Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Barr has built a reputation over the years as a caring surgeon who pays meticulous attention to detail in the care and safety of his patients. He is devoted to the complete satisfaction of each patient. This devotion has produced a cosmetic client base that continues to expand rapidly each year. read all >>

Dr. Barr will recommend the type of anaesthetic he thinks suitable for the operation you are planning to undergo. People who are particularly nervous and squeamish should always opt for a general rather than a local, although sedation can help to take the edge off a patient's nerves.  Many procedures are now being performed using local anaesthetic in combination with sedation techniques rather than using general.  read all >>

Barr Plastic Surgery Centre is fully accredited with the Canadian Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities. The entire aim of the Canadian Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities is to protect the public from potential problems that could arise because of surgical procedures being performed in a facility improperly equipped for a given procedure. The Canadian Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (CAAASF) is a national organization formed in 1990 to ensure that surgical procedures done outside a hospital are performed safely and carefully. read all >>