Yearly Archives: 2016

4

Nov

Juvederm Volbella for Smoother Lips

Published: November 4, 2016

Good news for those who are bothered by those little wrinkles that form around the mouth and long for smoother lips.   The Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery is one of the first plastic surgery practices in the Grand Rapids area to be able to offer FDA cleared Juvederm Volbella to help reduce those little lines and offer a little fullness...

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7

Sep

How Much is a Breast Augmentation?

Published: September 7, 2016

“How much is a breast augmentation?” This is a question we hear frequently from women calling our office.  When we tell them that the price can vary, there is sometimes a bit of surprise on the part of the caller.  I thought it might be good to explain some of the factors that can impact the price of a breast augmentation.  This includes...

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18

Aug

Reducing a Double-Chin with Kybella

Published: August 18, 2016

A common complaint of men and women of all ages is a double-chin or unwanted excess fat in the submental area. Fat beneath the chin can be aging and can make you look heavier than you actually are. What makes it more frustrating, is that even those who are in great shape otherwise, can be predisposed genetically to the unwanted double chin, which...

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23

Jun

Snapchatting Plastic Surgery

Published: June 23, 2016

There have been recent articles in ASAPS and in the media about plastic surgeons who regularly snapchat plastic surgery procedures, with their patients permission, and gain millions of viewers and sometimes new referrals. As we become more entrenched with this type of plastic surgery voyeurism that started with with Extreme Makeover, then...

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3

Mar

Plastic Surgery Trends 2015

Published: March 3, 2016

Every year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) develops a list, based on surveys from board certified plastic surgeons, of the most requested plastic surgery trends of the year. The list includes those procedures that are surgical as well as non-surgical, in addition to some upcoming trends in plastic surgery. In 2015 there was a big...

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Jan

Reducing Puffy Eyes

Published: January 27, 2016

We’ve all been there- you wake up in the morning with puffy eyes that are swollen and unattractive. This can be caused by any number of factors; seasonal allergies, water retention from too much salt, a hangover, crying, or changes in the weather, just to name a few. The good news is that there are some pretty simple home remedies that many...

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6

Jan

Reduce a Double Chin with the CoolMini™

Published: January 6, 2016

Trying to reduce a double chin has now become more attainable with Zeltiq’s new CoolMini™ applicator. Despite our best efforts, stubborn fat often refuses to budge regardless of exercise or weight loss. Isolated pockets of stubborn fat can be a concern even to individuals who are very thin. Using the same technology as CoolSculpting to...

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