A tummy tuck is one of the more invasive cosmetic surgical procedures available at Toronto Cosmetic Clinic. While patients typically see dramatic results from abdominoplasty, recovery may take longer than other treatments.

The exact length of recovery depends on the individual, with factors such as age, extent of corrections, type of abdominoplasty, general health and skin elasticity important considerations. However typically someone who has undergone tummy tuck surgery should expect to avoid any strenuous activity, including bending and lifting anything for several days. Walking at a leisurely pace is recommended to assist in recovery. Any stitches will be removed in a week or two following surgery. It will be necessary to refrain from exercise for several weeks, until you are safe to do so as recommended by your cosmetic surgeon.

During the recovery period, you may notice that the outcome of surgery does not appear as you had hoped. Keep in mind that there will be some degree of swelling and bruising due to the nature of the procedure. This will subside gradually over the course of a few months to reveal the true results of your tummy tuck.

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You’ve got pimples. So what? Don’t let that ruin your life. Get rid of them by Acne Treatment  at TCC and rediscover the beautiful skin you thought you no longer had.

If you’d like to find out more about Acne Treatment and Acne Therapy, please contact us at 416-221-5554 and book your complimentary consultation with a medical professional.

Part of preparing for any cosmetic surgical procedure at Toronto Cosmetic Clinic is arranging for someone to assist and take care of you in the days immediately following your surgery. This person does not have to be a medical professional - it just has to be someone that you can rely on to help you with activities such as showering,  changing your dressings, and bringing food.

If you’re considering undergoing a cosmetic surgical procedure, but don’t have someone to assist you in the couple of days following your surgery, let our patient consultant or cosmetic surgeon know beforehand. We can arrange for someone to help you. You may even be able to stay in the recovery room at Toronto Cosmetic Clinic overnight if no alternative accommodation is available.

Scars are the result of broken skin. However, in some cases, genetic predisposition and other factors can cause some scars to mature not into a thin, faint line that is commonly the case, but into something far more apparent.

Wide and flat, hypertrophic scars become smaller as they mature. While they do not grow beyond the area of the original wound, they are more defined than a regular “fine-line” scar. Some may confuse hypertrophic scars with keloid scars. Keloid scars are benign tumors that can grow beyond the original wound site, appearing like a bump in the shape of a mushroom or cauliflower. Exces collagen is what creates this bump.

Both hypertrophic and keloid scars are difficult to treat with cosmetic surgical methods. For more information about treatment options, please contact Toronto Cosmetic Clinic to see a medical professional.

We’ve come to the end of our Q&A series regarding laser tattoo removal. If you have any questions about the procedure that have not been answered, don’t hesitate to contact us! We’ll be more than happy to respond to your question or concern.

How many sessions, on average, are required?

We get this question all the time. Admittedly, it is difficult to respond because there are so many different types of tattoos out there, categorized by their size, location, dye type, colour and many other things. But, if we must provide a response, the average number of sessions required for a professionally done tattoo is around 6-8, while 4-5 sessions are needed for a tattoo done by an amateur. This is a very rough estimate, however. For a better understanding of how many sessions you’ll need, a consultation with a medical professional is necessary so that they may check out the unwanted tattoo in person and speak with you directly about it.

Does laser tattoo removal burn the skin?

It is understandable to think that the unwanted tattoo is “burned off”, because it is eliminated by the power of a laser. However, this is a fallacy. Laser tattoo removal works by exposing the ink of the unwanted tattoo to light energy emitted at a specific wavelength. The ink, not the skin, absorbs the light and disintegrates into particles that are then eliminated naturally by the body. Laser tattoo removal is not designed to target or damage the skin; it targets only the unwanted tattoo.