Meet Dr. Caplin

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 and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of numerous societies, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Lipoplasty Society, and the American Association for Endoscopic Hand Surgery, among others. He is a recipient of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery’s "Certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery." He has also been consistently chosen as one of "America’s Top Surgeons", "Top Doctors" and Best Doctors" for many years. Dr. Caplin was honored by the Missouri State Medical Association as the recipient of their 2010 Community Service Award for his extensive work with medical charities including the Gateway To Hope breast cancer program which he co-founded six years ago.

His areas of special interest include facial cosmetic surgery, all aspects of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast, liposuction, and body contouring. Dr. Caplin’s interest in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast has led to his involvement in a number of national studies to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new forms of breast implants. These include the Mentor CPG (gummy bear) implant study in which he has been participating as a principal investigator since 2002 and has one of the longest and largest clinical experiences with this procedure in North America. He also performs less invasive cosmetic surgical procedures such as laser-assisted liposuction (SmartLipo) and numerous procedures for facial rejuvenation including fat grafting. His publications include a chapter in a recently published surgical text on techniques for rejuvenation of the aging neck and face as well as numerous articles in peer-reviewed medical journals. He also has a long-standing interest in endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery which is a technique he helped pioneer.

He is on staff at Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Missouri Baptist Hospital, Des Peres Hospital, and St. Louis Surgical Center.

He has a long-standing appointment as a Clinical Instructor in Surgery at Washington University and is actively involved in teaching the plastic surgery residents who rotate through his private practice.

Karyn Brown has been a registered nurse for 30 years and has specialized in plastic surgery for over 18 years. She has years of experience evaluating and treating patients with injections of Botox, Juvederm, Restylane and other injectable all under the supervision of Dr. David Caplin. Karyn is available by appointment for complimentary consultations for patients interested in injectables and can also perform evaluations for those patients who are interested in cosmetic surgery but would like more information before they schedule an appointment with Dr. Caplin.

Cohesive Gel Implants

Dr. Caplin has been a principal clinical investigator for the Mentor CPG (gummy bear) Cohesive Gel implant since 2002 and has one of the longest and largest clinical experiences with this procedure in North America. Cohesive Gel implants have been used with great success in Europe and many other countries for many years but are currently only available to surgeons who are investigators in this study. Although not all patients are appropriate candidates for this implant, it has unique qualities including its form-stabilized anatomic shape and its resistance to implant leakage. The distinguishing factor is that the implant is a "soft solid". If the Cohesive implant is cut in half the implant maintains its shape. 

To view Dr. Caplin's CPG Implant Before and After Photos, please click here.

Dr. Caplin has recently been chosen as a principal investigator for a size-adjustable silicone gel implant. The size of the implant can be increased or decreased simply by injecting small volumes of saline in the office. These implants have been used extensively in other countries with great success. For more information regarding this implant, or any of the other implant studies in which Dr. Caplin is an investigator, please contact the office.

www.adjustablegelimplant.com

SmartLipo (laser assisted liposuction)

Dr. Caplin has extensive experience with this technique which can usually be performed under local anesthesia in the office. In most cases this technique has allowed his patients to return to most daily activities almost immediately with less pain and recovery time. Dr. Caplin has instructed plastic surgeons from around the country in this technique. Regarding Pre-op Photos All patients are different so before and after photos of other patients may not accurately represent the results you might expect to achieve. However, photos are available at the time of your consultation and we are happy to put you in touch with patients who have undergone the surgery you might be considering.