Genesis Plastic Surgery Blog Davenport, IA

SILVIS, Illinois — Dozens of local scouts earned badges, thanks to a group of doctors and paramedics. Genesis Medical Center hosted their annual Boy Scout Merit Badge Day event on Saturday, February 4, 2017. Scouts at the event went through six stations, learning how to put together a first aid kit, CPR basics, and dealing […]

Dr. Van Raalte attends facial aesthetics conference

Every time a Quad-Citian was taken to the emergency room with a dog-bite wound, a plastic surgeon who was called to fix it asked about the breed. During his 27-year career, Dr. Benjamin Van Raalte detected a trend. “It wasn’t until the pit bulls (became popular) that I started seeing the really vicious attacks,” the […]

25 Years with Iowa Plastic Surgery & 25% Off Specials In honor of our 25th Anniversary we will have a Very Important Patient Open House on Thursday, October 2, 2014. We will have door buster specials on a Radiesse® combination package, Latisse®, Thermage and Xeomin®. If you have been debating having a tummy tuck procedure […]

We are now offering Allergan Natrelle® Style 410 Cohesive Gels in our office! The anatomic (teardrop) implants mirror more of a natural breast shape but still achieve a natural look and feel of a gel implant.  If you are considering Breast Augmentation then schedule an appointment with us to see if you are a candidate […]

IPS Newsletter Summer 2012 News of Note Dr. Van Raalte won 3 gold medals in swimming in the Iowa games in his age group Dr. Van Raalte also volunteered a week for the Health and Safety Committee for the local Boy Scout Council by attending a seminar in New Mexico. New at IPS

We are pleased to announce Dr. Benjamin Van Raalte was elected the President of the Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons at the annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois on April 22, 2012. His term will last through the next annual meeting April 27-28, 2013. The Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons (MAPS) has been in existence 51 […]

Six Skincare Resolutions for the New Year! With the holidays behind us it’s time to gear up for the New Year – the one time of year when we put pen to paper to outline all our resolutions. While losing weight and saving money may top your list this year, don’t forget about your skin. […]

Thermage® CPT System The new Thermage® CPT System represents a leap forward in skin tightening and contouring technology. Superior results and greater patient comfort are at the core of the new system, which leverages our proprietary Comfort Pulse Technology™ and a vibrating handpiece for more comfortable treatments. Improvements: Improved efficacy due to more uniform heating […]

July is Acne Awareness Month, so there’s no better time to take a closer look at adult acne. Women and men suffering in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and even 50’s also suffer from acne breakouts. The acne cycle is caused by hormones that prompt the oil glands to secrete oil; the pores get clogged with […]