internationally recognized breast and body contouring expert

Dr. Samer Cabbabe is not only recognized and voted regularly as one of St. Louis and America’s best board – certified plastic surgeons, he is also an internationally renowned expert in breast and body contouring, known for his surgical precision and signature body sculpting. He is a rare super – specialist in multiple procedures, including: mommy makeovers/lower body lifts, Hi-Def liposuction, BBL, skin removal after massive weight loss/extreme makeovers, male gynecomastia surgery and complex breast implant and body revision surgery after prior botched surgery. Patients travel across the globe regularly for surgery to St. Louis for Dr. Cabbabe’s precise and unique skill set. As an expert in all breast and body contouring, he regularly recommends and performs combo procedures for most patients to get the best results possible, knowing that each result should be astonishing, yet natural, balanced and proportioned. Dr. Cabbabe is a frequent guest speaker at the major plastic surgery societies, including ASPS and ASAPS, on all topics related to breast and body contouring. His expertise and presentations stress patient safety and comfort, which are always his priority. Furthermore, plastic surgeons from around the world regularly request to come observe his practice and learn his advanced techniques. Patients and plastic surgeons follow him on his Instagram account, @DrSamerCabbabe

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Dr. Cabbabe publishes First – Ever Series on Drainless Lower Body Lifts with BBL: the New Standard

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A true 360° Makeover is about reshaping the entire body—not just the front.

This transformation combined a tummy tuck with high-definition 360° liposuction and my Signature Triple Buttock Lift™:

• Upper buttock lift
• Lower buttock lift
• Brazilian Butt Lift
• Hip and buttock shaping

By addressing the abdomen, waist, back, hips, and buttocks together, we can remove laxity, restore buttock position and volume, define the waist, and create a more balanced silhouette from every angle.

This is comprehensive body contouring—not simply a tummy tuck or BBL.

Lift. Shape. Sculpt. 360°.

Scheduling consultations in 2026. Info in bio.
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Custom cleavage. Bespoke augmentation. A more natural approach to breast augmentation.

For this patient, I performed a subfascial breast augmentation, placing the implants above the muscle but beneath the fascia. This allows me to precisely customize the pocket, implant position, and cleavage based on her individual anatomy and goals.

Why subfascial?

• Natural shape, feel, and movement
• No animation deformity
• No implant distortion when flexing the chest
• Typically less pain and a quicker recovery
• Precise control of cleavage and implant position

I call this bespoke breast augmentation because it’s not simply about choosing an implant size. Every detail—from implant dimensions to pocket design and cleavage—is customized to the patient.

The goal: beautiful breasts that look natural, move naturally, and fit her body.

Scheduling consultations in 2026. Info in bio.
Out-of-state & international patients welcome.

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After losing 150 pounds, this patient knew her transformation would require more than a standard approach.

She consulted with 12 plastic surgeons across the country, carefully researching her options before ultimately choosing to travel ✈️ across the country to our practice. She felt our experience with massive weight-loss body contouring and our surgical plan were the best fit to help her reach her goals.

Her transformation included:

• Fleur-de-lis 360° Lower Body Lift
• 360° High-Definition Liposuction
• BBL / Fat Transfer to the Buttocks
• Breast Lift & Reduction
• Drainless technique throughout

After massive weight loss, the goal isn’t simply removing loose skin. It’s strategically reshaping the entire body—addressing skin excess, contour, proportions, scars, and volume to create the best overall result possible.

150 pounds lost. 12 consultations. One trip across the country—and a completely new chapter.

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Out-of-state & international patients welcome.

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There’s a reason I don’t perform major cosmetic surgical procedures “awake” in my office.

Cost and convenience should never come before safety, comfort, or surgical quality.

With conscious sedation, patients can still become overly sedated and develop airway or breathing problems. In an accredited operating room, I have an anesthesia professional dedicated to monitoring the patient while I focus entirely on performing the operation.

There’s also the patient experience. Liposuction and other significant procedures can be extremely uncomfortable when performed awake. Pain and movement can make the experience difficult for the patient—and can limit the surgeon’s ability to perform a thorough, precise procedure.

Before choosing a surgeon, ask more than “Are you board certified?” Ask:

Are you board certified specifically in plastic surgery? And do you have hospital privileges to perform the same plastic surgery procedure you’re offering me?

Being allowed to perform some surgery at a hospital is not the same thing.

“Awake” surgery is sometimes marketed as easier, safer, or less expensive. Don’t let marketing or a lower advertised price determine where—or by whom—you have surgery.

