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Dr. Lawrence Tong: Yorkville Institute of Plastic Surgery

Updated 2026-08-12 · 6,377 reviewed · 200 listed · Scored from 208 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(208) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Non-Surgical & InjectablesPlastic Surgery ClinicReconstructive & Hand SurgeryBreast Augmentation & Breast SurgeryGender-Affirming SurgeryBody Contouring & LiposuctionPlastic SurgeonFacial Plastic SurgeryCosmetic Surgeon
Dr. Lawrence Tong: Yorkville Institute of Plastic Surgery
Services
Non-Surgical & Injectables, Plastic Surgery Clinic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgery
Reviews
208

What recent reviews say

Dr. Tong's clinic earns strong marks for blepharoplasty, liposuction, and body contouring, with patients praising his precision and natural aesthetic across multiple procedures. His team consistently calms nervous patients through detailed pre-op consultation and hands-on post-op care. A small group of facelift patients reported progressive unwanted changes and unmet promises around revision surgery, creating a meaningful counterweight to otherwise exceptional feedback.

Most patients felt heard rather than upsold and commended staff by name (Shannon, Jean, Cherry, Catherine) for warmth and attentiveness. Recovery timelines align across reviews: swelling subsides within days to a week for facial procedures. The 4.8-star rating across 208 reviews sits above the non-surgical category average, yet the three-review cluster of facelift disappointment signals a specific service line deserving scrutiny.

Praised for
  • natural-looking results
  • skilled, precise surgical work
  • patient, thorough consultations
  • kind, supportive staff
  • smooth recovery experience
Watch-outs
  • facelift results deteriorated over time
  • promised corrective surgery not performed
  • results fell short of expectations
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Best for: Patients seeking eye lift, liposuction, or arm lift who value precise symmetry and natural results over dramatic change.
Think twice if: Those considering facelift should investigate facelift-specific satisfaction rates and clarify revision policies upfront; three recent reviews cite unsatisfactory results or unmet revision promises.

Strengths

  • precision blepharoplasty and Asian blepharoplasty work
  • natural-looking results across multiple facial and body procedures
  • surgeon listens to patient goals rather than imposing his vision
  • staff warmth and detailed post-operative care

Worth knowing

  • Staff members named: Shannon, Jean, Cherry, Catherine, and nurses in OR praised for attentiveness
  • Offers chin and neck liposuction procedures; several patients note results stable years post-op
  • Asian blepharoplasty: reviewers report precise crease symmetry and natural fold within 1-6 weeks
  • Arm lift (brachioplasty): patients report good scar healing at 6 weeks post-op
  • Abdominoplasty: one patient reported drop from size 14 to size 8 post-op
  • Consultations include pre-op expectations and pros/cons of surgical approach
  • Post-op follow-up includes regular checkups and photographer-quality documentation

What reviews say by service

Facial Plastic Surgery
Upper blepharoplasty and Asian blepharoplasty earn consistent praise for precision, natural crease, and rapid, comfortable recovery. Facelift reviews split: three report progressive unwanted changes and unmet revision promises.
Body Contouring & Liposuction
Chin liposuction, neck liposuction, arm lift, and abdominoplasty all praised for smooth recovery and long-term stability; patients note realistic pre-op expectations set.
Breast Augmentation & Breast Surgery
Limited direct mention in reviews; no clear evidence of patient experience.
Non-Surgical & Injectables
No direct review evidence; business website lists this category but reviews focus on surgical procedures.
Reconstructive & Hand Surgery
No direct review evidence.
Gender-Affirming Surgery
No direct review evidence.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.51 average across the 156 non-surgical & injectables businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 87% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 84
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
197
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3
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2
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10

Contact

Address
7 St Thomas St Ste 507, Toronto, ON M5S 2B7

Last verified 2026-08-12

Opening hours

Monday
08:00-17:00
Tuesday
08:00-17:00
Wednesday
08:00-17:00
Thursday
08:00-17:00
Friday
08:00-13:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Breast AugmentationBreast Lift (Mastopexy)Breast Lift with ImplantsBreast ReductionBreast Revision SurgeryInverted Nipple CorrectionGynecomastia SurgeryRhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping)
Published prices
Consultation fee
$200 + HST

Credentials claimed:MD, FACS, FRCSC, Board Certified in the United States and Canada

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Common questions

How soon can I return to work after blepharoplasty?
Most patients returned to work within 1 week post-op; one patient reported energy and light activity within a day, though bruising may persist longer.
What is the consultation fee?
The consultation fee is $200 + HST.
Does Dr. Tong offer revision surgery if I am unhappy with results?
Reviews mention promises of corrective surgery for post-op complications, though two facelift patients reported unmet revision promises; clarify revision policy during consultation.

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Last updated 2026-08-12