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Dr. Richard Backstein MD

Updated 2026-08-12 · 6,377 reviewed · 200 listed · Scored from 5 Google reviews · How we rank ›

1.8(5) 46 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Breast Augmentation & Breast SurgeryPlastic SurgeonPlastic Surgery ClinicCosmetic SurgeonNon-Surgical & Injectables
Dr. Richard Backstein MD
Services
Breast Augmentation & Breast Surgery, Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgery Clinic
Reviews
5

What recent reviews say

One patient reported a successful minor procedure that boosted confidence. However, most reviews describe arrogant behavior, botched cosmetic work that worsened the original condition, refusal to refund, and pricing confusion. Evidence is limited but strongly negative.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • quick, painless surgery
  • improved patient confidence
Watch-outs
  • arrogant, unprofessional demeanor
  • poor surgical judgment on outcomes
  • no refunds offered
  • pricing disputes
botched-resultspoor-communicationoverpriced
Think twice if: Anyone seeking cosmetic outcomes should seek a second opinion; past patients report poor judgment and unrefunded bad results.

Strengths

  • Royal College-certified
  • published pricing for minor procedures

Worth knowing

  • Website states Royal College certification
  • Publishes prices on website for mole removal ($545), lipoma removal ($645), cyst removal ($545), earlobe repair ($550 per earlobe), and xanthelasma removal ($600 per eyelid)
  • One patient reported years-long regret after scar removal left a worse cosmetic result than the original condition
  • No refund offered for dissatisfactory outcome

What reviews say by service

Non-Surgical & Injectables
Insufficient review detail on non-surgical services
Plastic Surgeon
Mixed: one patient had good minor surgery experience; others report poor cosmetic judgment and unfavorable outcomes

How it compares

  • Rated 1.8 against a 4.51 average across the 156 non-surgical & injectables businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 16% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 35
Review volume 34
Review recency 45
Review sentiment 40
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1
4
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3
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2
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4

Contact

Address
4025 Yonge St Ste 205, North York, ON M2P 2E3
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-08-12

Opening hours

Monday
08:00-16:00
Tuesday
08:00-16:00
Wednesday
08:00-16:00
Thursday
08:00-16:00
Friday
08:00-16:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Skin cyst removalLipoma removalMole removalKeloid scar treatmentSkin cancer surgerySplit earlobe repairDermatofibroma removalEyelid xanthelasma removal
Published prices
Benign nevus (mole)
$545
Lipoma
$645
Sebaceous or pilar cyst
$545
Xanthelasma
$600 per eyelid
Keloid scar
$645
Dermatofibroma
$545

Credentials claimed:Royal College-certified plastic surgeon

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

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Common questions

What is the price for mole removal?
According to the website, $545 for benign nevus removal.
Does Dr. Backstein offer refunds?
One review states no refund was given for a dissatisfactory result. Get pricing and expectations in writing before proceeding.

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Last updated 2026-08-12