It is a common misunderstanding that the word “plastic” in plastic surgery means fake, artificial or references the implants used eg. “plastic boobs” (FYI no implants contain plastic). But in this context, the word originated from the Greek word plastikos, which means to mould or...
Patients consult me about 3 things that concern them about the lower eyelid: Eye bags – the only effective way to treat this is with a surgical procedure called a lower lid blepharoplasty (What to expect from eyelid surgery - Dr Jonathan Toogood (doctortoogood.co.za)) Tear...
My training in medicine started at Tygerberg hospital where I was an undergraduate at Stellenbosch university from 1990 until 1995. It is a commonly understood fact that South African doctors graduate with great medical and surgical experience because of the amount of severe trauma patients admitted...
When thinking of Plastic surgeons, sometimes the general public ignore the fact that we are, first and foremost, medical doctors. The health and wellbeing of our patients is paramount. Not everyone is a good candidate for elective cosmetic surgery especially if they have underlying health...
People come to me for a variety of reasons. It is a fallacy that people who seek aesthetic improvements are in some way fundamentally unhappy and are seeking to make internal improvements by working on the external. It is also a misplaced justification that women...
Breast reconstruction is one of my favourite aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Walking a path back to wholeness with a patient who has been diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening disease is certainly one of the most rewarding experiences one can have as a surgeon. Almost...
Men of all ages and all walks of life come to my practice requesting surgery for cosmetic reasons. At the start of the consultation, I often ask them what motivated them to do something about their appearance. And the list of reasons is as varied...
Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery is one of the most popular procedures performed at Somerset Surgery with at least two performed every week. Dr Toogood answers some common questions. What is eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)? An eyelid lift or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure whereby excess eyelid skin is...
Interested in Botox? Watch this video of Dr Toogood, as he assesses his patient's face and treats her fine lines and crinkles on the nose to achieve the desired results....
Cosmetic surgery is not just about vanity. Some procedures, especially if performed correctly, can lead to truly positive life-changing results. Here are the top four surgeries with the highest satisfaction rating. BREAST REDUCTION Imagine literally getting a weight off your chest… and your shoulders...