Body contouring is often defined as a medical or surgical procedure that reshapes and improves the appearance of various body areas. It varies from patient to patient, with different body types and goals. Tummy tucks and breast procedures are popular for improving and defining shape; however, the best contour is often achieved by combining other… Continue reading WHAT IS BODY CONTOURING?
Upper eyelid surgery (or blepharoplasty) removes loose skin above the eye. People 35 years of age and older may develop skin redundancy above the eyes. This condition may be exacerbated by laxity of the forehead skin, which causes drooping of the brow area. This is a separate condition that is improved with brow lift surgery.… Continue reading Am I a Good Candidate for Upper Eyelid Surgery?
“No Scar” or “Scarless” Surgical Procedures An internet search for cosmetic surgery may reveal advertisements for “scarless breast augmentation”, “no scar tummy tuck,” or similar claims. Is it really possible for a surgical skin incision to heal with no scar? As much as plastic surgeons try to minimize scarring, it is misleading to claim that… Continue reading Scarless Surgery: Truth About No Scar Surgical Procedures
The “One-Day-Recovery” Breast Implant Requests We are often contacted by patients asking if we specialize in “One Day Recovery Breast Implants”, or a similar request. Our goal is to provide excellent care and postoperative follow-up so our patients recover quickly. However, we want to set realistic expectations when it comes to healing to prevent… Continue reading 24 Hour Recovery Breast Augmentation
Anyone doing research about breast implant surgery will encounter advertisements that seem too good to be true, such as bloodless breast augmentation, no-scar technique, 24-hour recovery, or best breast implant surgeon. My personal approach, and the overall goal of all staff at The York Plastic Surgery Centre, is to provide frank, honest advice about breast… Continue reading Trends in Breast Augmentation Surgery
We see hundreds of patients every year requesting certain procedures. Here are some of our personal observations on the latest trends in 2023: Breast Augmentation Surgery: Breast augmentation is one of the top cosmetic procedures performed in North America. In recent years, many of our breast augmentation patients have opted for larger, fuller breast sizes… Continue reading Trends in Plastic Surgery 2023
When patients are researching breast implants, they are often surprised to find that there are so many options to choose from round implants. Although every saline or silicone implant in Canada has a thick silicone elastic outer shell, they come in many sizes and shapes. Companies offer as many as five different profiles of implants,… Continue reading Choosing the Profile of Round Saline or Silicone Breast Implants
The goals of tummy tuck surgery include the removal of as much excess skin and fat as possible, achieving results that look natural and not “operated on”, and enhancing the healing process. Over many years my techniques have evolved, and I find that the majority of my patients are not only thrilled with their results,… Continue reading Advanced Tummy Tuck Techniques: Achieving Natural, Beautiful Results
Tummy Tuck: Do I Need Muscle Tightening? Patients who develop loose abdominal tissue after pregnancy or significant weight fluctuations often develop laxity of the abdominal muscles. The rectus muscles at the front of the abdomen (the “six-pack” seen on very slim people) can spread apart, leaving a gap down the centre of the abdomen called… Continue reading Tummy Tuck: Do I Need Muscle Tightening?
Do I need breast implants plus a Lift? Many women opt to have breast surgery to restore volume and/or improve the shape of their breasts after pregnancy. Here are some considerations when considering breast implants only vs. implants plus a lift. Breast implants are most often round devices that are placed in the breast to… Continue reading Do I need breast implants plus a Lift?
