8-West Cosmetic Surgery

Meet Our Surgeons Last Updated: May 27, 2010

About Dr. Thomas Buonassisi

Dr. Thomas Buonassisi,

Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Following medical school at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Buonassisi completed a five-year surgical residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. After his residency, Dr. Buonassisi completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive surgery in Sydney and Perth Australia. He traveled internationally to train with renowned experts in the field, working closely with top surgeons in the United States and Australia. Dr. Buonassisi then went on to complete certification by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS). The ABFPRS is the only medical board in North America that certifies physicians exclusively in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery of the face and neck. Board Certification by the ABFPRS is viewed as the premier credential in Facial Plastic Surgery. The certification process is rigorous and requires surgeons to have extensive training and experience in facial plastic surgery.

Procedures Performed

• Rhinoplasty
• Face & Neck Lift Surgery
• Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
• Double Eyelid Surgery
• Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)
• Neck Liposuction
• Double Chin Surgery
• Botox & Fillers

Dr. Buonassisi looks forward to meeting with you and providing his expert opinion on the safest and most effective ways to revise and refine your facial features. Request a consultation or call 604-733-1669 to schedule your appointment with him. Below are some additional details and highlights of Dr. Buonassisi’s training and experience.

Board Certification

• American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
• American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Professional Associations

• American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
• The Society of Specialists of British Columbia

Education

Fellowship:

Facial Plastic Surgery with the Australian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery

Residency:

Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the University of British Columbia; Vancouver, BC

Medical Degree:

University of British Columbia School of Medicine; Vancouver, BC

Professional Appointments

• Staff Surgeon, Lions Gate Hospital
• Clinical Instructor, University of British Columbia