Toronto Plastic Surgeon Discusses Positive Experience with Innovative Gummy Bear Breast Implants
Development of advanced breast implant offerings over the past few years such as the cohesive silicone gel (‘gummy bear’) implant has led some plastic surgeons to see a surge in popularity of these implants for breast augmentation. Having offered the ‘gummy bear’ breast implants at his Toronto plastic surgery practice, Dr. Lawrence Tong says he is extremely satisfied with the results achieved, and plans to continue offering them as an important option for elective breast enhancement surgery. Cohesive silicone breast implants (also nicknamed ‘gummy bear implants’) are the latest generation of breast implants. Although these implants have been available in […]
Read MoreDr. Lawrence Tong treats PIP Breast Implant patients in Toronto, Canada
Recently, I have started to see patients at my Toronto plastic surgery practice, to have their PIP breast implants removed. All of these women had their breast augmentation surgery performed abroad. The PIP implants were never approved for use in North America, so patients who had breast augmentation performed in Canada should not be alarmed. Background Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP) breast implants have been a subject of major concern for women around the world over the last few months. The French company is accused of manufacturing breast implants with industrial grade silicone gel, instead of a much higher quality medical […]
Read MoreDr. Tong quoted in the press about non-Plastic Surgeons performing cosmetic surgery
A family physician who was performing liposuction and other cosmetic surgery procedures was recently punished by the CPSO, after being found guilty of incompetence and failing to uphold the medical standard of practise in relation to her care of multiple cosmetic surgery patients. One of her patients died from her incompetence after a liposuction procedure. One of her patients died from her incompetence after a liposuction procedure. Read the full story. Her punishment was medical license suspension for two years, but she will be able to assist in surgery after the two years have elapsed. Dr. Tong feels that the […]
Read MoreDr. Tong featured on CityTV news discussing Plastic Surgery and the Holidays
The December Holidays are a busy time for Dr. Tong. He was featured in a recent CityTV news segment discussing how his practice sees an explosion of activity around Christmas and New Years. Note: video may be preceded by third party advertisement Apple users Click here to see the video! (Opens in a new tab)
Read MoreToronto Breast Augmentation: How to choose the proper breast implant size
My breast implant patients often ask how to choose the optimal breast implant size. In my opinion, there are three factors that should be taken into account: The patient’s personal wishes The patient’s anatomy Trialing breast implant sizers The patient’s wishes Cosmetic surgery is often about obtaining a certain look that a patient is seeking. Most patients have an idea of how they would like their breasts to look, but are not able to verbalize exactly what this is. I find that having patients look through photos of breast augmentation patients helps me to understand what they are seeking. By […]
Read MoreU of T Training Program lets Patients Cut a Deal on Plastic Surgery
Read the full story. Dr. Tong is involved with the training of Plastic Surgery Residents and Fellows from the University of Toronto. They come to train at 199 Avenue Road because it is known for its excellence in Cosmetic Surgery. A special program has been set up so patients can have procedures done at lower fee. The procedures are done entirely by the resident or fellow, however, every surgery is supervised by one of the staff members at 199 Avenue Road, which Dr. Tong is proud to be a part of.
Read MoreDr. Tong Quoted in The Globe and Mail on guilty verdict for disgraced Family Doctor practising Cosmetic Surgery
Read the full story. Dr. Tong was quoted in the Globe and Mail making the argument that surgery should be performed by legitimately trained surgeons, and cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body should be performed by certified Plastic Surgeons. The gold standard in accreditation for Plastic Surgeons is either: a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, OR a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Tong is certified by both of these respective Canadian and American Plastic Surgery certification bodies.
Read MoreAsian Blepharoplasty in Toronto
Since moving to Toronto, I have noticed a significant increase in the number of patients seeking upper lid Asian blepharoplasty (or double fold blepharoplasty) in my practice. This is not altogether surprising since Toronto has a large Asian population. Today, it is one of the most common procedures I perform. Most non-Asian patients probably don’t even know what Asian Blepharoplasty is, or what it does. Asian Blepharoplasty in Brief Many patients of Asian descent are born with a characteristic upper lid appearance that does not have a lid crease (called the supratarsal fold). For many, this appearance is deemed not […]
Read MoreYorkville Institute of Plastic Surgery’s First Blog Post
Welcome to Yorkville Institute of Plastic Surgery’s first blog post! This blog is dedicated to keep you up-to-date about plastic surgery news, research findings, latest trends, and anything else that may be of interest in the world of plastic surgery. My name is Dr. Lawrence Tong, and I am plastic surgeon with certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the Royal College and Physicians of Surgeons of Canada. Yorkville Institute of Plastic Surgery is the name of my practice, and we are located in the magnificent Yorkville district of downtown Toronto. Our practice specializes in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, […]
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Dr. Tong and Staff, Thank you so much for the excellent care during my abdominal surgery, your the best!
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