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Our Breast Augmentation Specialists Debunk Common Implant Myths
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic surgery options. However, despite its popularity, many people arrive at consultations with concerns based on outdated facts about this…
3 Exercises You Can Do During Your Breast Augmentation Recovery
In part two of our breast augmentation blog series, we take a look at the importance of recovery and when it is safe to resume physical activity after your cosmetic procedure. One of the greatest factors in the success of a cosmetic procedure,…
What to Expect From The Brachioplasty Recovery Period
Are you considering a brachioplasty? Here's everything you need to know about the recovery period to ensure the safest, most satisfactory results. Arm lifts (brachioplasty) are becoming more popular following significant weight loss. This…
Are You a Candidate for a Medial Thigh Lift?
Have loose thigh skin from aging or weight loss? Our customized body contouring procedures, including a medial thigh lift and liposuction, can help rejuvenate your appearance. As we age, the skin of our thighs loses elasticity and begins to…
How to Choose the Right Plastic Surgeon
Are you considering cosmetic surgery to enhance your physical appearance? Dr. Ladak offers a wide range of cosmetic treatments from non-invasive skin treatments to traditional surgeries including facelifts & abdominoplasties. If you are…
Everything You Need to Know About Arm Lifts
Frustrated with stubborn bingo wings? A brachioplasty is a safe & effective plastic surgery procedure designed to give you the toned, firm arms you've always desired. A brachioplasty, more commonly known as an arm lift, is a surgical body…
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Plastic Surgery
There are numerous reasons why people opt for plastic surgery procedures such as liposuction and facelifts. Some wish to look younger while others are looking to achieve their ideal body shape. In recent years, plastic surgery has gained…
Everything You Need to Know About Facelift Scars Edmonton
Are you considering a facelift? Here’s all the scar & suture information you need to know about this plastic surgery. Overview As we age, the skin loses its elasticity and becomes more prone to sagging, losing tone and developing…
Popular Non-Surgical Cosmetic Treatments for Men
The number of male patients in Edmonton seeking anti-aging treatments is increasing. Here are some of the most popular non-surgical cosmetic skin treatments for men. Overview Today, the number of male patients seeking plastic surgery and other…
Everything You Need To Know About Tissue Fillers
For patients who aren’t ready to embark on extensive plastic surgery, there is a wide range of alternative non-invasive skin treatments including tissue fillers and Botox to give you dramatic and youthful results almost instantly. Tissue…
How to Choose The Right Breast Implants
Choosing the right shape and size of implant is the key to a successful breast augmentation surgery and providing you with the most appealing end results. It’s important to work together with your doctor prior to the plastic surgery as they can…
Say Goodbye To Scarring
Learn about transaxillary breast augmentation, According to the American Society of Plastic Surgery, breast augmentation remains one of the most commonly performed plastic surgeries. This procedure is the most effective way to increase breast size…
How Is a Liposuction Performed?
What Can I Expect Before, During and After Liposuction? Liposuction ranges from minor to major surgery depending on what area of your body is involved and how much fat is being removed. However, even a minor liposuction surgery requires…
Facelift Guide
As we age, our skin begins to lose its elasticity and facial tissues lose volume. In the hands of a skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon, you can restore the natural vibrancy to your appearance and even address the early signs of aging before…
Breast Implant Placement
The pectoralis muscle must be taken into consideration when choosing the ideal cosmetic surgery procedure for breast augmentation. In deciding which side of the chest muscle is right for you, your cosmetic surgeon will explain the reasons for both…
The Tummy Tuck
Abdominoplasty, or the tummy tuck, is a common procedure among people following pregnancy, a substantial weight loss, or any situation where excess skin and a weak abdominal wall create an unflattering silhouette. Abdominal weakness can result in…
New Study Confirms Link Between Obesity and Early Implant Loss
After a mastectomy many women choose to use reconstructive surgery to rebuild their breasts. This procedure can be done either in tandem with the breast removal procedure or after cancer treatment has finished. According to a poll conducted by the…
Myths and Facts About Breast Augmentation
Before considering any type of plastic surgery you should get all the facts straight and weigh the pros and cons. Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries performed every year in North America, helping many women improve…
Neck lift
A neck lift, also known as a platysmaplasty or cervicoplasty, is a procedure used to address the sagging of neck skin, which is a side effect of aging. Vertical banding and horizontal creases on the neck make people look older than they feel inside. …
Brow Lift
A Brow Lift, also referred to as a forehead lift or browplasty, is a procedure that is used to reverse the effects of gravity and tighten the soft tissues in your forehead. This will restore a more youthful contour to your forehead skin, upper…
Blepharoplasty
People consider eyelid surgery, also known as an eyelift or blepharoplasty, for a variety of reasons. Why would I consider blepharoplasty? You may consider undergoing a blepharoplasty if: You have excess, hanging skin covering the…
Abdominoplasty
An abdominoplasty, better known as a tummy tuck, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that can be used to flatten your abdomen by removing fat and skin and tightening the abdominal wall muscles. This surgery can also remove stretch mark from the lower…
Liposuction
Liposuction is a surgical procedure used to sculpt your body, removing unwanted pockets of exercise and diet-resistant fat from all areas of the body including the buttocks, hips, love handles, saddlebags, thighs, calves, ankles, breasts (including…
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is a surgery designed to increase or restore breast size using silicone gel implants, saline implants or in some cases fat transfer. Women who wish to enhance, regain or restore balance to their figures may choose to undergo…
Breast Augmentation: Instructions For A Smooth Recovery
Once you decide to have breast augmentation surgery, it’s imperative that you know how to prepare yourself for the surgery and know what to expect for a smooth and speedy recovery. You should have a detailed consultation with your plastic surgeon…
Post Operation Maintenance: Staying Healthy After Your Procedure
Once your procedure is finished you will need to focus on your recovery. Caring for yourself in the weeks following your procedure is integral to ensuring that your results and your overall health are good. Before your procedure you should…
Is Breast Reduction Right For You?
