Name: Michele D. Koo, M.D., FACS
Address: 333 S Kirkwood Rd #203, St. Louis, MO, 63122
Telephone: +1 314-984-8331
Rating: 4.7400

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Michele D. Koo, M.D., FACS Reviews

Jessi Werkmeister

Called to inquire about a tummy tuck from diastasis recti. Which would be from having three children. The LAdy I spoke with, Joanne, was extremely rude. I asked if I would be a candidate. As its pretty mild. She said we dont deal with insurance. Its cosmetic. Pretty much everyone has that after having kids. Okay, bye Joanne. Wasnt an easy phone call to make. Thanks for making it harder by not being understanding at all.

Kathleen Olivastro

Dr Koo is amazing! The manner in which she addresses concerns, shares knowledge and expectations let me know I was in the right place. The office team is focused on the patient well being and is also very caring and informative. I would recommend Dr Koo to anyone interested in building confidence, & exploring their options to look and feel better. This practice is one of the best kept secrets in St. Louis.

Madison Nosiglia

Dr. Koo is very friendly and knowledgeable. I completely trust her. Any question or concern you have, she knows the answer to and takes you seriously. Her staff in the office is incredible, especially Joanne. I cant recommend them enough, they changed my life!

Elisabeth White

Dr. Koo and her staff provide not only exceptional care but also a friendly and comfortable experience. The Dr. Koo skin care products and sunscreen have been extremely helpful and effective.

Katherine Messerly

The Dr. was very nice HOWEVER I am giving 2 stars for the following reasons: First of all a Dr. That is going to charge DOUBLE what all other surgeons charge should never tell you the choice in size and type of implant is not yours but will be determined by her during surgery. Even if you tell her an appropriate range of CC's you are interested in, she will tell you, 'you don't take your car to the shop and tell them exactly what you want, you let them tell you what you need' actually WRONG! You go to a shop knowing what you want. Second: when you have invested 10 years into research before making the final decision to move forward, what Dr. Or staff has the right to tell you that you aren't ready until you wait a couple more months and look at magazines with girls in it.... First of all if you have spent 10 years planning this, you not only know EXACTLY what you want but you do not need to stare at a bunch of 'perfect women' and most certainly don't like the assumption that i have a male chauvinist husband and say he needs to look at many women's breasts to decide what he likes.... My amazing husband would NEVER do that, i am all he wants period!3rd: when you call ahead to find out if the office can accommodate the dates you need to schedule your surgery (and they say they can do that) and you have the money in hand to pay in full (based on what they told you would be the max price charged, which i was told $9500 would be the max for a breast aug with no lift) then once they are paid, the paper comes back over 10 Grand its pretty pathetic to lie to a customer like that. I never would have gone to that Dr. Had they been honest. Then the lady was so rude to me, acting like she was better than me and i was undeserving to be in her presents, then yelling at me telling me i wrote things down wrong EVEN THOUGH I HAD HER REPEAT IT FOR ME TO WRITE DOWN WHEN I WAS MAKING CALLS TRYING TO FIND THE FACILITY I WANTED TO MAKE A CONSULTATION WITH! They refunded my consultation fee because the lady was so out of line and she knew it! My husband actually stood up and told her we are done here and we left. So if you want to go to a place that gives you barely any control over the size or type of implant you are getting, speaks to you as though you are beneath their class, lies to get you in and pay their consultation fee, and charges WAY more than anyone else then sure, this place is for you! I went to another surgeon same day, filling a cancellation in their schedule, also a board certified surgeon, did my consultation, made me very comfortable, never made me feel like i was unworthy of their services, and their price for all the EXACT SAME THINGS was $7800 and they are now paid in full and my surgery is scheduled for one month out WHEN I NEEDED IT DONE SO I WOULD HAVE HELP AT HOME AFTER! So hope the staffs 'better than me' attitude was worth the 10 grand they were going to charge but will not get from me! Never would i ever recommend this place to anyone!

Jeff Favignano

Dr. Koo is an incredible surgeon. She made me comfortable from the very first consultation, and listened to me, and made my boobies look better than i could have imagined. The real gem here, is her staff!! I've never been treated so well by any group of people in an office or any business. Joanne is a superstar. I would recommend this surgeon and her crew to anyone. Ever. What an amazingly painless and awesome experience for a first time cosmetic surgery!!! Would.t dream of going to anyone else.

