Ears that protrude or have an irregular shape can draw attention away from the other facial features. Cosmetic reshaping changes their position or contour without affecting hearing. Ear surgery, also called […]
Can a Forehead Lift Reduce Deep Forehead Wrinkles and Brow Sagging?
Deep forehead creases and a lowered brow can make the upper face look tired, tense, or older than you feel. In Grand Rapids, Elite Plastic Surgery performs brow lift surgery to raise descended brows […]
Liposuction vs. Arm Lift: Which Procedure Is Right for Upper Arm Contouring?
Upper arm contouring starts with one key question: Is the main issue extra fat, loose skin, or both? For some people, the issue is a stubborn pocket of fat. For […]
When Is Surgery Recommended for Complex Wounds?
Some wounds close with basic care. Others stall, reopen, worsen, or involve tissue loss the body cannot repair on its own. When progress slows or the injury becomes more complicated, complex […]
Reconstructive Options After Skin Cancer Removal
Skin cancer removal is often necessary for your health, but the area left behind can affect how you look, speak, blink, breathe, or move nearby tissue. This is especially true […]
What Happens During Scar Revision Surgery?
A visible scar can be frustrating when it draws attention, feels tight, or reminds you of an injury, burn, surgery, or skin cancer treatment. Scar revision is not meant to completely erase […]
What to Expect During Arm Lift Surgery
An arm lift, also called brachioplasty, removes loose upper arm skin and reshapes the arm contour. Arm lift surgery follows a planned sequence: anesthesia, incisions, skin removal, possible fat removal, contouring, […]
Who Is a Good Candidate for Chin Surgery?
Chin surgery can improve facial balance by changing the shape, size, or position of the chin. Some patients consider chin augmentation because their chin appears recessed, while others want stronger jawline […]
What Liposuction Can (and Can’t) Do for You
You can do everything “right” with your lifestyle and still have areas on your body that won’t change, no matter your effort. Liposuction can help, but understanding what it can and cannot […]
How Plastic Surgeons Rebuild Tissue Lost to Skin Cancer
For many people, skin cancer shows up in the most visible places, such as the nose, cheeks, or eyelids. Removing it is essential for your health, but the wound that’s […]
