Plastic Surgery

Nonsurgical Treatments Don’t Replace Plastic Surgery

Some people shy away from the idea of surgery, instead choosing minimally invasive treatments to rejuvenate aging areas of their faces. While BOTOX® and other injectables effectively smooth out wrinkles for months at a time, they are not always a substitute for plastic surgery procedures. Toronto’s Dr. Wayne Carman understands that a range of factors […]

Post-Surgical Care Matters

When Dr. Wayne Carman finishes a procedure, such as an abdominoplasty, it is not the end of the patient’s plastic surgery journey. In fact, it could be considered a beginning. After the last suture is placed for tummy tuck surgery at Toronto’s Cosmetic Surgery Institute, the patient steps into a more active role in ensuring […]

What Happens to Cells Used for Fat Injection?

Dr. Wayne Carman considers a person’s own fat to be the ideal filler for treatments to add volume where it is needed and wanted. The result is a long-lasting full and natural look. Also consider that since no foreign body is being introduced, there is no risk of the patient having an allergic reaction to […]

What to Know About Cosmetic Surgery Before-and-After Photos and Visual References

When patients are considering cosmetic surgery, it is common for them to seek out before-and-after photos of people who chose the same procedure. While this is an ideal way to get a sense of possible cosmetic surgery results, Toronto based Dr. Wayne Carman cautions anyone looking at such images to remember that no two surgeries […]

Dr. Carman Explains Forehead Lift vs. Eyelid Surgery in Toronto

An alert, attentive expression is a positive thing—especially when compared to the alternative of a tired-looking face that conveys disinterest and exhaustion. The eyes are a particularly important feature in this, which is why sagging of the upper half of the face can be a problem. A forehead lift can address a drooping brow, while […]