Marguerite E. Aitken, MD, FACS
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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Post-Pregnancy Procedures
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The body contouring procedures I perform at my Grand Rapids practice include a lot of lower body lifts. A lower body lift procedure flattens the abdomen, as well as lifts the outer thighs and buttocks., so it's also a popular procedure with my patients who've lost a lot of weight. Most of these patients also opt for breast surgery, for a complete mommy makeover. A lower body lift is major surgery, but it's about the same magnitude and recovery time as a tummy tuck. Women with excess abdominal skin can be great tummy tuck candidates, but when a tummy tuck is performed on someone who also has loose skin on the thighs and butt, the flat tummy doesn't look harmonious with the rest of the body. Depending on the patients goals, I may also perform liposuction to remove stubborn fat.
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Breast Surgery
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Breast enhancement and revision surgeries represent a large portion of my practice. This includes breast augmentations to enlarge and reshape the breast; a breast lift to improve the position, shape and appearance of droopy breasts (with or without implants); or a breast reduction. My goal is to strive for an attractive, natural-looking result, unless the patient has a different goal. During the consultation, we have our patients do sizers and we talk about what different implants offer in profiles, shapes, and fullness. I take a lot of time ordering a variety of implants for my augmentation patients to make sure we pick out the perfect and prettiest ones. We look forward to welcoming you to our practice located in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Abdominoplasty
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A tummy tuck (aka abdominoplasty) tightens loose skin and removes excess fat in the abdominal area, while addressing weakened abdominal muscles. I like to pull the muscles tightly together to give women a curve at the waistline while keeping my incision low. Often, I use liposuction for shaping at the Hips and Flanks. This enhances the "finishing touches" of the silhouette and overall appearance. I also liposuction the pre-pubic area, as that area will get a big "pick up" and no fatty pad over it. My goal of this surgery is to have an attractive new contour that appears natural and feminine. We look forward to welcoming you to our practice located in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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MEET Marguerite E. Aitken, MD, FACS
22 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Dr. Marguerite Aitken joined the Plastic Surgery Associates staff in 2004. She brings her talents from the art world, having trained at the University of Michigan and worked as a medical illustrator in Chicago for 10 years prior to medical school. She complete
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I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Aitken. I chose her because I had four friends who went to her and were very happy with their results.
I saw Dr. Aitken twice for consultations. She patiently answered my questions, addressed my concerns, and never made me feel rushed. The day of my surgery went flawlessly. The staff are all kind and efficient. Dr. Aitken has a confidence and calmness about her that really put me at ease. I had a maxtopexy with implants. After years
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Response from Dr. Marguerite E. Aitken, MD, FACSThank you for your kind review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest level of care, and it means so much to hear your positive feedback. If there’s ever anything we can do for you in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Wishing you all the best!
I had a wonderful experience with Dr Aitken and my mommy makeover. From start to finish I was comfortable and well taken care of! Could not recommend more, my results were everything I could have hoped for and more!
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Response from Dr. Marguerite E. Aitken, MD, FACSThank you for your kind review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest level of care, and it means so much to hear your positive feedback. If there’s ever anything we can do for you in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Wishing you all the best!
Dr. Aitken listened to what I wanted and made it happen. She described all the details of what my final outcome would look like and what to expect for recovery. I was slightly nervous going into the procedure because I saw other breast lift before and after photos from other plastic surgeons in the US and didn't like how their procedures looked. I really wanted to just do a breast lift without implants, have them high and perky, yet natural looking. I cried tears of joy the first
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Response from Dr. Marguerite E. Aitken, MD, FACSThank you for your kind review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest level of care, and it means so much to hear your positive feedback. If there’s ever anything we can do for you in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Wishing you all the best!
I cannot even begin to say in 200 words how amazing my experience was with Dr. Aitken. I’m feeling like a new person. My friends and family tell me I’m looking young, refreshed, and pretty.
So I thank you very, very much for your kindness, patience, skill, and expertise. You’ve made a wonderful difference in my life. You are truly an artist.
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Response from Dr. Marguerite E. Aitken, MD, FACSThank you for your kind review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest level of care, and it means so much to hear your positive feedback. If there’s ever anything we can do for you in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Wishing you all the best!
Dr. Aitken is a force of nature! This kind, intelligent and skilled surgeon understood my goals, wasn't judgmental, and thoroughly and successfully treated the issue I presented to her. She's an artist whose canvas is the body and an amazing doctor. I fully trust Dr. Aitken and her staff, and would recommend her to anyone.
From the first appointment to the follow up after surgery - everything was great. Dr. Aitken is a true artist and is amazing. Not only is her work great - but she incredibly kind and wonderful to be around. Her staff is also amazing. I would recommend her to anyone!!
Dr. Aitken made this experience so easy from start to finish. I was a little unsure on size and she has an amazing read on her patients and what they want. She made some of her own judgement calls during the surgery based on our conversations during consults. The results were perfect which shows how much she truly listens to her patients. I never felt rushed and she was very thorough. She is the best!
I am basically speechless but I’ll do my best- words can’t describe how happy I am with Dr. Aitken. She is so personable and sweet. I was scheduled for a breast reduction and during my consult she answered all my questions, gave me advice, encouraged the outcome and reassured I’d be happy with my results. She even personally called me at night after my morning surgery to check I was doing okay. I am beyond grateful and now have the confidence I’ve been hoping for my whole life.
...read moreAbsolutely phenomenal doc—best bedside manner. Very kind while being honest about outcomes, sense of humor is great. She’s skilled, smart, an artist, really. More than anything, it’s obvious she loves her job and her patients. Outstanding staff that made me comfortable every step of the way.
It was an amazing experience from start to finish! She is a great listener and made me feel like she had all the time in the world for all my questions. She is compassionate and it is evident she cares deeply about her patients. What started out as a scary situation, ended with the best surgical experience, healing and recovery I have ever had. She is a top notch surgeon her doesn’t leave a detail unfinished. I am incredibly happy with the final outcome of my implant removal!
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