Profile of Christian Prada, Dr

Dr. Christian Prada is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and one of the best-known board-certified plastic surgeons in St. Louis, MO. He is known for his warmth, humility, and exceptional patient care. His eye for detail and desire to help others guided him to a career in aesthetic medicine.

Education

Fellowship – Breast and Aesthetic Surgery; Georgetown University Hospital
Plastic Surgery Residency – St. Louis University Health Sciences Center
General Surgery Residency – Loma Linda University Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine (MD) – SUNY Health Science Center
Undergraduate – Cornell University

Awards & Honors

Since 2011, Dr. Prada has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. This prestigious honor celebrates the top 7% of medical providers nationwide based on peer nominations and a rigorous vetting process. This accolade has also led to Dr. Prada being featured in St. Louis Magazine and Missouri Life Magazine.

Dr. Prada has also been honored as a RealSelf Top Doctor, Top Contributor, and RealSelf 500 doctor, putting him in the top 5% of RealSelf doctors for expert contributions, community engagement, and patient satisfaction. Patient nominations have also helped Dr. Prada earn the Patients Choice and Compassionate Doctor awards from Vitals.

He was named one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2024 for Breast Augmentation by Newsweek.

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Procedures of Christian Prada, Dr ⁽²⁹⁾

Procedure	Rank in Chesterfield	Rank in MO	Rank in US
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 2	Ranked in MO: 28	Ranked in US: 2301
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 4	Ranked in MO: 35	Ranked in US: 1925
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 4	Ranked in MO: 35	Ranked in US: 1925
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 2	Ranked in MO: 22	Ranked in US: 2284
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 3	Ranked in MO: 30	Ranked in US: 1809
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 1	Ranked in MO: 8	Ranked in US: 1133
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 4	Ranked in MO: 11	Ranked in US: 1627
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 2	Ranked in MO: 12	Ranked in US: 1199
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 4	Ranked in MO: 27	Ranked in US: 2222
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 2	Ranked in MO: 16	Ranked in US: 1152
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 2	Ranked in MO: 15	Ranked in US: 2021
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 4	Ranked in MO: 19	Ranked in US: 2076
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 4	Ranked in MO: 19	Ranked in US: 2076
Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 1	Ranked in MO: 4	Ranked in US: 871
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 1	Ranked in MO: 16	Ranked in US: 1263
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in Chesterfield: 2	Ranked in MO: 18	Ranked in US: 1510
Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy is an in-office treatment for spider veins, the thin red or purple veins on the skin’s surface.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 1	Ranked in MO: 6	Ranked in US: 771
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 3	Ranked in MO: 5	Ranked in US: 3126
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 3	Ranked in MO: 12	Ranked in US: 3281
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 3	Ranked in MO: 5	Ranked in US: 3126
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Intense pulsed light is a versatile treatment that can improve a range of skin conditions.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 1	Ranked in MO: 4	Ranked in US: 693
Thermage Thermage is a noninvasive skin rejuvenation treatment that’s FDA-cleared for skin tightening on the face and body.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 1	Ranked in MO: 1	Ranked in US: 127
CoolSculpting CoolSculpting body contouring treatments use cryolipolysis, or fat freezing, to target stubborn areas of fat without surgery.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 2	Ranked in MO: 12	Ranked in US: 1008
Skin Rejuvenation Skin rejuvenation treatment options include a variety of nonsurgical techniques and cosmetic procedures that are done to correct fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, and brown spots in order to restore the skin.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 1	Ranked in MO: 5	Ranked in US: 1038
Chemical Peels A chemical peel uses an acidic solution applied to the skin to remove damaged top layers, speed cell turnover, and boost collagen growth for a brighter, more even-toned complexion.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 2	Ranked in MO: 3	Ranked in US: 1600
Microdermabrasion A microdermabrasion treatment gently removes the top layer of dead and damaged skin cells and vacuums them away.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 2	Ranked in MO: 16	Ranked in US: 947
Microneedling Microneedling is a nonsurgical treatment that penetrates your skin’s surface with tiny needles to improve its appearance.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 2	Ranked in MO: 11	Ranked in US: 1502
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 3	Ranked in MO: 12	Ranked in US: 3281
MiraDry MiraDry is a nonsurgical, FDA-cleared treatment that uses electromagnetic energy to painlessly reduce the number of underarm sweat and odor glands, eliminating excessive sweating and odor.	Ranked in Chesterfield: 1	Ranked in MO: 4	Ranked in US: 240