Plastic Surgeon Doctor Lawrence Tong, MD, FACS, FRCSC Toronto, Ontario

Name: Lawrence Tong, MD, FACS, FRCSC
Last name: Tong
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2002
Years experience: 21
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Yorkville Institute of Plastic Surgery: Dr. Lawrence Tong
Address: 7 St. Thomas St.
Address suite: Ste. 507
Phone: +1 416-972-0999
City: Toronto
State: Ontario
Zip Code: M5S 2B7
Country: CA
Consulting Fees: 150$
Consultation note: Consultation fee is applied to future procedures
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Clinical Privileges
  • Scarborough Centenary Hospital
Education
  • Medical School: MD, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
Postdoc Training
  • Residency: Integrated Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Veterans Administration Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ypsilanti, Michigan
  • Fellowship: Craniofacial Research Lab, University of Michigan, Mott Children’s Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan,
Member of
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Board Certification
Lawrence Tong (ABMSUID -762691)

Viewed: 8/14/2008
Day of birth:
7/31/1969

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 11/15/2003 – 12/31/2013
Education: 1995 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 32000 Telegraph RdBingham Farms, MI 48025-2442 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 43.6684957,-79.3903482

Lawrence Tong, MD, FACS, FRCSC

Primary location
Location name: Toronto
State: ON
Country: CA
Map point: 43.6702,-79.38680267
Treatments
  • AlloDerm
  • Arm Lift
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Butt Lift
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Collagen Injection
  • CoolSculpting
  • Dermabrasion
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Fraxel Laser
  • Genioplasty
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Hyaluronidase
  • Inverted Nipple Surgery
  • IPL
  • Juvederm
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Genesis
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Reduction
  • Lip Surgery
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Lower Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Phenol Peel
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Retin-A
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scar Removal
  • Sculptra
  • Septoplasty
  • SkinMedica
  • SMAS Facelift
  • TCA Peel
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Vampire Facelift

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.8
Profile views: 52374
Answer count: 118
Review count: 106
1 star count: 1
2 star count: 1
3 star count: 1
5 star count: 38
Total star count: 41
Star rating: 4.3331585499397
Anonymous votes: 13
Profile created: Nov 17, 2007
Profile modified: Mar 30, 2020
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 1, 2011
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Toronto, ON, CA. GPS coordinates: 43.6702,-79.38680267

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Facelift (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Aquamid (Jun 2016) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Chin Liposuction (Feb 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Chin Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Chin Liposuction (Jun 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Chin Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Double Eyelid Surgery (Feb 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Double Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Chin Implant (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Jun 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Chin Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Revision (Jun 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gynecomastia Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Earlobe Surgery (Feb 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Chin Implant (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Thigh Lift (Apr 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Double Eyelid Surgery (May 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Chin Liposuction (Jun 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Thigh Lift (May 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Augmentation (Feb 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Double Eyelid Surgery (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Double Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Double Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Neck Lift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck Revision (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Facelift Prices

  • $18091 – Jun 8, 2016 – Toronto, ON

Aquamid Prices

  • $4000 – Jun 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $4000 – Jun 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $4000 – Jun 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $4000 – Jun 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON

Chin Liposuction Prices

  • $2679 – Sep 2023
  • $2800 – Feb 13, 2019
  • $2848 – Jul 29, 2020
  • $2642 – Nov 14, 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $2848 – Jul 29, 2020
  • $2848 – Jul 29, 2020
  • $2679 – Jan 2020
  • $2679 – Jan 2020
  • $2679 – Jan 2020
  • $2800 – Feb 13, 2019
  • $2642 – Nov 14, 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $2642 – Nov 14, 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $2642 – Nov 14, 2018 – Toronto

Double Eyelid Surgery Prices

  • $6366 – Feb 7, 2018 – Yorkville Institute of Plastic Surgery – Toronto, ON
  • $2800 – Sep 2023 – Toronto, ONT
  • $3112 – May 9, 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $3174 – Jul 19, 2017 – Toronto, ON
  • $6366 – Feb 7, 2018 – Yorkville Institute of Plastic Surgery – Toronto, ON
  • $3112 – May 9, 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $3112 – May 9, 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $3112 – May 9, 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $3112 – May 9, 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $3112 – May 9, 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $6366 – Feb 7, 2018 – Yorkville Institute of Plastic Surgery – Toronto, ON
  • $3174 – Jul 19, 2017 – Toronto, ON
  • $3174 – Jul 19, 2017 – Toronto, ON
  • $3174 – Jul 19, 2017 – Toronto, ON
  • $2800 – Feb 2017 – Toronto, ONT
  • $3300 – Apr 5, 2012 – Toronto, ON
  • $3300 – Apr 5, 2012 – Toronto, ON
  • $3300 – Apr 5, 2012 – Toronto, ON
  • $2800 – Dec 2010 – Toronto, ONT
  • $2800 – Dec 2010 – Toronto, ONT
  • $2800 – Dec 2010 – Toronto, ONT

