Q: What exactly is Facial Feminization Surgery?  Dr. Philip Solomon: Facial cosmetic surgery can play an extraordinary role in the transitioning process for those wanting to feminize their facial features. The male face inherently has structural features that are viewed to be more masculine, such as a strong nose, prominent brow bone, higher forehead, Adam’s Apple, strong chin and jaw structure.  Facial Feminization Surgery refers to a combination of surgeries that work harmoniously to feminize the face. Some of those surgeries may include rhinoplasty, hairline lowering, brow lift, b ..read more

Q: When we think of hair loss, we think of older males who are balding, but women can also experience female-pattern hair loss. What does this mean and what are the reasons for it?  Dr. Philip Solomon: Absolutely, both men and women can experience hair loss. Men more than women, but we do see both in our clinic regularly and we offer different techniques for both genders. Hair loss in men is also known as androgenic alopecia and is the result of a combination of genetics, age and hormones. Male-pattern baldness may occur when hormone levels changes over the course of a man’s life. It can ..read more

Q:Who is a good candidate for rhinoplasty, how popular is it in your practice and what are the main goals of this procedure?  Dr. Philip Solomon: Rhinoplasty is probably the most popular and well-known surgery that I perform, as it appeals to all ages, genders and ethnicities. The nose is central on the face and can be seen as the most prominent feature. Therefore, when the nose displays a dorsal hump, drooping tip, wide nasal base or flat nasal bridge, it can lead patients to seek out nasal reshaping. The goal of cosmetic surgery is to have the nose blend in with other features, enhancin ..read more

Looking for natural options for facial volume and rejuvenation? Facial Fat Grafting, PRP and Plasma Fillers are becoming the go-to treatments for anyone looking for safe, effective and natural cosmetic facial enhancements. Dr. Philip Solomon, MD, FRCSC, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgeon, practicing Facial Plastic Surgery in Toronto, told us about the many benefits of these treatments. Living Luxe: What causes people to lose volume in their face? Dr. Philip Solomon: There are few contributors to volume loss. Aging is the most common reason as we lose collagen, elastin and fat as we age star ..read more

What’s the Difference? When googling Facelift Surgeon Toronto, you will likely see several terms used to describe Facelift surgery; Mini Facelift, Necklift and Facelift. What exactly is the difference between these procedures? And how do you choose the best facelift surgeon for you? Mini-Facelift is a technique used by many surgeons and often addresses the structures of the mid-face down to the jawline. This technique may provide shorter-term results and can be a helpful procedure for those who don’t yet require the jawline or neck to be addressed. The term Mini-Facelift may also be used for m ..read more

Toronto Surgeon Dr. Philip Solomon, an expert in facial aesthetic surgery, shares his insights into why — and how — he chooses to help people change their physical appearance in order to feel more like themselves. 1. Tell us, what the impetus was for you to become a facial plastic surgeon? Anyone who chooses to go into surgery as a profession is results oriented and desires to be able to make change. Being an Otolaryngologist Head and Neck Surgeon Practicing in Facial Plastic Surgery, allows me to express myself artistically and I am also able to change people physically but more importantly e ..read more

How do you shave decades off your face? Read on to learn about the Deep Plane facelift technique. “Facelift surgery is without a doubt the most transformative anti-aging procedure available,” says Dr. Philip Solomon, MD, FRCSC, Otolaryngologist Head and Neck Surgeon, practicing in Facial Plastic Surgery. “Facelifts have been around for many years, however previously, this surgery may have left tell-tale signs of an ‘overdone or operated’ appearance that may have turned people off.” Dr. Solomon says there was a time when facelift surgeries were operations that were costly or assumed to only be ..read more

Rhinoplasty Surgery has been performed for decades, but for Dr. Philip Solomon, there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to your average nose job in Canada. It’s not a one-size- fits-all approach. Here’s how ethnicity is playing a role in this life-altering procedure. Byline: Karine Ewart “Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world and that makes rhinoplasty, to me as a doctor, very exciting,” says Dr. Philip Solomon, MD, FRCSC, Otolaryngologist Head and Neck Surgeon, practicing Facial Plastic Surgery, with an office in uptown Toronto in Old Thornhill, as well a clinic i ..read more

Eye Lifts 101 with Dr. Philip Solomon Why do patients seek out eyelid surgery? The eyes are the windows to the soul. When you’re engaging with someone, the first thing you see are their eyes. We all see our own eyes first every time we look in the mirror. Upper blepharoplasty is a very common and straightforward procedure that doesn’t require a huge recovery and it can deliver significant results. It can provide that lift and refreshed look without having to do anything more significant. It’s very commonly sought out by both men and women as early as their late-30s and up. What is usually the ..read more

When one of Toronto’s top plastic surgeons wants to revamp his clinic, he calls on another type of transformation artist. Byline: Lisa van de Geyn You’ve seen Dr. Philip Solomon, Otolaryngologist Head and Neck Surgeon, practicing Facial Plastic Cosmetic Surgery in Toronto, in the pages of Living Luxe since our first issue debuted last year. Our resident expert in helping people change physically and emotionally through facial aesthetic surgeries, Dr. Solomon is a master of transformation. So it wasn’t surprising when he decided it was time to transform the look and feel of his clinic earlier t ..read more