmentation. Despite her accomplishments, she is now most excited about her next chapter in joining Ridenour Plastic Surgery to create the midwest's premier center for facial rejuvenation and comprehensive hair restoration .


Staff


Offers

Mention RealSelf to redeem!


Filter reviews, photos, and Q&A by procedure

383 Ridenour Plastic Surgery Reviews

Start your review
NicoleDriskFebruary 26, 2024
2nd time doing Broadband light laser & amazed at how good my skin looks!

This was my second time doing the BBL laser with Sarah. It takes a few weeks to see results and now that it’s been a few weeks I am amazed at how good my skin looks! Sarah is so patient and thorough. I had very minimal swelling and no bruising. She explained everything to me during the procedure as well as after care. I highly recommend a BBL laser at Ridenour Plastic Surgery! I trust them f...

jhburchFebruary 9, 2024
Always Thrilled with my Results!

I recently had an appointment with Dr. Ridenour. Once again, he skillfully and artistically transformed my fatigued face into a well-rested and uplifted visage. I am 75 years old and have been a patient of the Ridenour Plastic Surgery Specialists for about 15 years. The staff is highly professional, courteous, and caring. I highly recommend the Ridenour Plastic Surgery Specialists for all...

NicoleDriskOctober 30, 2023
My skin is glowing and hydrated after Aquagold

This was my second time doing the aquagold facial and I love it! My skin is glowing and hydrated. Sarah explained what she was putting in my customized bottle and even took time to email me exactly what was used. This office is extremely professional and all the staff is so kind and welcoming!

Bright641039October 3, 2023
I have gotten both Botox and filler with Dr. Wick and she is amazing

I have gotten both Botox and filler with Dr. Wick and she is amazing! She really listens and communicates with you in order to give you the results that you are looking for. She is so nice and approachable. I highly recommend seeing her!

NicoleDriskSeptember 28, 2023
Clear and Brilliant Laser - highly recommend them

I love Ridenour! They are professional, clean and have the nicest staff and doctors. I got the clear and brilliant laser. No downtime, fast procedure and amazing results! Sarah is the best! She goes over every concern and takes her time to explain everything. She is thorough and helpful! I have been coming here for years and wouldn’t go anywhere else. Highly recommend them!


174 Before & After Photos


112 Q&A

Q: Are other surgeons willing to take over post-op care?
Answered by Dr. WickJune 22, 2022

A: As a facial plastic surgeon that specializes in rhinoplasty I think it's most appropriate to have the original surgeon manage follow up care. If this is not something you want to pursue as a patient, then the next best option is to seek consultation with other expert rhinoplasty surgeons in your area, meaning surgeons that focus on facial plastic surgery or rhinoplasty in particular. It may require meeting more than one surgeon to determine a level of trust and this may unfortunately require multiple upfront consultation fees before you find the right person for you. But it's worth the effort to find somebody you trust to take over care of you and your surgery.

Depending on how long it has been since your surgery (i.e. 4-6 weeks vs. 6-12 months) your new surgeon may recommend, further waiting for healing, low dose steroid injections, or planning a revision surgery. I wish you luck in your journey and ultimate recovery. This is a stressful time for you, but I will advice that patience is extremely important to building a strong relationship and having a good final outcome since rushing revision rhinoplasty surgery can be a catastrophic decision.

Q: How can I reduce the appearance of sunken eyes? (Photo)
Answered by Dr. WickJune 22, 2022

A: Thank you for your question. The shadowing in your picture makes it difficult to speak to your specific anatomy.

In general, eye rejuvenation can be broken down into three categories that include:
1. topical treatment of discoloration or fine lines
2. HA filler (Restylane vs. Volbella) to smooth and hide undereye hollows that become more obvious as skin and fat layers become thinner over the muscles and ligaments around the eyes
3. surgical correction of undereye hollows and fat herniation

I like Epionce and Alastin products for topical treatment of the eyes. Epionce has two topical treatments that are more effective when used together, but can be used independently to specifically target dark circles (Luminous Eye Serum) vs. fine lines (Renewal Eye Cream).

Q: Can I receive a lip lift to raise my mouth? (Photo)
Answered by Dr. WickJune 16, 2022

A: The short answer to your questions is that a lip lift is the best treatment to shorten the philtrum— lifting the middle 2/3rd of the upper lip.

Filler is more appropriate for changing the the generalized shape of the lip or lifting the corners of your mouth. A chin implant is best to permanently increase the projection of a “weak chin” (as viewed from the side).

I mention this as the most direct answer because ultimately no single treatment will transfer the entire mouth upward as you’ve demonstrated in your picture. For your best results, I recommend that you seek the evaluation of an expert in facial plastic and cosmetic surgery in your area! Good luck.

Q: Is my hair suitable for PRP? (Photo)
Answered by Dr. WickMay 31, 2022

A: PRP is a great option for younger patients (under 35) looking to improve their hair and/or delay the need for hair transplantation. It works best when performed as a series of 3 - 4 treatments separated by 1 month each. After this, maintenance treatments are suggested every 4 - 6 months to maintain the effect for around 2 years. Results from PRP can be variable, however, because the concentration of growth factors in the blood vary between people and the time of the day based on individual stress levels.

The results of PRP also depend on the presence of remaining hair follicles. Hereditary balding can lead to complete loss of follicles (shiny balding), after which PRP does not offer improvement. In this situation, the only option to restore hair is hair transplantation which has the advantage of being a permanent treatment.

The last thing I will add regarding hair loss prevention, and delaying hair transplantation, is that you should really consider starting a combination of topical minoxidil (Rogaine) and some form of finasteride (Propecia) or dutasteride. Oral Propecia is FDA approved to treat hair loss, but has a small (~2.5%) associated risk of temporary sexual side effects. While the oral form is the most effective form, topical forms have also been shown to be effective in slowing or stopping hair loss without the sexual side effects. I have patients that love this option, but it’s a personal decision since the oral form is slightly more effective.

These medications should be prescribed by a physician that specialize in hair loss treatment such as a facial plastic surgeon, dermatologist, or plastic surgeon. Best wishes!

Q: Can I prepare my skin over the next 12 months to be suitable for C02 laser resurfacing?
Answered by Dr. WickNovember 18, 2021

A: The short answer is YES you should still be able to get CO2 laser and/or other acne scar treatments in the future. However, its sounds like you are having sensitivity to the Retinol and Vitamin C. I recommend you reduce the number of days/nights that you use the Retinol and make sure to add a good night cream to replace moisture. Sensitivity to Retinol and Vitamin C is common. However, skin sensitivity alone is not a reason to avoid CO2 laser treatments. You should still consult your cosmetic dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon regarding your appropriateness for laser and scar treatments because you may have additional skin goals that different lasers may be better suited for. Additionally, I sometimes recommend up to four weeks of topical hydroquinone prior to laser treatments in patients that are at risk of hyperpigmentation after laser. This usually includes patients with olive or dark skin tone. Patients with melasma are also at greater risk of post treatment hyperpigmentation.