All about Breast Augmentation

Breasts are a defining characteristic of femininity. Perky and full in our youth, breasts begin to sag and slowly descend with the age and child -rearing. If in the unfortunate case that they fall victim to breast cancer, they may have to be removed via mastectomy or left disfigured through treatments. Whatever the case may […]

Lymphaticovenous Bypass Grand Rapids

Lymphedema is a lifelong, chronic disease of the lymphatic system caused by clogged lymphatic vessels. The most prominent symptom of lymphedema is swelling of the upper or lower extremities, sometimes even accumulating 2-3 liters of fluid in one limb. At Advanced Plastic Surgery, we most often see patients who have acquired lymphedema through surgical complications associated […]

A Message for our Patients regarding Coronavirus

A Message for our Patients regarding Coronavirus Our patients safety is our first priority. In order to protect our immunocompromised patients, we are taking additional precautions to ensure their health and wellbeing is protected. We have implemented limited office hours and additional measures to eliminate patient contact and reduce their risk for exposure. Please call […]

Fat Grafting to the Face and Breast

Fat can be transfered One’s relationship with fat can be complicated. Some desire it to be gone in some places such as the tummy, thighs, and hips, while others wish it wouldn’t fade from the face or hands with age. With the passing of time, gravity naturally causes fat to descend downwards, stretching the skin […]

Getting a Facelift

Surgical and non-surgical options for younger look Gravity, stress, and aging are inescapable factors that contribute to the sagging of our bodies and face with time. The fat in the face specifically begins to sag, atrophy or die away, leaving one with an reduced and displaced fat some areas and excess skin in in others. […]

New Fire and Ice Facial

Our brand new facial A dynamic duo – sweet and sour, light and dark, hot and cold at the same time. The fire and ice facial has been taking the beauty community by storm because of its combined use of the heat-inducing functions of an acid exfoliant and the chill of a cooling mask. This […]

How to Balance Expectations and Reality?

Plastic surgery is composed of highly individualized procedures, and you should undergo surgery for yourself, not to try to fit any sort of ideal image to fulfill someone else’s expectations. Having unrealistic expectations of your surgical outcome can lead to disappointment and dissatisfaction with your surgery results. The key to formulating expectations for body contouring is creating expectations […]

How to Deal with “There is No Guarantee”

Medical companies, practices, and hospitals take pride in their ability to offer state of the art, new age, patented, and FDA approved technology to address a wide range of medical concerns. No matter now thoroughly proven a concept or meticulously practiced method is, there exists a shadow of doubt associated with the undergoing any procedure. […]

All about Lasers

Lasers everywhere! We’ve seen them in everything: grocery barcode scanners, eye surgery, cat toys, tag, and of course, Star Wars. Lasers have not only had a significant impact on the world of pop culture, but in recent decades, they have been heavily implemented into the world of medical aesthetics as a corrective option. These devices can tackle […]

Outpatient care: who cant’ go home alone?

You’ve done it. The treatment plan is set in motion, the consultation is history, and the procedure date is fast approaching. You’ve talked to your doctor about the surgery and at-home care after surgery. Being at home after a potentially life-changing procedure can seem like the distant future- an “all clear” signal after the impending fear before […]