Breast Lift With Implants: All About This Popular Combination Posted on March 31, 2025 By Dr. Laura Snell If you're considering a breast lift, you'll ultimately decide whether to have the surgery with or without implants. And if you're thinking about breast augmentation, you may have to choose to add a breast lift to your procedure. The combination of these two procedures, breast lift and breast augmentation, is very popular, as for many … Read More
Tips for a Smooth Breast Augmentation Recovery Posted on October 29, 2024 By Dr. Derek Ford Breast enhancement is an exciting step toward achieving your aesthetic goals, but planning for a smooth recovery is essential. The recovery process varies by individual, but understanding what to expect—including the degree of swelling to expect day by day as your breast augmentation recovery progresses—can help you feel more at ease. At Ford Plastic Surgery, … Read More
Ford Plastic Surgery in Toronto, Ontario Posted on April 4, 2024 By Dr. Derek Ford Top Toronto Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Derek Ford, Dr. Steven Hanna, and Dr. Laura Snell at Ford Plastic Surgery are dedicated to empowering patients to embody their desired self-image. Whether seeking breast procedures, facial surgery, breast procedures, body contouring, or non-surgical treatments, these Ontario-based specialists excel in enhancing both appearance and confidence. Dr. Ford specializes in … Read More
How To Prepare for Breast Augmentation Posted on November 16, 2023 By Dr. Derek Ford Deciding to have breast augmentation is both exhilarating and significant. And as with any important life choice, preparation is vital. This blog post will help you create a pre- and post-surgery checklist to lay the groundwork for an easier, stress-free recovery. Your Pre-Surgery Consultation: Understanding What's Ahead Think of your pre-surgery consultation with your surgeon … Read More
Choosing the Right Breast Implant Size: 5 Things To Know Posted on May 23, 2022 By Dr. Derek Ford Choosing the right breast implant size is one of the most important decisions you’ll make on your breast augmentation journey. As a Toronto plastic surgeon, I know opting for the right implant size makes all the difference when it comes to achieving results that look natural and fit your lifestyle. In this blog post, I’ll … Read More
What to Look for in Breast Augmentation Before-and-After Photos Posted on January 19, 2022 By Dr. Derek Ford Many women begin their breast augmentation research by looking at before-and-after photos. This can be an exciting, effective way to understand what the procedure can achieve and get a look at real patient results. However, when you’re browsing countless photo galleries, you may not know exactly what you should be looking out for. Can you … Read More
How to Choose the Best Plastic Surgeon for Your Breast Augmentation Posted on March 10, 2020 By Dr. Derek Ford It can be both exciting and intimidating to begin your search for the best plastic surgeon to perform your breast augmentation in Toronto. If you’re like many people, you may find it challenging to sift through or make sense of the wealth of information that’s available online today. With input about credentials, facilities, specializations, and … Read More
A Subtle Breast Augmentation? It’s Possible Posted on August 14, 2019 By Dr. Derek Ford For many women, breast augmentation is a sensitive topic. Some worry that their implants will look obvious or unnatural, especially if they're not in harmony with their bodies. Unlike a decade or so earlier, when patients wanted implants to create noticeable cleavage, the trend now is wanting breast enhancement without looking like “they’ve had work … Read More
Do I Need a Breast Lift, Breast Augmentation With a Lift, or Just Augmentation? Posted on February 15, 2019 By Dr. Derek Ford When I consult with women considering breast augmentation at my Toronto practice, I sometimes have to explain that they probably need a breast augmentation with a lift. That's typically not an easy conversation to have because many women believe they can get the results they want with breast augmentation alone. But after discussing it, they … Read More
Is Too Much Breast Augmentation Research Possible? Posted on November 15, 2018 By Dr. Derek Ford For many patients, 1 of the most exciting parts of a breast augmentation is doing research about the procedure and imagining possible outcomes. It's like the anticipation you feel when planning a trip. Many of my breast augmentation patients in Toronto spend hours online, asking questions and learning all they can about breast implants and … Read More