Facial Plastic Surgeon, Otolaryngologist Head and Neck Surgeon in Practice since 1999. Having performed 1000s of facial aesthetic procedures. Runs a fully accredited surgical facility Solomon Nasal and Facial Surgery Center. Chief Surgery 2009-2017. Teaching Faculty University of Toronto.
I just came back from a consultation with Dr Solomon. He recommended the minimal surgery required for me instead of upselling. Additionally, his recommendations were sound. I read in someone's review that the consultations are short. I did not find this to be true. The consultation was unhurried and the Doctor came to my room for additional questions without delay, or attitude/judgment. I do not like snooty, stiff businesses/people. The office staff was friendly and responsive. Mainly Dr Solomon - I found him to be very approachable, kind and trustworthy. I will post a review of the surgery itself. It's scheduled for Feb 21st. I will be getting a mini deep-plane facelift; different from the main one in that I don't currently need a neck-lift. Both are deep-plane. Blepharoplasty was recommended for me, and though I agree and signed up for it today, I might not get it done at this time as I am considering a lip and nose job once I return from my time overseas. Also, I want an easy recovery due to my upcoming trip. Plus the Doctor said to wait for the lip lift as things will look different overall after a facelift, so I think I should wait to make further decisions. Mini facelift is not that much cheaper than the full one, but I don't want to get more procedures done than I need to, and Dr Solomon suggested a mini one at this time anyway. I feel secure in my decision due to the consultation. I will be going in for a nose job (a curve put in) as per what the Doctor said can be done for me for my side profile, even though he said that it is not necessarily needed for the overall look and improvement.
I took the plunge three months ago and had an extended deep plane facelift and brow lift, and I am thrilled with the results! Dr Solomon is an exceptionally talented and experienced facial plastic surgeon with a keen aesthetic sense. It's no wonder that I've discovered since my surgery that he's the toast of the town among a group of doctor moms who put him at the top of their Most Wanted/Recommended List. I couldn't have had a better experience: Dr Solomon and his caring, super-nice team* made me feel very well taken care of during surgery as well as afterward, when they followed up with me closely. My only regret is that I didn't schedule with Dr Solomon 10 years ago! * A special thanks to Nancie, Operation Manager, for keeping me on speed dial through my recovery, and to Maddie, Registered Nurse, for her warmth and irrepressible cheer!
Dr. Solomon is the best ever and I am proof of that. He has the touch and talent. Nancie knows all the answers and the entire staff are super efficient, happy and friendly. I would highly recommend HBOT for recovery. My saggy jowls are bye-bye now. I have wanted to do this for years. Did it ! Love it ! Worth it ! Dr. Phil, you have changed my life. I love the new woman I see in the mirror every day and I owe it all it to you. Thank you.
From the moment I walked into the SFP office I was blown away. The doctor took the time to explain what he thought would work for me based on my concerns, answered every question honestly and I left excited for next steps. Nancie is a gem and returns all emails and calls in record time. The day of the surgery the nurses and staff were all amazing and made me feel special and supported. As a breast cancer survivor, this was something I was doing for myself after treatment had taken its toll on my skin and there is no other doctor or office I would ever go to than SFP.
I want to thank Dr. Phill Solomon for his human attention and first-class work. I loved his touch-ups on my face, as always very natural, with great sensitivity towards his patients and, above all, professionalism. I highly recommend this clinic where not only do they leave you feeling like a doll, but the service from the receptionists and the whole team is phenomenal first world.
I have nothing but great things to say about Dr Solomon and his staff. I recently had a rhinoplasty done at his clinic and could not be happier with my results so far. Dr. Solomon is truly amazing at what he does and I am so grateful for his skills and expertise. My recovery was smooth with minimal swelling and my results are natural and in harmony with my face. As for his staff they have been AMAZING to deal with. From booking my initial consultation to post-op questions, they were always helpful and prompt in getting back to me. My only regret is I should have done this sooner! Thank you Dr. Solomon and team. You guys are the best!!!
I am one month post op from having closed rhinoplasty with Dr. Solomon and I am still elated! The results are outstanding and have improved my quality of life significantly. In addition to a very positive surgical experience, the overall process has been nothing short of amazing. Every interaction, from the first phone call to book my initial consultation to the ongoing support both pre and post op, made me feel as though I had done my research well and I had booked with the right surgeon. Emotionally speaking, this was a very difficult process for me to go through with, and I couldn't have been in better hands. Dr. Solomon is an extremely talented plastic surgeon and I will forever be grateful for his knowledge and skill level as it has truly transformed my life. I couldn't be happier with the results and I can't stop looking at myself in the mirror lol! My nose is no longer bumpy and broken, I'm breathing properly for the first time in over 8 years, and I've received nothing but compliments from my family and friends. My sole regret is not doing this sooner; this was the best gift I have ever given to myself! Thank you thank you thank you to Dr. Solomon and everyone at SFP!!
