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.
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.
Tighten lax stomach muscles and remove excess skin with a Tummy Tuck.
Explore Tummy TuckA mommy makeover is any combination of surgeries that aim to contour and lift parts of the body affected by pregnancy.
Explore Mommy MakeoverAn arm lift, or brachioplasty, works to remove excess skin and fat on the upper arm area.
Explore Arm LiftA thigh lift works to address extra, lax, or sagging skin on the inner thigh.
Explore Thigh Lift SurgeryAveli™ 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.
Explore Aveli™Douglas Leppink, MD, Board-certified plastic surgeon at Centre for Plastic Surgery, Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializes in truly personalized services that are uniquely tailored to the needs and desires of each patient.
Read Full Bio >A diverse educational background is the foundation of Dr. Rechner’s surgical practice. Early in his education, an engineering degree gave him important problem solving skills. After choosing to follow his dream of becoming a doctor, he learned fundamental surgical principles and advanced surgical techniques through his general surgery training and plastic surgery residency.
Read Full Bio >Rebecca Boston, MD is a compassionate and highly skilled plastic surgeon who joined the Centre for Plastic Surgery in 2023. Originally from the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Dr. Boston pursued her undergraduate and medical education at the University of Michigan. She went on to graduate with a distinction in research from the University of Michigan Medical School in 2016.
Read Full Bio >By: Dr. Brundage, MD It is my feeling there are 4 standard types of Tummy Tucks. The least common would be a mini tummy tuck. This entails working mostly on lower abdomen and only tightening the muscles from the belly button down. The most common tummy tuck procedure we perform is a regular (standard) tummy…
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Safety of Gluteal Fat Grafting The goal of Plastic Surgery is to correct deformities, repair injuries, or enhance appearance. However, most important is the safety of the patient undergoing any Plastic Surgery procedure. Popular demand for Gluteal Augmentation (widely known as a “Butt Lift” or “Brazilian Butt Lift”) has seen a remarkable increase in the…
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By Carlie Zervan on August 28, 2016 at 11:13 PM, updated August 28, 2016 at 11:16 PM We all know that there are certain things we want to save on and certain things we want to splurge on. Hunting for a new cell phone? You might explore money-saving options on websites like Amazon or EBay. Thinking about…
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By: Lisa For those of you that don’t know me, I have been a Certified Scrub Technician at the Centre for Plastic Surgery for 8 years. After all the tummy tuck procedures I had seen & done (hundreds!), it didn’t seem too hard so I decided that after having 3 kids & losing some weight…
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By: Dr. Leppink “I do situps all the time but I can’t get my tummy flat again after my pregnancy!” We hear this statement all the time from our frustrated post-pregnancy patients, and unfortunately they are right! The changes that occur in a woman’s body during pregnancy can very seldom be improved with even the…
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By: Carlie Zervan Note: Originally posted to blog.mlive.com on January 22, 2016 There isn't a feeling that can compare to bringing a child into this world. Childbirth is a peak experience that is joyous, exciting and unique. Women who go through labor and birth often emerge from the experience feeling as if they are an entirely…
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January 5th, 2016 "What does Board-Certification in Plastic Surgery mean for patients? By: Dr. Leppink The process of attaining Board-Certification in Plastic Surgery is rigorous and necessary. Having a group of Plastic Surgeons recognized by their peers (The Board) who certify that a new Plastic Surgeon is good enough to be part of the specialty…
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The plastic surgery procedure known as liposuction is a technique that can effectively remove excess fat from numerous parts of the body. The treatment targets specific bodily areas that gather fat easily and often remain regardless of diet and exercise regime. Stubborn areas of fat deposits also typically increase with age. Such accumulative fatty areas…
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This patient is a 52 year old woman (5'2", 124 lbs) who was unhappy with skin laxity and the shape of her abdomen following her pregnancies. She elected to undergo a complete tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) that included excess skin removal and the repair of muscle separation.
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This patient is a 31 year old woman (5'3", 162lbs) who was unhappy with her breast shape and size, and the appearance of her abdomen following the birth of her children. She underwent bilateral breast augmentation with Mentor Memory Gel Implants, 425mL on the right and 450mL on the left, via the inframammary crease, and a complete tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) simultaneously. She also underwent a scar revision procedure approximately 18 months post initial surgery in order to soften the appearance of her abdominal scar. She was very pleased with her final results.
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Before
This patient is a 37 year old woman (5'4'', 150 lbs) who is a young mother of 3 children desiring a "Mommy Makeover, including breast augmentation and Abdominoplasty. After the birth of her 3 children, she felt as though she had a significant degree of laxity and mild breast ptosis. Her breast augmentation was performed using Mentor Smooth Round High Profile Memory Gel silicone implants (L-500cc, R-450cc) through an inframammary incision and placed in a submuscular position. She was very pleased with her results.
