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Surgical vs. Non-Surgical Procedures: Understanding the Basics

The world of cosmetic enhancements offers a buffet of options for anyone looking to upgrade their appearance. Plastic surgery can range from full-blown surgical…

How long does a nose job take to heal?

A nose job or rhinoplasty can help you look and feel your best, building your confidence like never before. But before you can enjoy…

Why You Should Be Using Retinol: Everything You Need To Know

Retinol is one of the most powerful ingredients in skincare today. It’s one of the most important parts of any skincare routine, especially once…

Amazing Benefits of Functional Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is ideal for individuals who require nasal septum reshaping. Also, it benefits patients suffering from nasal obstruction. Like any other surgical process, you…

Repair Summer Sun Damage with an IPL Photofacial

Sun exposure has been linked to premature aging, dark spots, and skin damage. Luckily, one cosmetic technique that can help ward off premature aging…

What is the Best Age to Get a Facelift?

As one sails through the river of life, it’s no surprise that the face begins to reflect the passing years. Some see these signs…

Radiofrequency (RF) Skin Tightening: Everything You Need To Know Before You Try It

Achieving youthful, firm skin is a common desire for many individuals. Radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening has emerged as a popular and effective solution. If…

What to Expect at Your First Botox Appointment

Fine lines and wrinkles are normal as we age, especially around the eyes and forehead. However, some may find them bothersome and want to…

What’s the Difference Between a Forehead Lift vs. Brow Lift?

As we age, our faces often show signs of wear and tear, especially in the forehead area. Two popular cosmetic surgery procedures that address…

Am I a Good Candidate for a Nose Job?

Do you happen to be unsatisfied with the size and shape of your nose? Do you wish to change its appearance? Rhinoplasty is the…

Follow These 5 Skin Care Tips to Help Combat Dry Canadian Winters

Winter is here, and in Canada the dry, cold air can wreak havoc on the skin. Lack of proper skin care in these conditions…

COMPLETE GUIDE TO INJECTABLES AND FILLERS

Dermal fillers and injectables are a popular form of non-surgical facial rejuvenation that smooth fine lines and wrinkles and restore volume to combat the…

IPL Photofacial: A Quick and Painless Way to Improve Your Skin

The effects of time become noticeable as you grow older. With time, the signs will be visible on your skin, especially on the face,…

The Traditional Facelift vs Non-Surgical Facelift

Sometimes signs of aging create the need for a facelift. If you’ve found yourself distressed by signs of aging or feeling like your appearance…

Why Fall is the Best Time for Laser Treatments

Aesthetic improvement can be pursued throughout the year, but different seasons offer distinct advantages. Fall is a perfect time to begin your laser treatment,…

Rhinoplasty at Every Age: How Nose Jobs Different at 16 and 61

Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic procedure that can be performed anywhere from your teenage years to late middle age. Although you might think you’re getting…

A Brow Lift or Eyelid Surgery: Which One is Right for You?

The eyes are the windows to the soul, and your brows frame them. This is why men and women have always sought out eyelid…

How Many Years Can Facelift Results Last?

A facelift is a surgical procedure that creates a more youthful shape and structure of the face. It can stop wrinkles from developing or…

Guide for First Time Botox Treatment

If you are considering Botox for the first time, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed. There is a lot of information out there…

8 Common Causes of Acne Flare Ups

Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It often causes whiteheads, blackheads,…

Is a Facelift Right for Me?

Are you beginning to notice that your facial skin is not as firm as it used to be? As we age, our skin naturally…

Botox Recovery: What to Expect

Botox is a non-invasive method that many people use to get a smoother, fuller, and younger-looking face. It is FDA-approved and has proved to…

5 Common Earlobe Repair Questions

There are various reasons someone may want to undergo earlobe repair surgery. Perhaps the earlobes have started sagging or thinning out over the years….

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECOVER FROM RHINOPLASTY SURGERY?

Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that involves reshaping the nose to improve one’s appearance. This surgery can be done on people of any age…

Thinking About Rhinoplasty?

A nose job (rhinoplasty) improves the appearance and sometimes function of the structure of your nose, but it can be a difficult choice for…

The Difference Between Open And Closed Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty, the technical term for a nose job, has long been one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures. There are two options available…

Is a Threadlift as Effective as a Traditional Facelift, and How Long Does it Last?

