Visage Clinic: Dr. Marc DuPéré
101-133 Hazelton Avenue
Toronto, ON M5R 0A6
Phone: (416) 929-9800
Fax: (416) 368-3113
Toll Free: 1 (855) 8 VISAGE
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to breast augmentation here in Toronto—especially when it’s taken to the extreme. There are a few reasons why a plastic surgeon may say no to oversized implants, all of which are for your benefit. A trustworthy, honest surgeon is your main defense against extreme, unnatural-looking breast augmentation results. …
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Most people associate plastic surgery with bigger procedures such as tummy tuck, facelift, and liposuction. But we receive many requests for smaller, less-talked about procedures such as earlobe and other piercing repair in our Toronto VISAGE Clinic. As with tattoos and ear gauging (which I also repair), piercings come as trends and “phases” in one’s life. One might be …
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A rising topic around the subject of the tummy tuck here in Toronto is the c-tuck, a procedure in which a surgeon tightens skin on the abdomen at the end of a c-section delivery. While this procedure seems convenient, there are several reasons why the scenario is not ideal nor recommended or approved in Canada. …
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BIA-ALCL (Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma) is a relatively new condition that recently came up in the news and over social media. It is also relatively new to plastic surgeons. I want to emphasize this for women considering breast augmentation with implants at my Toronto plastic surgery practice: BIA-ALCL affects ONLY TEXTURED implants. Smooth silicone …
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Slowly but surely, more and more research is being done on lipedema, a condition I treat with a specialized liposuction technique at my plastic surgery practice in Toronto. This condition affects many hundreds of thousands of individuals, most often ladies. Lipedema is most commonly manifested by an exaggerated amount of excess fat in the lower …
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As discussed in part 1 of this blog, there are a lot of changes that our skin goes through from the damage caused by ultraviolet rays from unprotected and/or prolonged sun exposure. In this blog post, I will discuss some of the skin care precautions and medical spa approaches Toronto men and women can take …
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When it comes to recovering from a tummy tuck (or any plastic surgery procedure) I tell my Toronto patients that preparation is key. Setting the stage for a successful recovery is a great way to ease any nerves ahead of surgery and take an active role in your healing process. By crossing a few items off a …
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Many areas of the body can be augmented and enhanced but the issue is often the location of the scar. Fortunately for male patients at my plastic surgery practice in Toronto, one underarm incision can do 3 things at the same time— that is, one axillary incision will allow me to insert a pectoral, a …
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Many prospective tummy tuck patients at my plastic surgery practice in Toronto are intrigued by the idea of a mini tummy tuck—a more limited surgery that leaves a smaller scar. While the appeal of a mini tummy tuck is understandable, it’s not the right option for everyone. Your anatomy, goals, and concerns will ultimately dictate whether …
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As we begin to transition into Toronto's nicer weather, we have to consider taking extra precaution from the damaging UV rays of the sun. Unprotected skin can become damaged in as little as 15 minutes of exposure to ultraviolet rays. Initially it shows up as red sunburned skin that turns into a suntan and then …
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