Courtney R

I had a negative experience here and I told my soon to be husband about it, and he suggested I shared my experience with an honest review. I did a lot of research prior to my consultation. I take it seriously and I want to know that I am getting the best care. I felt good about Dr. Koo. Shes experienced, and with that, shes quite expensive (nearly double most others). She was much nicer and optimistic the first time I met her compared to the second. The second time, it seemed she was tired or just not having the best day. I tried to overlook it because I wanted to go to her. I didnt mind a higher price point in exchange for quality. They called me a few hours before my scheduled appointment, of which I had been booked out a month in advance. I have a strict work schedule but they didnt take that into consideration, they told me they needed me to come in an hour earlier and gave me no other option other than to cancel. It was important, and I had already been waiting over a month, so luckily my work let me leave earlier than I had asked for. I have now taken two days off of work to go in to see her. I got before pictures of my breasts taken at the beginning of the apt so that I could go over them with the Doctor. When she was looking at me in person she said see look how much your body has changed since these pictures were taken.... 10 minutes ago? When I told her I had just taken them she was embarrassed. It seemed she was getting annoyed with me having questions. Of course I have questions. Of course I want to know exactly what we would be doing to MY body. The measurements she gave me werent even the same as the first time we had met, and I had to pull out my first quote to show her that. Apparently the measurements she gave me the first time wouldnt really be an option. (?)The doctor would tell me one thing, like price for instance, and then the staff would tell me another. But instead of checking or even asking, they assume the customer is wrong and disregard what you say. This happened at my first appointment, of which I shrugged off. When I went to apt 2, it happened again. The dr told me I could do a Thursday surgery since she didnt do Fridays, and right after she leaves the room her staff comes in and tells me only Tuesdays. No matter if Im booking next month or 6 months from now. Isnt that the surgeons schedule? Shouldnt they talk about that? Any time I would ask Dr. Koo about pricing, her response would be I dont have anything to do with that. Pretty sure you have everything to do with your own costs, but maybe not the facility charges. To summarize, the way they make you feel as a client is unsettling. I went in with hope and excitement to be going to someone with a high level of skill and experience, only to leave feeling extremely disappointed.

Mary H

Overall I was very happy with Dr. Koo. I found her warm, helpful and she did a great job with my surgery. I am 100000% more comfortable in my body and can actually breathe better without all the bulk on my chest. She said that all her patients tell her afterwards that they should have done it sooner--and she is right. I wish I hadn't waited so long. Unlike the angry reviewer who accused her of telling patients what size they need to be, I found that by asking me several questions each time we spoke, Dr. Koo was able to help me decide the size that would best match what my goals were. Not only did she help me decide, she asked good questions about what concerns I had and addressed them. It's a big decision so even if you have thought about it a long time, it's still important to get feedback from your doctor. Also, regarding the magazines, those were recommended only to get perspective of shape/size desired. I did not have this process for 'cosmetic' reasons so this part didn't seem necessary for my goals however I still understood her reasoning. I didn't give 5 stars for a couple of reasons. One, after spending over $8000 out of pocket (and worth every penny,) I wish the scar cream would have been either included in the total cost, or added to the initial cost as an option. It wasn't a good surprise to have it recommended at my follow up, only to be told it was $100 that I wasn't planning to spend. I didn't really want to spend that much on it but it was too awkward to say no. I'm healing beautifully though.Another reason is that Joanne is obviously very knowledgeable but the downside with knowing things so well is we can forget that what is second nature to us is totally foreign to a patient. It felt like she assumed I knew things that I didn't and she could have shown more patience when I asked questions. What would have been awesome is if they had given a post op timeline of what to expect and when we could do certain things (such as bathing, regular bra, exercise etc.) I had to call in to ask a few things and I felt like I was a bother when I did. Lastly, my husband was upset because of how he was treated when he called to ask a question. I commend Dr. K for not over-prescribing pain meds and felt that what she prescribed was perfect. However, when the pain pills ran out, my husband called to ask advice on what I could take over the counter (ie: ibuprofen) because 2 days after surgery, I was still uncomfortable. Joanne, in a very curt tone, told him I would not be getting more vicadin. He hadn't asked for vicodin, he wanted to see what else was recommended after that. He didn't appreciate the obvious insinuation that we were trying to get more opiates. I understand there is an epidemic out there but not everyone is med seeking. It's important to listen to questions before jumping to conclusions.That being said, I'd absolutely recommend Dr. Koo if you are considering this process.

Kathy Hall

Dr. Koo and her staff are wonderful! They are very friendly and listen to all my needs. Dr. Koos products are great and make my skin look healthy and youthful.

