Body Plastic Surgery
in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Your body— a study in contour. Body contouring complements a healthy lifestyle by helping you achieve your desired shape. If you’ve had extreme weight gains or losses or are experiencing skin and muscle laxity as you age, body contouring reduces the excess skin and fat that diet and exercise cannot. You may improve the look and feel of your body with shaping procedures like liposuction, tummy tuck, and arm or thigh contouring.
Why Choose the Centre for Plastic Surgery for Body Surgery?
Our team of highly skilled surgeons have decades of experience perfecting the art of shaping and contouring the body. Our entire team from our front office staff to our surgical support staff is dedicated to a safe, superior surgical journey for every single patient. When you choose the Centre for Plastic Surgery, you are choosing a first-class accredited facility designed with your privacy, comfort, and care in mind.
Your Body Surgery Options
at Centre for Plastic Surgery
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Surgery
Tighten lax stomach muscles and remove excess skin with a Tummy Tuck.
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Liposuction
Target tough to tackle areas of fat with liposuction.
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Mommy Makeover Surgery
A mommy makeover is any combination of surgeries that aim to contour and lift parts of the body affected by pregnancy.
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Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
An arm lift, or brachioplasty, works to remove excess skin and fat on the upper arm area.
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Thigh Lift (Thighplasty)
A thigh lift works to address extra, lax, or sagging skin on the inner thigh.
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Aveli™ Cellulite Treatment
Aveli™ is a minimally invasive procedure that specifically addresses the underlying cause of cellulite dimples, for a smoother skin appearance. It can be completed as a stand-alone treatment or in conjunction with a surgical procedure.
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Our Team
Meet our experts
Douglas Leppink, MD
A Board-certified plastic surgeon at the Centre for Plastic Surgery in Grand Rapids, Michigan. At our private practice, he specializes in truly personalized services that are uniquely tailored to the needs and desires of each patient.
Dr. Benjamin Rechner
A board-certified plastic surgeon in West Michigan, combines his unique background of engineering and advanced surgical training to deliver exceptional cosmetic and reconstructive results.
With expertise honed through general surgery, plastic surgery residency, and a pediatric craniofacial fellowship, Dr. Rechner is dedicated to creating beautiful outcomes while teaching future medical professionals as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Michigan State University.
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Before & After
Tummy Tuck Patient 143
This 51-year-old woman (5'6", 135 pounds) sought to address concerns about her abdominal appearance following pregnancy, which she felt had not improved despite her efforts with diet and exercise. Her primary concerns included skin laxity and reduced muscle tightness. She underwent a complete tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), which involved the removal of excess skin and diastasis recti (muscle) repair. The after photos, taken seven months post-procedure, showcase the changes in her abdominal area.
Breast Augmentation Patient 170
This patient is a healthy 44 year old woman (5'0", 160 pounds) who was unhappy with her breast size and shape as well as the appearance and excess tissue of her lateral chest (Bra-Line) area. She underwent an excision of the excess tissue and liposuction of her lateral chest wall as well as a submuscular inframammary breast augmentation using 490cc Mentor Xtra Memory Gel implants. This brought her from an A cup to a D cup. Following this procedure she is very happy with final results. The after photos were taken 18 months following her breast augmentation and bra line excision with liposuction procedure.
Tummy Tuck Patient 130
This case features a 52-year-old woman (5'2", 124 pounds) who sought to address skin laxity and improve the shape of her abdomen after pregnancies. She underwent a full tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), which included the removal of excess skin and muscle separation repair. The after photos, taken five months post-surgery, highlight her transformation.