Category: Dr. Brad Bengtson

Your nose is one of the first things other people notice about you, which is why some people wish theirs looked a little different. In this day and age, altering a nose you’re not happy with—whether it’s too long or too wide or too whatever for your taste—is a safe and easy endeavor thanks to…

Tight is good, right? A tight defense protects against even a tough offense. A tight deadline motivates you to get the job done. A tight seat belt keeps you safe, a tight seal prevents leaks, and a tight dress—well, you get the idea. Hanging loose? That might fly if you’re an island surfer, but not…

Can we be totally obvious here? Guys like breasts. That should come as a surprise to pretty much no one. Also not news: Guys aren’t big fans of breasts on themselves. What is news? Cosmetic surgery at Michigan’s Bengtson Center can help. A condition known as gynecomastia causes breasts to develop on men, obscuring muscle…

Has March got you seeing everything in brackets? While they may be a good thing for your Final Four picks, they’re not so great when they’re on your face. Many people call them parenthesis, but no matter what punctuation you think they resemble, the deep wrinkles—known as nasolabial folds in medical circles and as “smile…

Let’s be blunt about sharp things: If somebody’s going to stick a needle into you, you want to be sure that person really knows what they’re doing, right? These days, it seems like just about anyone can offer cosmetic injectables, including Juvéderm® and BOTOX®. Grand Rapids and other cities in Michigan are filled with gynecologists,…