Dr. Christian Edward Paletta MD
Plastic Surgeon | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
1310 SOUTHERN AVE SE WASHINGTON DC, 20032About
Dr. Christian Paletta is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Paletta specializes in the enhancement of appearance. Improving aesthetic, symmetry and proportion are key goals in cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic medicine has nothing to do with these specific areas not functioning properly; therefore, this elective field solely focuses on aesthetics and anti-aging.
Education and Training
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1978
Board Certification
Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The use of tissue expanders in staged abdominal wall reconstruction.
- Reconstructive surgery in children after meningococcal purpura fulminans.
- Intrathoracic application of the reverse latissimus dorsi muscle flap.
- An unusual presentation of constriction band syndrome.
- The World War II Italian Battalion surgeon--St. Louis University connection.
- Granular cell tumor in a child's finger.
- Liposuction as an adjunct procedure in reduction mammaplasty.
- Prolonged success with a covered endovascular stent after emergent use in radiation-induced subclavian artery blowout: a case report.
- Surgical management of large breast tumors in the adolescent.
- The inferior gluteal free flap in breast reconstruction.
- Outer table skull erosion causing rupture of scalp expander.
- The VY tensor fasciae latae musculocutaneous flap.
- Epithelialization of the lining of a breast implant capsule. Possible origins of squamous cell carcinoma associated with a breast implant capsule.
- Compartment syndrome in children.
- Viability of the rectus abdominis muscle following internal mammary artery ligation.
Treatments
- Cosmetic Surgery, Arm Lift, Body Contouring After Weight Loss And More
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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