2024-04-23 21:57
Piercings are fun, trendy, and stylish, but they sometimes result in a troubling side effect called keloids. Bumps or scars around your piercing site can cause physical and emotional discomf… Read More
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At The Centre for Minor Surgery board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Robert Backstein and Dr. Richard Backstein provide minor cosmetic surgeries for patients in the Toronto area. Popular procedures include removal of subcutaneous cysts, moles, scars, lipomas, warts, and skin tags. For a more complete list of procedures offered, please visit them online.
2024-03-12 17:00
At The Centre for Minor Surgery, we understand that health and body image concerns, no matter how small, can be a source of anxiety and confusion. That’s why we’re here to shed l… Read More
2024-02-21 15:00
If you are bothered by a yellow bump or patches around your eyes, you likely are dealing with a xanthelasma, a typically harmless yet unsightly condition. At The Centre for Minor Surgery, we… Read More
2023-08-31 13:30
Keloid scars can be a source of frustration and self-consciousness for many people. These raised, thickened scars extending beyond an original wound’s boundaries can appear unsightly a… Read More
2023-07-27 14:31
Age spots, also known as liver spots or solar lentigines, are common skin blemishes that can develop as we grow older. While true age spots are benign and not dangerous, they can be botherso… Read More
2023-06-24 13:45
Dealing with skin cancer requires a serious approach. But with early detection and appropriate treatment, there’s plenty of reason to be optimistic. This blog post will answer 6 common… Read More
2023-05-26 12:37
A skin tag is a benign, flesh-coloured growth that can occur on your face, neck, groin, or arms. They are usually harmless and form due to friction caused by your clothing or jewelry. Althou… Read More
2023-04-28 12:43
If you notice a soft or hard lump on your back, forehead, or scalp, don’t be alarmed, it could be a lipoma or a skin cyst. Both types of growths are typically benign, although they can… Read More
2023-03-10 13:55
Moles, those small, dark spots that can appear anywhere on our skin, are often seen as just another part of our physical makeup. But moles can be more than a cosmetic concern. They may cause… Read More
2023-01-24 15:31
We understand that beauty marks on the face, such as moles, can be a point of frustration for many patients. Our Royal College-certified plastic surgeons often perform mole removal at the in… Read More
2022-11-30 15:00
Skin cysts can be unsightly and frustrating but are usually easy to treat. You should know that most skin cysts are harmless and sometimes disappear on their own. When searching for a treatm… Read More
2022-10-07 13:30
Having a mole removed can be quite a rewarding experience, whether you’re addressing a recent concern or finally getting rid of a spot that has bothered you for years. Fortunately, mol… Read More
2022-09-01 14:00
It’s unfortunate to heal from a wound or surgical incision only to be left with a scar that compromises your appearance. That’s the reality of keloid scarring, and if you’v… Read More
2022-08-09 12:00
How much is earlobe repair? If you’re looking to close a stretched opening or fix a tear, this is likely one of the first questions on your list. While earlobe repair is considered min… Read More
2022-05-27 19:34
If you found this blog post by searching “how to remove a dermatofibroma at home,” let us be the ones to tell you: Don’t do it! While it may seem easy enough to scrape or d… Read More
2022-03-30 16:39
How much does it cost to get rid of a sebaceous cyst? As sebaceous cyst removal specialists in Ontario, this is a question we hear often. When it comes time to remove a cyst, you want to get… Read More
2022-01-25 05:25
Do you have a bump that appeared after you nicked your skin and now won’t go away? If it’s raised, pink or brown, and less than a centimetre in diameter, there’s good news:… Read More
2021-11-22 23:48
Discovering an unusual growth is usually a bit unnerving and should prompt a trip to the doctor. If your physician diagnoses the growth as a lipoma, what to do about it is a personal choice… Read More
2021-11-22 23:47
The cost of mole removal at our Toronto, Ontario, clinic usually starts at $495, but the price varies with the location and size of the mole. Most people choose to have experts such as our R… Read More
2021-08-05 02:58
Welcome to our new blog! We are so happy to see you here.
We are Dr. Robert Backstein and Dr. Richard Backstein, brothers and Royal College-certified plast… Read More
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