OUR PROCEDURES

A small selection of our procedures is featured below.  More procedure descriptions will be added soon.

ABDOMNIOPLASTY

An abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is a cosmetic procedure that improves the appearance of the abdomen or tummy region. Skin and fat are removed by excision +/- liposuction and abdominal muscles are restored into position if widened.

There are several variations of the surgery including:

• Mini tummy tuck: Mini tummy tucks are reserved for patients with minimal excess skin and fat and/or those troubled by stretched or weakened abdominal walls. Rectus diastasis, or separation of the ab muscles, can occur with pregnancy and previous weight gain. Unfortunately, repair of rectus diastasis is not currently covered under our MSP healthcare plan. This procedure can help target stubborn areas of fat and remove stretch marks below the belly button as well as tethered C-section scars. This procedure is typically shorter in surgery length and recovery time.

• Standard tummy tuck: A standard abdominoplasty removes excess skin and fat from the abdominal region resulting in a flatter and firmer appearance. Liposuction is often used as an additional tool to improve the waist contour. The belly button is repositioned and ab muscles are realigned into anatomic position.

• Fleur-de-lis: Patients with excess skin in the vertical direction (up and down) may require a second incision in the midline region to improve overall waist contour.

• Circumferential bodylift: Patients with excess skin and fat that extends around the abdomen to the buttocks and back may benefit from a body lift.

Cost:  Starting at $6,800 - $14,500+

Surgery length: 1-4 Hours

Anaesthesia: General Anesthesia

Recovery: 1-6 weeks

GYNECOMASTIA SURGERY

Some men develop fullness to their chest secondary to weight gain or due to development of breast tissue. The goal of surgery is to remove excess tissue and retore chest contour. There are many reasons why this can occur and some patients chose to discuss with primary care physicians ahead of consultation. Some patients may be candidates for removal of overdeveloped breast under MSP and are determined on a case-by-case basis.

Cost:  Variable

Surgery length: 2 Hours

Anaesthesia: Local or General Anesthesia

Recovery: Most patients require at least 1-2 weeks off light duties work

6 weeks off from strenuous activity

IMPLANT REMOVAL

There are many reasons patients may present wanting implant removal without replacement. Some reasons include:

• Implant deflation

• Capsular contracture: This occurs when scar tissue around the breast implant becomes thick leading to the breast feeling firm, appearing less natural, and/or cause pain

• Patient wishes: Our office welcomes all patients to share their motivations for implant removal to help provide a patient-centred approach to their breast surgery goals

Each patient wishing for implant removal surgery will be assessed as an individual as there are several factors that weigh into creating a surgical plan. Implant removal often results in deflation of the breast. Patients may choose to pursue a breast lift or mastopexy in addition to implant removal to improve breast aesthetics. In some patients, removal of implant along with scar tissue (aka capsulectomy) surrounding the implant may be desired or required.

You may be a candidate for breast implant removal procedures if you:

• Are in good health and are a non-smoker

• Have realistic expectations for your outcome

• Understand the appearance of your breasts will change post-removal (with or without additional procedures)

Cost: Variable - Dependant on the reason for implant removal and if additional procedures are requested

Surgery length: 1 -3 Hours

Anaesthesia: General Anesthesia

Recovery: 2 weeks - Back to work (light duty work only)

4-6 weeks surgical bra – light activities

6-8 weeks – return to full activities including vigorous exercise

In challenging cases, two stage breast reconstruction may be suggested.