Profile of David Caplin, Dr

Dr. David Caplin, a board-certified plastic surgeon, is a native of New York City. He received his undergraduate degree with honors from Kenyon College and his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society.

He completed his training in general surgery at Barnes-Jewish hospital and his residency in plastic surgery at Barnes hospital. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Caplin has extensive experience in facial cosmetic surgery. He has a special interest in deep plane facelifts, suspension necklifts, eyelid surgery, browlifts and facial fat grafting. Many patients come to him requesting revision of facial surgical procedures that were performed elsewhere. He has decades of experience with these techniques and designs these procedures to be both highly effective and natural in appearance.

His specific interest in breast surgery has led to his involvement, as a principal investigator in numerous FDA sanctioned national studies to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new breast implants, including mentor memory shape implants. Patients commonly refer to these as “gummy bear” implants and Dr. Caplin was one of the two highest volume users of these implants in the United States during the memory shape FDA clinical trials.

He dedicates a large part of his practice to performing breast lifts, breast reductions and revisional breast surgery including removal and/or replacement of breast implants. Additionally, Dr. Caplin has authored or co-authored numerous papers on a variety of breast implant related topics as well as facial cosmetic surgical procedures. He has extensive experience revising facial cosmetic surgery and breast surgery (both with and without implants) performed by other surgeons.

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Procedures of David Caplin, Dr ⁽¹⁷⁾

Procedure	Rank in St. Louis	Rank in MO	Rank in US
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in St. Louis: 1	Ranked in MO: 4	Ranked in US: 237
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in St. Louis: 1	Ranked in MO: 4	Ranked in US: 194
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in St. Louis: 1	Ranked in MO: 2	Ranked in US: 58
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in St. Louis: 1	Ranked in MO: 2	Ranked in US: 106
Laser Liposuction Laser liposuction is an FDA-approved, minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses laser energy to liquefy fat cells before they’re suctioned out through a thin tube called a cannula.	Ranked in St. Louis: 1	Ranked in MO: 1	Ranked in US: 14
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in St. Louis: 1	Ranked in MO: 3	Ranked in US: 80
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 St. Louis: 2	Ranked in MO: 9	Ranked in US: 236
CoolSculpting CoolSculpting body contouring treatments use cryolipolysis, or fat freezing, to target stubborn areas of fat without surgery.	Ranked in St. Louis: 1	Ranked in MO: 10	Ranked in US: 1007
Skin Tightening Skin tightening treatments can firm and tighten excess skin caused by aging or weight loss.	Ranked in St. Louis: 1	Ranked in MO: 2	Ranked in US: 1207
ThermiRF ThermiRF uses radio frequency technology to heat the underlying, supporting skin tissues and has been deemed safe by the FDA.	Ranked in St. Louis: 1	Ranked in MO: 1	Ranked in US: 47
ThermiSmooth Body ThermiSmooth body is a revolutionary new way to tighten and smooth your skin, and improve cellulite, without surgery.	Ranked in St. Louis: 1	Ranked in MO: 2	Ranked in US: 174
ThermiVa ThermiVa is a radiofrequency energy treatment that’s commonly used to rejuvenate and recondition vaginal and vulvar skin by increasing collagen and elastin concentrations to minimize skin sag.	Ranked in St. Louis: 1	Ranked in MO: 4	Ranked in US: 253
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 St. Louis: 2	Ranked in MO: 25	Ranked in US: 225
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 St. Louis: 5	Ranked in MO: 11	Ranked in US: 207
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in St. Louis: 3	Ranked in MO: 11	Ranked in US: 268
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 St. Louis: 5	Ranked in MO: 11	Ranked in US: 207
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 St. Louis: 5	Ranked in MO: 11	Ranked in US: 207