Credentials. Hospital privileges. Anesthesia. Safety. Results. They all matter.

Scheduling consultations in 2026. Info in bio.
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Patients who carry most of their excess skin and weight in the lower body are often among the most challenging body contouring cases.

Rather than trying to do everything at once, I frequently take a staged approach.

For this patient, we began with a fleur-de-lis lower body lift combined with buttock and hip reshaping. This procedure removes excess skin circumferentially, elevates the lower body, restores the waistline, and improves the overall contour of the buttocks and hips.

In patients with significant upper abdominal skin excess, a fleur-de-lis incision is often necessary. The vertical component allows removal of excess skin that cannot be addressed with a traditional lower body lift alone, helping prevent persistent upper abdominal folding and creating a smoother overall contour.

This is Stage 1 of her transformation. Once she has fully healed, we’ll move on to thigh lifting to further improve the contour of her lower body.

It’s also important to remember that these results are still early. Swelling will continue to improve, scars will soften and fade over the next 12 months, and her final result will continue to evolve.

Every stage builds on the one before it, creating a safer operation and a more balanced, natural-looking outcome.

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✈️ Patients travel from across the U.S. and internationally.
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She had a tummy tuck a few years ago—but now she wanted MORE.

More dramatic curves. More waist definition. A little more fullness in the buttocks. And additional tightening of the upper abdomen.

For her second-stage transformation, we performed 360° high-definition liposuction to further sculpt the waist and torso, with fat transfer to the buttocks for additional projection and shape.

We also used her own fat to add subtle, natural fullness to the breasts.

Finally, a reverse tummy tuck removed the remaining loose skin of the upper abdomen and provided additional tightening from above. You can actually see the extent of the skin removal—the tattoo that was previously on her upper abdomen was removed along with the excess skin.

This is what customized secondary body contouring is about. She already had a tummy tuck. The goal wasn’t to repeat it—it was to build upon her previous result and create the more dramatic proportions she wanted.

360° Lipo + BBL + Reverse Tummy Tuck + Breast Fat Transfer.

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Scheduling consultations in 2026. Info in bio.
Out-of-state and international patients welcome.

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Swipe to see the transformation—from before to 1 year after surgery.

Every breast augmentation should be customized. This patient underwent a bespoke breast augmentation designed specifically for her anatomy and goals—not simply choosing an implant size.

In addition to creating beautiful upper pole fullness and natural cleavage, this procedure corrected breast fold asymmetry, helping create a more balanced, harmonious result.

Approximately 300 cc highly cohesive silicone implants were placed in the subfascial (above-the-muscle) plane. For the right candidate, this offers several advantages:
• No animation deformity
• Less postoperative discomfort
• A more natural breast shape and movement
• Preservation of the pectoralis muscle

Great breast augmentation is about far more than implant size. Implant selection, pocket position, breast footprint, fold symmetry, cleavage, and proportional balance all work together to create a result that looks natural and fits the individual patient.

📍Scheduling consultations for 2026.
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Honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2026 in all three breast and body contouring categories: Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, and Tummy Tuck.

While recognition is always appreciated—and I’m grateful to be routinely honored as a Top Doctor—what matters most to me is earning my patients’ trust through consistently excellent results, personalized care, and a commitment to safety.

Thank you to my incredible patients, team, and colleagues for your continued trust and support.

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This patient wanted a true full-body transformation—not just one procedure.

Her surgical plan included:
✨ Tummy tuck with lower body lift
✨ My Triple Buttock Lift™ (upper buttock lift + lower buttock lift + Brazilian Butt Lift)
✨ Breast augmentation with mesh support for additional implant reinforcement

Today you’re seeing the planning and surgical markings that go into creating a balanced result from every angle. Every line is intentional and customized to the patient’s anatomy and goals.

Body contouring isn’t about focusing on one area—it’s about creating harmony from the breasts to the waist to the buttocks.

Scheduling consultations in 2026. Out-of-state and international patients are welcome.

#MommyMakeover #BodyContouring #TripleButtockLift #plasticsurgery
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EXTREME MAKEOVER — 1 MONTH LATER 🔥

You saw her immediate transformation — now look at her just one month later.

This was a major body transformation with a fleur-de-lis lower body lift and extensive contouring. Look at the change from BOTH the front and the back — a dramatically improved waistline, better buttock volume and shape, and a much more balanced overall contour.

And she’s still early.