Shannon B

I felt like my entire experience was amazing. Dr. Koo is very detail oriented. Dr. Koo gave me what I wanted and more. Dr. Koo's entire staff from the front desk to her assistant to the staff at the hospital are all very knowledgeable and also detail oriented. I felt very comfortable the entire step of the way. I felt like Dr. Koo went the extra mile the morning of surgery by allowing me to see her once again in her private surgical suite at the hospital before my procedure. I was very nervous but felt so relieved when her nurse put me in that room and told me that Dr. Koo would be in and finalize everything again. Thank you for giving me a great new me. I thank you, my husband thanks you and MY BREASTS THANK YOU!!!

Stacey T

I liked the fact that Dr. Koo gave me options. She did not make me feel bad or self conscious. I am very sensitive about how I look. I felt comfortable with not only Dr. Koo but her staff. They are real people who want to help. Joanne is very outgoing and friendly. She is and Dr. Koo make a great team. Dr. Koo is an amazing surgeon.

Peyton M

Feeling like my face looked much older than I was I wanted to repair my skin and try to look refreshed. No way was I doing surgery. I am a big baby. My skin looks great with little to no effort other than a daily skin care regime. I have tried many products but now feel like I am making progress. Outlay for products is less than I was spending with the products that were not working. Products really work.

Stacey H

After a couple of consultation with other doctors, I found Dr. Koo. I feel like we were a 'good fit'. Dr. Koo listened and looked at my lifestyle and body type prior to my procedure. My implants look great and do not overwhelm my body. I am a mother and very athletic. Very happy. Good Choice.

Jaylen D

After spending a fortune on my teeth to have them straightened and whitened I realized it was really my face now that needed work. My teeth were beautiful but my skin look dull and wrinkled. I had quit smoking which helped but I really need a laser treatment. Dr. Koo started me on her skin care program and I could really see a difference. I may do a peel at some point next year but feel it looks so much better without a huge outlay of money and downtime. I never really thought it would work as well as it did and people are commenting on how good it looks.

Logan H

I have only had a couple of office visits with Dr. Koo. I am writing this to let people know that Dr. Koo will help you. Dr. Koo and I are working on a goal to help me be able to have the procedure I want. When I met Dr. Koo she told me that I would be better off to wait and have my procedure after I lost weight. I felt horrible that she could not help me. Dr. Koo offered guidance and help to get me started with the process. She had me come back 6 weeks after I first met her to check on my progress. I am closer every day to getting my surgery and I appreciate the honesty and time she spent with me. I am glad she was honest. When I have my surgery it will definitely be with Dr. Koo.

Mel M

I cannot thank Dr. Koo and Joanne enough for all they have done for me both physically and emotionally Not only did she fix me physically, they supported me through phone calls, office visits and words of encouragement and advice I am so pleased with my choice of this office. AFTER LIVING WITH THE BURDEN OF VERY LARGE AND OVERBEARING BREAST HAVING A BREAST REDUCTION WAS LIFE CHANGING AND BETTER THAN I COULD HAVE IMAGINED AS FOR MY TUMMY TUCK, THAT TOO HELPED ME GET INTO A PLACE OF EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL HAPPINESS. I FEEL BETTER THAN I DID AT 25!

Morgan W

Excellent experience Dr. Koo and staff were very professional and knowledgeable They were friendly and made me feel comfortable at all times. I love my results and would recommend Dr. Koo to my family and friends. Overall great experience. Procedure was explained well and in detail as well as what to expect after. My recovery time was fast and the results are better than I could have imagined!

Schuyler M

I wanted to feel better, look better and not keep putting myself second. I guess after my children and some slow but steady weight gain I decided to get fit. I got back to my pre pregnancy weight after about a year. About 15lbs out from my desired weight I really noticed my loose skin. The skin on my abdomen looked worse than I thought it would with the weight loss. I was glad I lost the weight but decided I needed to get rid of the skin. I had to tuck my skin into my jeans when I put them on. I knew I needed a 'tummy tuck'. The recovery was rough for the first few days. After surgery, Dr. Koo took of my wrap and I was pleased. After 3 weeks the swelling was really starting to come down and it looked really great. I continued to see progress and am so very very happy without my flabby belly. Well worth the time, money and healing time. I am no longer self conscious of my body and enjoy shopping and going out. Thanks Dr. Koo for your patience and talent.

Logan M

Had liposuction last year after my battle of the/my fat. Love my results could not be happier. I was surprised I was up and moving around and could go back to work after 4 days. Would do it again. Dr. Koo helped me to understand why this was the only form of liposuction that would truly work on me.