“Dr. Rechner is skilled, meticulous, kind and caring. He is dedicated to the patients well being and comfort. Before, during and after procedure steps were explained thoroughly and plenty of time for his answers to my questions. I believe my recovery was shortened because I felt secure always, at the surgical center and at home, knowing I could reach him and his team 24/7. My results are amazingly beautiful.”* -Mommy Makeover Patient, Dr. Rechner
"Dr. Leppink is the most skilled, kind, sincere, caring, and compassionate surgeon that I know. He also has an exceptional professional bedside manner. You definitely feel well cared for and are not just a number."* -Tummy Tuck Revision Patient, 02/06/2020, Dr. Leppink
“The results are better than expected. Excellent job managing expectations. The surgical experience was as good as it could be and the team did a great job caring for me and my husband that day. Post op had a few minor bumps, all handled extremely well - timely, comprehensively and with expertise and care. The scar placement on my arms is great and other than just waiting for the healing process to be done. I’m super excited about the results! [Single best thing is…] The amount of nurturing, care and listening the team did that day. Genuinely dedicated to making the experience a positive one.”* -Arm Lift Patient, Dr. Leppink
“It felt good to work with a Dr. who acknowledges this surgery is elective, therefore prioritizing the satisfaction of the results. The impression I got from the consultation was that the Dr. is incredibly knowledgeable. He managed to create a comfortable environment (not creepy) even though some nudity was necessary.”* -Tummy Tuck Patient, Dr. Rechner
“Dr. Rechner has the best bedside manner…caring, professional, understanding and patient. A very talented surgeon who has done two procedures for me…and I’m delighted with the outcome(s).”* - Tummy Tuck Revision Patient, Dr. Rechner
“Dr. Leppink was very professional; his staff is also very welcoming and treated me with so much kindness when I had to bring my kids in with me to follow up appointments. My tummy tuck results are beautiful and I am so glad I took the leap to do this surgery for myself.”* - Tummy Tuck Patient, Dr. Leppink
“Caring compassionate knowledgeable staff. Thorough explanation of entire process (medical and financial portions). No pressure to make decision.”* -Mommy Makeover Patient, Dr. Leppink
“Dr. Rechner made what I had anticipated to be an uncomfortable process - comfortable, seamless and even enjoyable. He and his staff were kind, compassionate and extremely professional. The consultation, surgery, post-op care and results have exceeded my expectations in every way.”* - Labiaplasty Patient, Dr. Rechner
“Felt very comfortable the moment I arrived till the moment I left. Jill was very nice, and helped calm my nerves and anxiety about having my procedure done. It didn’t hurt as much as I was anticipating.”* -CoolSculpting® Patient, 03/13/2019, Jill Koetje
“Jamey is so informative and educated on all services offered. She was professional yet easy to speak with. I left feeling informed and extremely confident in my decision to work with CPS!!”* -CoolSculpting® Patient, 7/17/2019, Jamey Bailey
”Jamey is just great and she gives a lot of information and answers any questions you may have. She is also very honest on the procedure that is being done so I wasn’t surprised with the results or any side effects. [Single best thing is…] The side saddle on my thighs are better and less giggly, I will be going in for the 3rd treatment on them soon.”* - CoolSculpting® Patient, 9/19/2019, Jamey Bailey
“I was highly satisfied with my entire tummy tuck surgery due to many factors. I was encouraged by the clean and organized facility, genuine caring from Dr. Leppink, and real life experiences that he provided and staff provided. At no point did I feel like ‘another patient’, I felt that everyone really cared. Single best thing about this experience, absolutely how truly caring everyone was, and everyone listened to any questions and concerns intently.”* -Tummy Tuck Patient, Dr. Leppink
“They were kind and courteous.They made me feel like my needs were important. They listened.”*- Liposuction Patient, Dr. Rechner
“The care and attention I received was high class. The nurses and staff were kind and considerate and readily available to answer my questions and concerns. My doctor’s recommendation and plan and skills to deliver were at a mastery level. I am so happy with my results, so worth it. I didn’t realize what a negative impact the extra skin and separation of muscle was having on my self confidence. Now that it’s gonna, I’m totally different, better.”*- Tummy Tuck Patient, Dr. Leppink
“Dr. Leppink is an excellent doctor and is very considerate of you and your body. He is very professional and knowledgeable. I couldn’t have gotten a better doctor. He has done an awesome job! I’m so pleased with my results.” -Tummy Tuck Patient, Dr. Leppink
“As a registered nurse I have had experiences both personally and professionally over various specialties. I have never felt more comfortable in what I thought would be an uncomfortable situation. Everyone was kind, compassionate, welcoming and understanding. The doctor took his time, never once made me feel rushed. In fact I left there feeling well informed and an active part of this process. I was quite impressed by the entire staff, but none more than Dr. Leppink himself. You should feel extremely proud of your organization. I was tremendously impressed.” -Tummy Tuck Patient, Dr. Leppink