At only one month, swelling is still present and the tissues are continuing to settle. Over the next several months, she should continue to shrink, tighten and define as her final contour develops.

Major transformations take time. The immediate change can be dramatic, but the result continues to evolve for months.

Scheduling consultations in 2026. Info in bio.
Out-of-state & international patients welcome.

#BodyContouring #LowerBodyLift #FleurDeLis #plasticsurgery
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A tummy tuck removes excess skin—but it doesn’t automatically create an hourglass shape.

This patient came to me just 6 months after surgery elsewhere because she was disappointed with her contour. She was left with:
• A distorted belly button
• An irregular scar
• Persistent lower abdominal bulging
• Residual “muffin top” fullness

Her goal wasn’t just a flatter abdomen—it was a more defined, sculpted silhouette.

To achieve that, we performed a completion lower body lift with:
✅ Hi-Def 360 liposuction for circumferential contouring
✅ Revision of the tummy tuck scar
✅ Umbilical revision
✅ Additional mesh reinforcement to improve the lower abdominal bulge that was bothering her

The biggest difference wasn’t simply removing more skin—it was strategic contouring. A well-executed body contouring procedure considers the entire torso, not just the front of the abdomen.

Every patient is different, and revision surgery requires careful planning, but it’s often possible to dramatically improve shape and proportions after a previous operation.

📍St. Louis, Missouri
✈️ Patients travel from across the U.S. and internationally.
📞 Scheduling consultations now. Link in bio.

#TummyTuckRevision #LowerBodyLift #BodyContouring #plasticsurgery
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lower body lift

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For those who have had weight loss or desire complete torso/hip/buttock re-contouring/re-shaping, including the abdomen, flanks, hips, back and buttocks, there is no more powerful procedure than a lower body lift in St. Louis. This is an extremely challenging procedure and most plastic surgeons have never even performed one, including surgeons who perform tummy tuck surgery regularly.

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mommy makeover

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If you want your pre-pregnancy body back, a mommy makeover in St. Louis might be the best option for you. A mommy makeover is a combination of procedures that target areas including the tummy, breast and buttocks. Since this is a major surgery, it is critical to pick a highly qualified surgeon. Dr. Samer Cabbabe is regarded as one of the best plastic surgeons in St. Louis and the U.S. and performs mommy makeover surgeries regularly.

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breast augmentation / lifts

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A breast augmentation is a procedure in which either a silicone or saline implant, or a patient’s own fat, is used to augment the breast. This procedure usually takes anywhere from 1 ½-2 hours to perform and is generally done under general anesthesia. Dr. Cabbabe utilizes “Rapid Recovery” or “Flash recovery” techniques to minimize pain and down time after surgery.

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skin removal after weight loss

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After significant weight loss, men or women may be left with extra, loose skin and fat in the lower abdomen below their belly button. This is referred to as an apron or “pannus”. In severe cases, this tissue can reach the ground and limit mobility. A panniculectomy is a procedure to remove this excess tissue.

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revision surgery

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Not all cosmetic surgeons are board – certified plastic surgeons and even then, not all board -certified plastic surgeons have the same level of technical ability, experience and expertise. The need for greater skin removal, increased use of liposuction and long operating room times lead to significant disparities in patient outcomes, often adverse in inexperienced hands.

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4.8 EXCELLENT rating based on 232 reviews

exceeded all my expectations

“Dr. Cabbabe is an exceptional plastic surgeon who exceeded all my expectations! Dr. Cabbabe’s attention to detail and commitment to achieving natural-looking results truly set him apart. He took the time to listen to my concerns and provided personalized recommendations tailored to my needs. Throughout the entire process, he ensured I felt informed, comfortable, and confident in my decision.”

sets a new standard

“Dr Cabbabe is extraordinary. He’s an artist! His attention for detail, clear passion for his work, and incredible bedside manner and communication skills have far exceeded my expectations. He sets a new standard for what medical professionals SHOULD be like! He did a lot of surgeries for me – he revised a previous lower body lift and really tailored a plan best of what he believed would give me the best outcomes and I am just elated with the results and I’m only a few months out.”

nothing less than exceptional

“Dr. Cabbabe and his team were nothing less than exceptional. They clearly know how to make their patients feel comfortable and at ease with the whole process. Dr. Cabbabe was great with explaining procedures, options, and setting realistic expectations. He wanted me to be happy with my results. I trusted his opinion and recommendations and I am so happy I did. I would 100% recommend his services!”

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