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.
From the blog
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Life has a way of transforming your body—through pregnancy, significant weight changes, the natural progression of aging, or simply the genetics you were born with. You’ve navigated those changes with resilience, and that’s something to celebrate. But sometimes, your skin tells a different story. It can stretch, shift, and settle in ways that no amount of healthy living or dedicated effort can fully address.
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Mommy Makeover Recovery Guide: Time & Tips
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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.
Arm Lift Patient 14
This 66-year-old woman (5'10") was concerned about skin laxity in her upper arms. To address this, she underwent a bilateral upper arm brachioplasty, which included underarm excision (skin removal) and liposuction around the elbow area. A total of 87 grams (0.2 pounds) of tissue was removed from her right upper arm and 85 grams (0.18 pounds) from her left upper arm. The 'after' photos, taken 8 months post-surgery, showcase her impressive transformation and the improved contour of her arms.
Tummy Tuck Patient 139
This case features a healthy 53-year-old woman (5'2", 125 pounds) who sought to address abdominal fullness that persisted after multiple pregnancies, despite maintaining a regular exercise routine. She underwent a full tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) with diastasis recti (muscle repair). The after photos, taken six months post-surgery, highlight her abdominal transformation and final results, allowing her to return to her normal activities with satisfaction.