Starting to investigate plastic surgery

[tapshoes 2]

OK Cannucks,

I'm starting to investigate plastic surgeons - I'm still paying off the band, and still have weight to lose, but I figure I may as well start the investigations now. So, is there any plastic (not cosmetic) surgeon in southern Ontario (To - Windsor corridor) that you would recommend for a Tummy Tuck?

[Alex R. 0]

I would be interested in some recommendations too - although, I am interested in a cosmetic surgeon.

Even though I absolutely need a Tummy Tuck (oh goodness, also butt lift, everything!)...the thing that I want most is a facelift.

The saggy skin on my face, to me, looks worse and makes me look older.

I can't put a girdle on my face, and they don't make Spanx for chins yet.

[macpherk 0]

I was banded at SWLC in Mississauga. They also offer plastic surgery, and seem to specialize in some of the body contouring stuff like Tummy Tucks. Dr Lista, the surgeon, came out to our support group in December, and did a dynamite presentation to all of us banders, showing us before and after picks of many people(no faces, of course!!!). I would recommend checking them out...it's where I would like to have the surgery done once I have lost my weight.

[sexylips 1]

I would be interested in some recommendations too - although, I am interested in a cosmetic surgeon.

Even though I absolutely need a Tummy Tuck (oh goodness, also butt lift, everything!)...the thing that I want most is a facelift.

The saggy skin on my face, to me, looks worse and makes me look older.

toooo funny!!!!hahahahahaha

I can't put a girdle on my face, and they don't make Spanx for chins yet.

tooo funny im crakin up

[Doddie63 6]

Guess the place to start is the Royal College of Surgeons and Pysicians. I understand there is a difference in the specialization of plastic surgeon and cosmetic surgeon. I understand that a comsmetic surgeon anyone that is a surgeon can open up shop while the plastic surgeon has to have special training. That added with the rec's of others may be a good start.

I am very interested how anyone else starts researching and I am approaching my need to loose 50 lbs of loose skin. Yuk! but not for another year or so.

Edited April 4, 2009 by Doddie63
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[tapshoes 2]

Guess the place to start is the Royal College of Surgeons and Pysicians. I understand there is a difference in the specialization of plastic surgeon and cosmetic surgeon. I understand that a comsmetic surgeon anyone that is a surgeon can open up shop while the plastic surgeon has to have special training. That added with the rec's of others may be a good start.

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Thanks Doddie. Yes, there is a significant difference between cosmetic and plastic surgeons, and the college is the place to validate licensure. I am most interested to know if there are specific surgeons people would recommend for this procedure, and then I will check out their ratings and licences and complaints etc. Just wanted some suggestions before I open the yellow pages and start calling them all; like everything else, word of mouth can be a powerful tool.

[so done with it all 1]

I went to Dr. Frank Lista in Mississauga for my Tummy Tuck and am happy with my results. I will be going back to him to get my breast lift and augmentation done later this year as well. Word of mouth is for sure the best way. Not all plastic surgeons are used to working on people with huge weight losses. I'd not see a cosmetic surgeon either, plastic surgeon all the way.

[Donna! 1]

I definitely will be getting a lower facelift within the next year to three years. I would love to know who people choose for this and definitely only go with a plastic surgeon who is well qualified for.

[susieq321 31]

I definitely will be getting a lower facelift within the next year to three years. I would love to know who people choose for this and definitely only go with a plastic surgeon who is well qualified for.

I love my PS who is extremely experienced with Band Patients Dr Sammy Sliwin he is in Forest Hill and he did an amazing job on my Tummy Tuck and I have the best boobs ever.... midline belly button etc.

If you want his number let me know

Heather

[Donna! 1]

Heather I will check him out, do you know if he is experienced with many facelifts? I will google him for his website. Forest Hill you say? Darn he may be too rich for this poor gal. :eek:

[susieq321 31]

If it is the face I would go to someone who is an expert on faces... bodies and faces are different in my head....

George Bell is supposed to be the best as per a Dr I used to date.

I would use Sammy in a heartbeat for any body work but I would investigate the face specialists.

Heather

[Donna! 1]

Thanks Heather, I will check out Bell. I did just view Sammy Sliwin's website and it is very informative and impressive.

[Donna! 1]

Heather I believe you meant Dr. Thomas Bell he is located on Avenue Rd. and I sent a request for info.

Thanks,