Breast Fat Transfer Prices

  • $10000 – Jul 2, 2013 – Toronto, ON
  • $10000 – Jul 2, 2013 – Toronto, ON

Chin Implant Prices

  • $4315 – Jan 27, 2021
  • $4315 – Jan 27, 2021
  • $4200 – Nov 14, 2013 – Toronto, ON
  • $10000 – Aug 28, 2013 – Toronto, ON
  • $4200 – Nov 14, 2013 – Toronto, ON

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

  • $14000 – Sep 2023 – Toronto, ON
  • $14000 – May 2019 – Toronto, ON
  • $14000 – Mar 4, 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $11947 – Nov 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $11947 – Nov 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $11947 – Nov 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $11947 – Nov 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $11947 – Nov 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $11947 – Nov 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $11947 – Nov 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $11947 – Nov 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $11947 – Nov 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $11947 – Nov 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $11947 – Nov 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $11947 – Nov 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $11947 – Nov 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $11947 – Nov 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $11947 – Nov 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $11947 – Nov 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $11947 – Nov 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $11947 – Nov 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $11947 – Nov 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $11947 – Nov 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $11947 – Nov 1, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $14000 – Sep 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $14000 – Sep 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $14000 – Mar 4, 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $14000 – Mar 4, 2014 – Toronto, ON

Eyelid Surgery Prices

  • $4500 – Jul 27, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $4000 – Dec 2, 2015 – Toronto, ON
  • $3000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Toronto, ON
  • $4500 – Jul 27, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $3000 – Apr 16, 2013 – Toronto, ON
  • $4500 – Jul 27, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $4000 – Dec 2, 2015 – Toronto, ON
  • $4000 – Dec 2, 2015 – Toronto, ON

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $7150 – Feb 13, 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $8600 – Apr 18, 2013 – Toronto, ON
  • $7900 – Sep 2023 – Toronto, ONT
  • $7800 – Sep 2023 – Toronto, ONT
  • $5276 – Jan 2, 2007 – Toronto, ON
  • $9200 – Mar 10, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $7800 – Apr 2023 – Toronto, ONT
  • $8600 – Apr 18, 2013 – Toronto, ON
  • $7150 – Feb 13, 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $7150 – Feb 13, 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $7150 – Feb 13, 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $7900 – Oct 2017 – Toronto, ONT
  • $6727 – Mar 28, 2017 – Toronto, ON
  • $5276 – Jan 2, 2007 – Toronto, ON
  • $5276 – Jan 2, 2007 – Toronto, ON
  • $5276 – Jan 2, 2007 – Toronto, ON
  • $9200 – Mar 10, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $9200 – Mar 10, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $9200 – Mar 10, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $7900 – Jun 2016 – Toronto, ONT
  • $8600 – Apr 18, 2013 – Toronto, ON
  • $8600 – Apr 18, 2013 – Toronto, ON
  • $7900 – Oct 2011 – Toronto, ONT
  • $7800 – Aug 2011 – Toronto, ONT

Neck Lift Prices

  • $14000 – Jan 14, 2015 – Toronto, ON
  • $5000 – Jul 3, 2013 – Toronto, ON
  • $3775 – Aug 12, 2020
  • $3775 – Aug 12, 2020
  • $3775 – Aug 12, 2020
  • $6000 – Jun 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $14000 – Jan 14, 2015 – Toronto, ON
  • $12000 – Jan 14, 2015 – Toronto, ON
  • $12000 – Jan 14, 2015 – Toronto, ON
  • $12000 – Jan 14, 2015 – Toronto, ON
  • $5000 – Jul 3, 2013 – Toronto, ON
  • $6000 – Aug 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $6000 – Aug 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $5000 – Jul 3, 2013 – Toronto, ON

Ear Surgery Prices

  • $4858 – Oct 5, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $4858 – Oct 5, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $4858 – Oct 5, 2016 – Toronto, ON

Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $6000 – Sep 23, 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $6000 – Sep 20, 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $6000 – Nov 25, 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $6000 – Sep 20, 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $9500 – Feb 2021 – Toronto, ON
  • $6000 – Nov 25, 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $8001 – Jun 3, 2013 – Toronto, ON
  • $6000 – Sep 23, 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $9500 – Oct 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $6000 – Sep 23, 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $6000 – Nov 25, 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $6000 – Nov 25, 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $9500 – Oct 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $8000 – Jun 3, 2013 – Toronto, ON
  • $8000 – Jun 3, 2013 – Toronto, ON
  • $9500 – Oct 2012 – Toronto, ON
  • $9500 – Oct 2012 – Toronto, ON
  • $9500 – Oct 2012 – Toronto, ON
  • $9500 – Oct 2012 – Toronto, ON

Liposuction Prices

  • $15000 – Sep 19, 2012 – Toronto, ON
  • $10000 – Jul 2, 2013 – Toronto, ON

Asian Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $7000 – Sep 24, 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $7000 – Sep 24, 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $7000 – Sep 24, 2014 – Toronto, ON

Breast Lift Prices

  • $9000 – Sep 2023 – Toronto, ON
  • $9000 – Apr 2011 – Toronto, ON
  • $9000 – Apr 2011 – Toronto, ONT
  • $9000 – Apr 2011 – Toronto, ONT

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $8500 – Mar 2019 – Toronto, ON
  • $11000 – Apr 16, 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $11000 – Apr 16, 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $11000 – Apr 16, 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $11000 – Apr 16, 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $10000 – Apr 15, 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $10000 – Apr 15, 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $10000 – Apr 15, 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $8500 – Nov 2012 – Toronto, ON
  • $8500 – Nov 2012 – Toronto, ON
  • $8500 – Oct 2012 – Toronto, ON
  • $8500 – Oct 2012 – Toronto, ON
  • $8500 – Oct 2012 – Toronto, ON
  • $8500 – Oct 2012 – Toronto, ON
  • $8500 – Oct 2012 – Toronto, ON
  • $8500 – Oct 2012 – Toronto, ON
  • $8500 – Oct 2012 – Toronto, ON
  • $8500 – Oct 2012 – Toronto, ON
  • $8500 – Oct 2012 – Toronto, ON

Breast Implants Prices

  • $8000 – May 2, 2013 – Toronto, ON
  • $8900 – Sep 2023 – Toronto, ON
  • $8500 – May 15, 2013 – Toronto, ON
  • $8000 – May 2, 2013 – Toronto, ON
  • $8900 – Oct 2017 – Toronto, ON
  • $8000 – May 2, 2013 – Toronto, ON
  • $8900 – Sep 2012 – Toronto, ON

Other Prices

  • $3775 – Aug 12, 2020
  • $5000 – Jul 3, 2013 – Toronto, ON

Natrelle Breast Implants Prices

  • $6727 – Mar 28, 2017 – Toronto, ON
  • $6727 – Mar 28, 2017 – Toronto, ON
  • $6727 – Mar 28, 2017 – Toronto, ON
  • $6727 – Mar 28, 2017 – Toronto, ON
  • $6727 – Mar 28, 2017 – Toronto, ON

Lip Lift Prices

  • $3243 – Jun 15, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $3000 – Oct 18, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $2526 – Sep 11, 2018 – Toronto
  • $2008 – Oct 11, 2017 – Toronto, ON
  • $2526 – Sep 11, 2018 – Toronto
  • $2526 – Sep 11, 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $2526 – Sep 11, 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $2526 – Sep 11, 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $2526 – Sep 11, 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $2526 – Sep 11, 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $2529 – Sep 11, 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $2529 – Sep 11, 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $2529 – Sep 11, 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $2529 – Sep 11, 2018 – Toronto
  • $2000 – Mar 9, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $3000 – Oct 18, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $3000 – Oct 18, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $3000 – Oct 18, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $3243 – Jun 15, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $3243 – Jun 15, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $3243 – Jun 15, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $3243 – Jun 16, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $3243 – Jun 16, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $3243 – Jun 16, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $3243 – Jun 15, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $3243 – Jun 15, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $2000 – Mar 9, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $2000 – Mar 9, 2016 – Toronto, ON
  • $2000 – Mar 9, 2016 – Toronto Canada

