MCSC Newsletter June 2023
Clinic News
It’s hot out there!! We finally have that gorgeous summer weather we have all been waiting for so get outside and enjoy – but don’t forget your sunscreen!! And keep drinking lots of water. Those balmy temperatures are wonderful, but the sun and heat can do a number on our metabolism and skin. Studies show keeping well hydrated is important for reducing headaches, and of course its great for our complexion too.
This past month, Dr. Schiffer attended CWIM Gather, the Canadian Women in Medicine annual conference, this year in Montreal, together with her newly graduated doctor daughter Tessa Weinberg. In addition to attending the fabulous meeting and networking events Dr. Schiffer appeared in the special performance by Voices Rock Medicine!
Dr. Weinberg attended a meeting on wound healing, and both he and Dr. Schiffer have participated in educational events mentoring colleagues in injections, and headache management respectively.
Our cosmetic nurse Laura is pleased to offer a fantastic special this month on Ultherapy® and microneedling – save $800 – see below for details.
Topics in Cosmetic Medicine
Ten Things to know about Tummy Tuck – Including Should you Take Ozempic Before Tummy Tuck Surgery?
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- 1. Tummy Tuck remains one of the most popular of all cosmetic procedures, and has a 95% satisfaction rating on RealSelf.
- 2. Tummy Tuck achieves different goals than liposuction. If you have loose, hanging skin, or a tummy that “overhangs,” then liposuction or CoolSculpting® will not be sufficient to give you the cosmetic result you need. However, tummy tuck can sometimes be combined with liposuction or CoolSculpting. For example, tummy tuck is often combined with liposuction or CoolSculpting of “love handles,” or “saddle bags.”
- 3. There are three main types of Tummy Tuck
- The “Classic “or “Conventional” tummy tuck in which the incision goes from hip to hip, fat is removed and muscles tightened, and the belly button is often repositioned.
- The “Mini-Tuck” in which the incision is sometimes shorter, and the navel doesn’t need repositioning.
- The “ Extended” tummy tuck, sometimes used after large amounts of weight loss, where the incision extends beyond the hip, to remove fat and tighten muscles over the flanks well.
- 4. Recovery is Easier – Tummy Tuck procedures have improved over the years and recovery easier ever since the “no drains” method of surgery was pioneered. Dr. Weinberg was one of the first plastic surgeons in Canada to adopt a newer suture type that allowed him to avoid placing drains that then would need to be removed some time after surgery. This makes recovery far more comfortable and convenient.
- 5. Management of pain has improved – The type of anaesthesia used, the use of nerve blocks, and pre-medication with pain meds before surgery have all made the discomfort associated with tummy tuck much less than in the past.
- 6. Tummy Tuck is not weight loss surgery. In fact, immediately after surgery patients can sometimes weigh more due to excess fluid retention post operatively (one of the reasons to avoid getting on the scale right after surgery). Patients should be close to their ideal weight BEFORE tummy tuck surgery, so that their result will be long lasting.
- 7. Crash dieting in order to lose weight rapidly before surgery is NOT recommended before Tummy Tuck. Using Ozempic to drop weight rapidly before tummy tuck is not advised. News outlets in the United States have reported a marked increase in patients seeking plastic surgery procedures after Ozempic to deal with loose skin, including an increase in tummy tucks. This poses a number of problems and risks. Ozempic is a medication that is indicated for treatment of diabetes, and to help those with significant excess weight to lose it, by suppressing appetite, and therefore to improve their diabetes and reduce other health risks from obesity. While it is a medication with a role to play in treating unhealthy weight, it does have serious potential side effects, and is therefore not recommended for weight loss in those who only need to drop smaller amounts (e.g. 20 pounds). Ozempic is also associated with very significant risks in surgery, therefore people are not advised to have surgery while on it, and should ideally avoid surgery for 6 months after stopping it.
- 8. There are things you can do to optimize our Tummy Tuck result. Tummy Tuck is best done after you have finished having children. While this is not a hard and fast rule, in general it is best not to undergo significant fluctuations in weight after tummy tuck, as repeated stretching, of the abdominal muscles and skin can cause a recurrence of the “pooch.” Before tummy tuck, its best to be in good physical condition, and not to quit smoking if you can. Smoking affects healing, and significantly increases the risks of complications in tummy tuck surgery. Eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly , and not smoking will improve your skin quality and help you heal well.
- 9. Scarring after Tummy Tuck can be improved with modern techniques in wound healing. Using silicone sheet dressings, and specific healing topical agents can help minimize scars. Dr. Weinberg has expertise in wound healing, and can help insure scars heal optimally.
