Dr. Tong and his team provided an exceptional experience from start to finish. He was patient, understanding, and took the time to answer all my questions thoroughly before my BA procedure. The recovery was easy, smooth and nearly painless, adding to the overall positive experience. His head nurse, Jean, was also fantastic—she checked in the day after surgery and responded to my emails promptly. While the office has many medical staff members, I had the pleasure of working with Shannon at the front desk, who was an absolute joy. Professional, skilled, and attentive, Dr. Tong’s team delivers beautiful results and top-notch care. Worth every penny!
Dr. Lawrence Tong is a top notch surgeon. I had multiple consultations across Toronto and decided to have an abdominoplasty at his practice, and I couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend Dr. Tong because he took the time to understand what bothered me about my postpartum body, he did not try to upsell additional products or procedures, and the final results exceeded my expectations. I had a smooth recovery, zero complications and the end result looks natural with an added benefit of restored core strength. Despite running a busy practice, he was attentive, meticulous and compassionate during my appointments. Everyone at the practice was responsive and accommodating throughout the process. The surgical facility was spacious and organized and his staff (office management, nursing and anesthesia) was dedicated to make sure the whole process went smoothly. Special thank you to Nurse Katherine.
I recently had the privilege of undergoing upper blepharoplasty with Dr. Tong, and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. From the moment I walked into the office, I was impressed by the professionalism and expertise displayed by both Dr. Tong and the entire team. Dr. Tong took the time to thoroughly explain the procedure in 2 appointments, answering all my questions and putting me at ease. The surgery itself was smooth and short, and the recovery process was quick and less uncomfortable than I had anticipated. Dr. Tong carefully shaped my eyelids to achieve a natural, refreshed look without appearing overdone. I'm extremely happy with the results —I now have a more youthful, open-eyed appearance, and I feel much more confident.I am extremely grateful to Dr. Tong for their skill and attention to detail. I would highly recommend this practice to anyone considering upper blepharoplasty.
Dr Tong is an absolute miracle worker! From my first consultation visit to post-op care, I’ve been treated with professionalism and compassion. He took the time to understand my reasons for the procedure, and patiently addressed all my questions. Dr Tong was the only surgeon I consulted as his expertise and attention convinced me during the first visit. He was honest about expectations, a sign of a great surgeon. Shoutout to his team as well- Jean and Shannon- who ensured I was comfortable throughout the process. The post-surgery results have been exactly what I’d hoped for. The best part? I haven’t even reached the end result yet. Those skillful hands should be insured. Dr Tong is a top-notch surgeon deserving of every accolade. Thank you, Doctor, for your incredible work!
After conducting extensive research online for the top plastic surgeon in Canada, I chose Dr. Tong. While his impressive credentials, specialized experience, prestigious training in the US, and expertise in cosmetic plastic surgery initially caught my attention, what truly sets him apart is his remarkable talent (and artistic eye) for intuitively knowing what will result in the most natural and beautiful outcome. I was not mistaken, Dr. Tong’s meticulous precision, mastery of surgical techniques and dedication are unmatched. It's been six weeks and I could not be happier with my Asian blepharoplasty results. My only regret is not having done it sooner! The level of white glove service was unexpected — the caring and attentive nurses and exceptional support from coordinators Jean and Shannon (you are outstanding – thank you!) made the entire process enjoyable, painless, and easy. Dr. Tong is a world-class, supremely talented surgeon. I would recommend him wholeheartedly and trust him completely. To be perfectly honest, I feel fortunate that Dr. Tong practices in Toronto.
I had an upper and lower blepharoplasty in Dec 2023 with Dr. Tong and at 6 weeks post op I am very happy with my results. I am a 52 year old asian woman and had very saggy/puffy eyelids which made me look tired and old. I asked for a tapered, low upper eyelid crease and he delivered. There was really no discomfort after the first evening of surgery and bruising was less than I expected. The incisional scars aren't that noticeable and I don't need to wear makeup to cover them up. Most of the swelling resolved by 3weeks and is minimal now and really just noticeable to me. Overall my experience was great and I found Dr. Tong to not only be a skilled surgeon with aesthetic vision but also has a wonderful bedside manner. His office is a well oiled machine, my appointments and surgery day were well planned out and efficient. His staff Jean, Shannon and the surgical nurses are all lovely. Thank you Dr. Tong and team!
