Christian A. Prada, M.D., F.A.C.S.
A gifted and highly skilled board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in cosmetic surgery.
Dr. Christian Prada earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Sciences Center. After completing a residency in General Surgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center, CA, he then completed a two-year fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery at Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center Division of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Prada then received additional training by completing a 1 year breast and cosmetic fellowship under the direction of two famous plastic surgeons, Scott Spear, M.D. and J. William Little, M.D. at Georgetown University Hospital, in Washington, D.C. As well as having extensive experience in both facial and body cosmetic surgery, Dr. Prada has learned the delicate art of micro fat injection to the face and body.
Dr Prada returned to St. Louis in 2004 as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Saint Louis University Hospital. He was very active in both medical student and resident education and helped teach a course for physicians on Blepharoplasty, Brow-lift and Mid-Face lifts. In 2006, Dr. Prada joined St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Prada still maintains a clinical faculty position at St. Louis University and is involved in resident education.
Dr. Prada is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an active member of many notable organizations. He currently serves as Vice President of the St. Louis Area of Plastic Surgeons and was recently elected member of Strathmore's Who's Who.
Dr. Chris Prada operates at Progress West Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital and at the C.S.A. outpatient surgery center.
Dr. Prada stays well informed in his specialty through continuing study of the latest advancements in plastic and cosmetic surgery techniques. He remains involved in every stage of patient care, from initial consultation to post-operative visits.
Dr. Prada's primary interests are cosmetic surgery and fast recovery breast augmentation. He has a special interest in fat transfers to the face and body. Other procedures of interest include body lifts, abdominoplasty, Next day lift, peri-aerolar breast lift and power assisted liposuctioning.
In Dr. Prada's free time, he enjoys reading, working out and attending local sporting events. Dr. Prada has one beautiful son, Jackson.
Publications:
Prada, C.A., Spear, S.L., Little, J.W. Muscle-Splitting TRAM. The Breast: Principles and Art 2nd Edition. 2006
Prada, C.A., Spear, S.L. Reduction Mammaplasty as Part of Breast Conservation Therapy. The Breast: Principles and Art 2nd Edition. 2006
Prada, C.A., Spear, S.L. Reduction Mammaplasty in Conjunction with Breast Conservation. Seminars in Plastic Surgery. 18, 255-260. 2004
Spear, Scott L.; Boehmler, James; Taylor, Nathan and Prada, Christian. The Role of the Latissimus Dorsi Flap in Reconstruction of the Irradiated Breast. Plastic Reconstruction Surgery 119:1, 2007
Dr. Prada is a member of the following professional organizations:
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery-Candidate
American Medical Association
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Missouri Association of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
St. Louis Area Society of Plastic Surgeons- Vice President
St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society
St. Louis Surgical Society
Strathmore's Who's Who- member
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