Monthly Archives: October 2011

21

Oct

Liposuction May Reduce Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, or Diabetes for Certain Patients

Published: October 21, 2011

We typically consider liposuction to be a strictly cosmetic procedure, but at our recent ASPS annual meeting in Denver, on September 23-27, a study was presented by Dr. Eric Swanson that indicated for the first time that liposuction patients experience lower triglyceride levels and white blood cell counts, and perhaps decreasing the risk of heart...

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14

Oct

Otoplasty – Grand Rapids Ear Surgery

Published: October 14, 2011

Large ears or ears which stick out far from the sides of the head can be the root of ruthless teasing, especially among peers and kids. Boys and girls from adolescence on up through adulthood can suffer from feeling self-conscious about their ears. Dr. Ringler has helped countless children and adults alike improve the appearance of their prominent...

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7

Oct

Grand Rapids Endoscopic Brow Lift

Published: October 7, 2011

Years of furrowing your brows, raising them in surprise or simply time and gravity often have a negative effect on the forehead. An endoscopic brow lift, also known as a forehead lift, is a common procedure in our Grand Rapids Plastic Surgery office. This procedure minimizes the creases that develop across the forehead or those that occur high on...

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