Steven L. Ringler, MD, FACS Reviews, Before and After Photos, Answers

Procedures I'm known for

Known for natural, aesthetic results and an unrivaled dedication to his patients, Dr. Steven L. Ringler will walk you through every step of your Grand Rapids breast augmentation – from your initial consultation to your post-operative care – ensuring that you feel taken care of throughout your experience. Dr. Ringler’s Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation reduces downtime and typically allows patients to return to normal activities a day or two following surgery.

Dr. Ringler performs drainless tummy tucks on an outpatient basis and under general anesthesia. He uses various techniques based on your body type and goals. The drainless tummy tuck approach has allowed for the elimination of surgical drains post-operatively. The preferred approach that Dr. Ringler uses to increase patient comfort and speed recovery is the use of progression tension sutures, which improves results and avoids the need for drains. There are also times when a mini tummy tuck is all that is necessary for patients to achieve their goals.

Dr. Ringler uses to his preferred approach to increase patient comfort and speed recovery is the use of progression tension sutures, which improves results and avoids the need for drains. There are also times when a mini tummy tuck is all that is necessary for patients to achieve their goals.

Total years in practice: 41

Dr. Steven L. Ringler is a board-certified plastic surgeon located in Grand Rapids,
Michigan. He is recognized nationally and internationally for his achievements and
educational leadership in cosmetic and plastic surgery. Dr. Ringler strives to provide his
patients with exceptional outcomes.

Meet Dr. Steven L. Ringler, MD, FACS

Education

Undergraduate: BS, Michigan State University, 1973

Medical: MD, Michigan State University, 1977

Postgraduate Education

Residencies:

General Surgery, Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI, 1980

Plastic Surgery, Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI, 1982

Fellowship: Microsurgery, Southern Illinois University, Springfield, IL, 1982

Board Certifications

Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

Memberships

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)

Hospital Privileges

Spectrum Health

Awards

U.S. News & World / Health, peer selected, Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery, 2013 - 2020

America’s Top Doctors, physician selected, Castle Connolly, 2012 - 2021

Best Doctors in America, physician selected, 1996 - 2021

Patient Choice Award, consumer selected, 2008 - 2014

RealSelf Top 100, 2014

RealSelf Hall of Fame Distinguished Inductee, 2018

Lifetime Achievement Award, Grand Rapids Residency Program, 2009

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