About Dr.Philip Solomon

Preeminent Training and Distinctions

Dr. Solomon practices Facial Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery in Toronto, Canada. He is certified in Canada and the United States in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Dr. Solomon is also certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a designation achieved by only twelve surgeons province-wide .

Dr. Solomon completed his medical school training at the University of Toronto. He then went on to complete a five-year residency training program in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Toronto, one of the world’s leading centres for Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr.Solomon’s training focused on Head and Neck cancer surgery, reconstructive Facial Surgery and Facial Cosmetic Plastic Surgery including rhinoplasty, facelift, blepharoplasty and otoplasty surgery. Some of his mentors are recognized as international authorities in the fields of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Cosmetic and Reconstructive Rhinoplasty Surgery.

Following his residency, Dr. Solomon enhanced his training in Facial and Nasal Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery by spending an additional year refining his skills in Facial Cosmetic Plastic Surgery. He also traveled internationally to train with renowned experts in the field of Facial Plastic Surgery. Dr. Solomon then went on to complete certification by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

“The ABFPRS is the only certification process in North America which examines exclusively on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery of the face and neck.”

Board Certification by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) is viewed as the premier credential in Facial Plastic Surgery within the domain of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. This certification process is rigorous and requires surgeons to have extensive training and experience in facial plastic surgery to be eligible to sit the exam. Surgeons must have performed over one hundred facial plastic surgery procedures on their own in order to qualify to take the examination. Click here for details of the ABFPRS credentialing process.

Specialization in Rhinoplasty and Cosmetic & Reconstructive Facial Plastic Surgery

Dr. Solomon's specialty includes the full range of facial cosmetic plastic surgical procedures with research interests in Nasal Airflow and Outcomes in Facial Plastic Surgery.

Because Dr. Solomon specializes only in surgery of the face and neck, he makes his surgical specialties: Rhinoplasty, Facelift, Eyelift (Blepharoplasty), Otoplasty and Facial Implants. He also has extensive experience in the most up-to-date treatments with Facial Injectables.

Professional Commitment and Development

Dr. Solomon is the Chief of Surgery at York Central Hospital. He is on the teaching faculty at the University of Toronto, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery - Division of Facial Plastic Surgery. Dr. Solomon is on the surgical staff at York Central Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital and St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto. Dr. Solomon has co-mentored a clinical fellowship in Nasal Physiology and Surgery and has been involved in Resident and medical student education in Nasal and Facial Plastic Surgery. Throughout his career, Dr. Solomon has written many articles on Facial Cosmetic Surgery including research studies specifically on Rhinoplasty Surgery.

Dr. Solomon is a member of many professional organizations including the:

• Canadian Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery– Current Regional Director
• American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Giving Back

Dr. Solomon is committed to enhancing the lives of patients beyond his private practice in Toronto. Dr. Solomon offers pro bono work to victims of domestic violence including surgery and non-surgical treatments which may not usually be covered by ministry health plans.

“ I will continue performing reconstructive surgery throughout my career as the skills one develops should be provided to those who most need them .”

While Dr. Solomon’s practice is Facial Cosmetic Surgery, he still reserves time in his practice for head and neck endocrine tumours , facial skin malignancy surgery and reconstructive nasal surgery.

Media Spotlight

Dr. Solomon is frequently consulted by the media regarding facial plastic surgical techniques and is regularly quoted in high profile sources such as The Toronto Star and Elle Magazine as an expert in Facial Cosmetic Surgery . For the third consecutive year, Dr. Solomon has been rated as one of Canada’s top Cosmetic Surgeons by Fashion Magazine. Read more articles from Dr. Solomon’s news library on Rhinoplasty and Facial Cosmetic Plastic Surgery.

In addition to print media in Canada, Dr. Solomon has been featured on many leading television networks and channels including the CBC, Slice and W Network and on programs such as “Skin Deep”, “Beauty By Design”, “Plastic Makes Perfect” and “Rich Bride, Poor Bride”.

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Please contact Dr. Solomon directly at his private office: 905 764-7799