Campbell R

I had been to another male plastic surgeon before I came here. I appreciated a feminine eye after I met Dr. Koo. She said that making me too big would make me look overdone. I wanted to be full but not ridiculous. My breasts look great. I am now interested in having a tummy tuck. I am the mommy makeover that did not want to do them together because I wanted to see how my breasts came out.

Payton B

I really enjoy seeing Dr. Koo. Dr. Koo is a real person. Dr. Koo is a real women. She gets the fact that I am a busy professional who wants results but cant take the time out of my schedule to look better. We have had a steady improvement in my appearance without anyone being able to tell I had had something done to my face. I do not look over puffed or filled, I just better. I am the oldest one on my sales team and feel great. I have a greater confidence level and like what I see in the mirror.

Stacey B

I wish I would have done this procedure 10 years ago. My neck, back and shoulders feel so much better. The best money I have ever spent. I would say have a breast reduction to anyone.

Cindy Hansen

Dr. Koo and her staff are so friendly! Luv what she has done for Me! She helps me with my skin care and I feel amazing! Thanks

Lindsey J

Eliminate wrinkles and frown lines. Procedure did exactly what Dr. Koo said it would and it was painless. Staff is very friendly, helpful, and very caring. It's a pleasure coming here. The doctor is very caring and her recommendations and suggestions are for timely modest improvements. She takes great time to ensure results are appropriate and to the patients liking.

Madison S

I was really nervous about having my face done. Dr. Koo did a minor pull and tuck in the office. Glad I had local. Did not want to go to the hospital or have anesthesia. I worked great on the little pockets by my chin. Very easy. Glad she did it. I was back to work in 4 days.

Bret A

Dr. Koo is truly an artist and she is a perfectionist. She guided me through selecting the perfect implants that fit my body type and lifestyle. She exceeded my expectations. I am extremely pleased and am now more self confident in every way. Joanne is so accomodating and full of great information She is amazing! //Bret A.

Chloe Deutsch

I've worked with Dr. Koo on various improvements over a long period of time. Most recently she performed a breast reduction that has been just liberating. The new girls are adorable and I no longer have arms falling asleep at night resulting in constant tossing and turning (and a lousy night's sleep!) My balance is improved. My neck and back have stopped hurting. I feel 25 years younger. As always she assessed things, heard what I had to say, and came up with an aesthetically as well as health improving outcome. I'm delighted.

Peyton M

I had Liposuction. I was not a big person but looked like I had big side bags on my legs. I look great. I feel great. I now feel like I can wear pants and shorts.

Sophie Previere

Dr. Koo has introduced her own line of products for the skin that are tweaked to do what they are supposed to do for my tortured Midwestern skin. My skin hasn't felt this great since I stayed in Ireland from which my ancestors emerged a couple generations back. The Creamy Cleanser produces a feeling of skin well-being and then the Q Calming Lotion makes it smiling and happy! This stuff is my portable Ireland.

Devin M

Feeling tired and looking more than tired I finally decided to start taking better care of myself. Dr. Koo reviewed my habits from nutrition, exercise, general health and over appearance. Overall appearance covered, everything people see. Everything people see included skin, hair, make up nails. Feel like I received advice from a friend. She outlined what we should do to start and what I could do over time. Dr Koo explained there is a starting point but never an ending point in overall health.

Toby R

My experience with Dr. Koo and her staff has been fantastic. Not only did Dr. Koo satisfy my original request but she also made recommendations for some skin issues without having to start over with paying for additional office visits. This kind of service will keep me and others coming back! My motivation for my breast augmentation was to improve the look of my breast w-o having to rely on the need for padded bras. After having children and losing weight they were not attractive. I guess the only con was why did I wait so long.

Marion L

My insurance told me I would not qualify for a breast reduction. We that was fine. I had the procedure anyway and feel great. I wish I would have had the procedure 10 years ago. My ability to exercise and sleep is so much better.

Devin L

The good, I am feeling so much better about my appearance. I felt frustrated over the last year and a half and I really got off target. Dr. Koo helped jumpstart me but made sure I did my part. Thanks Mommy Makeover no. I look way better than a 'Mommy' now. .

Leslie J

My breasts look great. A little bit fuller but not crazy full. I did not want anyone to notice. My two teenage children could not tell. I was so glad. I wanted to look like I do with a bra on. I padded bra that I now do not have to wear. Dr. Koo really explained every portion of the procedure. The office told me I would be there at least two hours and they were right. The first visit is extensive. I am glad Dr. Koo is so thorough.

Leslie M

Dr. Koo and her staff were very helpful at answering all of my questions and deciding the correct course of treatment. I felt like Dr. Koo and her staff genuinely cared about me and my surgical outcome. My surgery went well and was very easy and successful process thanks to Dr. Koo and her staff.

