Dr. Rodger Shortt - Plastic Surgeon, FRCSC

Dr. Rodger Shortt - Plastic Surgeon, FRCSC ✨Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon: Mommy Makeover▪️Breast▪️Tummy Tuck▪️Fat Transfer ✨Natural Looking Beautiful Results.

Dr Rodger Shortt is a specialist plastic surgeon who graduated from Queen’s Medical School in 2004 and became certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 2009. He received further sub-specialty fellowship training with international plastic surgeons in micro-vascular breast reconstruction, cosmetic plastic surgery, and body contouring after bariatric (gastric banding) su

rgery, significant weight loss or post-pregnancy. In Canada, Dr Shortt received fellowship training with Dr Edward Buchel, from Winnipeg Manitoba, a world renowned micro-vascular breast surgeon. In Melbourne Australia, Dr Shortt trained with Mr Howard Webster an expert in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery and the recent past president of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, Mr Richard Bloom a specialist body contouring and reconstructive plastic surgeon, and Dr Bryan Mendelson an international facial surgeon. Dr Shortt is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor and the Director of the cosmetic surgery training program for the plastic surgery residents of McMaster University. In addition, he shares his plastic surgery expertise by teaching other doctors Advanced Trauma Life Support and Advanced Musculoskeletal Limb Support. Dr Rodger Shortt has received considerable recognition in his academic career. At Queen’s Medical School, he was the recipient of the Rattray Scholarship in Ophthalmology, the Bracken Award for Academic Achievement, and the Queen’s University Surgery Award. During his plastic surgery residency at McMaster University, he was a recipient of the Best Clinical Research Paper. Dr Shortt has been actively involved in plastic surgery research, has been invited to present his research at national and international conferences, and has published articles in key medical journals. Committed to providing his community with high quality patient care, Dr Shortt has hospital privileges at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital and Georgetown Hospital, in addition to Burlington, Mississauga, Milton and Hamilton. In addition to cosmetic surgery, Dr Rodger Shortt is highly trained in reconstructive surgery, including skin cancers, hand surgery, micro-vascular surgery and trauma.

THE MOMMY MAKEOVER:“I think the sign of a successful Tummy Tuck is that nobody knows you’ve had one. It’s not about look...
04/10/2026

THE MOMMY MAKEOVER:

“I think the sign of a successful Tummy Tuck is that nobody knows you’ve had one. It’s not about looking like you’ve had work done - it’s about looking refreshed, confident, and naturally beautiful.” Dr Rodger Shortt, MD, FRCSC, Expert Plastic Surgeon.

This 45-54 year old female patient had a Mommy Makeover, which included a Tummy Tuck and Breast Fat Transfer.

☑️ Goals for her included contouring of the skin and fat layer
☑️ A discreet scar and a natural-looking belly button
☑️ Fat grafting to the breast was also done
☑️ Several months have passed to allow swelling to settle

✨You’re never alone in this process. From the initial consultation to your final reveal, Dr. Shortt and his team are with you every step of the way.

📱Call today to book your consultation with Dr Shortt 905-849-4282. Or visit Contact - Dr. Shortt, Plastic Surgeon - Oakville / Toronto

💡 Want to learn more about Mommy Makeovers, Belly Button Repair, or Tummy Tucks?
🔗 Visit drshortt.com or click the link in our bio.

➡️Save this for when you’re preparing, or share it with someone planning their procedure soon.

Plastic surgery results will vary from patient to patient and the photos on this website are not intended to show results that every patient can expect.

Every patient requires a consultation with your surgeon to discuss your goals, the potential risks involved, pain management, and to work out the best surgical plan for you.


03/31/2026

▶️ What are Some Common MYTHS About Breast Fat Transfer?

“I’d say the most common myth that surrounds BFT is that it disappears. And I don’t think that that’s quite accurate. I think it’s fair to say that the fat that we put in at the time of surgery, not all of it’s going to survive. At week one, when you’re swollen,
that volume is not reflective of what you’re going to have at the end. When I demonstrate to
patients, you know, what fat transfer can do, I usually show them images that are at least three
months old. But I do show them images at a month and three months, we don’t see a big difference.

