Maximize Your Facelift Results with Complementary Enhancements
Facelift surgery is an effective procedure that can turn back the hands of time and rejuvenate your appearance. For many patients, achieving the best possible Facelift results involves a combination of treatments. Choosing treatments which are right for you and your aesthetic goals are key to a comprehensive and harmonious transformation. As a reminder, Facelift surgery aims to: Improve deep lines and wrinkles on the face, such as smile lines Improve sagging of the cheeks and jawline Improve the appearance of the neck by tightening loose skin, removing excess fat, and smoothing away wrinkles and platysmal bands As a Toronto […]
Read More7 Things to Know About Eyelid Surgery Recovery
The recovery period after eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is different for every patient. Still, there are some aspects to eyelid surgery recovery that are universal. To help his Toronto-area patients feel educated and prepared for recovery after eyelid surgery, Dr. Lawrence Tong shares some helpful information about what can be expected, as well as tips to help make recovery easier. 1. Swelling and bruising are common It is common to experience swelling and bruising after eyelid surgery. This is a normal part of the healing process and should subside over the next week or two. Applying cold compresses to the area […]
Read MoreBreast Augmentation Myths
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgery procedure that is frequently performed by Toronto plastic surgeon Dr. Lawrence Tong. Despite its popularity, there are still many myths surrounding breast augmentation. To help patients make an informed decision about this procedure, we have debunked some of the most common myths about breast augmentation. Myth 1: Breast Implants Are Dangerous And Can Cause Cancer One of the most common myths surrounding breast augmentation is that breast implants are dangerous. However, this is not true. The Canadian government has approved both saline and silicone breast implants as safe for use in cosmetic surgery.1 This […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 Health Update
Our Commitment to Your Safety During COVID-19 Dr. Lawrence Tong and Yorkville Institute of Plastic Surgery are very pleased to announce that our office is open and operational! We are also happy to report that cosmetic surgery in the operating room has also resumed. Obviously, the current health environment demands extra vigilance from everyone. As we all adjust to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, our practice takes the responsibility of providing quality care very seriously. We are working diligently to ensure you are coming into a safe environment and we would like to share with you some of the […]
Read MoreCan Blepharoplasty Get Rid of Tired Eyes?
The eyes are typically considered the most expressive feature of the face, which is why puffiness, dark circles, and lax skin around the eyelids often feign the appearance of tiredness and fatigue—even at your most energetic state. Tired-looking eyes may be experienced by a diverse range of ages, from individuals in their twenties to middle-aged patients and beyond. If you struggle with a weary appearance, both upper and lower blepharoplasty can help you look more awake and alert by minimizing the characteristics that give the impression of aging or fatigue. In the upper eyelids, puffiness, crow’s feet, and eyelid hooding […]
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of Jowls
One of the biggest aesthetic concerns experienced by patients as they grow older is the formation of jowls, a key sign of facial aging that is characterized by sagging skin along the cheeks and jawline. Relaxed facial skin is caused by a number of factors, including the natural waning of collagen production as well as depleted volume in the mid-face. These bodily changes are inevitable, but patients don’t have to resign themselves to living with jowls forever. If you believe your outward appearance does not reflect how you feel inside, our board-certified plastic surgeon can help you lift and tighten […]
Read MoreHow Can I Get Rid of a Double Chin?
Many patients at our Toronto practice visit Dr. Lawrence Tong in search of a way to improve the contour under their neck and eliminate submental fat in the region, which can create the appearance of a “double chin.” Whether a more defined neck profile is being inhibited by excess fatty deposits, stretched skin, loose musculature, or a combination of all these factors, our board-certified plastic surgeon offers a number of surgical and non-surgical solutions to achieve the sleeker, leaner aesthetic you desire. In general, chin and neck liposuction is considered the most effective way to reduce excessive fullness in the […]
Read MoreWhat are the Benefits of Brow Lift Surgery?
A brow lift, also referred to as a forehead lift, is a popular cosmetic procedure designed to achieve a younger-looking and rejuvenated brow and forehead region. Signs of aging can be pronounced in the forehead due to factors such as smoking, excessive sun exposure, and the formation of wrinkling from repeated facial expressions. As a result, many patients have ‘permanent’ horizontal forehead creases, vertical frown lines, and sagging brow skin that can yield an elderly appearance in the upper facial region. Furthermore, over time, the aging process causes the eyebrows to droop to a lower position, causing excess skin to […]
Read MoreCombining Eyelid and Brow Lift Surgery
As the brow often ages in conjunction with the eyelids, patients who exhibit signs of facial aging in the upper face frequently opt to combine the blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) procedure with a brow lift. Due to factors such as sun exposure, formation of facial expressions, genetics, and the natural aging process, the eyes and forehead typically age at an accelerated pace when compared to other facial features. Skin in the eyelids and brow starts to loosen and sag, eyebrows often droop to create the appearance of persistent fatigue, and horizontal forehead creases and “crow’s feet” around the corners of the […]
Read MoreWhat Surgical Options Do I Have for a Chin Implant?
Patients may desire a chin implant for a variety of reasons, such as achieving a more prominent chin, improving their overall facial proportions and shape, or reducing the appearance of jowls. With chin implant surgery, Dr. Lawrence Tong can enhance the size and shape of the chin for a more balanced, and natural-looking appearance. Considering the unique cosmetic goals of each patient, Dr. Tong customizes each chin implant procedure to meet his or her needs. Chin implants of different sizes and shapes are used to increase the forward projection of the chin, the width, as well as the shape. Some […]
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