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

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 13/06/2015 in Blog , Liposuction , Plastic Surgery

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 Blog , Breast Augmentation , Breast Implants , Plastic Surgery

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 Blog , BodyFX , Plastic Surgery

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 Blog , In The News

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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