➡️ So the biggest MYTH is that you lose fat, but clarifying that would mean what you have at one week
isn’t what you’re going to have at three months. But what you have at three months, you should have
at, you know, 10 years if your weight hasn’t changed.”

Dr Rodger Shortt
Plastic Surgeon
MD, FRCSC

📱Call today to book your consultation with Dr Shortt 905-849-4282.
Or visit Contact - Dr. Shortt, Plastic Surgeon - Oakville / Toronto

✨ You’re never alone in this process - we are with you every step of the way.
�🔗 Visit drshortt.com or click the link in our bio to learn more.

Plastic surgery results will vary from patient to patient and the photos on this website are not intended to show results that every patient can expect. Every patient requires a consultation with your surgeon to discuss your goals, the potential risks involved, pain management, and to work out the best surgical plan for you.

03/26/2026

➡️ What exactly is Breast Fat Transfer?

“The procedure of Breast Fat Transfer is really a combination of liposuction and then the injection of the fat into the breast. It looks very natural because it is. It’s just fat taken from one spot and moved to the other. It’s one of my favourite surgeries to do. At the end of it, you have fuller breasts, but you also have an improved contour where the liposuction was done.

✅ It’s really a win-win procedure for people, it’s a very natural looking result. You get improved contours in multiple places. There’s no implant, there’s no edge of the implant that people worry
about seeing. There’s no care about implants in the future. The fat that you have is your fat for life, once all the swelling goes away.”

Dr Rodger Shortt
Plastic Surgeon
MD, FRCSC

📱Call today to book your consultation with Dr Shortt 905-849-4282.
Or visit Contact - Dr. Shortt, Plastic Surgeon - Oakville / Toronto

✨ You’re never alone in this process - we are with you every step of the way.
�🔗 Visit drshortt.com or click the link in our bio to learn more.

Plastic surgery results will vary from patient to patient and the photos on this website are not intended to show results that every patient can expect. Every patient requires a consultation with your surgeon to discuss your goals, the potential risks involved, pain management, and to work out the best surgical plan for you.

03/26/2026

What exactly is Breast Fat Transfer?

“So the procedure of BFT is really a combination of liposuction and then the
injection of the fat into the breast. It looks very natural because it is. It’s just fat taken from
one spot and moved to the other. It’s one of my favourite surgeries to do. At the end of it, you
have fuller breasts, but you also have an improved contour where the liposuction was done. It’s
really a win-win procedure for people, it’s a very natural looking result. You get improved
contours in multiple places. There’s no implant, there’s no edge of the implant that people worry
about seeing. There’s no care about implants in the future. The fat that you have is your fat for
life once all the swelling goes away.”

Dr Rodger Shortt
Plastic Surgeon
MD, FRCSC

📱Call today to book your consultation with Dr Shortt 905-849-4282.
Or visit Contact - Dr. Shortt, Plastic Surgeon - Oakville / Toronto

✨ You’re never alone in this process - we are with you every step of the way.
�🔗 Visit drshortt.com or click the link in our bio to learn more.

Plastic surgery results will vary from patient to patient and the photos on this website are not intended to show results that every patient can expect. Every patient requires a consultation with your surgeon to discuss your goals, the potential risks involved, pain management, and to work out the best surgical plan for you.

03/25/2026

Who is the Ideal Candidate for Breast Fat Transfer (BFT)?

“I think the ideal candidate for BFT would be somebody that meets, I guess, a few
criteria. You have to have some fat to donate. If there’s no fat to harvest from somewhere else in
liposuction, there’s no fat to put in. I think having a reasonable breast volume to start with is
helpful because we can only double the size of the breast and then you lose about 40% of that.
I think having realistic goals about what fat transfer can do is really important. Going up a cup
size wouldn’t be uncommon. Going up 50-60% would be the expectation. But for people who want to
be a whole lot fuller, it’s probably not the right surgery for them.”

