After pregnancy and breastfeeding, the body can change dramatically in a number of ways. In response to these changes, many women choose to have a mommy makeover. A mommy makeover is highly customizable because it consists of several procedures conveniently combined into a single surgery, and each patient can choose as many or as few Read More
Breast Augmentation
Six Things Not to Do After Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed each year. This is a great way to help improve the shape, size, and contours of the breasts. When preparing for surgery, there are a lot of steps to follow to minimize the risk of complications and ensure the best possible results. But the Read More
Differences Between Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation
If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your breasts, there are a variety of surgeries that you can choose from to change their shape or size. The procedure that you choose ultimately depends on the look you want to achieve – whether you’re seeking to balance asymmetrical breasts, increase the size and fullness, make your Read More
Help! I’ve got Allergan BIOCELL Textured Implants and they just got recalled…
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, Read More
Breast Implants and Health Insurance: How much does it cost?
“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. Read More
Satisfaction Rates Are Climbing For Breast Augmentation Patients
A recent study suggests that 98 percent of women who had undergone breast augmentation were happy with their outcome according to the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Many reported improvements in their quality of life and self-esteem. There is a lot of additional information in the study involving things like recovery times, Read More
Breast Augmentation Recovery Stages: What to Expect, Week by Week
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular types of cosmetic surgery. While the surgery itself is simple, it’s important to understand that recovery can take several weeks. Depending on the implant size you choose and its placement, it might take anywhere from two to three weeks before you will be fully recovered to resume Read More
What’s the Best Breast Implant Type?
There is no ‘best’ breast implant, which is why so many options exist. What looked amazing on one of your best friends, or an Instagram model with similar measurements to you doesn’t necessarily mean that the same implant will be the best choice for you. This is why an in-person consultation with a board-certified plastic Read More
4 Ways to Heal After Breast Augmentation Surgery
If you opt for breast augmentation with a board certified plastic surgeon, then you can expect for the recovery process to go smoothly. However, there are a lot of things that you will have to do at home to ensure that you heal properly. Here are some ways to make sure you stay healthy, comfortable, Read More
Do I Need to Get my Breast Implants Removed?
How Safe Are Breast Implants? Breast augmentation has been the most popular cosmetic procedure for years now, helping women achieve fuller, youthful, more symmetrical breasts with the use of implants. Millions of women around the world have breast implants, but there is a lot of controversy surrounding their safety, especially with the recent ban on Read More
Could You Benefit from a Breast Lift?
There are several breast enhancement procedures available to address your concerns, the breast augmentation being the most popular. However, in many cases, a breast lift is the preferred technique and can be combined with other procedures to optimize your results. Here are some instances when you could benefit from a breast lift: You experience breast Read More
Should You Get Breast Augmentation Before Having Kids?
Many women may decide to have breast implants for different reasons. Once you decide to get a breast augmentation, the next concern may be about the best time to do it. Some women may be concerned if they should get the procedure before or after childbirth. The answer to this question varies. Dr. plant will Read More
The IDEAL IMPLANT Difference
When it comes to breast implants, silicone and traditional saline have been the only options for a traditional breast augmentation in Toronto. But now a new option has entered the market that attempts to combine the benefits of both silicone and saline implants. Enter…the Ideal® Implant. The Ideal Implant became FDA and Health Canada approved Read More
Get Bikini Ready Now!
Warm weather is just around the corner, but there’s still time to get your body bikini ready! There are several body enhancing options on the market to achieve overall balance and symmetry, so you can feel your best this summer. Keep reading to learn about some of our most popular plastic surgery in Toronto. Breast Read More
Exercising after Plastic Surgery
Depending on the type of procedure you’ve had done, you will likely have to take some time off from exercising. Rest and recovery are important in ensuring successful results, so know when to take it easy and when it’s ok to get moving again! Exercising after Plastic Surgery Exercise after Tummy Tuck Exercise after Read More
Choosing the Right Breast Implant Size
Once you’ve decided to have a breast augmentation procedure, you will be faced with many other choices to make! One of those important decisions is implant size. This is a personal decision that should be made based on your body type, goals, and your plastic surgeon’s recommendations. How Implants are Measured While knowing the Read More
When to Replace Breast Implants
A common myth is that breast implants need to be replaced every ten years, however, breast implant revision surgery in Toronto is only necessary if there is a problem with the breast implants. Capsular contracture, which occurs when scar tissue forms improperly around the implant causing a hardened and deformed breast, is a common cause Read More
Breast Implant Revision Basics
What is Breast Implant Revision? Breast implant revision is a catch-all term to describe any aesthetic breast surgery that is performed on a person who already has breast implants. We’re here to run down the basics of breast implant revision in Toronto, ON. Breast Implant Revision Basics After receiving breast implants, no one wants to Read More
Should I Add a Lift to My Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation continues to be the most popular cosmetic procedures performed. Many women desire fuller breasts, but what is a great option to complement your larger breasts? A lift! Combining a breast lift with an augmentation can make your new larger breasts look perkier and more youthful. However, depending on what your aesthetic goals are, Read More
‘Tis the Season to Love Your Look
It’s that time of year again, where the weather gets cooler, the leaves change, and you begin to layer up in clothing. This is also the best time to schedule your long-awaited body contouring surgery with a board-certified Toronto plastic surgeon like Dr. Plant. Get ready for your holiday parties or your dream vacation with Read More
Cosmetic Surgery Times: Galderma Collaborations
Dr. Mathew Plant in the Media: In a recent Cosmetic Surgery Times Galdmera Collaborations article, discussing the potential loyalty programs and the benefits for patients and physicians. In a recent article published on Cosmetic Surgery Times, it was reported that Galderma announced its second collaboration with an aesthetic brand in less than six months. The newest collaboration is Read More
Top 4 Ways to Prepare for Post-Op Recovery after Breast Augmentation
When women undergo breast augmentation, they are so busy preparing for this life-changing procedure that some forget to prepare for the post-operative recovery time. Although this may vary based on your particular lifestyle, here are some tips I give my patients before their breast augmentation procedure: Get Your Resting Area Ready Aside from going to Read More
How big of an implant is required to go up one cup size?
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 Read More
Can you get a Mammogram with Breast Implants?
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 Read More
How to Choose Breast Implants
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, Read More
Saline Breast Injections a.k.a. Vacation Breasts a.k.a. the 24 Hour Breast Augmentation
There has been a lot in the media recently about the so-called vacation breasts and patients and friends have been asking my opinion on this trend. First it’s important to establish exactly what we are talking about, and that is essentially pumping up to a litre of saline solution into each breast to make them Read More
