Profile of Ryan Ter Louw, Dr

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ryan Ter Louw in Muskegon is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon offering advanced surgical care with expertise in both cosmetic and complex reconstructive procedures. He specializes in facial reconstruction, skin cancer surgery, hand surgery, and breast reconstruction, and is dedicated to restoring form, function, and confidence for every patient.

Dr. Ter Louw earned his undergraduate degree from Hope College before completing medical school at the University of Iowa. He went on to complete his residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. To further specialize, he completed an international fellowship in facial reconstruction at the Royal Free Hospital in London and Erasmus University Hospital in the Netherlands.

Dr. Ter Louw has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Grand Rapids Magazine in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Dr. Ter Louw offers a wide range of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, including surgery of the hand and advanced facial reconstruction. He is particularly skilled in the treatment of head and neck defects, facial reanimation following paralysis, and surgical solutions for chronic migraines. His training and experience allow him to provide highly personalized care for patients seeking restoration after cancer, trauma, or congenital conditions.

Procedures of Ryan Ter Louw, Dr ⁽¹⁸⁾

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Mini Facelift A mini facelift is an anti-aging surgery that focuses on sagging skin.	Ranked in Muskegon:	Ranked in MI:	Ranked in US:
Forever Young BBL Forever young bbl is an innovative technology that uniquely delivers light therapy targeting the signs of aging and sun damage and effectively provides a more refreshed, rejuvenated, youthful appearance.	Ranked in Muskegon:	Ranked in MI:	Ranked in US:
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 Muskegon:	Ranked in MI:	Ranked in US:
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 Muskegon:	Ranked in MI:	Ranked 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 Muskegon:	Ranked in MI:	Ranked in US:
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in Muskegon:	Ranked in MI:	Ranked in US:
Panniculectomy A panniculectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the panniculus, an “apron” of loose skin and fat that hangs from the lower stomach after significant weight loss.	Ranked in Muskegon:	Ranked in MI:	Ranked in US:
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Muskegon:	Ranked in MI:	Ranked in US:
Arm Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the arms.	Ranked in Muskegon:	Ranked in MI:	Ranked in US:
Eye Lift An eye lift is a surgical procedure that reduces bagginess from lower eyelids and removes excess skin from the upper eyelids.	Ranked in Muskegon:	Ranked in MI:	Ranked in US:
Vaser Liposuction Vaser liposuction is a surgical fat-removal procedure that uses ultrasonic vibration to break up unwanted fat and free it from the surrounding tissue before it’s sucked out through a hollow tube, called a cannula.	Ranked in Muskegon:	Ranked in MI:	Ranked in US:
Tummy Tuck Also known as an "abdominoplasty” this procedure reduces the size and shape of the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin.	Ranked in Muskegon:	Ranked in MI:	Ranked in US:
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 Muskegon:	Ranked in MI:	Ranked in US:
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 Muskegon:	Ranked in MI:	Ranked in US:
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Muskegon:	Ranked in MI:	Ranked in US:
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Muskegon:	Ranked in MI:	Ranked in US:
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 Muskegon:	Ranked in MI:	Ranked in US:
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in Muskegon:	Ranked in MI:	Ranked in US: