LONG DISMISSED AS FRIVOLOUS, cosmetic surgery is the fastest-growing branch of surgical practice today. "More and more people are turning to cosmetic procedures so their outward appearance matches the new, healthier lifestyle they're adopting," says Dr. Manfred Ziesmann, a Winnipeg surgeon dedicated to helping you achieve the appearance you desire. If you're ready to have your "outward look" match your new, improved outlook, cosmetic surgery may be for you.

MORE THAN TUMMY TUCKS AND BREAST LIFTS

Dr. Ziesmann has spent years at Health Sciences Centre (HSC) performing skin grafts on burn victims, surgery on trauma patients, and reconstructing the face and throat of cancer patients, giving him a deep understanding of the complexities of plastic surgery.

"In the late '70s, I was lucky enough to study under the chief of plastic surgery at the Health Sciences Centre," Dr. Ziesmann says. "I quickly learned that cosmetic surgery was so much more than vanity - it encompassed microsurgery, burn surgery, correction of congenital deformities and reconstructive surgery after accidents. I saw how much you could improve a person's life and outlook by changing an unwanted physical feature."

While he still performs such surgery at HSC, his practice has gradually expanded over the past 10 years to include cosmetic procedures. And his extensive experience performing challenging reconstructive surgery has enabled him to understand the risks and benefits of each cosmetic procedure he undertakes - no matter how minor.

A FULL SPECTRUM OF SERVICES

Dr. Ziesmann offers a variety of cosmetic procedures, including facelifts; body contour surgery; liposuction; tattoo removal; breast lifts, reduction and augmentation; eyelid lifts, removal of loose underarm skin, tummy tucks and more.

Non-invasive techniques include laser hair removal, laser skin rejuvenation, Intense Pulse Light (IPL) (which tightens surface skin), chemical peels, collagen and Botox® injections, plus the complete line of Biophora skincare products. Dr. Ziesmann offers BLUE-light treatments for acne, rosacea, age spots and pre-cancerous skin lesions.

REVEAL THE NEW YOU - WITH CONFIDENCE

Before you take the cosmetic surgery plunge, start with a no-obligation personal consultation with Dr. Ziesmann, and gain the full benefit of his 15 years in practice. "Our patients are well prepared and fully informed," says Dr. Ziesmann. "It's truly a partnership, and each patient is unique."