Plastic Surgery

• Canadian surgeon leads team on mission to Ukraine

  A team of Canadian and American doctors recently performed reconstructive, life-altering surgeries on Ukrainian soldiers wounded in the war.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2023
  
• Alberta woman sheds nearly 200 pounds, not eligible for skin removal surgery coverage

  An Okotoks woman transformed after losing an extreme amount of weight. But her dramatic change comes with a price she's having trouble affording after being denied coverage.

  Features

  Dec 22, 2022
  
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• B.C. woman arrested following allegations of ‘botched’ cosmetic procedures

  Kamloops RCMP received complaints earlier this month of cosmetic services gone wrong, that were performed in a home. They have now made an arrest.

  Crime

  Aug 18, 2022
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• Linda Evangelista, Canadian supermodel, says she’s ‘deformed’ after cosmetic procedure

  Linda Evangelista claimed that the procedure did the opposite of what was intended, instead increasing her fat cells, causing her to 'become a recluse.'

  Entertainment

  Sep 23, 2021
• ‘People don’t like the way they look on Zoom’: Plastic surgery ‘lift’ during COVID-19 pandemic

  'Definitely an increase in the number of facelifts': B.C. plastic surgeons are seeing a swell of new and repeat clients during the coronavirus pandemic.

  Health

  Feb 15, 2021
• Toddler attacked by pit bull celebrates birthday with surgeon who rebuilt her face

  The incredible procedure required Dr. Rachel Ruotolo to shave a piece of Alessia's rib and cartilage to rebuild her nose.

  Trending

  Jul 15, 2020
• Ontario woman’s life saved by breast implant that deflected bullet

  If it wasn't for her silicone implant, the bullet would've likely impacted her heart.

  Trending

  Apr 21, 2020
• Botox and fillers in the age of the ‘selfie-obsessed’ teen

  'Patients must remember that aesthetic medicine is still medicine, it is not simply a cosmetic treatment.'

  Commentary

  Jun 21, 2019
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• ‘They should be better warned’: Canadian doctor on breast implant risks

  A Canadian specialist in autoimmune illness says women are not adequately warned about the possible health risks associated with breast implants.

  Health

  Apr 5, 2019
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• ‘I was on death’s doorstep’: Winnipeg woman says breast implants ruined her health, her life

  A Winnipeg woman is hoping to help others by speaking out about the long list of problems she's dealt with since getting breast implants.

  Health

  Apr 4, 2019