January 23, 2010
Torgerson, C.S., & Conrad, K. (2009). 20-Year Experience With The Conrad Modification of the Freer Elevator As A Pull-In Suture Introducer. Arch. Facial Plastic Surgery. 11(4): 267-269. More…
January 23, 2010
Some this this year, Health Canada is expected to approve Dysport® as an injectable treatment for wrinkles. More…
May 10, 2009
Torgerson, C.S., & Conrad, K. (2009). Esthetic Preferences for Rhinoplasty Outcomes. Arch. Facial Plastic Surgery (submitted). More…
May 10, 2009
Torgerson, C.S., Yoskovitch, A., Conrad, K., & Cole D. (2009). Post-operative pain management in facial plastic surgery patients with Toradol. Can. J. Otolaryngology (accepted for publication) More…
May 10, 2009
Conrad, K., Gillman G., & Torgerson, C.S, (2008). Applications of GORE-TEX Implants in Rhinoplasty Re-examined after 17 Years. Arch. Facial Plastic Surgery. 10(4): 224-231. More…
March 26, 2009
How do you know which cosmetic surgeon is right for you? First, be sure he or she is properly certified. In general, 2 types of surgeons are qualified to perform cosmetic procedures: plastic surgeons and otolaryngologists (head and neck surgeons). Both of these surgeons have earned the title of FRCSC. This stands for Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada and is the benchmark for properly trained surgeons in their area of specialty within Canada. Plastic cosmetic surgeons generally do overall body work including breast augmentation and reduction, abdominal liposuction and tummy tucks etc. Otolaryngologists sub-specialized in Facial Plastic Surgery generally perform rhinoplasty, facelifts, blepharoplasty, facial implants and otoplasty. However, there tends to be a bit of crossover of performed procedures between specialties. More…
