Dr. Robert Steven Backstein, MD, FRCS(C) is a fully qualified plastic and cosmetic surgeon who holds a Fellowship in the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada. He graduated and completed his plastic surgery residency training at the University of Toronto Medical School, and has been recognized by multiple scientific publications in major medical journals.

  Currently on staff at Humber River Memorial Hospital, Toronto Ontario, Dr. Backstein performs all surgery in a hospital setting, with the option for a private clinic setting available as well.

  There are several factors to think about prior to undergoing breast augmentation. These are: the type of implant to be used (saline or silicone), the incision, the plane of the implant (above or below the chest muscle) and of course the size of the implant. A relatively new issue that has arisen is the choice a woman has in Canada to use silicone or saline (salt water) implants.

  Silicone implants, prior to the 90's, were the implant most often used. Silicone implants, prior to the 90's, were the implant most often used. In the early 90's controversy began to arise about the safety of silicone implants. There were links made between silicone implants and what we call connective tissue disease such as lupus, scleroderma, pain syndromes etc. The situation deteriorated to the point that silicone implants were essentially banned and saline became the only choice. In the last few years, silicone implants have made a big comeback here in Canada. The reason that this has been allowed to happen is that the excellent scientific research that was done to investigate the safety of silicone implants has found that there is NO relationship between silicone and connective tissue diseases.

  At the end of the day, a woman along with her family must take all of this information into account and choose the implant type that is best for her. Dr. Backstein approaches each patient's cosmetic concerns on an individualized basis in a free private consultation. At our clinic, we strive to make first rate cosmetic surgery affordable to everyone. Please call 416-663-9649 to schedule your free consultation.