Does OHIP cover my explant surgery?

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 08/10/2019 in Blog

The answer to this question is a bit complicated. OHIP will pay for breast implant removal sometimes, but how can you know if your particular case is likely to be covered or not? How do doctors know what OHIP pays for? To figure out if OHIP pays for something, it’s important to have a little […]

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Sleeping Position, Plastic Surgery, and You: Why It Matters

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 08/08/2019 in Blog , Plastic Surgery

If you’re opting for plastic surgery, the date of the actual procedure can feel like your “big day”. But, what you do after your procedure is nearly as important for ensuring you get the results you want. This is particularly the case for procedures performed on the face, neck, and upper body. In fact, the […]

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Help! I’ve got Allergan BIOCELL Textured Implants and they just got recalled…

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 26/07/2019 in Blog , Breast Augmentation , Breast Implants , Plastic Surgery

Yesterday Allergan announced a worldwide recall of its biocell textured implants due to an FDA request that they do so because of the link to a rare cancer known as Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) How Safe Are Breast Implants? Breast augmentation has been the most popular cosmetic procedure for years now, […]

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Breast Implants and Health Insurance: How much does it cost?

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 22/07/2019 in Blog , Breast Augmentation , Breast Implants , Plastic Surgery

“Choosing to undergo breast augmentation—or any plastic surgery procedure, for that matter—is a big decision. This procedure will affect your life in many ways: physically, emotionally, and yes … financially. It’s no surprise that one of the most common questions we’re asked is “how much does this procedure cost?” Let’s start with the simple answer. […]

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