Breast Augmentation: Cost, Reviews, Photos

Name: Jerome Edelstein, MD

Statement: Dr. Jerome Edelstein is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Toronto, Canada, who specializes in the enhancement of the breasts and body. “I’ve restricted my practice to the breast and body in order to super-specialize in these areas,” says Dr. Edelstein. “Focusing on just a few procedures has given me tremendous experience that allows me to get the best results.”

A distinguished inductee into the RealSelf Hall of Fame, Dr. Edelstein was rated as one of the three best plastic surgeons in Toronto in 2019. In his 23 years of practice, Dr. Edelstein has performed tens of thousands of aesthetic procedures, including more than 3,000 breast augmentations.

Dr. Edelstein received his MD from the University of Toronto, where he won the silver medal for finishing second overall among 252 medical school graduates. Following his internship in general surgery, Dr. Edelstein completed a five-year residency in plastic surgery, also at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Edelstein is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in plastic surgery. He’s a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and the Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (CSAPS). Dr. Edelstein holds an advanced certificate in cosmetic education from the ASPS, and he frequently lectures about breast augmentation and body contouring at plastic surgery conferences.

The hospital and private clinic Dr. Edelstein operates out of are both fully accredited, state-of-the-art surgical facilities.

RealSelf Q&A with Dr. Edelstein

RS: What inspired you to become a surgeon?
JE: I found that surgery was more involved than other medical specialties—the technical aspect of it and how you get to use your hands. I considered other surgical specialties, but I was blown away by the variety of plastic surgery—not just cosmetic, but reconstructive surgery as well, which I often still do.

RS: What’s a consultation with you like?
JE: A consultation at my Toronto office is about getting to know patients and learning their goals and desires. Patients are never rushed during a consultation—I want them to be comfortable and well-informed, and I always take the time to answer questions and understand their expectations. The bottom line is that I love what I do, I care about my patients, and I want them to know that I’ll do my very best for them.

RS: What sets your practice apart?
JE: In addition to focusing on just a few procedures to reach an elite level of expertise, we try to be sure every patient has what we call a Four Seasons experience. Like the hotel’s dedication to the highest standards, we want to provide the ultimate patient experience from beginning to end, in terms of service and quality of the surgery.

RS: How would you describe your approach to plastic surgery?
JE: Transformative aesthetic surgery is definitely a merger of art and science, but, overall, I’d describe my process as being meticulous. With breast augmentation, for example, I take a lot of measurements in order to figure out what breast implants fit the person properly.

I really pay attention to details and don’t leave anything to chance. For instance, while little puckers of skin where the incision ends (“dog ears”) are common after tummy tucks and often go away after a while, I correct them there and then. Some surgeons are more laid-back, but I sweat the small stuff.

Began aesthetic medicine in: 1997

Rating: 4.9

Name: Jeffrey A. Fialkov, MD, FRCSC

Began aesthetic medicine in: 1995

Rating: 4.8

Name: Kunaal Jindal, MD, FRCSC

Statement: My goal is to provide an individualized approach to each patient by understanding their aesthetic concerns and helping to develop a treatment plan to get them there.

Began aesthetic medicine in: 2013

Rating: 4.9

Name: Alona Fortini

Position: Patient Care Coordinator

Biography: At Edelstein Cosmetic Alona utilizes her natural affection towards helping patients feel comfortable with their own “design process”.

“Design is about inflicting emotion, no matter what it is. I love being a part of that process here at Edelstein Cosmetic. It’s extremely rewarding being able to see a transformation of self-confidence.”

Name: Petra Hughes

Position: Master Aesthetician

Biography: Petra is certified to administer every treatment she performs at Edelstein Cosmetic. Her certification also extends to the administration of pharmaceutical-grade skincare products, including Skin Tx, VivierSkin and Platiné, as qualified by Vivier Pharma, and the complete Biophora product line. In fact, prior to her becoming a medical aesthetician, Petra was a trainer for Biophora.

Name: Louise Berman

Position: Practice Manager

Biography: Louise Berman is the Office Manager at our Toronto plastic surgery clinic. Having worked in the administrative medical field for most of her life, Louise has been with Edelstein Cosmetic for over 10 years. She enjoys watching the transformations that take place in the office on a daily basis as patients shed off their former complaints to reveal their improved selves, often brimming with self confidence.

Name: Alex Billard

Position: Patient Care Coordinator

Biography: Alex’s passion for advanced medical aesthetics is partly attributed to always have being immersed in environments that foster wellness and health; in fact, she spent a majority of her childhood at her mom’s business: a gym! You will find Alex to be friendly, approachable and courteous, qualities with which she is naturally gifted.