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How do I fix my forehead wrinkles?

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 30/06/2015 in

There are many treatment options to address wrinkles of the forehead depending on the severity of the wrinkles. The first line of treatment is skin care which can improve mild wrinkling. At Clearview Plastic Surgery, we are using the Skin Medica line by Allergan. Specifically, the essential serum found in the TNS system works great at […]

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Why do I have to wear a compression garment for so long after liposuction?

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 13/06/2015 in

After liposuction my patients are instructed to wear a compression garment 24/7 for 3 weeks except to shower followed by another 3 weeks wearing it during the day but allowed to take it off at night. I encourage patients to wear it overnight for the second 3 week period as well if they can tolerate […]

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How big of an implant is required to go up one cup size?

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 19/05/2015 in

In some areas of life, like baking, how much volume is required to fill a cup is fairly straightforward – 250cc. Unfortunately when it comes to breast implants, it is not quite as straightforward. Despite about 1/2 the population wearing a bra on a daily basis, very few people actually know what the measurement means and how […]

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How Can I Get Rid of Stubborn Fat without Surgery?

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 01/05/2015 in

New technology means that getting rid of stubborn fatty deposits doesn’t necessarily mean having surgery anymore. For some people, no amount of diet or exercise will get rid of love handles, Turkey necks or post-pregnancy loose abdominal skin nor will it achieve that thigh gap that seems to be so popular these days. Not that […]

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Dr. Plant Published in Teaching and Learning in Medicine: An International Journal

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 28/04/2015 in

Dr. Plant has been published in Teaching and Learning in Medicine: An International Journal. This piece was done through the hospital for sick children in Toronto. The published work discusses how smartphones, e-mail, and the internet has affected so many different areas of patient care! Click here to read the full article!

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Can you get a Mammogram with Breast Implants?

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 16/03/2015 in

One of the questions patients often ask is: “how does getting breast implants affect mammography and the ability to detect breast cancer?” I think this is a really good question and it shows a lot of thought has gone into whether a breast augmentation is the right operation for someone. It is important to note […]

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How to Choose Breast Implants

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 11/03/2015 in

Choose Breast Implants One of the common questions I see online is “how do I choose from all the breast implants?” What I would say to anyone who asks is this: choose the right plastic surgeon, they will help you sort through the various implants. Saline or Silicone; round or anatomic; smooth or textured; high, […]

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Dr. Plant Featured on Huffington Post

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 24/02/2015 in

Dr. Plant was recently featured on huffingtonpost.com! In this article, Dr. Plant answers the question, “Why do they call it plastic surgery?” Click here to read the full post on the Huffington Post website! Plastic Surgery is broad surgical specialty that requires a minimum 5 year residency after completing medical school. The word Plastic in […]

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Why is cosmetic surgery called “plastic” surgery?

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 23/02/2015 in

Plastic Surgery is broad surgical specialty that requires a minimum 5 year residency after completing medical school. The word Plastic, in plastic surgery comes from the word “plastikos” which is greek for “to mould” and it got this name because in general plastic surgery involves manipulating and moving tissue around to suit a specific purpose. […]

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