Dr Rodger Shortt
MD, FRCSC

📱Call today to book your consultation with Dr Shortt 905-849-4282.
Or visit Contact - Dr. Shortt, Plastic Surgeon - Oakville / Toronto

✨ You’re never alone in this process - we are with you every step of the way.
�🔗 Visit drshortt.com or click the link in our bio to learn more.

Plastic surgery results will vary from patient to patient and the photos on this website are not intended to show results that every patient can expect. Every patient requires a consultation with your surgeon to discuss your goals, the potential risks involved, pain management, and to work out the best surgical plan for you.

03/24/2026

Meet Dr Rodger Shortt:

With over 16 years of specialist experience and nearly a decade as a Lead Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Shortt is recognized for his rare combination of academic leadership and a thriving community practice. He is known for his calm, thoughtful approach and for delivering natural-looking results that help patients feel confident and comfortable in their own skin.

⭐️ National Leadership & Academic Excellence:

➡ Dr. Shortt’s reputation for surgical excellence has earned him several of the most prestigious roles in Canadian surgical education.

➡ Royal College Examiner - In a rare distinction for a surgeon in a community setting, Dr. Shortt was invited to serve as an Examiner for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

➡ Director of Aesthetic Surgery Training - Since 2010, he has served as the Director of Aesthetic Surgery Training for the McMaster University Plastic Surgery Residency Program.

⭐️ Clinical Focus & Patient Care:

➡ Dr. Shortt’s practice encompasses a broad spectrum of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, with a particular focus on breast and body surgery. His surgical philosophy is rooted in achieving natural-looking results that harmonize with a patient’s existing shape.

➡ Patients frequently describe Dr. Shortt as approachable, honest, and attentive. He takes the time to explain options clearly, answer questions thoroughly, and ensure patients feel informed and confident before moving forward.

➡ Today, Dr. Shortt is one of the most highly-rated surgeons in Ontario. He maintains excellent rating on RealSelf, Google, and Ontario Doctor review and is consistently one of the highest ranked plastic surgeon in Oakville on RateMDs. He holds hospital privileges at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital where he performs his reconstructive surgery. He performs aesthetic surgery at GraceMed Briarwood, a beautiful, fully accredited surgical centre in Oakville, Ontario.

📱Call today to book your consultation with Dr Shortt 905-849-4282.

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Meet Dr Rodger Shortt:With over 16 years of specialist experience and nearly a decade as a Lead Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Sho...
03/24/2026

Meet Dr Rodger Shortt:

With over 16 years of specialist experience and nearly a decade as a Lead Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Shortt is recognized for his rare combination of academic leadership and a thriving community practice. He is known for his calm, thoughtful approach and for delivering natural-looking results that help patients feel confident and comfortable in their own skin.

⭐️ National Leadership & Academic Excellence:

➡ Dr. Shortt’s reputation for surgical excellence has earned him several of the most prestigious roles in Canadian surgical education.

➡ Royal College Examiner -  In a rare distinction for a surgeon in a community setting, Dr. Shortt was invited to serve as an Examiner for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

➡ Director of Aesthetic Surgery Training - Since 2010, he has served as the Director of Aesthetic Surgery Training for the McMaster University Plastic Surgery Residency Program.

⭐️ Clinical Focus & Patient Care:

➡ Dr. Shortt’s practice encompasses a broad spectrum of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, with a particular focus on breast and body surgery. His surgical philosophy is rooted in achieving natural-looking results that harmonize with a patient’s existing shape.

➡ Patients frequently describe Dr. Shortt as approachable, honest, and attentive. He takes the time to explain options clearly, answer questions thoroughly, and ensure patients feel informed and confident before moving forward.

➡ Today, Dr. Shortt is one of the most highly-rated surgeons in Ontario. He maintains excellent rating on RealSelf, Google, and Ontario Doctor review and is consistently one of the highest ranked plastic surgeon in Oakville on RateMDs. He holds hospital privileges at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital where he performs his reconstructive surgery. He performs aesthetic surgery at GraceMed Briarwood, a beautiful, fully accredited surgical centre in Oakville, Ontario.

📱Call today to book your consultation with Dr Shortt 905-849-4282.