Dr. Solomon did my rhinoplasty, which I love. His results always look natural and he was not willing to compromise on doing anything beyond what was healthy (i.e. not cut too much tissue for an even thinner nose). Years later I really appreciate this because several others I know who went overseas to get the "Barbie" nose - are all doing revisions now. I also had other procedures done at his clinic and all results have been amazing, his staff is really talented and professional.
I celebrated my 55th birthday yesterday, 6 months after my deep plane facelift, modified lift lip and closed rhinoplasty. This was an interesting and life changing journey. There was some ups and downs more to do with accepting the physical changes I saw in the mirror than the physical recovery. However, as each month passed I settled into my new, younger looking self and couldn’t be happier. Dr Solomon and his team are one of a kind. His ability to transform his patients into a natural, improved version of themselves is remarkable. The support from his team is fabulous pre and post op. Following the recommendations from Nancie, asking Vesta any questions during the process and utilizing his amazing skin guru, Afsoun, to continue to protect and enhance the investment you’ve just made in your face is key!! I can’t say enough about this team except to thank them for bringing out the most natural, younger version of myself. #55isthenew35
Due to a serious and sudden trauma to my face, I suffered a disfiguring injury to my nose, and there is NO ONE that I would have trusted to work on my face than Dr. Solomon. The stunning clinics immediately make you feel at home (both the Thornhill & Davenport locations) and the stellar staff - I cannot say enough good things about them. Nancie & Rocky are just dreams - if you know the clinic, you'll know that Rocky has been there more than 10, maybe even 15 years. When even the staff love working for someone THAT much, that says something. I'd like to think I am well-versed in cosmetic surgery or at least, more educated than the average individual, and again, there is no one, I trust more to work on my face, than Dr. Solomon. This, also coming from someone whose job is on camera, as a news reporter and anchor - I have incredibly high expectations for myself (inside and out) but given how critical one's outwards appearance is in this line of work, the fact that I can say with complete surety that I trust Dr. Solomon 100% with my face in every capacity, you can trust, it's the truth. This was my second septo-rhinoplasty, making the repair after the nose fracture a revision septo-rhinoplasty, and significantly more complicated; this was a far from simple surgery. He pulled it off magnificently and I couldn't be happier. I would say I was fearful or anxious, given how much damage was done to my face/nose in the accident, but honestly, I wasn't. Not when working with Dr. Solomon. I am beyond grateful to have been in his gifted hands not once, but twice. Truly one of the best in Toronto, and Canada.
Hi there! Thank you for asking this question. Our experiences with the Picosure in regards to tattoo removal have been great. This machine is able to specifically target the ink using pico seconds. Picosure laser technology delivers ultra-short bursts of energy to the skin in trillionths of a second to gently target and eliminate pigment without damaging or harming surrounding skin. Picosure uses gentle pressure rather than heat that often requires up to one-week downtime for recovery. Best advice coming into any treatment especially with the Picosure, is to have realistic and attainable expectations. Patience is truly required, because multiple sessions are most often required. Our team will help develop a customized treatment plan that is suitable to each individual.
Hi there! Thank you for your question. Often times tackling acne scars requires more than one treatment type. Based on the pictures I see above, I would recommend combination of our Fractora machine, Subcision, Bellafill, Picosure for total skin rejuvenation. 1. Fractora uses a “microneedling” approach as bipolar radio frequency transmits heat into the upper surface of the skin. 2. Subcision is a minor surgical procedure, using a needle to puncture the surface of the skin, in order stimulate the tissue beneath the scars. In doing so, it helps release and elevate the scars. Bellafill, a semi-permanent filler that is Health Canada approved for the purpose of acne scar treatment, is then injected into the treatment area to help add volume. 3. Picosure, the world’s first and only picosecond aesthetic laser technology for the treatment of pigmentation issues, wrinkles, acne scars, tattoo removal and lesion removal, without any downtime.
Hi there! Thank you for your question. Picosure can certainly aid in the appearance of large pores and a total skin rejuvenation. I might also recommend a device called Fractora. Fractora is one the most advanced technologies on the market today using fractionated radio frequency. Both the Picosure and Fractora offer very little downtime.
Hi there ! Thank you for your question. I will speak on behalf of the picosure laser that we do offer at our clinic. This laser can be quite effective for tattoos and especially black ones. Now the picosure laser can be "fast" working but there are a variety of factors that can determine your results and the amount of sessions you would require. Firstly older tattoos can take a little longer being removed. You also have to consider the amount of ink used at the time, how deep it has penetrated, the size and whether or not the tattoo was done correctly. You do not want to rush the process of removal. The fact that you do not drink, smoke, and are healthy, will certainly help you heal with optimal results.
Hi there ! Thank you for your question, I do not recommend using Retin-A two weeks before treatment and in conjunction with the picosure laser. Retin-A is a contraindication for this laser.