Men with abnormally puffy nipples/areolae suffer from one of the most common forms of gynecomastia (excessive breast growth). The condition becomes apparent when a collection of gland and/or fatty tissue gathers below the areola (or slightly beyond it). This deposit causes the areola to appear dome shaped and can lead men to feel discomfort and embarrassment.
Puffy nipples/areolae most commonly develop in young, adolescent adults, but the problem can affect other men as they grow into middle or older age. Most often the condition is caused by a hormonal imbalance, obesity or a combination of both of these factors. Teenagers who […]
You most likely want to recover from your Breast Augmentation surgery and get back to your normal schedule as quickly as possible. The faster the better, which is why we perform Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation.
We seek to make your recovery as quick as possible. The overall goal of Rapid Recovery is to minimize the use of strong pain medications, medical devices (like drainage tubes or pain pumps) and allow you to resume your normal activities within a short amount of time. You’ll be treated with expert skill and surgical caution, as well as be prescribed proactive medications in order to […]
Once you’ve decided to have your breasts enhanced, it can be difficult to wait for your actual surgery date to arrive! As you count down the weeks and days until your Toronto breast augmentation, you will probably be looking for ways to pass the time but also to prepare. Here are five dos and don’ts to get you started:
Do
1. Ask your surgeon anything and everything you want to know. Your private medical consultation is an excellent opportunity to have questions answered and learn about the procedure. However, there is almost always at least one more question that comes to mind […]
Dissatisfaction with breast size and shape is a common feeling for many women and a breast augmentation is an excellent way to address this concern. However, the thought of a surgery can be intimidating. At Edelstein Cosmetic, a leading plastic surgery clinic in Toronto, we encourage our patients to learn about simple steps they can take to prepare for a breast augmentation which helps relieve jitters and ensure a speedy recovery.
Regardless of where you are on the journey for a Toronto breast augmentation, we have provided some tips to help you plan.
Step 1
When you first decide to undergo a breast […]
Although silicone breast augmentations have recently gained popularity, saline breast implants have been used with success for over thirty years. Like silicone implants, saline implants have a silicone shell, however, they are filled with a sterile, salt-water solution which is very natural and safe. One of the advantages of saline implants is that they can be filled by your surgeon during the procedure, which means the incision is can be smaller than that required for silicone implants, and breast asymmetry can successfully be addressed during the procedure.
However, this also means that there is the potential for the implants to be […]
The Cost of Breast Augmentation & Breast Implants in Toronto
Many women in Toronto would like to have breast augmentation surgery, however one of the common concerns that many have is how much it will cost. On average, you can expect to pay around $8500 for the surgery, however many clinics offer payment plans. While this can seem pricey to some, it is important to remember, that following the surgery, may women feel better about their bodies, and to them that increased self-confidence is worth the price.
When looking into the cost of breast augmentation and implants, it is important to remember […]
This is a general guideline that may help you better understand how to prepare for your breast augmentation procedure.PERSONAL ARRANGEMENTS WHEN PREPARING FOR BREAST AUGMENTATION
Plan for a friend or family member to drive you home from the appointment. They should also be available to stay with you at your home for the first night of recovery.
It’s a good idea to make extra food and have plenty of snacks and fluids on hand. Arranging for child care and taking time off work for recovery is also advised.
Fill all necessary prescriptions and put them in a convenient location (such as a bedside […]
Many Plastic Surgeons are able to perform breast augmentation approach, but only the board certified Plastic Surgeons at Edelstein Cosmetic have designed the procedure to be safer and better able to fulfill your expectations with the following exclusive techniques:
Bloodless Breast Augmentation
Our Plastic Surgeons create a precise and meticulous incision. They do not do blunt dissection, such as putting a finger in and sweeping it around to open up the pocket. They carefully cauterize all of the blood vessels found in the area of implant insertion. By doing this, trauma is decreased and the potential for blood loss (and post-operative fluid […]
Although most trends come and go, beautiful breasts have long been viewed as synonymous with femininity. As a result, women have been looking for ways to enhance their busts for centuries. Thus, while we tend to think of a breast augmentation as a modern procedure, variations of this surgery have been performed since the 19th century. However, breast augmentation procedures have come a long way as a result of technological advancements. Today, Toronto breast augmentation surgery is incredibly safe, atraumatic, and delivers beautiful, natural looking results.
Incredibly Safe
Breast augmentation surgery was first performed in 1890 by an Austrian doctor who used […]
Gynecomastia is a common condition, which causes men to develop unwanted breast tissue. This endocrine disorder is caused by a hormonal imbalance and frequently occurs during puberty. In most cases, the symptoms naturally resolve themselves within a year or two. However, Gynecomastia can develop at any age and when it occurs later in life, it often does not dissipate without treatment. Understandably, this can have a devastating impact on one’s self-esteem.
Luckily there are treatment options; in addition to exercise, which can reduce the appearance of enlarged male breasts, and surgery, which can eliminate them, there are also a number of […]
