
Anthony Papp
Plastic Surgeon
2775 Laurel Street Vancouver British Columbia, V5Z 1M9About
American Burn Association, Research Commitee, Board Member University of British Columbia, Ethics Committee, Board Member Vancouver General Hospital, Trauma Advisary Committee, Board Member Editorial Board Member, International Scholarly Research Network (ISRN) Plastic surgery
He leads the Provincial Burn Program with responsibilities in teaching and research in addition to his clinical patient care. He is also the plastic surgeon responsible for the Spinal Cord Injury Wound Clinic and Complex Wound Clinic.He is a Clinical Professor at University of British Columbia.Anthony Papp's Videos
Education and Training
Kuopio University
MD
PhD
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Anthony Papp's Expert Contributions
Can you get Botox in your hand?
In theory yes you can but why would you? Anthony Papp READ MORE
What can I do to increase my breast size after nursing?
Breast lift does not increase breast size, but rather changes their position and shape. To increase size, you would need breast implants. If there is a considerable size difference, implants of different sizes can be chosen to achieve symmetry. Quite often, these procedures are done together, meaning you would bet both a breast lift and implants. Anthony Papp READ MORE
Are there chances of complications in skin grafting for diabetic patient?
Considering the wound itself is clean and ready for a skin graft, the risk for failing is not that different in diabetics if blood sugar is well controlled. This will also depend on where in the body the skin graft is done to as blood circulation might be decreased in certain areas making the skin graft more likely to fail. The donor site, where the skin graft is taken from, might take slightly longer to heal. READ MORE
Can plastic surgery remove scars from previous surgeries?
A surgical scar revision is something plastic surgeons do all the time and results are typically good. Having said that, one can never get completely rid of scars, but most times we can make them look significantly better. READ MORE
What can I do to get rid of my stretch marks and excess skin?
The skin excess and stretch marks can only be removed surgically. This would include abdominoplasty, brachioplasty for arms and thigh pasty for your thighs, depending on where your excess skin is. READ MORE
Can anything be done about my hip shape?
Thank you for your question. In general, yes, hip shape can be changed but much more information or a visit to the office is required to say what actually can be done in your case. Sincerely Anthony Papp READ MORE
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Medical Director for the BC Professional Firefighters' Burn Unit, Vancouver General hospital -
- Visiting professor in Winnipeg and Kuwait City, as well as to several Finnish Hospitals -
- President, Finnish Society for Burn Care Education and Development 1995-2007 -
- Clinical Associate Professor, University of Britich Columbia, Vancouver BC, Canada 2007 -
Awards
- The International Association of Plastic Surgeons 2014
- Top Plastic Surgeon in Vancouver BC
- Included in Bristol's
Treatments
- Burns, Wounds, Scars, Breast, Body Contouring
Professional Society Memberships
- American Burn Association Research Committee (Board Member), University of British Columbia Ethics Committee (Board Member), Vancouver General Hospital Trauma Advisory Committee (Board Member), Editorial Board Member of the International Scholarly Research Network (ISRN) Plastic surgery, European Burns Association, American Burn Association, International Society for Burn Injuries, College of P
Articles and Publications
- Dr Papp has 34 original publications in international scientific journals, 60 international conference abstracts, 15 other publications and has written 19 book chapters. He is also a busy international lecturer and serves as a reviewer or an editor in several international scientific journals.
- He is also a busy international lecturer
- Serves as a reviewer or an editor in several international scientific journals.
What do you attribute your success to?
hard work, persistence and ability to utilize latest innovations in modern research
Areas of research
Burns, Scars, Wounds
Hobbies / Sports
- Golf
Favorite professional publications
- The Burns Journal
Areas of research
Burns, Scars, Wounds
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