Profile of Matthew Martin, Dr

Matthew Martin, M.D. attended medical school at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. He then continued his surgical training with the Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Plastic Surgery Residency program. Dr. Martin subsequently completed a dedicated Hand Surgery fellowship through the University of New Mexico. Dr. Martin returned to Grand Rapids and joined Elite Plastic Surgery in 2014.

Dr. Martin is currently a clinical assistant professor through the Department of Surgery at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine and was awarded “Teaching Faculty of the Year” in 2017. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of both the Kent County Medical Society and the Michigan State Medical Society. He has authored publications in the areas of reconstructive plastic surgery, pediatric plastic surgery, hand surgery, breast and aesthetic surgery, and healthcare delivery, and has presented nationally and internationally at numerous plastic surgery meetings.

Dr. Martin and his partners at Elite Plastic Surgery aim to provide exceptional patient care, and he understands a critical part of this is making patients feel comfortable during the consultation process. The decisions a patient must make in preparation for surgery can be intimidating. Dr. Martin makes this process as easy as possible through detailed patient education, an easy-going bedside manner, and taking all the necessary time to ensure his patients understand what they can expect before, during, and after surgery, as well as in the years to come.

Procedures of Matthew Martin, Dr ⁽²⁷⁾

Procedure	Rank in Grand Rapids	Rank in MI	Rank in US
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: 2	Ranked in MI: 3	Ranked in US: 267
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 2	Ranked in MI: 2	Ranked in US: 129
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: 2	Ranked in MI: 3	Ranked in US: 180
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 2	Ranked in MI: 2	Ranked in US: 351
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: 2	Ranked in MI: 2	Ranked in US: 286
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: 2	Ranked in MI: 3	Ranked in US: 236
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: 2	Ranked in MI: 3	Ranked in US: 182
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 2	Ranked in MI: 2	Ranked in US: 127
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 2	Ranked in MI: 2	Ranked in US: 297
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 2	Ranked in MI: 3	Ranked in US: 246
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: 2	Ranked in MI: 3	Ranked in US: 129
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 2	Ranked in MI: 4	Ranked in US: 725
Skin Cancer Treatment Skin cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer, its location and depth, and patient factors like age or other illnesses.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 4	Ranked in MI: 12	Ranked in US: 877
Skin Cancer Treatment Skin cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer, its location and depth, and patient factors like age or other illnesses.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 4	Ranked in MI: 12	Ranked in US: 877
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: 9	Ranked in MI: 19	Ranked in US: 3229
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 10	Ranked in MI: 32	Ranked in US: 3360
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 6	Ranked in MI: 40	Ranked in US: 1628
CoolSculpting CoolSculpting body contouring treatments use cryolipolysis, or fat freezing, to target stubborn areas of fat without surgery.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 6	Ranked in MI: 25	Ranked in US: 1036
Restylane The Restylane product line of injectable fillers temporarily adds volume to plump lips, lift cheeks, smooth wrinkles, fill in scars and under-eye hollows, and rejuvenate aging hands.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 4	Ranked in MI: 11	Ranked in US: 1418
Juvederm Juvéderm injected beneath the skin, the gel-like substance instantly helps smooth lines and wrinkles, soften creases, enhance facial contours, and restore lost volume.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 5	Ranked in MI: 15	Ranked in US: 1900
Laser Treatment The fractioned laser beam heats up the tissue causing coagulation and stimulating self-recovery of the hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin fibres.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 2	Ranked in MI: 6	Ranked in US: 514
Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal treatments use light energy to permanently damage or destroy hair follicles—usually on the legs, back, underarms, or face—with the goal of preventing hair from growing back.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 7	Ranked in MI: 17	Ranked in US: 1539
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Intense pulsed light is a versatile treatment that can improve a range of skin conditions.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 5	Ranked in MI: 4	Ranked in US: 648
All Resurfacing & Rejuvenation Lasers Laser skin resurfacing and rejuvenation removes skin layer by layer with precision, the new skin cells that form during healing give the skin a tighter, younger looking surface.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 7	Ranked in MI: 7	Ranked in US: 1686
VI Peel A VI peel is a medium-strength, medical-grade chemical peel from VI Aesthetics that minimizes signs of sun damage and aging, including fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin texture and tone.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 2	Ranked in MI: 7	Ranked in US: 151
Microneedling Microneedling is a nonsurgical treatment that penetrates your skin’s surface with tiny needles to improve its appearance.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 8	Ranked in MI: 11	Ranked in US: 1379
Collagen Injections Collagen injections target crow’s feet and other fine lines around the eyes, smooth smile lines (nasolabial folds) and frown lines, fill in atrophic acne scars, and plump thin lips.	Ranked in Grand Rapids: 3	Ranked in MI: 7	Ranked in US: 88