I had a great experience with Dr Tong and can't recommend him enough! The first time I went to him was about 13 years ago. At the time I had a mini facelift done with a different doctor and the results left my eyes asymmetrical. I went searching for a cosmetic doctor to correct the problem. I set up about four or five consultations and no doctor was willing to attempt to fix the problem and suggested I had to live with it. Until I came across Dr Tong. He was able to fix the problem with an obscure procedure where he took the cartilage from my ear and transplanted it under my one eye. It was a success and I looked normal again. Now 13 years later as I reached the age of 62 I needed a full facelift, blepharoplasty and neck lift. For me it was a no-brainer to go back to Dr Tong as I knew I could trust his work. The results were even better than I could have hoped. People are telling me I look 40. When it comes to getting work done on your face or anywhere else you have to put a lot of trust in your plastic surgeon and I would never gamble by going to anyone other than Dr Tong!
I had gyno surgery with him. I had lipo, gland removal and nipple reduction. From start to finish you can expect a kind hearted, professional and talented surgeon. Really happy with the results and the follow-up to date.
I can't express enough how happy I am with my results. I am pretty new to the cosmetic surgery world and was always a little intimidated and shy because I've heard alot of horror stories. That being said, that was FAR from my experience with Dr. Tong and his staff. The front desk staff were very friendly and on top of addressing all my needs. Dr. Tong was so warm and welcoming and thoughrally explained what my surgery options were and what best fit my anatomy to give me my desired results. I opted to have the mini neck lift which is the chin liposuction with the muscle repair. My double chin has always been one of my biggest insecurities and had stoped me from wanting to go out to social events with my friends (let's face it there's always a camera in your face!). That being said, having this be one of my biggest insecurities, it was so important for me that my surgeon not be judgmental and provide a safe space for me. As a mid sized/plus woman sized woman, I am always nervous about entering these kinds of spaces but I was treated so well during my entire experience and I cannot thank Dr. Tong and his staff enough. I had my surgery one week ago and am AMAZED at the results already. I know it may sound silly but this has really changed my life and I am thankful to Dr. Tong and his team!
Just left my 6-week followup for a rhinoplasty procedure and I couldn't be happier with the results. For reference, 37yo white male here. I researched what I wanted and had consulted with a few doctors, and Tong was by far the best. This is a permanent procedure, so it's very nerve-wracking to consider everything that could go wrong. Luckily, Dr. Tong was not just reassuring, but the way he talked about balance in the face made me comfortable enough to go through with it, as I believe he really understands what looks natural and good. So I'm very happy with his work, everything that ever bothered me about my nose is fixed, and in a subtle way.
HI sweetred in the dalles, OR I do not recommend that a patient with a BMI of essentially 40 undergo tummy tuck. There are two main reasons:
There are basically two breast implant manufacturers: Mentor and Allergan (Natrelle). Their implants are both FDA approved, and they have product lines that are more or less identical. In terms of choosing one over the other, there is not much difference. Bottom line: The implant manufacturer is NOT an important factor in attaining a good result. Much more important is selecting the right plastic surgeon who will be able to guide you through the process of choosing an appropriate implant, and performing your surgery in a safe and competent manner. Good luck. Best regards, Lawrence Tong MD FACS FRCSC
Hi fenamarie in Windsor Ontario, I am assuming you are asking this question because you feel the implants are too small. Unfortunately this is not possible with silicone implants, and even with saline implants, the amount of extra volume that can be added is limited to approximately 50cc's (which is less than 2 ounces). Two points important points can be taken away from your question:
Dear BrookeinCO, In general, the timing of suture (stitch) removal is a balance between allowing the skin to heal sufficiently, but not allowing the sutures to make a (potentially) permanent mark on the skin. Face lift sutures that are visible may only be the 'top layer' of stitching. That means there are deeper, dissolving stitches that also help to hold the closure together. If this is the case, the visible stitches could be removed in early as 3 - 5 days. If there are no deep stitches, the average time would be slightly longer at about 5-7 days. Hope this helps. Best regards, Lawrence Tong MD FACS FRCSC
Hi spokane6975, At the time of the procedure, the skin is pulled to an appropriate tension. Immediately after surgery (first week) , things are at their tightest due to the swelling. As the swelling resolves (1-4 weeks), the tension will decrease, and the skin will start to relax (1-6 months). As these things occur, you should not expect the neck to tighten; if anything, it will become more loose. Hope this helps. Best regards, Lawrence Tong MD FACS FRCSC