Courtenay Rhinoplasty & Chin Implant Documentary Part 1

Watch this 4 part video documentary of a real patient who has rhinoplasty and chin implant surgery with Dr. Buonassisi in Vancouver, BC. Courtenay had a dorsal hump removed and a facial implant placed in her chin to bring her lower face forward. Chin implant surgery is often combined with...

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Amanda’s Rhinoplasty Documentary Part 1

Watch Vancouver rhinoplasty patient Amanda in this 4 part video documentary. The objectives of these videos is to help people considering surgery get a realistic sense for what it is really like to have surgery. We highlight the consulting process and...

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Dr. Buonassisi Discusses Teen Rhinoplasty with CTV News

The decision to have cosmetic surgery should be made with the utmost level of care and attention. This is even more important when the patient is a teen. Dr. Buonassisi was recently interviewed by Dr. Rhonda Low on CTV news and asked to...

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Comparison of Face & Neck Surgery Incisions

Vancouver facial plastic Surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi explains the various facelift incisions that can be used. The size and shape of the incision depends on the skin flap that is to be raised. The larger the flap, the most lift. Video transcript: I am going to explain the different incisions that...

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Lexi’s Double Eyelid Surgery Documentary

Have you ever wondered what it is like to have double eyelid surgery? Watch Lexi in this video to learn more about what it is like to have suture technique.

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The Essential Guide to Double Eyelid Surgery

Double eyelid surgery is one of the most popular procedures at Dr. Buonassisi’s Vancouver facial plastic surgery practice. Understanding the difference between the suture technique and the incisional technique is key for patients to make an informed decision. This video explains: the two...

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Rhinoplasty

Before & After Photos

Rhinoplasty Before & After Photos Patient 17 See before and after photos of this Vancouver rhinoplasty patient. Many thanks to Amanda for providing us with consent to show her pictures. Amanda had a very slight cartilaginous hump reduced, rhineon horns refined, and tip rotated upwards to create a more refined and elegant appearance to her facial features. + More

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Watch a 4 part documentary of Amanda's rhinoplasty surgery. Mandy wanted to share her experience of having surgery with rhinoplasty specialist Dr. Thomas Buonassisi.
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Face Lift

Before & After Photos

Facelift Before & After Photos Patient 3 Many thanks to this patient for providing us with consent to use her pictures on our website. She had a long incision facelift and chin implant surgery and looks amazing! + More

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Eyelid lift

Before & After Photos

Blepharoplasty Before & After Photos Patient 15 Many thanks to this Vancouver eyelid surgery patient who provided us with consent to show her blepharoplasty before and after photos on our website. She had upper eyelid surgery with Dr. Buonassisi and looks fantastic! The extra skin was carefully removed and the eyelid contoured. Most patients take two weeks off work and are back to regular activities (aside from heavy exercise) the day after surgery. + More

Videos

Vancouver facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi explains how upper eyelid surgery is performed. He explains incision placement as well as the risks and benefits of surgery.
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Double eyelid surgery

Before & After Photos

Double Eyelid Before & After Photos Patient 3 Thank you to Lucy for providing us with consent to feature her photos on our website. Lucy had suture technique double eyelid surgery. She had a partly formed crease in one eye and no crease in the other. + More

Videos

We loved working with Tiffany on this incisional technique double eyelid surgery documentary. Tiffany genuinely discusses her motivations for having surgery.
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Dr. Thomas Buonassisi

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

  • Staff surgeon at Lions Gate Hospital
  • Head of the Department of Head & Neck Surgery at Lions Gate Hospital
  • Over 10 years experience performing cosmetic facial surgery
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Dr. Buonassisi, board certified facial plastic surgeon, provides sound advice and insight about rhinoplasty, facelift and blepharoplasty on RealSelf.com.