“The kindness and caring of all I have been in contact with has been great. I have not had my procedure as of yet. My pre-op is coming and I look forward to getting answers to more questions and confirm my procedure. So far this office has been a wonderful experience. I have not been embarrassed and have kept at ease. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement!”-Tummy Tuck Patient, Dr. Rechner
“My body was completely transformed. I had a lot of extra skin from weight loss and the surgery really changed how I looked. I don’t have to hide under clothes anymore!”* -Tummy Tuck Patient, Dr. Rechner
“Dr. Leppink was very patient with me and made sure that I fully understood this procedure. He kept eye contact to ensure that I was not shying from asking questions. He provided ample sample visual images and communicated well. I immediately felt connected and trusted that I would be in good care.”*-Tummy Tuck Patient, Dr. Leppink
“All of my questions were answered. Everyone was very nice. “*-Tummy Tuck Patient, Dr. Rechner
“From the moment I called to schedule a consult, I felt very “at home” and comfortable. Every staff member I encountered made me feel special and was extremely attentive. They never made me feel dumb for asking questions and went out of their way to make sure I completely understood all of the information given to me. I couldn’t have asked for a better consult experience.”- Breast Augmentation Patient, Dr. Leppink
“The office provided me with an exceptional consultation. Everyone was extremely friendly and accommodating. The office is beautiful and the surgeon was very kind, thoughtful and extremely thorough. I did not leave with any questions. I feel very confident that I will be scheduling one or more procedures with this surgeon other the next few years. I would highly recommend this office to others.” * - Tummy Tuck Patient, Dr. Rechner
“Everyone, and I mean everyone I encountered were very helpful and kind. I’m still nervous about having the procedure but it has nothing to do with my visit, the facility or the people. They were all fantastic and if I do decided to move forward with the surgery I will be going there and having Dr. Rechner perform the operation”*- Tummy Tuck Patient, Dr. Rechner
“Dr. Rechner did a great job and he and the staff were very friendly to me and my husband. I am finally comfortable with my stomach and proud to wear a bathing suit.”* Tummy Tuck Patient, Dr. Rechner
“Dr. Rechner and his practice showed the highest level of professionalism, attention to detail, and kindness though out my procedure. I had so many questions going in, and they took all the time I needed—which helped me to trust them with the procedure and recover fully. I am especially impressed with Dr. Rechner’s willingness to meet with me multiple times prior to surgery AND have his associate also meet with me to reassure me that a full (vs. partial) tummy tuck could be done. Dr. Rechner and his associate, Dr. Leppink, were the only surgeons who took the time to listen to me and understand why I was pursuing the procedure in the first place—and help me see what would bring the best results. I am so glad that I decided to trust their judgement i.e.- a full tummy tuck. I am delighted with my post-surgical body and feel that this procedure has changed my life in so many ways. I would not hesitate to return to this practice in the future. The single best thing was probably Dr. Rechner’s honesty. He explained the results I’d get from a partial tummy tuck (which was recommended by 6 other surgeons) vs. a full tummy tuck (which he recommended AND for which he explained aloud his reasoning and surgical plan). His insistence on understanding my own goals for the procedure, accompanied by his desire to get the best outcome, made all the difference. I’m very glad I got the full Tummy Tuck.”*- Tummy Tuck Patient, Dr. Rechner
“Dr. Leppink put me at ease immediately and was more thorough than any physician I’ve ever met. He gave me so much information in a really easy to understand way. I felt so comfortable moving forward with my decision to have surgery and he made me so comfortable prior to surgery. My results are better than I could’ve hoped for and I will recommend him to everyone I know!”*- Breast Augmentation Patient, Dr. Leppink
“Everything about this practice and surgeon is top notch. Professional, competent, and exceptionally thorough and caring. I feel like they really are interested in providing me with the best possible options and care.”* Face Lift Patient, Dr. Rechner
Jamey is so informative and educated on all services offered. She was professional yet easy to speak with. I left feeling informed and extremely confident in my decision to work with CPS!!* - CoolSculpting Patient, Jamey Bailey
“The Doctor and his whole staff were very very nice, kind, patient, helpful and respectful to me throughout this whole process . I definitely would do it again if I have anything else done and I would come here and have Dr. Leppink be my surgeon again. I love the way I feel now in my clothes and very happy about the way I look.”*- Tummy Tuck Patient, Dr. Leppink