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Name: Christian A. Prada, MD, FACS

Statement: Dr. Christian A. Prada. MD, FACS, is a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery in Chesterfield, Missouri. An accomplished surgeon with impressive medical credentials, he excels in all areas of cosmetic plastic surgery, including complex procedures like cosmetic breast surgery, body contouring, and cosmetic surgery post-weight loss. “As cliché as this may sound, I approach all my patients as if they were close friends or family,” says Dr. Prada. “That way you are always true to your word, honest, and maintain the utmost integrity.”

He received his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Sciences Center and completed a residency in General Surgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center in California. He was then chosen for a fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center in St. Louis, Missouri, followed by additional training in breast and cosmetic surgery under the tutelage of Drs. Spear and Little at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC.

Dr. Prada has served as an assistant professor at Saint Louis University Hospital Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and is currently involved in resident education at Saint Louis University in a clinical faculty position. “The best thing about performing plastic surgery is the ability for others to subjectively and objectively critique the outcome,” he says. “Only one surgical field has this attribute”

Dr. Prada is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. A past president of the St. Louis Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Prada has won numerous awards, including RealSelf 500 in 2017 and Strathmore’s Who’s Who. He is published in multiple respected medical publications.

“I tell patients that within the first five minutes of a consultation they will know whether I am the doctor for them,” says Dr. Prada. “I feel my work speaks for itself. Once you visit with me, see my outcomes, and read my patients’ testimonials, you will see that I am more than qualified to be your surgeon.”

Began aesthetic medicine in: 2004

Rating: 5.0

Name: Herluf G. Lund, Jr, MD

Statement: Dr. Herluf G. Lund, Jr. is a board-certified plastic surgeon with 30 years of experience. At his St. Louis, Missouri practice, St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Lund offers a full array of surgical and nonsurgical procedures to treat the face, breast, and body, but a top focus is breast enhancement surgery. One of his surgical specialties is rapid recovery techniques for breast augmentation. A RealSelf and Castle Connolly Top Doctor, Dr. Lung has also served as a principal investigator in studies using the next generation of cohesive gel breast implants.

Dr. Lund grew up in a family of surgeons, but his background is a mixture of science and art—he majored in drama, sociology, and biology as an undergraduate. “I loved medicine, but I was looking for something in medicine that combined those two things,” says Dr. Lund. “Cosmetic surgery really is the ultimate combination of science and medicine. I loved it, and that’s why I’m doing what I do.”

Dr. Lund takes pride in being a perfectionist who uses the latest and safest techniques, all while being conservative in his work. “I give my best effort in every case to get the best possible result,” says Dr. Lund. “I highly value my patients’ resources and I research new technologies to ensure that they’re effective, safe, and provide value.”

Dr. Lund received his medical degree from the Washington University School of Medicine. He completed an internship in general surgery at the University of Texas, Houston. He completed two residencies: one in general surgery at the University of Texas, Houston, and another in plastic surgery at the Washington University School of Medicine, where he also completed a fellowship in plastic surgery.

Dr. Lund is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society, where he serves as the current president.

Began aesthetic medicine in: 1991

Rating: 4.8

Name: Charles R. Nathan, MD, FACS

Statement: Dr. Charles Nathan is a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in St. Louis, Missouri, where he is one of four surgeons at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery. He is particularly noted for his expertise in plastic surgery of the breasts and the body, and is sought out for his precision in liposuction, tummy tucks, body lifts, mommy makeovers, and skin tightening procedures. His practice also offers nonsurgical treatments like injectables, laser treatments, and other skin rejuvenation options.

Dr. Nathan has always enjoyed learning how things work and determining the best way to improve them. His meticulous nature, artful eye, and ability to connect with patients also make him an exemplary plastic surgeon.

After graduation from Indiana University, Dr. Nathan pursued his medical degree at the University of Oklahoma in Norman. He then completed a General Surgery residency at the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans, followed by a Plastic Surgery residency with the Lahey Clinic in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Nathan is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Over more than 25 years as a plastic surgeon, Dr. Nathan has earned an esteemed reputation among his medical peers and patients. His patients value him for his kind bedside manner and professional opinion, as well as his desire to provide candid, realistic expectations for every person he works with. It’s a real team effort, as the entire staff at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery works with patients from beginning to end, to ensure their comfort and care.

