There have been recent news articles lately from the New York Times and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery on the safety of breast implants, particularly with regards to BIA-ALCL or Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma. This is a very rare type of T-cell lymphoma that can develop following breast implants. The frequency of occurrence of BIA-ALCL is estimated to be at 1 in 300,000 breast implants. This number may change over time with increased reporting.
Who is at risk for developing ALCL? At this time, the incidence of this cancer is very rare. It primarily has been recognized in women undergoing…
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Those who have become accustomed to the benefits of non-surgical body contouring, may be interested to learn about the latest advances in 
Good news for those who are bothered by those little wrinkles that form around the mouth and long for smoother lips. The Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery is one of the first plastic surgery practices in the Grand Rapids area to be able to offer FDA cleared Juvederm Volbella to help reduce those little lines and offer a little fullness to the lips which is not exaggerated.
“How much is a breast augmentation?” This is a question we hear frequently from women calling our office. When we tell them that the price can vary, there is sometimes a bit of surprise on the part of the caller. I thought it might be good to explain some of the factors that can impact the price of a breast augmentation. This includes variations within our own office and also the differences between plastic surgery offices that can affect price.
Every year, the 
Trying to reduce a double chin has now become more attainable with Zeltiq’s new CoolMini™ applicator. Despite our best efforts, stubborn fat often refuses to budge regardless of exercise or weight loss. Isolated pockets of stubborn fat can be a concern even to individuals who are very thin.
