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 132
This case features a healthy woman (5'4", 163 pounds) who sought to address skin laxity and discomfort, including rashes around an abdominal scar, following three full-term pregnancies and C-section deliveries. She underwent a circumferential tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), during which excess skin was removed from her abdomen and flanks. The after photos, taken five months post-procedure, highlight her transformation.
Tummy Tuck (Extended) Patient 65
This case features a healthy 35-year-old woman (5'6", 230 pounds) who sought to improve the shape and contour of her abdomen following pregnancy and a significant weight loss of over 50 pounds. She underwent a complete extended tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), during which 5,073 grams (11.2 pounds) of fat and skin were removed. Committed to a healthy diet and exercise, she went on to lose an additional 40 pounds. The post-operative photos, taken 18 months after surgery, highlight her remarkable progression.
Arm Lift Patient 27
This 50-year-old woman (5'5", 174 pounds) achieved an impressive weight loss of over 90 pounds but was dissatisfied with the skin laxity and contour of her upper arms. To address these concerns, she underwent a bilateral arm lift with minor liposuction. The procedure significantly improved the contour of her upper arms, leaving her much more satisfied with her appearance. The 'after' photos, taken four months post-procedure, showcase her transformation.