Bengtson Plastic Surgery Blog

As the modern, noninvasive, and super-effective fat-reduction system known as CoolSculpting® gains popularity in Michigan and elsewhere, patients looking to get rid of everything from love handles to double chins will be seeing it more and more. But not all CoolSculpting® providers are the same. The Bengtson Center in Grand Rapids is a CoolSculpting® Certified…

It’s quick, it’s long-lasting, and it’s a winner. Cellfina™, a minimally invasive procedure that reduces the appearance of cellulite on women’s thighs and butts, had a great 2015. It received an FDA approval earlier in the year, then took a Best of Beauty Breakthrough win for the 2015 Allure Best of Beauty Awards. The Bengtson…

We at the Bengtson Center have been happy to offer CoolSculpting® for Michigan patients looking to eliminate isolated pockets of belly fat and love handles, and now we’ve added yet another option. The makers of CoolSculpting® recently introduced a new handpiece that targets unwanted submental fat. We’re talking about a double chin—that unwanted layer of…

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,…

The sun may not be good for your skin, but it’s just so hard to avoid it during the summer. Exciting adventures in tropical climates, lazy days by the pool, and even simple walks outdoors under a brilliant blue sky can all subject you to ultraviolet radiation that breaks down healthy skin components, reduces hydration,…