There are times when a finger gets stuck in a bent position. It then may bend or straighten with a snap, kind of like a trigger being pulled and released. […]
Bat Wings Are for DC Comics
Significant weight gain or weight loss, or simply the relentless march of time, can create loose skin on the upper arms. This results in unsightly, inelastic flabby areas on the […]
Tennis Elbow Isn’t an Ace
Since we’re coming up on the U.S. Open tennis tournament, it’s seems apropos to have a blog about tennis elbow. This inflammation of the tendons in the elbow can make […]
Brighten Your Skin with a Micropeel
The outer layer of the epidermis can get in the way of the healthy, more vibrant skin beneath. Dead skin cells, clogged pores, oil, and dirt can leave your skin […]
This Broadband Isn’t for Watching Netflix
If you’re reading our Elite Plastic Surgery blog, you’re probably well versed in the aesthetic world. But you may not have heard about BroadBand Light, or BBL. BroadBand Light is […]
Winter’s Over, Except for Unwanted Fat
It was a pretty cold and snowy winter in Grand Rapids, made colder when the Red Wings missed the playoffs for the second straight year! But now that we’re headed […]
Restylane® Keeps Growing the Line
When it comes to replacing volume on facial wrinkles, there are two big names — Juvederm and Restylane. Restylane® was the original dermal filler, first approved by the FDA for use […]
Now Your Can Freeze Your Double Chin
No one likes having a profile that is less than sculpted. Unfortunately, most of us have a little droop under the chin…the dreaded double chin! Short of surgery — a […]
Botox is a Celebrity
Since we just had the Oscars a few weeks back, we’ve had our fill of celebrity watching. And while we don’t get all that many celebrities here in Grand Rapids, […]
Good Time to Bid Hair Goodbye
It’s been a whopper of a winter here in Grand Rapids, but eventually, summer will come, and with its trips to the lakes and rivers all around. Wouldn’t it be […]