Surgery & Procedures
Breast Reduction Surgery: What Canadians Should Know
Breast reduction surgery — also called reduction mammoplasty — reshapes and reduces the size of overly large breasts.
Medical Author
Dr. Michael Ross, MD, FRCSC
Orthopedic Surgeon · Canada Health Journal
Dr. Michael Ross is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at the University of Alberta Hospital, specializing in joint replacement and sports medicine. A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC), he has over 18 years of surgical experience and has authored multiple textbook chapters on musculoskeletal health. Dr. Ross is passionate about patient education and evidence-based medicine.
Articles by Dr. Michael Ross, MD, FRCSC
Surgery & Procedures
Breast Reduction Surgery: What Canadians Should Know
Breast reduction surgery — also called reduction mammaplasty — is a procedure that reduces the size and weight of the breasts.
Surgery & Procedures
Liposuction: Risks, Benefits & What to Expect
It is important to understand what liposuction does not do. It does not treat cellulite or stretch marks.
Surgery & Procedures
Lipoma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
A lipoma is a slow-growing, soft lump of fatty tissue that forms just under the skin. It is the most common type of benign …
Surgery & Procedures
Buttock Implants: Types, Risks & What Canadians Should Know
Buttock implants involve placing artificial devices inside the buttocks to increase their size and improve their shape.
Surgery & Procedures
Cosmetic Surgery: What Canadians Need to Know
Cosmetic surgery is any surgical or non-surgical procedure that changes the appearance of the body or face.
Surgery & Procedures
Dupuytren’s Contracture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Dupuytren’s contracture affects a layer of tissue called the fascia, which lies between your skin and the tendons in your palm.
Surgery & Procedures
Plastic Surgery: Benefits, Risks & What to Expect
Plastic surgery is a branch of medicine focused on altering or restoring the form and function of the body.
Surgery & Procedures
Bariatric Surgery for Diabetes: What Canadians Should Know
Bariatric surgery is a medical procedure designed to help people with obesity lose a significant amount of weight.
Oral Health
TMJ Disorder: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your lower jaw (mandible) to the temporal bone on the side of your skull.