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Dr. David A. Caplin, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in St. Louis, Missouri

Dr. David A. Caplin, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

St. Louis, Missouri
NPI: 1013082940· License: MDR6776 (MO) verify

41+ years of experience · self-reported

Industry payments (2025): $1,486 across 26 payments (what this means)
5(8 ratings)

Consultation $250

In Dr. David A. Caplin's own words

How Dr. David A. Caplin describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Recovery guidance

  • The UltraClear 3DMIRACL + Resilielle Exosomes treatment provides faster healing.

Results

  • One of the biggest things I remind my patients is don’t judge your results too early

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About

Dr. David A. Caplin, MD is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in St. Louis, Missouri. He offers both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, including facelifts, eyelid surgery, breast augmentation, breast implant revision, neck lifts, and facial reconstructive surgery. Dr. Caplin's practice considers the UltraClear 3DMIRACL + Resilielle Exosomes combination one of its most advanced skin rejuvenation treatments and a favorite for achieving healthy, glowing skin. This next-generation laser treatment targets fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, uneven texture, enlarged pores, and pigmentation with minimal downtime. Resilielle Exosomes are applied immediately after to enhance results, calm inflammation, accelerate healing, reduce redness, and support collagen production, aiming for healthier, smoother, and more radiant skin. For body contouring, Dr. Caplin reminds patients that CoolSculpting is not an overnight transformation. He explains that the body needs time to naturally process and eliminate treated fat cells, and results develop gradually. He advises patients not to judge their results too early, noting that "sometimes, the magic is happening when you can’t see it yet." Filler services are also a popular offering, and the practice recommends products from ZO Skin Health and Alastin Skincare.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. David A. Caplin, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Ultraclear 3dmiracl + Resilielle Exosomes Treatment

$850

1 patient report

Breast Augmentation

$10,501

1 patient report · 2024

Above typicalTypical in St. Louis: $6,600–$8,000 (median $7,200, 9 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. David A. Caplin

Sourced directly from Dr. David A. Caplin's social posts and replies.

What is the UltraClear 3DMIRACL + Resilielle Exosomes treatment and what are its benefits?
UltraClear 3DMIRACL is a next-generation laser treatment that targets fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, uneven texture, enlarged pores, and pigmentation, all with minimal downtime. Immediately after, Resilielle Exosomes are applied to enhance results. These powerful regenerative messengers help calm inflammation, accelerate healing, reduce redness, and support collagen production. The combined treatment aims to reveal healthier, smoother, and more radiant skin, providing improved skin tone and texture, softer fine lines and wrinkles, reduced acne scars and pores, faster healing, less downtime, enhanced collagen stimulation, and long-lasting rejuvenation for an even more radiant complexion.
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What should patients expect regarding CoolSculpting results and timeline?
CoolSculpting is not an overnight transformation; results develop gradually as your body needs time to naturally process and eliminate the treated fat cells. The process involves treatment, your body working, and results gradually revealing themselves. Patients should not judge their results too early, as the magic can be happening even when not yet visible. The gradual nature of the results is part of its beauty.
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Technologies & brands Dr. David A. Caplin mentions

Devices, implants, injectables and products named in Dr. David A. Caplin's own posts and videos. A mention is not an endorsement; ask the office what they currently offer.

SkincareAlastin · 3ZO Skin Health
LasersUltraClear · 6
Skincare techExosomes · 3
InjectablesJuvederm · 2
Body contouringCoolSculpting · 2

Patient Experience

Dr. David A. Caplin Review Summary

5
Dr. Caplin has an exceptional 5.0 rating based on 153 patient reviews and a 5/5 on Google reviews. Patients consistently praise his skills, results, and attentive care.

Ratings from Other Platforms

Google Reviews

5 out of 5

Based on 8 reviews

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Dr. David A. Caplin, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in St. Louis, Missouri

Parkcrest Plastic Surgery

845 N New Ballas Ct #300, St. Louis, Missouri

(314) 485-4965

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Consultation fee: $250

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$1,486

Payments

26

Compared to peers

Moderate

Dr. David A. Caplin received $1,486 across 26 payments in 2025. That is higher than about 71% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was ABBVIE INC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Patient Awards

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Parkcrest Plastic Surgery

845 N New Ballas Ct #300

St. Louis, Missouri 63141

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Office Information

Phone: (314) 485-4965

Where does Dr. David A. Caplin practice?

Doctor's Office

Parkcrest Plastic Surgery (Primary)

845 N New Ballas Ct #300, St. Louis, Missouri 63141

(153 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

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Education & Experience

Education

Undergraduate Degree With Honors From Kenyon College

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Board-certified Member Of The American Society Of Plastic Surgeons
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. David A. Caplin online?
The provided information doesn't specify whether online appointment booking is available. Contact the office at (314) 485-4965 or (314) 569-0130 for appointment information.
Does Dr. David A. Caplin offer telehealth?
The provided information does not indicate whether Dr. Caplin offers telehealth services.
What do patients have to say about Dr. David A. Caplin?
Patients rave about Dr. Caplin's exceptional care and natural-looking results. They frequently mention his skill in facial rejuvenation procedures like facelifts and eyelid surgery, as well as breast augmentation. Many highlight minimal pain and downtime, exceeding expectations, and the positive impact the procedures have had on their confidence.
What areas of care does Dr. David A. Caplin cater to?
Dr. Caplin specializes in plastic surgery, offering both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. His expertise includes facelifts (including lower facelifts), eyelid surgery, breast augmentation, breast implant revision, neck lifts, and facial reconstructive surgery. He serves patients in the St. Louis and Chesterfield, Missouri area. The practice considers the UltraClear 3DMIRACL + Resilielle Exosomes combination one of its most advanced skin rejuvenation treatments and a favorite for achieving healthy, glowing skin. Filler is also a very popular service offered by the practice. The practice also offers and recommends products from ZO Skin Health and Alastin Skincare.