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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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 (Circumferential) Patient 108
This case features a 53-year-old woman (5'6", 183 pounds) who lost 85 pounds following a gastric bypass procedure. She elected to undergo a circumferential tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) to remove excess skin, along with liposuction of her outer hip and flank area. The procedure removed over seven pounds of skin and fat. After surgery, her weight had decreased by an additional 16 pounds, and she was extremely pleased with her results. The after photos, taken ten months post-op, highlight her final transformation.
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.
Tummy Tuck Patient 133
This case features a healthy 47-year-old woman (5'5", 169 pounds) who sought to improve her abdominal appearance, addressing laxity and fullness after multiple pregnancies. She underwent a full tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) with diastasis recti (muscle) repair. The after photos, taken 11 months post-surgery, showcase her final results, which she was very pleased with.