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A plastic surgery procedure – whether it is cosmetic or not – is usually an extensive surgery. Yes, something like a Botox injection can take up to 10 minutes only. However, most surgeries are very serious and require a fair amount of preparation, and sometimes as far as a few weeks in advance. Although the preparation required is very easy and simple, it is essential. Without the proper preparation, complications could arise during your surgery, or your surgery will just not be able to be performed. Weeks in Advance Because it is often an extensive surgery, the preparation done around 28 days […]

Are they the same thing? After all, they are classified under the same field. However, there are significant differences between these two surgeries. It is beneficial to know the difference when talking about it in conversation so as not to confuse people. So, you might ask, what is the difference? Well, plastic surgery is in fact often misunderstood for cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic surgery is the improvement of the appearance of an individual. Either by reshaping the normal tissue or the aesthetic enhancement – hence the name ‘Aesthetic surgery’, which is often used in place of ‘cosmetic surgery’. Plastic surgery, however, differs in […]

Somehow, somewhere along the line people got very confused between the facts and myths about breast implants. If all the different ideas out there were true, plastic surgeons would no doubt have very little business. If you happen to be one of the skeptics that don’t believe plastic surgeons when they’re trying to sell breast augmentation to you, then keep reading. Perhaps your line of thinking could be readjusted with just a few simple facts. Fact or Fiction You only get a breast implant if you want big boobs Fiction. Breast implants are not purely to get Pamela Anderson’s boobs. Although some are […]

Botox and Dysport are one of the most popular non-surgical procedures these days. So how do they work? With the use of injections signals to muscles causing them to contract are temporarily blocked. This results in fewer noticeable lines and wrinkles. But is there a difference between Botox® and Dysport™? They both contain the same basic ingredient – base protein from botulinum toxin that has been purified to be totally free of any live bacteria. What is the cost per unit? How long does the result last? Are the injections safe and does it hurt? What areas can Botox & Dysport […]

‘Botox’, a word with many negative connotations. People today are under the impression that Botox is only ever used to erase the signs of aging and remove wrinkles around the eyes. These people are not entirely wrong, this is one of Botox’s primary uses. However, there are many things that Botox can be used for. This injectable agent, derived from something known as Clostridium Botulinum, can be deadly if it is ingested, but it is made safe in the labs. The FDA approves the use of Botox for anyone between the ages of 18 and 65. Do you fall into that […]

Women are not the only ones who wish to improve their physical appearance. In today’s world, the pressure on men to look good is exceptionally high. When diet and exercise just don’t seem to be cutting it, many men resort to The Toronto Plastic Surgery Center. The stereotypical view that only women should be doing this is an embarrassment to the society that we live in. Times are changing and plastic surgery has helped many men to improve their physical appearance and physique. And it has done this in more ways than one. Different Procedures As it is with women, the field […]

The decision to get a breast implant is not a difficult one. However, when it comes to choosing the size of the implant, many women are uncertain. This is a rather big decision when it comes to plastic surgery, for it’s a relatively permanent change to your body as a woman. There are certain factors to consider when making up your mind regarding this. Your Desire Obviously, taking into account that you have already made the good decision to get breast implants, you have most likely envisioned yourself wearing them well. You surely have an idea of what you want to look […]

All our lives we obsess over the health of our skin; constantly examining our faces for any signs of aging. We spend thousands of dollars on facial products throughout the years to prevent the inevitable process of growing old. What we forget, however, is that the first signs of aging don’t show on our faces necessarily – they show on our necks You can put the blame on hereditary factors, gravity, environmental conditions, and stress. Thanks to things like these, our necks don’t look the same as they did when we were 20. Do you have what is known to many […]

Many people are familiar with the ins and outs of a saline breast implant procedure, as well as the famous silicone breast implantation. Both of which are well known for transforming the patient’s breasts into bigger and better versions of themselves. And tell me, who doesn’t want the perfect pair of breasts? However, there seems to be a new and improved way of enhancing your size that has cropped up on the scene: Fat transfer breast augmentation. Why is fat grafting on the rise in Europe and in the United States? Although it is still a very new procedure, it has […]

One of the things you and your Toronto plastic surgeon will have to decide when you opt for a breast augmentation, is whether the implant will go over or under the muscle. An over muscle implant is inserted beneath the breast tissue and on top of your chest muscles, while an under muscle implant goes under the chest muscles. How muscle affects implants Placing an implant under the muscle helps to give it a more natural look, particularly if you have very little natural breast tissue to cover it up. This placement is also often chosen with saline implants because the muscle […]