There have been recent news articles lately from the New York Times and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery on the safety of breast implants, particularly with regards to BIA-ALCL or Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma. This is a very rare type of T-cell lymphoma that can develop following breast implants. The...
View MoreThose who have become accustomed to the benefits of non-surgical body contouring, may be interested to learn about the latest advances in CoolSculpting. If you're not familiar with Coolsculpting, it is a non-surgical treatment that is performed in the office and freezes fat in localized areas. Over several months, about a 20-22% reduction of the...
View MoreGood 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...
View More“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...
View MoreA 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...
View MoreThere 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...
View MoreEvery 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...
View MoreWe’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...
View MoreTrying 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 freeze...
View MoreWe have seen a trend in the past few years of those who want to give others the gift of plastic surgery. According to the Academy of Facial and Reconstructive Surgery (ENT specialty) the increase in demand for plastic surgery from Thanksgiving to Christmas increases by about 25%. There is no doubt the holidays are busy times for those seeking...
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