What to expect from your consultation
On your first visit (consultation) you will meet directly with Dr. Eckhaus to discuss your concerns and goals. Consultations often take 30 minutes but may be longer with more complex or combined procedures. He will go through a detailed history and examination and explain whether you are a candidate for any surgical or non-surgical options. Dr. Eckhaus will endeavor to teach you as much as possible about your options for cosmetic improvement so that you can make well-educated decisions.
You will then meet with Dr. Eckhaus’ patient care coordinator , who will provide you with a quote and guide you through the costs involved. A second visit is strongly encouraged to allow you to go home, think about what was discussed at the first consultation and follow up with any remaining questions. Pre-operative and post-operative photos are used as an educational tool when appropriate during these visits.
What to expect from Dr. Eckhaus
You can expect someone who will listen to you and your goals and desires. Dr. Eckhaus will provide you with an individualized and detailed plan designed to achieve your best possible result. You can expect the utmost attention to meticulous detail in both the planning and execution of your surgery.
You can expect him to be with you throughout the process. He views post-operative care during the recovery phase as just as important as your consultation and surgery. Though not common, complications are always a possibility with surgery.
You can expect that he will be even more present by your side were this to occur to manage, care and treat the complication. You can expect a true professional who cares for all of his patients with compassion and respect, and who practices plastic surgery because he truly loves it.
Dr. Allan Eckhaus
MD, MSC, FRCSC
The most important decision you will make is choosing your surgeon. You need to trust them completely and feel comfortable in their care. It’s your right to ask for verification that they are a trained and qualified plastic surgeon certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Dr. Allan Eckhaus graduated from the University of Toronto Medical School in 2000. He subsequently began his plastic surgery residency training at the University of Toronto and was selected to enter the prestigious Surgeon Scientist Program in 2002 to pursue a Master’s of Science Degree at the Institute of Medical at Science at the University of Toronto. In 2004, he successfully defended his thesis on the use of biomaterials to enhance wound healing and new blood vessel growth. He completed his plastic surgery residency training at the University of Toronto in 2007. Dr. Eckhaus completed post-graduate fellowship training in Melbourne, Australia with subspecialty training in cosmetic plastic surgery, microvascular breast reconstruction, and post-bariatric body contouring surgery. In Melbourne he worked under the expert guidance of internationally renowned plastic surgeons Mr. Howard Webster, Mr. Bryan Mendelson, and Mr. Richard Bloom.
Allan’s research has been published in plastic surgery journals and he has presented at many national and international meetings. Dr.Eckhaus’ interests are in breast surgery, body contouring surgery, surgery after massive weight loss and facial cosmetic surgery. He also spends a good portion of his practice on skin cancer and hand surgery.
Jennifer Mirlocca
Office Manager
Carolyn Nation
Patient Care Coordinator
Lisa Wood
Registered Nurse