IntroductionThe Expertise You ExpectDr. Bengtson is a nationally recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon offering the latest safe, state-of-the art technology for surgical and non-surgical treatments and procedures. He is named as one of America’s BEST plastic surgeons in 2024 by Newsweek for Breast Augmentation and Body Contouring, Best Doctors in America consecutively since 1996, Voted Best Plastic Surgeon consecutively since 2010 in Grand Rapids Magazine and is on the New Beauty Medical Advisory Board working closely with the editorial team to ensure standards of quality are met. The author of over 20 peer-reviewed articles and 10 books and chapters, Dr. Bengtson has presented at more than 100 national and international conferences as a sought-after leader in breast and cosmetic surgery. His fundamental practice philosophy is to give patients natural, aesthetic results that are never “over-operated” or “overdone”.Dr. Bengtson is a current and founding member of Allergan’s Executive Council and a lead investigator in the U.S. for the Natrelle® Style 410 Form Stable “gummy bear” implant. He is a patent holder of many medical devices, and a national and international educator and leader in breast aesthetic research. Dr. Bengtson is one of the global leaders in the use of Acellular Dermal Matrix (Alloderm®/ Strattice™) in revisional cosmetic breast surgery.He is also one of only two Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon National Trainers for Botox® and Juvederm® in Michigan, with extensive experience and a proven record of safety providing cosmetic treatments and other medical skincare procedures.Dr. Bengtson is actively involved with many research projects and clinical trials to help bring new, innovative products to the market. The Bengtson Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery is the only practice in West Michigan to offer the new Vectra® 3D Imaging System for capturing and accurately simulating images of breast, face and body enhancements. Dr. Bengtson brought this incredible technology to Grand Rapids exclusively for his patients, so they can see their afters… BEFORE.

Dr. Bengtson has been selected as one of the top plastic surgeons in the United States by Best Doctors in America®, an authoritative listing of the nations' top physicians in each medical specialty.He was elected by his peers for inclusion in Best Doctors in America consecutively since 1996, and selected as Grand Rapids "Best Plastic Surgeon" by Grand Rapids Magazine for the past 13 years. Dr. Brad Bengtson is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Michigan dedicated to helping his patients achieve the surgical or non-surgical results they desire.His reputation for excellence, state-of-the-art techniques, and compassion have created a large following of patients seeking to turn back the effects of aging. He has a true passion for making a difference in the lives of his patients. With his surgical expertise and over 20 years of plastic surgery experience, Dr. Bengtson travels the world educating other plastic surgeons on his innovative procedures and techniques. It is his passion to help you find the right path to ensure the safe, natural, and restored results you are seeking. Education & TrainingUndergraduate: Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Chemistry, Education Summa Cum Laude, 1978 - 1982 Anderson University | Anderson, IndianaGraduate: Doctor of Medicine, Education Graduating with Honors, 1982 - 1986 Indiana University School of Medicine | Indianapolis, IndianaPostdoctoral: Intern in General Surgery, Fellowship Michigan State University/Butterworth Hospital, Education Grand Rapids, Michigan 1986 - 1987Postdoctoral: Resident in Integrated General / Plastic Surgery Fellowship, Michigan State University/Butterworth Hospital, Education Grand Rapids, Michigan 1987 - 1989Resident: Resident in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 1989 - 1991 Grand Rapids Area Medical Education CenterFellowship: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1992 - 1993 Oncology & Microvascular Reconstruction Fellowship, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, Clinical Fellow Research Award

Undergraduate: Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Chemistry, Education Summa Cum Laude, 1978 - 1982 Anderson University | Anderson, IndianaGraduate: Doctor of Medicine, Education Graduating with Honors, 1982 - 1986 Indiana University School of Medicine | Indianapolis, IndianaPostdoctoral: Intern in General Surgery, Fellowship Michigan State University/Butterworth Hospital, Education Grand Rapids, Michigan 1986 - 1987Postdoctoral: Resident in Integrated General / Plastic Surgery Fellowship, Michigan State University/Butterworth Hospital, Education Grand Rapids, Michigan 1987 - 1989Resident: Resident in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 1989 - 1991 Grand Rapids Area Medical Education CenterFellowship: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1992 - 1993 Oncology & Microvascular Reconstruction Fellowship, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, Clinical Fellow Research Award LocationsBengtson Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery2155 East Paris Ave SE#100Grand Rapids,MI49546United StatesGet directions