Schedule a consultation today to have your questions answered, discuss your aesthetic goals, and get Dr. Nathan’s personalized recommendation for the best treatment plan to make them a reality.

Began aesthetic medicine in: 1996

Rating: 5.0

Name: Deniz Sarhaddi, MD

Statement: Enthusiasm defines Dr. Deniz Sarhaddi’s approach to being a plastic surgeon. At St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery, her passion for plastic surgery is clear to patients and colleagues alike, thanks to her vivacious personality and the sincere joy she finds in almost any situation. Dr. Sarhaddi’s meticulous attention to detail, in both cosmetic surgery and nonsurgical treatments, is noticed by her patients. Her goal is for all her patients to feel educated, confident, and happy with their decisions to get cosmetic treatments.

Rating: 5.0

Name: Debbie Roesch, RN

Position: Nurse Injector

Years experience: 20

Biography: Debbie, RN, Surgical Assistant, has been at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery for over 30 years. If you have a question about cosmetic surgery, Debbie will have the answer. With over 20 years of injection experience, Debbie can always be counted on to provide our patients with top-notch results.

Name: Kim Goretzke, RN

Position: Nurse Injector

Years experience: 5

Biography: Kim is an aesthetic nurse injector who loves to make people feel beautiful. She received her BSN from Mizzou, and lives in St. Louis with her husband and six kids. In addition to her small gang of humans, Kim has two cats and a Goldendoodle. When she’s not injecting Botox, or managing the house, she is a Girl Scout Troop Leader.

Name: Andrea Roach

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse

Years experience: 13

Biography: Andrea has been serving patients at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery since 2004. She enjoys caring for patients before, during, and after their surgical experiences, and especially loves seeing how happy they are after surgery. Andrea is married to her husband, Ken, and together they have 2 children and a cat named Moses.

Name: Pam

Position: Patient Care Coordinator

Years experience: 18

Biography: Patient care coordinator Pam has been with us for nearly 2 decades and says she still looks exactly the same as she did when she started, thanks to our services and skincare products. She enjoys the process of building positive relationships with patients to help them feel comfortable with the process and their decisions.

Pam is married to her best friend Jon, and they have a grown son who lives in California. At home, they’re raising a sweet Boston terrier named Bo.

Name: Toni

Position: Patient Care Coordinator

Years experience: 15

Biography: Toni has been with St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery for more than 15 years. Her nursing background makes her uniquely qualified to speak with patients about their individual needs. She loves being a part of their decision-making process. She always feels honored when patients choose SLCS as their cosmetic surgery practice.
Toni has been married to her husband Michael for 42 years. Together, they have 2 grown children and 2 grandchildren.

Name: Cindy

Position: Patient Care Coordinator

Years experience: 20

Biography: Cindy has been working in the world of plastic surgery for 20 years and joined SLCS in 2006. She loves being able to see firsthand the excitement in patients before, during, and after their procedures. She also builds trusting relationships with them that last for years.

When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband Rick and their 100-pound “lap dog,” a Rottweiler named Buster.

Name: Paula

Position: Receptionist

Years experience: 7

Biography: Since 2010, Paula has had the pleasure of working on both the medical and spa sides of things. She loves her job and her coworkers. Paula has been married to her husband Bill since 1995. They have 2 beautiful children, and Paula stays busy with their activities, including theatre and Air Force ROTC.

Name: Jeane

Position: Receptionist

Years experience: 3

Biography: If you’ve visited us any time since 2014, Jeane’s is likely the first face you’ll see when you visit us. She loves meeting and welcoming new patients and making them feel special and valuable. At SLCS, she works hard to provide excellent care while also managing the internal day-to-day functions of the office.

Jeane has been married to her best friend, Tom, for 40 years. With 3 grown and married sons, they enjoy traveling to visit them and their grandchildren at their homes in New York, Aspen, and Kansas City. They also spend a lot of time with friends, cooking and eating exceptional food. Jeane enjoys gardening and crafting, too.

Name: Brooke Howard

Position: Marketing Manager

Name: Amy Thebeau

Position: Practice Manager