- 10. Tummy Tucks can be combined with other cosmetic surgeries. It is not at all uncommon for patients to have a tummy tuck combined with breast augmentation or breast lift surgery, as part of a mommy makeover. Tummy Tucks can also be part of surgery after major weight loss, and therefore combined with arm or thigh lifts.
Next Steps
If you are interested more about tummy tucks, come in for a consultation. Contact us at (905) 273-3045 or request a consultation online to book your appointment.
Get Your Glow Special
Get 1 Microneedling Treatment + Ultherapy Boost for $1050!
Total savings of $800!
Plus, get 20% off any Ultherapy treatment!
Contact us to take advantage of these special savings! Book an appointment or call our Mississauga office at (905) 273-3045 or our Toronto office at (416) 207-9090.
**Offer ends June 30, 2023. Treatment must be performed by August 31, 2023.
Would like to take advantage of this, please send dates available
Hi Elaine,
Thank you for your interest- we will be in touch to arrange an appointment.
Best,
Mississauga Cosmetic Surgery Clinic
Please let me know when I can come in for a treatment
Hi Elaine Just checking in to make sure you obtained an appointment regarding IPL? Just wanted to let you known we don’t usually look after appointment scheduling through the newsletter, so that’s why things might have slipped through the cracks- We will honour the Dec deal for you if you are still interested!
I’m wondering the cost of lipo suction of the chin
Hello Carsta Thanks so much for your interest in Chin Liposuction at our clinic. The cost is typically $2250, though it can vary somewhat if someone has either a very small or very large amount of fat. Belkyra is also an option for treatment of fat under the chin. If you are interested in coming on for a consultation to discuss options and assess whether liposuction is the right choice for you, please contact us at 905-273-3045. We do not schedule appointments through the newsletter reply area
Hi I would like to come for my jawline, neck consultation.
Early Next week would work for me . Please let me know . Thx
Hello Rama Thanks so much for your interest in Jawline contouring at our clinic. We would be delighted to book an appointment for you. However, we do not schedule appointments via the response filed for the newsletter. To book an appointment please call us at 905-273-3045, or you can email me at sandy@mcsconline.com. Look forward to hearing from you!
Let me know when u have a promo on injections alone.
Hello G Thanks for your interest in injections at our clinic.
Unfortunately we will not be able to contact you to update you about specials based on a reply to the newsletter alone. We do not have a mechanism to store your information via this field. If you sign up to receive our newsletters, you will receive them monthly, along with our specials! Hope that helps!
About your promotion above….how can the three IPL treatments be used by Feb 28 if they must be spaced apart at least 2 weeks to a month? Do you mean the first of 3 must be used by Feb 28?
Hello Nellie Thanks for your question regarding IPL. Treatments every two weeks would allow 3 treatments over this time period. Having said that, we are usually somewhat flexible about scheduling for our specials, so if there was a good reason to stretch out the treatment dates, we try to accommodate. Due to Holiday closures, and a lot of belated interest in the IPL special, we are extending this promotion throughout January. If you are interested in IPL, by all means book a consultation appointment by calling us at 905-273-3045, or you can contact me at sandy@mcsconline.com. Please be aware we can’t schedule appointments through this newsletter reply field. Wishing you a very Happy New Year!
would like to purchase 3 syringes of filler
Hi Annmarie,
Please contact our practice at (905) 273-3045 to schedule a consultation for fillers. Our staff will be happy to help.
I had a procedure done a long time ago at your clinic.
I had a filler around the mouth, it was done with Juvederm.
How much those it cost now for a syringe if juvederm.
I may need 2 of them and would like to have it done in mid March.
Thanks
Flora
Hi Flora,
Thank you for reaching out. We’d be happy to schedule a consultation with you to have fillers around the mouth. We can provide pricing info during your consultation. Please contact the practice at (905) 273-3045 to schedule an appointment.
How much does the peel power cost?
Hello,
We’d be happy to schedule a consultation to assess your skin and determine the most appropriate peel for your needs. We can provide pricing at that time. Please contact our practice at (905) 273-3045 to schedule an appointment.
Hi am looking for an estimate on what liposuction would cost on the stomach and sides. I am 5’6” and about 10-15 pounds overweight and I carry it in my mid section. I can send photos if you like.
Hello Harry,
In order to provide you with an accurate estimate for liposuction, you will need to be assessed by Dr. Weinberg. Please contact the practice at (905) 273-3045 to schedule a consultation. Thank you!
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Would like to know if there are any special offer. Also to make appointments with Susan if possible