What happens after surgery A blog by one of our full time nurses Your surgery day comes and goes. Now you are home with copious questions about “what now?” Quite often, patients are so excited about having their life-changing procedure that a lot of their questions are focused on the Do’s and don’ts prior to… Continue reading What happens after surgery
Cosmetic surgery is a big decision for everyone, and it is important that you feel at ease and well informed when finally going ahead. This is where I come in to ensure all of your questions are answered and you feel comfortable during the entire process. Whether you need advice, personalized solutions, or someone to… Continue reading Preparing for your surgery with our Cosmetic Surgery Manager
Dr. Andrade sees many patients who looking for better contouring of their inner thighs. This procedure is sought by people who have redundant skin in this area. Often excess skin in this area will cause legs to rub together and may cause hygiene issues. Thigh Lift Options For patients who want a little excess fat… Continue reading Thigh Lift Surgery
The term Mommy Makeover surgery has typically been used to describe a combination of cosmetic breast and abdominoplasty surgery to correct changes that occur in these areas after childbirth. For example, one of the most common mommy makeover procedures that Dr. Andrade performs is breast implants and a mini tummy tuck. Other surgeries may… Continue reading Mommy Makeover
Sometimes it is difficult to compare different surgeon’s fees when you are not sure what is included in their posted rates online. Some surgeons offer a basic fee then add extra costs over a flat rate. “Extras” may include anesthesia, follow-up visits, post-op care items etc. At The York Plastic Surgery Centre, we are transparent… Continue reading How Much Does a Breast Lift Cost?
Patients are often curious about wound drains after surgery. Some surgeons use them for many of their operations, some hardly at all, so it leads to confusion about whether they are really needed. What are the advantages and disadvantages of drains? Wound Drain Advantages Short term: drains can remove excess fluid or blood from the… Continue reading Are Wound Drains Necessary?
Our 3D imager is a digital tool used by many plastic surgeons to help patients visualize their post-surgical results. People seeking breast augmentation surgery often pick The York Plastic Surgery Centre as we use this machine during our breast augmentation consultations. Our patients find it helpful in deciding on their implant size by virtually “trying… Continue reading Breast Augmentation 3D Imaging System
Probably the most important factor influencing the results of liposuction surgery is the skill and experience of the surgeon. Knowing how much liposuction contouring should be performed on a certain region is as much an art as a science. If too little fat is removed then the results might not be as dramatic as the… Continue reading The benefits of Liposuction
You had a breast augmentation many years ago and now you are no longer satisfied with the results or are experiencing complications. These changes may have happened due to natural changes in the body (childbirth, weight fluctuations, ageing) or a suboptimal initial surgical result. There are many reasons for patients to consider revision surgery. Some… Continue reading Are you a candidate for breast augmentation revision surgery?
This is a brief overview of breast lift surgery including several important topics: who is a good candidate for a breast lift understanding the different types of breast lifts what kind of results to expect some of the potential risks the postoperative healing time First, what is breast lift surgery? Basically, a breast lift (or… Continue reading Breast Lift Tips From the Experts
