Why Are HA Injectable Fillers So Popular? One Toronto Plastic Surgeon Explains
Dr. Lawrence Tong of Yorkville Institute of Plastic Surgery reveals why he believes hyaluronic acid-based injectable fillers continue to rank as one of the most popular cosmetic treatments year after year. Toronto, ON — “There are four main reasons why I believe hyaluronic acid-based injectable fillers (HA fillers) – which include Perlane®, Restylane®, JUVÉDERM®, JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™, and JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA™ – have continued to be such popular treatments for both men and women over the years,” writes Toronto plastic surgeon Lawrence Tong, MD to begin a recent blog post titled, What Makes HA Injectable Fillers So Popular? In the entry, he […]
Read MoreToronto Plastic Surgeon Shares Advice on Rhinoplasty In 3-Part Blog Series
Dr. Lawrence Tong reveals the unique challenges of rhinoplasty and explains why choosing a skilled surgeon is vital for successful results. Toronto, Ontario – “My aim as a rhinoplasty surgeon is to educate my patients and to engage them in making decisions about their surgery,” says Dr. Lawrence Tong in the first of a three-part blog series on rhinoplasty approaches and techniques. The blog post, titled “Helping You Visualize Your Rhinoplasty Results,” goes on to say that while most of Dr. Tong’s patients come into his office with specific points of concern about their nose, he does a comprehensive evaluation […]
Read MoreToronto Plastic Surgeon Simulates Results with VECTRA® 3D Imaging
Dr. Lawrence Tong now utilizes VECTRA® 3D imaging to help patients visualize potential results from their cosmetic surgery procedures. Toronto, Ontario — “During your cosmetic surgery consultation, VECTRA® 3D imaging can help you visualize potential results as if you actually underwent the procedure,” writes Toronto plastic surgeon Lawrence Tong, MD in a recent blog entry. The post, entitled “How VECTRA® 3D Imaging Enhances Consultations,” details some unique advantages enabled by the VECTRA® 3D imaging system – the newest addition to Dr. Tong’s plastic surgery armamentarium. Produced by Canfield Scientific, Inc., VECTRA® is a digital capture and computer software system designed […]
Read MoreToronto Plastic Surgeon Harnesses Mobile Revolution with Responsive Website
The Yorkville Institute of Plastic Surgery recently upgraded to an innovative, responsive mobile website design that optimizes the layout of procedure information and enhances research efficiency on a variety of devices. Toronto, Ontario – With a state-of-the-art facility and a commitment to the latest in aesthetic enhancement procedures, Dr. Lawrence Tong says he strives to deliver exceptional results for the patients of his private plastic surgery practice in Toronto. Recently, Dr. Tong has taken the mission of the Yorkville Institute of Plastic Surgery one step further with the practice’s new, responsive mobile website. Dr. Tong says this innovative website keeps […]
Read MoreToronto Plastic Surgeon Highlights Techniques To Ease Breast Augmentation Recovery
With his breast augmentation patients, Dr. Tong utilizes education intensive preoperative consultations to reduce anxiety, employs precise surgical techniques to ease recovery, and provides exemplary postoperative care to provide an “extraordinary cosmetic surgery experience.” Toronto, Ontario – According to Dr. Lawrence Tong, his practice’s mission is “to provide clients with an extraordinary cosmetic surgery experience, from beginning to end, and beyond.” At Yorkville Institute of Plastic Surgery, his private Toronto plastic surgery practice, Dr. Tong feels that this is particularly true with breast augmentation. He guides every patient through a preoperative consultation that includes detailed discussions on breast implant types, […]
Read MoreToronto Plastic Surgeon on the Benefits of Mommy Makeover Procedures
Dr. Lawrence Tong provides individualized mommy makeover procedures at his Toronto plastic surgery practice and lets prospective patients know what they can expect for results and recovery. Toronto, Ontario – Dr. Lawrence Tong, a Toronto plastic surgeon, knows that while motherhood brings joyful changes into a woman’s life, the progression of pregnancy, breastfeeding, and child care often cause significant changes to her physical appearance. He notes that the post-pregnancy modification of exercise routines, eating habits, and lifestyle can result not only in physiological changes, but also can negatively affect self-esteem and confidence levels. For this reason, Dr. Tong says he […]
Read MoreToronto Plastic Surgeon on Benefits of Fat Transfer Procedures
TORONTO — Dr. Lawrence Tong, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Toronto, says new innovations in surgical techniques have dramatically improved the number of options available to patients for improving their appearance as well as their self-esteem. According to Dr. Tong, one of the most influential advancements in plastic surgery over the past few years has been the use of fat transfer to achieve safe, natural results during procedures like facial rejuvenation, buttock augmentation, and breast augmentation. “Fat transfer is basically removing fat from one area of the body and placing it in another to improve the volume of the recipient […]
Read MoreBreaking Down the Facelift with Toronto Plastic Surgeon Dr. Lawrence Tong
TORONTO, ON, CA — According to the most recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), facelifts are the fifth most popular cosmetic surgical procedure, with almost 120,000 performed in 2011. Having increased in demand by over five percent, Dr. Lawrence Tong and his Toronto plastic surgery practice say the rising demand for facial rejuvenation and facial lifting treatments has necessitated improved patient education as well as an increase in awareness about the complexities of the procedure. As a board-certified plastic surgeon in Toronto, Dr. Tong focuses on a wide variety of treatments ranging from nonsurgical injections such […]
Read MoreToronto Plastic Surgeon On the Importance of Exercise and Nutrition After Surgery
Toronto, Ontario – The Yorkville Institute of Plastic Surgery, a center for plastic surgery in Toronto, offers a variety of cosmetic surgery and med spa procedures, from skin resurfacing to breast augmentation to liposuction. After any plastic surgery procedure, Dr. Lawrence Tong says patients need to take care of their investment. He stresses the importance of exercise and healthy nutrition in order to maintain the results achieved from surgery, adding that without an effort to have some type of a diet and exercise regimen, individuals can jeopardize their aesthetic results. Dr. Lawrence Tong, a board-certified Toronto plastic surgeon, says although […]
Read MoreDr. Tong featured in May/June 2012 issue of Elevate Magazine
One of Dr. Tong’s areas of expertise is surgical facial rejuvenation. This includes facelift, neck lift, blepharoplasty, browlift, and ancillary procedures such as fat grafting, dermabrasion, and chin and neck liposuction. Dr. Tong is quoted in this month’s issue of Elevate magazine discussing the different types of Toronto facelift and neck lifting procedures that are available.
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