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Over the past several years there has been an incredible increase in the public’s interest in cosmetic surgery and cosmetic treatments. Many factors have contributed to this phenomenon:
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The CAFPRS (initially known as the Canadian Institute of Facial Plastic Surgery) was founded in 1981 by academic otolaryngologists (surgical specialists in the head and neck). Today the Academy has more than sixty members and sponsors academic meetings to promote the development of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery academically and within the community. The Academy also protects the interests of those legitimately practicing facial plastic surgery. All Fellows of the Academy must have certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in the field of Otolaryngology or Plastic Surgery, and as well meet criteria relating to surgical experience and professional standing.
The Academy is recognized throughout Canada by academic departments of Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery and the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery, as well as by associated American medical organizations. The Canadian Academy is the Canadian sister organization to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. For more information visit www.facialcosmeticsurgery.org and www.aafprs.org .
Patient Question:
What is the difference between a facial plastic surgeon and a (general) plastic surgeon?
Dr Solomon’s Answer:
Facial plastic surgeons perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgery on the face, head, and neck regions only. Training includes one or two years of post-graduate training in general surgery residency and at least four additional years of specialty training in head and neck surgery and facial plastic surgery. A general plastic surgeon performs both face and body procedures. Training in the United States includes three to five years in general surgery residency and two years of specialty training in all body areas. In Canada Plastic surgery residents now enter their residency directly after medical school. They then train in plastic surgery of the entire body of which a portion of there training is in Facial plastic Surgery. Read the rest of this entry »
Patient Question:
What does it mean to be ABFPRS certified?
Dr Solomon’s Answer:
Certification by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery means that the facial plastic surgeon: Read the rest of this entry »
Patient Question:
What is the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery?
Dr Solomon’s Answer:
Dr Solomon who is certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery and certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Otolaryngology. Read the rest of this entry »
Patient Question:
Can you explain the term Facial Plastic Surgery?
Dr Solomon’s Answer:
Dr Solomon who is certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery and certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Otolaryngology.
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Patient Question:
Is there a new procedure called incision less otoplasty and how does it work?
Dr Solomon’s Answer:
Dr. Solomon certified Facial Plastic Surgeon the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery and Certified Royal College Otolaryngology. He practices Facial Cosmetic Plastic Surgery in Toronto Canada.
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Patient question:
Does it help reduce scaring after surgery? I had a chin implant and external rhinoplasty, can I use the gel after surgery?
Answer:
Dr Solomon is a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon and Otolaryngolgist Head and Neck Surgeon. He practices cosmetic surgery in Toronto Canada.
Dermatix Silicone gel is a substance which is applied over a scar to reduce hypertrophic scars. It is a clear gel that is transparent and can be used on the face or body and worn under clothing. It require no adhesives. It can be washed off and reapplied. Silicone gel is used by Facial Plastic Surgeons, Head and Neck surgeons, dermatologists and plastic surgeons in Toronto and worldwide. It is believed to have three advantages to scar healing.
You can apply it to any facial scar to improve its healing.
Patient question:
Do you offer Fraxel technology at Solomon Facial Plastic Surgery clinic.
Answer:
Dr Solomon is a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon working in Toronto Canada.
Yes we have just added Fraxel technology to our clinic. We are one of only a few Facial Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgeons, Dermatologists in Toronto Canada with Fraxel. This is state of the art technology useful for treatment of aging skin, skin texture and scars. Please read the information on our site regarding fraxel.
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