Category Archives: Plastic Surgery

Injectable Fillers — Toronto Treatment Preparation

Looking for a convenient way to reduce the signs of facial aging? Try Juvederm, one of several available dermal fillers. Juvederm has a history of satisfied patients. Injectable fillers offer a non-surgical minimally invasive option for smooth, wrinkle-free skin. Part of preparing for your injectable fillers, whichever brand you choose, involves temporarily ceasing the use of any […]

Liposuction Healing in Toronto

Many of us can relate to the desire to shed a few extra pounds from the midsection with a liposuction treatment, especially as the holiday season approaches. But how long should you expect to be out of commission after your surgery, and what should you expect during the liposuction healing process? Patients are generally allowed […]

Eyelid Surgery Recovery — Toronto Healing

If you’re considering eyelid surgery, otherwise known as a blepharoplasty, it’s important to know the basic concepts of the eyelid surgery recovery process. During eyelid surgery recovery, it’s best to try and keep your head elevated whenever possible. This, along with ice or a cold compress, will reduce swelling and speed up the healing process. While […]

Juvederm Injections — Toronto Dermal Fillers

For patients looking to enhance their aesthetic and turn back the clock on the aging process, absorbable dermal fillers are certainly one of the most effective options to achieve a subtle lift without any downtime. One of the more popular types of hyaluronic acid filler treatment is Juvederm injections. Hyaluronic acid, found in many commonly used dermal fillers, […]

Tummy Tuck Recovery — Aftercare Toronto Healing

In our last blog, we discussed some of the details regarding an abdominoplasty, otherwise known as a tummy tuck. In this installment, we will go through the process of what happens following the surgery in the critical phase known as tummy tuck recovery. Tummy tuck recovery is an important time when the surgery site must heal. The […]

Liposuction — Toronto Body-Sculpting Procedures

Liposuction is a popular cosmetic procedure that is designed to contour the body by removing fat with suction through a tube. This tube is inserted into a small incision, where it’s capable of removing excess fat out of areas such as the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, neck and arms. With the expertise of board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Alexander […]

Breast Implant Surgery — Saline vs. Silicone Toronto

Since today’s implants come in a variety of different shapes and sizes, patients must decide between saline or silicone, smooth or textured, round or anatomic, and a host of varying breast implant surgery alternatives. The new generation of silicone breast implants, which emerged over the last decade, is less apt to develop slow leaks or bleed. […]

Facelift Recovery A Toronto Rhytidectomy

Before you can enjoy the more youthful version of your face that results from a facelift procedure, you will need to complete the final phase of your surgery, which is the facelift recovery period. During this time, the face will require special attention in order to ensure a speedy and efficient healing process. Board-certified plastic […]

Neck Lift Recovery — Post-Operative Instructions Toronto

Plastic surgery has many cosmetic advantages and generally leaves patients feeling quite satisfied with the process and the results. For patients who are looking to tighten the skin around their neck, this blog can serve as a basic tool for the neck lift recovery process. After surgery, the neck lift recovery process begins. Keep in […]

Tummy Tuck — Abdominoplasty Toronto Surgery

It’s common for patients to come into the office looking for a solution for their protruding or sagging abdomen. After providing the patient with an initial consultation and explaining the details and expectations involved with surgical corrections, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Alexander Golger will offer up his professional advice regarding the best course of action […]