Profile of Douglas Vander Woude, Dr

Dr. Douglas Vander Woude offers his cosmetic surgery patients a unique combination of experience, knowledge and personal attention. With nearly 20 years of experience in the field of Plastic Surgery, his areas of specialty include aesthetic facial cosmetic surgery, body contouring, and breast surgery. Dr. Vander Woude also provides non-surgical alternatives, including laser techniques, BOTOX® and dermal fillers. He strongly believes that patients must be evaluated and treated individually utilizing proven, safe and reliable treatment methods.

Dr. Vander Woude is board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He completed his training with the nation’s best at the University of Michigan Hospitals, Brigham and Women’s Hospital of Harvard Medical School. After additional highly sub-specialized fellowship training in craniofacial surgery, Dr. Vander Woude was appointed to the teaching staff of Harvard Medical School.

He returned to his hometown of Grand Rapids in 1998 to join Plastic Surgery Associates (PSA). Dr. Vander Woude is currently appointed as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Michigan State College of Human Medicine, and is actively involved in Medical Student and Resident education. He is the author of multiple scientific articles for professional journals and research publications, and is credited with honors both locally and nationally.

Dr. Vander Woude provides care in a professional and confidential manner offering his patients the highest level of confidence and trust. He is compassionate, understanding and committed to excellence.

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Procedures of Douglas Vander Woude, Dr ⁽²⁴⁾

Procedure	Rank in Grand Rapids	Rank in MI	Rank in US
Ear Pinning Cosmetic ear surgery is a type of plastic and reconstructive surgery that can improve the size, shape, or position of the outer ear by reshaping the cartilage.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 5	Ranked in MI: 34	Ranked in US: 1491
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 9	Ranked in MI: 56	Ranked in US: 3476
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 12	Ranked in MI: 63	Ranked in US: 3536
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 4	Ranked in MI: 44	Ranked in US: 2467
Facial Contouring Facial contouring is one of the fastest growing non-invasive and non-surgical facial reconfiguration techniques.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 1	Ranked in MI: 2	Ranked in US: 145
Facial Implants A facial implant is a small device (made of silicon or another safe material) that plastic surgeon puts underneath your skin during surgery.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 3	Ranked in MI: 31	Ranked in US: 1753
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 11	Ranked in MI: 50	Ranked in US: 2936
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 11	Ranked in MI: 50	Ranked in US: 2936
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 9	Ranked in MI: 57	Ranked in US: 2762
Breast Asymmetry Correction Breast asymmetry correction surgery involves changing the size, shape or position of one of both the breasts to make the breasts more equal.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 1	Ranked in MI: 10	Ranked in US: 590
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 14	Ranked in MI: 78	Ranked in US: 3413
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 10	Ranked in MI: 57	Ranked in US: 3078
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 5	Ranked in MI: 33	Ranked in US: 2089
Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 4	Ranked in MI: 18	Ranked in US: 1371
Lower Body Lift The lower body lift extends the tummy tuck incision completely around the lower torso, which allows surgeon to lift or resuspend the thighs and tighten the buttocks as well as to execute the traditional tummy tuck.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 2	Ranked in MI: 9	Ranked in US: 1434
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 5	Ranked in MI: 35	Ranked in US: 1902
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 9	Ranked in MI: 60	Ranked in US: 3155
Back Lift Back lift surgery contours and streamlines the upper or lower back by removing excess fat and sagging skin.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 1	Ranked in MI: 3	Ranked in US: 180
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 7	Ranked in MI: 42	Ranked in US: 2278
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Rheumatoid arthritis treatment options include medications, reduction of joint stress, physical and occupational therapy, and surgical intervention.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 1	Ranked in MI: 2	Ranked in US: 19
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Treatment Treatment for cubital tunnel syndrome starts with conservative treatments, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, bracing, splinting, and hand physical therapy, which may include ultrasound and electrical stimulation.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 1	Ranked in MI: 1	Ranked in US: 21
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 5	Ranked in MI: 76	Ranked in US: 3051
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 5	Ranked in MI: 85	Ranked in US: 3165
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 3	Ranked in MI: 38	Ranked in US: 1704