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Why Breast Fat Transfer is a Win-Win!It looks very natural, because it is: 🌟Fat is removed from areas you don’t want it ...
02/20/2026

Why Breast Fat Transfer is a Win-Win!

It looks very natural, because it is:

🌟Fat is removed from areas you don’t want it and added to areas you do - like the breasts!
🌟Virtually no scars and completely natural.
🌟Perfect for subtle enhancements, restoring volume, and achieving a balanced shape.

➡️ This technique requires meticulous precision - each fat droplet is carefully placed to ensure optimal survival and shape, offering more natural-looking results.

➡️ With Fat Grafting to the breasts, I think having a reasonable breast volume to start with is helpful because we can only double the size of the breast and then you lose about 40 % of that. I think having realistic goals about what fat transfer can do is really important. Going up a cup size wouldn’t be uncommon, going up 50, 60 percent would be the expectation.

“The goal of plastic surgery is to have people wondering why you look so good, not guessing what you’ve had done.”

✨ You’re never alone in this process - we’re with you every step of the way.

💡 Want to learn more? 🔗 Visit drshortt.com or click the link in our bio.

➡️ Save this for when you’re preparing, or share it with someone planning their procedure soon.

📱Call today to book your consultation with Dr Shortt 905-849-4282. Or visit Contact - Dr. Shortt, Plastic Surgeon - Oakville / Toronto

Plastic surgery results will vary from patient to patient and the photos on this website are not intended to show results that every patient can expect.

Every patient requires a consultation with your surgeon to discuss your goals, the potential risks involved, pain management, and to work out the best surgical plan for you.

02/19/2026

Why I think personalized patient care is important:

“When I talk to patients, everybody’s unique, everybody has their own goals, everybody comes in with different shapes and forms and I think it’s my job to help them understand how we get from where they are to where they want to be, and also if it’s possible or realistic.

I think it’s important to share with them the technical nuances that are specific to them. I think different people want different relationships with their surgeon as well. Some relationships I have with people are really fun. We joke around quite a bit and I really enjoy that but it’s not right for everybody.

Some people are looking for somebody a little bit more serious in those situations. You tone down a little bit to make sure that they feel comfortable. I never want humour to come in the way of comfort for people. I try to use it the opposite to actually build relationships, but it’s not right for everybody.”

Dr Rodger Shortt
MD, FRCSC
Expert Plastic Surgeon.
Chief of Plastic Surgery, OTMH
Assistant Clinical Professor &
Director of Cosmetic Surgery Training,
McMaster University.

✨You’re never alone in this process. From the initial consultation to your final reveal, Dr. Shortt and his team are with you every step of the way.

📱Call today to book your consultation with Dr Shortt 905-849-4282. Or visit Contact - Dr. Shortt, Plastic Surgeon - Oakville / Toronto

💡 Want to learn more? �🔗 Visit drshortt.com or click the link in our bio.

➡️Save this for when you’re preparing, or share it with someone planning their procedure soon.

Plastic surgery results will vary from patient to patient and the photos on this website are not intended to show results that every patient can expect.

Every patient requires a consultation with your surgeon to discuss your goals, the potential risks involved, pain management, and to work out the best surgical plan for you.

02/12/2026

What is recovery like after a MOMMY MAKEOVER?

“When I talk to people about recovery after a Mommy Makeover, it’s really the Tummy Tuck, which is going to be the longer healing phase. And it’s not terribly painful, but you’re definitely moving slow for a few days. So I tell people the first few days you’re moving slow. By a week, I would say half the people walking into their post-op visit are moving normal. But that leaves half the people still moving just a little slow. They’re not in a significant discomfort, but they’re just not moving quick.

When we talk to people about their scars, scars go through a whole healing process and we walk people through it each step of the way. So what I do in surgery is important, but also what we do after surgery is important. We use taping to decrease tension. At about three weeks, we switch to silicone and massage and we instruct you on that. Final scars are maybe are a year away.

So the scars that you see at three months, they’re not necessarily reflective of what it’s going to look like at a year. After three months, there’s really nothing to do other than just be mindful about sun exposure on a fresh scar.”