Barbara Mckinney

I have been a patient of Dr. Koo's for several years. I am not an extreme plastic surgery patient. I come about twice a year to adjust my skin care products and to see if I need some sort of minor adjustment. I do Botox and Filler. Nobody but me notices. My friends say I look great. Dr. Koo does a little bit instead of huge amounts so my secret is safe. Thanks Dr. Koo.

Forest For the Trees

Dr. Koo preformed Carpal Tunnel surgery on both of my hands around 2008. Amazing results for both! Her team was amazing and a lot of fun and she was too! I highly recommend Dr. Koo and her team!

Vince Holtmann

I called the office and got a very unexpected cold shoulder. I asked the person who answered the phone if Dr. Koo performs Botox treatment for trigeminal neuralgia. She sad yes. I inquired if I could speak with Dr. Koo or if they could ask Dr. Koo on my behalf regarding a request for someone with knowledge of Botox treatment of trigeminal neuralgia to speak for half an hour at one of our support group meetings of the Facial Pain Association. Her reply was that Dr. Koo is busy with clinic, so she could not speak to our group. I asked if it was possible there might be a time in the future she would not be so busy or would she never be interested in speaking to our group - she replied that it's something Dr. Koo would never do. End of discussion. Not even sorry, or I'll check with Dr. Koo and get back with you. We've been fortunate that there have been many doctors in the St. Louis area who have at least considered our request or actually were able to come and speak about important new treatments that might provide hope for those who are suffering badly with trigeminal neuralgia. This office's response was most unfortunate.5-2-18 update to my original post after seeing the response from Dr. Koo's office. I was given Dr. Koo's contact info from someone who claimed that Dr. Koo had treated patients with Botox for trigeminal neuralgia. When I called, if someone would have communicated that Dr. Koo's primary specialty is plastic surgery, I would have understood. So I am changing my rating from 1 to 3 for the helpful explanation now.

Skylar H

Facial products and Botox have been just what I need. Dr. Koo started me out on a few products and my face looks great. I have spent more money products that do not work and her 'Koo Skin Brilliance' has been amazing at less than half the cost of the other products.

Bailey S

Michele Koo was excellent she made me feel like a valuable patient and did an outstanding job on my procedure. She is friendly, professional helpful and she knows what she is doing. I truly appreciate her helping me look natural and boost my self confidence.

Alison F

I have been so pleased with my results. I came wanting to start on Dr. Koo's skin care, Botox and filler for my mouth lines. Dr. Koo recommended we start on the skin care and do the Botox for my creases in between my eyebrows. She explained to me that a slow and steady gradual change will be nice for me and not overly obvious. I was very nervous about getting the filler in my lines next to the sides of my mouth. It looks great. Not one person can pinpoint what I have had done but all say it looks great. So happy. I look amazing.

Alexis P

My liposuction has been a long time coming. I have wanted this procedure for so long. Dr. Koo saw me a few years ago for this I just wanted to wait a little bit with the cost and time off of work. I love my results.

Diana B

Dr. Koo and Jo Ann are exceptional in their field. They are professional, courteous and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this practice. Great overall experience. I love my results.--Diana B.

Jackie C

What I wanted I got. That was the main thing. Dr. Koo said I was reasonable and my implants would fit my profile and lifestyle. Soooo nervous about being too big. Happy!

Emerson C

The DOCTOR and staff was very very friendly, sweet , sincere at all time in person or by phone. They are a great team, there should be more doctors and staff like them. I would tell everyone about them. They get an A + DONT CHANGE A THING.

Margaret O

I am thrilled with my results. I feel so good and love the way they look. I dont think anyone can tell but I can. I just needed to fill out my bra again and not look like I had no breast after breast feeding and babies. Looks awesome.

Candace B

Dr. Koo and her team are absolutely wonderful. I trust Dr. Koo 100 percent. She does great work and offers great advice. I love how my skin looks thanks to her.

Ariel F

Dr. Koo and her staff are wonderful they made me feel very comfortable at all turns. I am very happy with the treatment and care I received. Will definitely recommend her to friends and family.

Pat M

I have been wanting breast enlargement for several years. I knew I wanted to come to Doctor Koo. She helped me to understand the procedure, its risks and benefits. She met with me a couple of times before the surgery. I never felt pressured to have the procedure. Glad I came to Dr. Koo.

Harper Browning

I was very pleased with my results. The office and staff and care providers were all amazing. I would highly recommend Dr. Koo.

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