New Age Medical Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery vs TMB Cosmetic Surgery: which fits reconstructive & hand surgery?
Both clinics score near the top of our methodology for Ontario plastic surgery, but they aren't interchangeable once the job is reconstructive or hand surgery rather than elective cosmetic refinement. New Age Medical Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery and TMB Cosmetic Surgery: Trevor M. Born, MD differ most on OHIP coverage, surgical scope, and what their patient praise actually describes.
Verdict
For reconstructive and hand surgery specifically, fit matters more than the near-identical composite scores suggest. New Age Medical Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery is the more plausible choice because it accepts OHIP patients for some procedures and Dr. MacArthur's surgical work extends well beyond cosmetic facial cases, with aftercare that reviewers describe as continuing for months. TMB Cosmetic Surgery is a strong option, but its practice and reviews describe a cosmetic-focused, facial-aesthetics specialty rather than reconstructive or hand work, so it's better suited to elective cosmetic goals than to medically necessary repair.
Which should you pick?
Pick New Age Medical Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery if
- You need a procedure that may be OHIP-eligible, such as reconstructive or hand surgery
- You want a surgeon with demonstrated range across facial, breast, and body procedures, not just cosmetic facial work
- You value long-term post-op check-ins that continue for months
Pick TMB Cosmetic Surgery: Trevor M. Born, MD if
- Your goal is purely cosmetic facial refinement rather than reconstructive or functional repair
- You want a surgeon whose reputation is built specifically on artistic, natural-looking facial balance
- You prefer an extensive upfront consultation and are not relying on OHIP coverage
The differences that matter
- OHIP coverage. New Age accepts OHIP patients for some procedures, which matters for medically necessary reconstructive and hand work, while TMB's listing and reviews describe a cosmetic-only practice with no OHIP mention.
- Surgical scope. Dr. MacArthur's praise spans facial surgery, breast work, body contouring, and chin surgery alongside non-surgical care, a broader surgical footprint than Dr. Born's, which centers on facial aesthetics and facial balance.
- Practice framing. TMB brands itself explicitly as "Cosmetic Surgery" with Dr. Born's reputation built on artistic, natural-looking facial enhancement, a narrower lane than New Age's mixed surgical and non-surgical practice.
- Aftercare pattern. Reviewers at New Age repeatedly describe post-op check-ins that continue months after treatment, a detail relevant for hand and reconstructive recovery, whereas TMB's praise centers on thorough upfront consultation rather than long-term follow-up.
- Score confidence. New Age's composite score carries high confidence versus TMB's medium confidence, even though TMB has more total reviews (220 vs 199).
Side by side
- Google rating
- New Age Medical Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery: 4.9 (199 reviews)
- TMB Cosmetic Surgery: Trevor M. Born, MD: 4.9 (220 reviews)
- Services
- New Age Medical Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery: breast augmentation, body contouring, plastic surgery clinic, facial plastic surgery
- TMB Cosmetic Surgery: Trevor M. Born, MD: non surgical cosmetic, plastic surgery clinic, breast augmentation, plastic surgeon
- Best fit for reconstructive/hand cases
- New Age Medical Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery: Stronger fit given OHIP acceptance and broader surgical scope
- TMB Cosmetic Surgery: Trevor M. Born, MD: Weaker fit; practice is framed around cosmetic facial work
- Named specialists
- New Age Medical Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery: Dr. Ian MacArthur (surgery, chin work); Courtney (injectables, laser)
- TMB Cosmetic Surgery: Trevor M. Born, MD: Dr. Trevor Born (facial aesthetics); Yolanda and Mariana (patient care)
- Consultation style
- New Age Medical Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery: No-pressure, goal-focused consultations
- TMB Cosmetic Surgery: Trevor M. Born, MD: Thorough, explanation-heavy consultations with post-care guidance
- Verification
- New Age Medical Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery: Google-verified
- TMB Cosmetic Surgery: Trevor M. Born, MD: Google-verified
- Composite score
- New Age Medical Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery: 92
- TMB Cosmetic Surgery: Trevor M. Born, MD: 92
Within 3 points of each other, so treat them as effectively tied on overall quality. The choice below is about fit, not the score.
What reviewers say
New Age Medical Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery
Dr. MacArthur and his team deliver surgical and non-surgical results that consistently exceed expectations, backed by genuine follow-up care that extends months after treatment. Nurse Courtney's expertise in injectables and laser treatments, combined with personalized skincare planning and zero-pressure consultations, makes this clinic stand out for people wanting to feel heard and informed, not rushed.
The clinic accepts OHIP patients for some procedures and operates across facial surgery, breast work, body contouring, and laser rejuvenation. Staff names surface repeatedly in praise: Dr. Ian MacArthur for surgery and chin work, and Courtney for non-surgical treatments, IPL, microneedling, and Botox. Reviewers consistently note that post-op check-ins happen months later.
TMB Cosmetic Surgery: Trevor M. Born, MD
Long-term patients and first-time clients consistently praise Dr. Born's artistic approach to facial aesthetics and his team's warm professionalism. Staff members Yolanda and Mariana stand out for listening carefully to goals and guiding patients through procedures with confidence and care.
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FAQ
- Does either clinic explicitly advertise hand surgery?
- Neither listing singles out hand surgery by name in the review praise, but New Age's broader surgical scope and OHIP acceptance make it the closer match to reconstructive-style procedures.
- Which clinic accepts OHIP?
- New Age Medical Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery accepts OHIP patients for some procedures. TMB Cosmetic Surgery's data doesn't mention OHIP coverage.
- Which has more reviews?
- TMB Cosmetic Surgery has 220 Google reviews at a 4.9 rating, slightly more than New Age's 199 reviews at the same 4.9 rating.
- Which composite score is rated more reliable?
- New Age's composite score of 92 carries high confidence, while TMB's 91.8 carries medium confidence.