Spring In Vancouver: Sun Damage And Choosing The Right Sunscreen

The equinox has passed and we are officially in spring. Daffodils turn their faces to devour the sun. The... read more

Understanding Risk: Flying, Adventure Sports and Plastic Surgery

I listened to an interesting news report this week about flying and a small plane crash a couple of years... read more

Cross Country Skiing and Enjoying Vancouver’s “Mountain Life”

It’s the dead of winter, the city locked in its first real cold snap of the season. There was... read more

Living Beautifully: My Thoughts On Staying Young and Being Healthy

It’s deep in the winter and many people are “living for” their vacation in the sun. For me, however,... read more

Kintsugi and Plastic Surgery

As a plastic surgeon and a craftsman, I delight in solving problems requiring repair, whether it is in my... read more

Diet, Exercise, and Weight Control

I am frequently consulted by patients for body contour surgery, liposuction or other ways of reducing unwanted fat. Under... read more

9 Key Qualifications For Choosing A Vancouver Cosmetic Surgeon

Here are some key qualifications to look for and questions to ask when choosing a Vancouver-based cosmetic plastic surgeon.... read more

Why You Should Choose A Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

If you are just starting to consider plastic surgery, you are probably wondering where to start. The single most... read more

Can I Nurse With Breast Implants?

At his Vancouver clinic, Dr. Gelfant sees many breast augmentation patients who wonder if they will be able to... read more

Body Contour Surgery: Who Is A Suitable Patient?

This is an excerpt from Dr. Gelfant’s book Cosmetic Plastic Surgery: A Patient Guide, which was originally published in... read more

The New Ideal® Implant Is Now Available In Canada

The new Ideal® Implant has arrived in Canada, and we have now done the first case at our Vancouver... read more

The History of Facelifts

Patients and surgeons have widely varying definitions of the term facelift. In my practice, I prefer to refer to... read more