5 Tips for the Best Recovery from any Cosmetic Surgery

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 10/02/2021 in

Having a great outcome after plastic surgery requires some preparation ahead of time, but a lot of the time people are so busy preparing for the things they need before their surgery that they forget to prepare for what they’ll need after surgery. Although everyone’s recovery will be different, there are some things that will […]

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Six Things Not to Do After Breast Augmentation

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 17/09/2020 in

While breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic procedure year after year, many patients are becoming interested in methods of increasing the size of their breasts that don’t involve implants. One alternative to breast implants is fat transfer, also known as fat grafting. There are some common questions about fat transfer breast augmentation, including how […]

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Caring for Your Modern Tummy Tuck

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 26/03/2020 in

The tummy tuck is a popular plastic surgery procedure, but a complex one. We want our patients from in and around the Toronto area to understand the recovery process and what can be expected from their tummy tuck procedure. Dr. Mathew Plant is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Toronto who offers advanced tummy tuck techniques […]

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Six Things Not to Do After Breast Augmentation

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 14/11/2019 in

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 […]

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Differences Between Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 01/11/2019 in

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 […]

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Three Ways to Contour Your Waist

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 16/10/2019 in

Body contouring procedures are becoming more and more common as people who were once overweight get back to a healthy weight through diet, exercise or weight loss surgery. When it comes to body contouring, most people think of liposuction, which is certainly the most common, but there are actually many different procedures that can be […]

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Does OHIP cover my explant surgery?

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

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

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

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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