✨You’re never alone in this process. From the initial consultation to your final reveal, Dr. Shortt and his team are with you every step of the way.

📱Call today to book your consultation with Dr Shortt 905-849-4282. Or visit Contact - Dr. Shortt, Plastic Surgeon - Oakville / Toronto

💡 Want to learn more about Mommy Makeovers, Belly Button Repair, or Tummy Tucks?
🔗 Visit drshortt.com or click the link in our bio.

➡️Save this for when you’re preparing for surgery, or share it with someone planning their procedure soon.

Plastic surgery results will vary from patient to patient and the photos on this website are not intended to show results that every patient can expect.

Every patient requires a consultation with your surgeon to discuss your goals, the potential risks involved, pain management, and to work out the best surgical plan for you.

THE MOMMY MAKEOVER REVEAL:☑️The goal for the breasts was to provide lift and more symmetry. ☑️ The goal for the tummy wa...
02/11/2026

THE MOMMY MAKEOVER REVEAL:

☑️The goal for the breasts was to provide lift and more symmetry.

☑️ The goal for the tummy was to provide a fitter, yet still a very natural appearance.

THE TREATMENT PLAN:

🌟Thinning of the fat layer, flank liposuction, muscle repair, and low scar position.
🌟Elevation of the p***c mound was also performed to give a more youthful contour.
🌟A natural-looking belly button was really important to the patient.

✨The scars are still immature and are expected to fade further over the next year.

“I think the sign of a successful Tummy Tuck is that nobody knows you’ve had one. It’s not about looking like you’ve had work done - it’s about looking refreshed, confident, and naturally beautiful.” Dr Rodger Shortt, MD, FRCSC, Expert Plastic Surgeon.

✨You’re never alone in this process. From the initial consultation to your final reveal, Dr. Shortt and his team are with you every step of the way.

📱Call today to book your consultation with Dr Shortt 905-849-4282. Or visit Contact - Dr. Shortt, Plastic Surgeon - Oakville / Toronto

💡 Want to learn more about Mommy Makeovers, Belly Button Repair, or Tummy Tucks?
🔗 Visit drshortt.com or click the link in our bio.

➡️Save this for when you’re preparing, or share it with someone planning their procedure soon.

Plastic surgery results will vary from patient to patient and the photos on this website are not intended to show results that every patient can expect.

Every patient requires a consultation with your surgeon to discuss your goals, the potential risks involved, pain management, and to work out the best surgical plan for you.

The Mommy Makeover Revealed: This patient had a Mommy Makeover.➡️ The goal for the breasts was to provide lift and more ...
02/10/2026

The Mommy Makeover Revealed:

This patient had a Mommy Makeover.

➡️ The goal for the breasts was to provide lift and more symmetry.

➡️ The goal for the tummy was to provide a fitter, yet still a very natural appearance.

This Mommy Makeover treatment plan involved:

✔️Thinning of the fat layer, flank liposuction, muscle repair, and low scar position.
✔️Elevation of the p***c mound was also performed to give a more youthful contour.
✔️A natural-looking belly button was really important to the patient.

✨The scars are still immature and are expected to fade further over the next year.

“I think the sign of a successful Tummy Tuck is that nobody knows you’ve had one. It’s not about looking like you’ve had work done - it’s about looking refreshed, confident, and naturally beautiful.” Dr Rodger Shortt, MD, FRCSC, Expert Plastic Surgeon.

✨You’re never alone in this process. From the initial consultation to your final reveal, Dr. Shortt and his team are with you every step of the way.

📱Call today to book your consultation with Dr Shortt 905-849-4282. Or visit Contact - Dr. Shortt, Plastic Surgeon - Oakville / Toronto

💡 Want to learn more about Mommy Makeovers, Belly Button Repair, or Tummy Tucks?
🔗 Visit drshortt.com or click the link in our bio.

➡️Save this for when you’re preparing, or share it with someone planning their procedure soon.

Plastic surgery results will vary from patient to patient and the photos on this website are not intended to show results that every patient can expect.

Every patient requires a consultation with your surgeon to discuss your goals, the potential risks involved, pain management, and to work out the best surgical plan for you.

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