A Toronto tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery offered at Edelstein Cosmetic to treat patients with excessive abdominal skin and fat. The procedure helps to reveal a flatter, tighter stomach and a defined waistline.
The general concept of a tummy tuck is to create an incision across the lower abdomen, above the pubic area, to allow removal of loose folds of skin and fat, as well as to correct muscle separation. Though the goal of all tummy tucks is similar, there are four common types of tummy tucks performed at the best plastic surgery clinics in Toronto.
Standard Tummy Tuck
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Whether it is due to multiple pregnancies, genetics, aging, or weight fluctuations, many individuals struggle to shed weight. The abdomen, in particular, tends to retain excess fat and skin and is often unresponsive to diet and exercise alone, much to the chagrin of affected individuals. If you feel like you have tried everything to trim your tummy to no avail, you may be a suitable candidate for a tummy tuck.A body contouring procedure so popular that the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reports the number of procedures performed has increased by 431% in the last twenty years. As a […]
It wasn’t long ago that lip fillers were not commonly done and the average cosmetic consumer wasn’t aware of the option to accent and volumize their lips in this way. Well-known celebrities and models have noticeably increased the size of their lips in recent years and even though some stars like Angelina Jolie may have been born with their luscious lips – they’ve sparked a strong public demand for products that can make the rest of us look like them.
Even though there may be a famous set of lips that you wish to have, it is important to keep your […]
Eyelid surgery is a procedure in which the skin and tissue of the eyelid and surrounding ocular area is reduced and tightened respectively. This will often lead to the near-complete abatement of undesirable physical traits such as bags under the eyes, dark circles, or puffiness. Additionally, those with ptosis, a condition in which the upper eyelid droops into the field of vision, can have this debilitating problem resolved.
The medical term for eyelid surgery is blepharoplasty—before you have this kind of operation, it’s likely that your surgeon will provide you with a list of instructions. Do your best to follow them […]
If you are thinking about rhinoplasty in Toronto, it helps to be informed about the procedure and whether or not the procedure is right for you. If the procedure is not a good fit for you, then you may not even want to undergo the surgery as you may not get the results that you want.
There are some things that you need to take into consideration before you start planning for your rhinoplasty procedure.
Why Should I Have a Nose Job Performed?
Many patients choose to have a nose job performed because they are unhappy with the way their nose looks. For […]
When women choose to have breast augmentation surgery, one of their main concerns is often about the recovery time. Whether you are climbing the corporate latter, a busy mom, or involved in other activities such as sports, or volunteering for a charitable organization, chances are you want to get back to your normal life as soon as possible.
While this is understandable, it’s very important that you listen to your surgeon’s advice when it comes to recovery time. This is the best way of ensuring that your body heals as quickly as possible. Here are a few things you need to […]
When it comes to cosmetic surgery, breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested procedures. For many women, the size, shape and “perkiness” of their breasts is directly tied to how feminine they feel. While breast augmentation surgery can be a highly rewarding experience, there are a few things that every woman considering this procedure should know.
Breast augmentation surgery is not permanent.
If you opt for surgery, do it with the understanding that you will likely need to have it re-done within the next 15-20 years. No implant will last forever.
In fact, you may need to have the surgery re-done […]
Most of us have always assumed the beauty is, indeed, in the eye of the beholder — but this may not actually be the case. A study into what sample groups see as “ideal faces” has uncovered surprising results that may give all of us a guideline for how to achieve what the most people consider to be the perfect face.
THE PERFECT FACE: WHAT DID SCIENTISTS FIND?The University of Toronto’s Professor K. Lee headed up a study that discovered how precise measurements can determine whether or not a woman has a “perfect face”. Luckily for all of us, it’s not […]
After liposuction, you’ll need to wear a compression garment to help with the recovery process. Your compression garment plays a vital role in your recovery as it assists in further recontouring your body to create the shape you want it to be. If you don’t wear one, you may not be happy with your results and could even increase your risk of developing complications.
The fat that is removed during your surgery creates extra space under your skin. Your body naturally fills this space with fluid, leading to swelling and possible complications. Your compression garment compresses your skin against your body […]
Many people who have experienced massive weight loss (MWL) are troubled by thighs that cannot be reshaped through any amount of exercise or healthy eating.
Contouring the thighs is much harder than other areas of the body (such as the upper extremities and midsection), but is not impossible. In order to perform thighplasty, we must take several features of a patient’s body into consideration.
Skin and fat on the thighs covers underlying muscle and skeletal structure. In massive weight loss patients, this tissue hangs in a vertical direction. Even though most of the excess skin and fat from this region develops horizontally, […]