Patients who are concerned about facial aging and do not want a full facelift often ask about thread lifts. Thread Lifts have been performed…

Rational Use of Face Masks for COVID-19

INTRODUCTION We are all faced with the overwhelming amount of information on social media and the news regarding COVID. By far, the most common…

Should I see a Doctor or a Nurse for my Filler and Botox?

Treatment using fillers and Botox are one of the most common requests from patients in my practice. Often, patients come to my clinic either…

Selfie’s and Body Image: More Harm than Good?

When patients come to my clinic to get information on rhinoplasty or nose surgery, it is not uncommon for patients to show me pictures…

Loose Neck Skin – Diagnosis and Treatment of Platysmal Bands

A common reason why patients visit my facial plastic surgery clinic in Ottawa is to discuss loose skin under their chin in the neck….

Creams, Lotions and Chemical Peels – Advice on How to Improve Your Skin from one of Ottawa’s Leading Facial Cosmetic Surgeon

Many people think getting big results in the world of facial plastic surgery and facial rejuvenation takes time and money. This is not always…

How Long does it Take to Heal From a Rhinoplasty

Healing after any facial cosmetic or facial plastic surgery can be stressful. We all want to look and feel our best as fast as…

Rhinoplasty – A Patient’s Perspective

A lot of people ask me in the Ottawa community what it is like after a rhinoplasty or “nose job.” I base my discussion…

Contouring the Neck – Methods to remove fat from under the chin

Fullness under the chin is a common concern that patients discuss during their consultation. Patients often describe this as a “double chin.” Medically, we…

Removing benign moles in an Ottawa Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic – Using Radio-Surgery to do this safely and without a scar

We all have moles. Moles can occur all over the body. In some people, the moles can occur on the head, neck and face….

What is the difference between Botox, Dysport and Xeomin?

On many occasions I have been asked to discuss the difference between the three main brands of facial neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport and Xeomin). A…

How Can I Get Unbiased Online Information about Cosmetic Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery?

Are you someone who has questions about plastic surgery or facial plastic surgery? Did you have surgery and have some questions you are hoping…

What type of Facelift is the Best? Part 1 – A Practical Review of Facelift Surgery

An editorial on the Anatomy, Techniques and Results of the Different Types of Facelifts A facelift (Or Rhytidectomy) is one of the most common…

The Top 10 Questions to ask your Cosmetic Surgeon or your Facial Plastic Surgeon

Visiting a cosmetic surgeon or a facial plastic surgeon can be stressful. People often go to their appointment with a list of questions based…

Dr. Bonaparte Recognized for Outstanding Work

We are very proud to announce that Dr. Bonaparte has recently been recognized for his outstanding work in the field of cosmetic surgery! Dr…

Part 3 – Improving the appearance of your forehead, eyelids and eyebrows: Surgical Treatment Options

So far in this series of articles, we discussed why and how the forehead, eyebrows and upper eyelids age over time. We spent some…

Part 2 – What are the non-surgical options to help treat my low eyebrows?

A Facial Plastic Surgeon’s approach to improving the appearance of your forehead, eyebrows and upper eyelids. For this part of the editorial series, I…

Part 1 – Understanding how the forehead, eyebrows and upper eyelids age.

A Facial Plastic Surgeon’s approach to improving the appearance of your forehead, eyebrows and upper eye lids. As we age, our eyebrows start to…

Platelet Rich Plasma for your skin – Does it work? An editorial by Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr James P. Bonaparte

In this article, I will try to summarize and provide some information on a new treatment that many patients are asking about: Platelet Rich…

Who is the best Rhinoplasty or Nose Job Surgeon in Ottawa?

In the past I wrote a similar post in regards to picking the best surgeon and what it means to be “the best” in…

Topical Retinoids – Is this the magic elixir to prevent skin aging and reverse sun damage?

There are many products available in the cosmetic surgery world that are advertised as the magic elixir. They often tell you that these cosmetic…

Botox Research: Botox and Skin Elasticity

It is sometimes difficult to find high quality Botox Research Studies on the internet. This article discusses a recent Botox research article that has…