TORONTO Plastic Surgeon Dr. Marc DuPéré Receives RealSelf 500 WORLD Award For Enduring Commitment to Consumer Education
Toronto Plastic Surgeon Among Top Influencers in Aesthetic, Plastic Surgery & Cosmetic Medicine
Toronto, Canada – March 25, 2017 – Dr. Marc DuPéré, with his new flagship Yorkville address, is one of 500 doctors WORLDWIDE to receive the RealSelf 500 Award, a prestigious award honoring the top influencers on RealSelf—the most trusted online destination to get informed about elective cosmetic procedures and to find and connect with doctors and clinics.
In 2016, more than 82 million people visited RealSelf to research cosmetic treatments and connect with local medical professionals. The RealSelf-500 Award honors the top rated and most engaged board-certified aesthetic doctors who consistently demonstrated a commitment to patient education and positive patient outcomes throughout 2016. Winners of the award excel at sharing their expertise, free of charge, with tens of millions of RealSelf community members actively searching for information and the right provider.
Born along the beautiful rugged and scenic Saguenay River, Northern Québec, Canada, Dr. Marc DuPéré was trained in Montréal at the prestigious McGill University, Faculty of Medicine, and at the University of Toronto, where he completed his Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. In 2002, Dr DuPéré pursued further training in cosmetic plastic surgery in Paris, France, and learned with internationally recognized facial and breast plastic surgeons such as: Dr. Daniel Marchac, Dr. Gilbert Aiach, Dr. Natalie Bricout and Dr. Sylvain Pétouin. Dr. DuPéré also counts as mentors Facelift Surgeon Dr. Bruce Connell, in Los Angeles, and Dr. Patricia Wexler, dermatologist in New York City. Dr DuPéré won the prized McGill University’s Wood Gold Medal, the U of T’s F. M. Woolhouse Clinical Research Award, A.W. Harrison Resident Teaching Award and the Best Clinical Paper Award. Dr DuPéré also wrote a book chapter entitled “Previous family experience and decision making in congenital hand surgery”.
Dr. DuPéré’s surgical interests include facial and nasal surgery, body contouring, post-weight loss procedures and body implants. Dr. DuPéré is one of only a few North American surgeons performing calf, buttock, hip, chin and pectoral implantations, along with the Brazilian Butt Lift, which he learned in Brazil. Facial injections for men and women are a significant component of his practice; he developed an expertise in 3-dimensional facial volume restoration and rejuvenation, all with little to no downtime. He has mastered the art of cannula technique. At his two VISAGE clinics, he is the sole injector for all his patients. Dr. DuPéré also counts approximately 21-22% of males in his practice and has developed an interesting approach to males and facial injectables. Dr. DuPéré belongs to multiple Societies including the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgery, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, French Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society (SOFCEP) and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Finally, Dr. DuPéré has won the prestigious TOP CHOICE AWARDS Best Plastic Surgery Clinic in Toronto for five years in a row – 2013-2017 – rewarding his dedication to Customer service.
“My team has been instrumental in accumulating awards after awards” says Dr. DuPéré.
“These 500 doctors are part of a select group of top influencers on RealSelf who collectively answered more than 300,000 consumer questions in 2016 alone,” said Tom Seery, Founder and CEO of RealSelf. “Our research shows that more than 95 percent of patients expect a practice to engage with them online. These doctors are leading the way in terms of their online engagement and focus on empowering patients with good information.”
Dr. Marc DuPéré, CEO and Medical director of the VISAGE Clinics, is an expert contributor to RealSelf, and to date has posted over five hundreds of answers to questions on RealSelf. Dr DuPéré also maintains the outstanding patient star rating of 4.8 stars out of five stars in RealSelf reviews. For more information on Dr. Marc DuPéré, please visit VISAGE Clinic.
About RealSelf
RealSelf is the largest online destination to get informed about elective cosmetic procedures and to find the right doctor or clinic. More than 9 million people visit RealSelf each month to find out which treatments and providers live up to their promise of being “Worth It.” RealSelf is powered by unbiased experiences shared by consumers for hundreds of treatments, ranging from simple skincare to highly considered cosmetic surgery. Offering millions of photos and medical expert answers, RealSelf has become the essential resource and service for those seeking to find the right doctor or clinic.