Inspira Breast Implants Prices

  • $8802 – Jul 12, 2016 – Toronto, ON

Scar Removal Prices

  • $1200 – Oct 2018 – Toronto, ON
  • $1200 – Mar 2013 – Toronto, ON

Other Prices

  • $4500 – Jul 27, 2016 – Toronto
  • $6000 – Nov 25, 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $14000 – Sep 2014 – Toronto, ON
  • $8000 – Jun 3, 2013 – Toronto, ON
  • $7900 – Oct 2011 – Toronto, ONT

Facial Fat Transfer Prices

  • $10000 – Jul 2, 2013 – Toronto, ON
  • $10000 – Jul 2, 2013 – Toronto, ON

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
BMI = 39.62: Is it Safe to Have a Tummy Tuck to Remove Excess Skin?
A tummy tuck is absolutely not recommended in someone with a BMI of 40
Jun 19, 2011
HI sweetred in the dalles, OR

I do not recommend that a patient with a BMI of essentially 40 undergo tummy tuck. There are two main reasons:

The risks of surgery are significantly increased. This includes risks such as with anesthesia, bleeding, infection, wound healing problems, blood clots, and even death.

The result will be suboptimal. When someone is this obese, a tummy tuck will do little to improved the overall appearance.

On the other…

Mentor vs. Natrelle Breast Implants
There are two breast implant manufacturers, and using either is fine
Jun 19, 2011
There are basically two breast implant manufacturers: Mentor and Allergan (Natrelle). Their implants are both FDA approved, and they have product lines that are more or less identical. In terms of choosing one over the other, there is not much difference.

Bottom line: The implant manufacturer is NOT an important factor in attaining a good result. Much more important is selecting the right plastic surgeon who will be able to guide you through the process of choosing an appropriate…

Can I Add Volume to 400cc Mentor Smooth Round High Profile Cohesive Gel Implants?
You cannot add volume to Silicone breast implants, but…
Jun 19, 2011
Hi fenamarie in Windsor Ontario,

I am assuming you are asking this question because you feel the implants are too small. Unfortunately this is not possible with silicone implants, and even with saline implants, the amount of extra volume that can be added is limited to approximately 50cc's (which is less than 2 ounces). Two points important points can be taken away from your question:

It is very important that prior to surgery, the size of implant is thoroughly…

When Should Facelift Sutures Be Removed?
Face lift Suture removal
Apr 6, 2011
Dear BrookeinCO,

In general, the timing of suture (stitch) removal is a balance between allowing the skin to heal sufficiently, but not allowing the sutures to make a (potentially) permanent mark on the skin. Face lift sutures that are visible may only be the 'top layer' of stitching. That means there are deeper, dissolving stitches that also help to hold the closure together. If this is the case, the visible stitches could be removed in early as 3 – 5 days. If there are no deep…

Will Skin Continue to Tighten 10 Weeks Post Op Face/necklift?
The neck and facial skin is tightest immediately after surgery
Apr 4, 2011
Hi spokane6975,

At the time of the procedure, the skin is pulled to an appropriate tension. Immediately after surgery (first week) , things are at their tightest due to the swelling. As the swelling resolves (1-4 weeks), the tension will decrease, and the skin will start to relax (1-6 months). As these things occur, you should not expect the neck to tighten; if anything, it will become more loose. Hope this helps.

Best regards,

Lawrence Tong MD FACS FRCSC

Can I Bathe w/ Reabsorbable Stitches Sticking Out?
Go back to get the exposed stitches taken care of
Apr 2, 2011
Dear Dharma,

My advice is to go back to have the sutures trimmed/removed. This way you wont have to worry how they are to be cut, and you can make sure that the stitches that are exposed are not something more important. On the other hand, if it is too far, or you find it hard to get back to see you PS, the stitches are usually trimmed at skin level by pulling on them, cutting flush to the skin, and then letting the ends retract back, when the stitch is released. You may not have the…

Unsuccessful Tummy Tuck Centered Around Belly Button?
Some reasons for the bulge after tummy tuck.
Apr 2, 2011
Dear KeyLimePie,

From your photos and question, it's not totally clear whether  you had a mini of a full abdominoplasty. This makes a difference because if you had a mini, there is no plication done above the umbilicus, and sometimes this causes bulging in the upper abdomen. If this is the cause, then plication of the rest of the upper abdomen may be needed. You mentioned that you have no fat in the tummy, and this is why I am questioning what type of tummy tuck you had, since…

Last updated on 12/03/2023