Vancouver · North Vancouver
Surgery, skin and health, planned together.
Specialists in facial and body plastic surgery, skin and health, with clinics in Vancouver and North Vancouver.
Get the conversation started with one of our knowledgeable team members.
Five examples
No two are the same. Some include surgery, others don't. Five examples:
Face
Body
Hair
Health
Skin
Examples only, not medical advice. What goes into your plan, and in what order, is decided with you at your consultation.
Contact usInside 8 West
We meet you where you are. Education comes first, so you understand your options before anything is recommended.
8 West is led by Dr. Thomas Buonassisi, MD, FRCSC, Specialist in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, with a practice limited to facial plastic surgeries.
Your plan can combine cosmetic surgery, medical aesthetics, regenerative aesthetic treatments and health optimization, or use just one of them: surgical or non-surgical, aesthetic or functional. The answer is never limited by what one department offers.
Every service runs under physician oversight.
The people, the place, the work
MD, FRCSC · Facial plastic surgery
Medical aesthetician · Skin and laser
Medical aesthetician · Laser treatments
Advanced cosmetic and aesthetic nurse
Co-founder · Road cycling
Health consultant · Health optimization
Nurse Director · Injectables
Advanced nurse injector · Injectables
MD, FRCSC · Specialist in Plastic Surgery
Registered nurse · Surgery and injectables
Where every visit starts
Medical aesthetician · Skin and scalp
Facial specialist · Customized facials
The IV lounge · Health optimization
Kinesiologist · Health optimization
Physician · Injectables and skin
Medical aesthetician · Facials, peels and laser
Registered nurse · Injectables and IV therapy
All of our services
Services at our clinics in Vancouver and North Vancouver.
Surgery
Facial surgery with Dr. Thomas Buonassisi. Breast and body surgery with Dr. Geoff Masschelein. Each surgery starts with your anatomy.
Hormone optimization
For women and men, starting with an assessment.
Hormone optimization →Skin & Injectables
Injectables, lasers and medical-grade skin treatments.
All skin and injectables →Body & Hair
Regenerative aesthetics
Treatments that work with your own biology, on their own or alongside skin and hair treatments.
Health Optimization
DEXA and VO2 max testing, IV therapy, the infrared sauna, the cold room and the oxygen room.
All health optimization →Before & after
Real results from 8 West patients, in a gallery for each area. Every patient is different, and results vary.
Patient testimonials
Our patients’ trust shapes everything we do, across both clinics and every kind of treatment.
4.8 average across 1,900+ verified reviews
“My experience with Dr Buonassisi and his wonderful staff went over and beyond my expectation. I recommend him and his clinic with all of my heart for anyone considering a rhinoplasty!”
“After much research, I chose Dr. B because he specializes in facial surgery. Five months post surgery, I can say that I am thrilled with the results!”
Meet the founders
8 West Clinic was founded by Dr. Thomas Buonassisi and Angie Buonassisi. Dr. Buonassisi has over 25 years of experience in facial plastic surgery in Vancouver.
Together they built a Canadian, family-founded practice offering surgery, medical aesthetics and health optimization. Physician-led care since 2006, in Vancouver and North Vancouver.
Learn before you decide
Surgery, skin and health explained, written to answer the questions patients ask.
Read the blog →VideosShort videos from our surgeons and team about treatments, recovery and what to expect.
Watch the videos →RhinoplastyShort videos and guides on rhinoplasty, from consultation to recovery.
Rhinoplasty videos and guides →8 West Clinic offers facial and body cosmetic surgery, injectables, laser treatments, skin treatments, medical-grade skincare and health optimization. Our team can recommend surgical or non-surgical options.
Dr. Thomas Buonassisi performs facial surgery, and Dr. Geoff Masschelein performs breast and body surgery. Other treatments are with our team, and you’ll meet them at your consultation.
Most treatments start with a consultation, so we can understand your goals, review your medical history and recommend the options that suit you. Skin consultations are complimentary. Surgical consultations with Dr. Buonassisi or Dr. Masschelein have a fee.
Yes. New and returning patients are welcome. Send our contact form or call 604-733-1669, and a member of our team will call you for a complimentary, friendly conversation.
Pricing depends on the treatment and the time or product involved. You’ll receive a personalized quote at your consultation, and our team can share general pricing when you call.
Send our contact form or call the clinic at 604-733-1669. A member of our team will help you choose the right provider and a time that works for you.
We have two clinics: 300 – 1788 W Broadway, Vancouver, and 300 – 221 West Esplanade, North Vancouver. Maps and parking details are on our contact page.
You’ll meet a member of our team, who will go over your concerns and options and explain what to expect before, during and after treatment.
Yes. Financing is available through partner companies for both surgical and non-surgical services. Our team can help you choose an option that fits your budget.
We ask for advance notice to cancel or reschedule, so the time can go to another patient. Our team can tell you the timelines and any fees for your appointment.
Every treatment at 8 West follows medical protocols, and your health history is taken into account. Your provider explains the risks and recovery of any treatment at your consultation.
Yes. Every surgical consultation, with Dr. Buonassisi or Dr. Masschelein, can be done virtually. For other treatments, ask our team whether a virtual consultation suits what you’re interested in.
Wait times depend on the treatment, the provider and the time of year. Many non-surgical appointments can be booked quickly, while surgical consultations may take longer. Our team will give you current availability when you call.
Yes. Our before-and-after galleries show real 8 West patients by area: rhinoplasty, face and neck, eyes and brows, breast and body, and skin and injectables. Results vary.
Tell us what you're interested in, and a member of our team will call you for a complimentary, friendly conversation. We'll answer your questions and help you figure out your next step, with no commitment.
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