Breast size is often considered an object of beauty, but we don’t always consider them a cause of chronic pain. With about 1 million women affected by extremely large breasts, breast reductions are becoming much more common. Edmonton plastic…
Liposuction Myths
For many people, fat might as well be in the category of diamonds: It’s seemingly indestructible. The good news is that board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Adil Ladak can remove stubborn fat deposits with liposuction. Liposuction is one of the…
Recovering from Breast Augmentation Surgery
Here at Alberta Plastic Surgery, patient care is always our top priority before and after any plastic surgery procedure. Breast augmentation surgery is the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in Canada and its popularity has made it extremely…
Breast Augmentation Surgery for Athletes in Edmonton
One thing female athletes know well is that training hard has several effects on the body, and one of those is that as you become incredibly fit, your body gains muscle mass and loses fat. The result is often that breast size is reduced when the…
What Women Want? A Look at the Ideal Breast Shape
Overview: Is bigger really better? Maybe when it comes to your bank account, but surprisingly a recent study has shown that both men and women don’t prefer over-sized breasts. Read the following blog for more information on the results from the…
Preparing for Breast Augmentation Surgery
Overview: After consulting with Dr. Ladak, you’ve decided to have breast augmentation surgery at the Alberta Plastic Surgery Practice in Edmonton and it’s time to get excited! Although it’s hard not to daydream about life post-procedure, to…
The Barbie Complex: Extreme Plastic Surgery
Overview: Cosmetic surgery has really evolved in the last few decades. What once seemed exclusive to celebrities and socialites is now readily performed on thousands of people every year. The majority of plastic surgery procedures are subtle…
A Look At Breast Augmentation
Overview 40 is the new 30 and 50 is the new 40. No matter how you spin it time keeps moving forward, but plastic surgery procedures are a formidable opponent to ageing. The term “boob job” might conjure up images of the 80’s and 90’s in…
Restore Your Youth With Plastic Surgery: What Facelifts and Necklifts Can Do For You
Overview: Time catches up with even the best of us, and as we get older our skin starts to lose its natural elasticity, causing wrinkles, sullen features and an overly tired look. It often seems like not much can be done about these unfortunate…
Breast Enhancement: 4 Tips To Make Your Breast Look Great!
Overview: Everyone wants to make their breasts look great, and the good news is that breast augmentation surgery isn't the only way to achieve fantastic looking breasts! In this blog we'll take a look at a few of the many ways you can…
What Is Eyelid Surgery?
Overview: As you get older, the area around your eyes can become tired and heavy, and this can add years to your appearance. Why not reclaim your youthful look and enjoy an appearance that is true to yourself? This is all possible with…
Why Choose Alberta Plastic Surgery?
Overview: If you're looking for a professional and flattering plastic surgery solution, look no further than Dr. Adil Ladak's Alberta Plastic Surgery Practice. In this blog we'll take a look at just some of the reasons why Edmonton…
Breast Augmentation versus Breast Lift: Which Is Best For You?
Overview: If you've been considering undergoing breast surgery recently then you may have been wondering what the differences are between breast lift surgery and breast augmentation. Which procedure is right for you? Find out in the blog below. …
Why More Men Are Getting Plastic Surgery
Overview: For some time, plastic and cosmetic surgery has been considered a woman's game. However, studies show that an increasing number of men are choosing to benefit from aesthetic procedures too. Want to know why? Find out in the article…
Botox could possibly be used to treat depression
A new study, published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, reports that patients injected Botox demonstrated substantial improvement in their depressive symptoms. In the largest randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study to date on…
Botox can be used for more than just fine lines and wrinkles
Botox and other injectables have become popular and effective treatments for fighting signs of aging. In addition, these treatments boast non-invasive techniques and shorter recovery times than invasive cosmetic surgeries. In 2013, according to the…
Breast Surgery's Most Important Factors
Breast surgery is by far the most popular of all cosmetic procedures available today, and thanks to the many advancements in plastic surgical procedures, breast surgery continues to become a more and more effective method of breast enhancement. …
Possible non-surgical alternative to reducing chin fat
Loose skin and fat buildup under the chin are common concerns for patients who receive facial aesthetic treatment, and the main solution for this has always been surgery. But recent research suggests that a new injectable drug may be an innovative…
Tips for staying healthy leading up to your surgery
Prior to your surgical procedure, there are a number of recommendations and precautions your doctor will advise you to follow to ensure a safe and effective operation. However, there are also a number of things you can do months in advance that will…
The Tummy Tuck Gains Popularity
Overview: It’s never too early to start thinking about the summer. What better time to think about the beach than during the cold Alberta winter! With New Years resolutions of losing weight and all the hard work in the gym, you’ll be getting…
Tummy Tuck Surgery Q & A
Overview: Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck surgery, is a commonly requested procedure at the Alberta Plastic Surgery practice but when patients are considering undergoing the surgery there are certain questions that come up time and again. If…
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