About St. Louis Institute of Plastic Surgery
A Higher Standard of Care from St. Louis’ Leading Surgeons
Dr. Mailey & Dr. Chen combine warm, patient-centered care with 30+ years of craniofacial, reconstructive, hand, and nerve surgery expertise.
“My experience with Dr. Mailey and his staff was exactly what I needed before and after my surgery.” – Real Patients Stories
I was very happy with our service and our daughter very much loved how kind the doctors were.
M.R.
Dr. Mailey’s team and colleagues along with the schedulers, nurses, registers, transporters anesthesiologists and etc. Provided me with exceptional services during my surgery (pre and post). I felt the SSM mission.
C.J.
Excellent, professional, personal care from the time I checked in to the time I checked out, and of course everything in between!!!
L.D.
Dr. Chen is beyond amazing & we are so grateful for him.
A.L.
Very informative kind and caring. Him and his staff take time to explain things in knowledge in terms , people can understand. They always answer any questions.
L.P.
Dr Chen is very thorough – he looks at the recent past, the present, and definitely the future when it comes to his assessment of your condition or injury. Thank you Dr Kevin Chen for all you have done for me related to my reconstruction.
T.R.
Very professional and took time to answer all my questions.
N.H.
Results Authentic to You. Care That Redefines Plastic Surgery
At St. Louis Institute of Plastic Surgery, plastic surgery is about precision, not trends. As leaders in plastic and reconstructive procedures, we push our field forward, drawing on decades of expertise to deliver results that are authentic to you.
Dr. Kevin Chen and Dr. Brian Mailey are fellowship-trained plastic surgeons, academic leaders, division chiefs, and nationally recognized specialists in craniofacial, reconstructive, hand, and nerve surgery. With 30+ years of advanced training, they approach your procedure with a deep understanding of anatomy, function, balance, and long-term outcomes that few other surgeons can match.
Combining surgical precision with patient-centered care in a comfortable private practice setting, you’re not just getting a new look with Dr. Chen and Dr. Mailey. You’re getting the highest clinical standard in the world.
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Fellowship-Trained Excellence: Why Work With Our Surgeons?
When your care is led by surgeons who teach, research, and advance the field of plastic surgery, you get a level of expertise that extends far beyond the operating room.
Here’s why patients like you trust Dr. Chen and Dr. Mailey for their transformation:
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30+ Years of Plastic & Reconstructive Expertise
With decades of combined experience in plastic, reconstructive, craniofacial, hand, and nerve surgery, Dr. Chen and Dr. Mailey bring an exceptional depth of knowledge to your procedure.
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Advanced Surgical Care That Goes Beyond Cosmetics
Their foundation in reconstructive surgery allows them to look beyond appearance alone, creating results that align with your anatomy, support long-term function, and stand the test of time.
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Direct Care & Collaboration with Dr. Chen & Dr. Mailey
From your first consultation through recovery, you’ll work directly with your surgeon to ensure every decision aligns with your goals.
Meet St. Louis’ Leading Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
As academic leaders, fellowship-trained specialists, and innovators in plastic surgery, Dr. Chen and Dr. Mailey approach your procedure with unmatched expertise.
Dr. Kevin Chen, MD
Dr. Kevin Chen is a fellowship-trained plastic surgeon whose advanced training in craniofacial and facial reconstructive surgery gives him a unique understanding of facial form, function, and balance.
As a leader in pediatric plastic surgery and craniofacial care, he combines cutting-edge surgical knowledge with a thoughtful, patient-first approach to every procedure
- Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery
- Section Chief of Pediatric Plastic Surgery
- Director, St. Louis Cleft and Craniofacial Center
- Assistant Professor, Saint Louis University School of Medicine
- Chief Resident in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Northwell Health / North Shore-LIJ
- Advanced expertise in craniofacial surgery and facial reconstruction
- Research interests include artificial intelligence and machine learning in plastic surgery
- Experience with 3D printing, advanced imaging, and emerging surgical technologies
Dr. Brian Mailey, MD
Dr. Brian Mailey is a dual board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with fellowship training in hand, peripheral nerve, microsurgical upper extremity, and reconstructive surgery.
His background treating patients with traumatic injuries, nerve disorders, congenital conditions, and burn-related deformities has shaped his highly skilled approach focused on both appearance and function:
- Board-Certified in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Board-Certified in Surgery of the Hand
- Division Chief of Plastic Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine
- Fellowship-trained in Hand Surgery
- Advanced training from UC San Diego, UC Irvine, and UT Southwestern
- Former Director of the Tetraplegia and Brachial Plexus Clinic
- Former Director of the Congenital Head and Neck Anomalies Clinic
- 7 years of experience caring for acute and reconstructive burn patients
- Volunteer surgeon with Operation Smile and Mercy Outreach Surgical Trips
- Expertise in hand surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, brachial plexus injuries, lymphedema, craniofacial reconstruction, and migraine surgery
Proudly Serving Patients in St. Louis & Throughout Missouri
We proudly serve patients in St. Louis and across many surrounding communities in the area:
- St. Louis
- Chesterfield
- Creve Coeur
- Town and Country
- Ladue
- Frontenac
- Kirkwood
- Webster Groves
- Clayton
- Des Peres
- Ballwin
- Wildwood
- O’Fallon
- St. Charles
- St. Peters
Ready To Start Planning Your Transformation?
Don’t leave your care in the hands of just any surgeon.
With fellowship-trained expertise, direct access to your surgeon, and results that feel authentic to you, you’re in the safest, most experienced hands with Dr. Chen and Dr. Mailey.
Start planning your transformation with St. Louis’ most accomplished plastic surgeons.