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Surgeons named on the site

Dr. Matthew FahrenkopfDr. Matthew Fahrenkopf is a skilled physician specializing in both Hand and Plastic Surgery.

Certifications and memberships stated

Certified by the American Board of Plastic SurgeryHe is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the Michigan State Medical Society.
Fellowship training statedDr. Fahrenkopf completed an Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Procedures and techniques named

Blepharoplasty: numbing medication, IV sedation, two hoursYour surgeon injects numbing medication around the eyelids and administers intravenous medication for relaxation and pain numbing. Blepharoplasty usually takes less than two hours, depending on the amount and location of tissue being removed.
Blepharoplasty: normal activities in 7-10 daysMost people return to normal activities 7-10 days following blepharoplasty. Two weeks post-surgery, the majority of bruising and swelling should resolve.
Asian eyelid surgeryAlso called Asian or Westernization eyelid surgery, performed to create an upper eyelid crease.
Facelift: board-certified surgeons 40 years experienceAt Elite Plastic Surgery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, facelift procedures are performed by board-certified plastic surgeons with over 40 years of combined experience.
Facelift: mini-lift less dramatic, local anesthesiaThe mini-lift is designed to improve the appearance of smile lines, jowls, and loose skin, but provides less dramatic results than a full facelift. The procedure can be performed fairly quickly under local anesthesia in an office setting.
Rhinoplasty: candidates 16-20 years ageTo ensure the best outcomes, rhinoplasty candidates should be healthy and realistic about possible results. They should be at least 16-20 years of age.
Liposuction: minimally invasive, cannula removes fatThe liposuction procedure is minimally invasive, using a hollow tube called a cannula to remove localized areas of body fat.
Tumescent liposuctionOne of the most common liposuction techniques is tumescent liposuction, which may be assisted by ultrasound or laser.
Tummy tuck: combined with liposuction at EliteIn many tummy tuck procedures at Elite, we combine some liposuction with the tuck.
Tummy tuck: removes excess skin, tissueTummy Tuck (abdominoplasty) is the single best surgical procedure for the removal of excess abdominal skin and tissue that diet and exercise alone can’t address.

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