Category Archives: Body Surgery
Cellulaze-Grand Rapids
One of the main concerns of women in my plastic surgery practice has to do with cellulite. Even women who are at their ideal weight are bothered by this condition that results in lumps, bumps and dimpling of the thighs, … Continue reading
Mommy Makeover Grand Rapids
Childbirth is a life changing experience for women and their bodies. The joy and wonder of a new baby is sometimes offset by feelings that your body does not look or feel as youthful as it did prior to pregnancy. … Continue reading
Grand Rapids Liposuction
While liposuction is not a treatment for obesity or a weight loss solution, it is a valuable tool for improving specific trouble areas of the body which have stubborn fatty deposits. Liposuction is ideal for people who are healthy, and … Continue reading
SAFELipo -A New Option in Body Contouring
In addition to facial plastic surgery and breast surgery, I have a particular interest in body contouring and I try to offer patients the latest options in technology and procedures that are safe, proven and effective. I realize that most … Continue reading
Liposuction May Reduce Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, or Diabetes for Certain Patients
We typically consider liposuction to be a strictly cosmetic procedure, but at our recent ASPS annual meeting in Denver, on September 23-27, a study was presented by Dr. Eric Swanson that indicated for the first time that liposuction patients experience … Continue reading
How Long Does Fat Grafting Last, Survey Asks
Using fat grafting to fill out depressions below the eyes is not only popular, but can have long lasting benefits. A recently published study published in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery asked, “How long does fat grafting last?” when … Continue reading
Does Fat Return After Liposuction?
Many women and men may have read with dismay the current study from the University of Colorado indicating that fat removed via liposuction returns to another area of the body. The study published in Obesity, by the University of Colorado, … Continue reading
Plastic Surgeon Examines the Idea of Beauty
While the old adage is “beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” a New York plastic surgeon suggests it is rather the perception of beauty that matters. In an article for The Huffington Post, Dr. Robert Tornambe points out … Continue reading
More Men Choosing Surgery Over Non-Surgical Options
More men than ever are choosing to undergo plastic surgery in order to look as young as they may feel inside, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. In new statistics published this month, the ASPS found that the … Continue reading
“Awake” Surgeries Unsafe, Put Patients at Risk
An alarming new trend in cosmetic procedures is taking hold and respected surgeons in the plastic surgery field want to warn patients about the dangers of some procedures marketed as “Awake cosmetic surgery.” Awake surgeries are now being noticed not … Continue reading