Dr. Otto Weiglein's CV
Education
Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) 1972
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
Doctor of Medicine, 1975
University of Calgary, Alberta
Internship (Rotating) 1975 – 1976
University of Western Ontario Hospital
London, Ontario
L.M.C.C., 1976
Certification and Fellowship F.R.C.S.(C)
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1980
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario
Scholarships and Awards
R. Samuel McLaughlin Fellowship 1981 – 1982
Post Certification Training
Visiting Fellow, 1981
University of Tokyo, Dr. Kiyonari Harii
Tokyo Metropolitan Police Hospital, Dr. Seichii Ohmri
Research Fellow and Clinical Assistant, February 1981 – April 1982
Microsurgery Research Unit, St. Vincent’s Hospital
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
Dr. B. McC. O’Brien, Dr. W. Morrison, Dr. A. McLeod, Dr. D. Jenner
Certification and Membership
Lipoplasty Society of North America, 1987
Atlanta, Georgia
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (ASPRS)
In-Service Exam, March 1988
Cutaneous Training Course on Base Facial Ultrasound , October 2021 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Research Projects 1981 – 1982
Microsurgical Segmental Pancreatic Allograft and Autograft Transfer for the treatment of canine diabetes.
Microsurgical lymphovenous anastomeses in the treatment of canine obstructive lymphoedema.
Microsurgical free lymphnode transfer in the treatment of canine obstructive lymphoedema.
Assessment of lymphovenous anastomeses in the treatment of human primary and secondary lymphoedema.
Visiting Fellow, April 1982
National Convention of German Surgeons
Munich, Germany
Microsurgery Research Fellow and Clinical Assistant, June 1982 – Sept 1982
University of Toronto Microvascular Laboratory, The Toronto General Hospital
The Hospital for Sick Children, Mount Sinai, Hospital, Toronto, Ontario
Dr. R.T. Manktelow, Dr. N. McKee, Dr. R. Zuker, Dr. J. Mahoney
Long-term functional outcome of orthotopically replanted canine gracillis muscles exposed to varying periods of warm and cold ischemia
Effect of vasoactive agents on the neovascularization of the rat epigastric flap
Allergan Breast Implant Follow up Study B.I.F.S
2009 – Present
Hospital Surgical Staff Appointments (Plastic Surgery)
Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital (ACTIVE)
Burlington, Ontario
1981 – present
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
Oakville, Ontario
1981 – 1994 (ACTIVE), 1994 – present (COURTESY)
Cosmedica (DIRECTOR)
Burlington, Ontario
1993 – present
Publications
The PneumaticTourniquet: A biomechanical and electophysiological study.
Hurst, L.N.: Weiglein, O. et al: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Vol 67, No. 5, May 1981.
Memberships
- Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons
- Ontario Medical Association
- Canadian Medical Association
- Independent Physicians Association (OMA)
- Mensa Member (1963)
- Lipoplasty Society of North America (Now part of ASP)
- Treasurer – 1986 Halton Medical Society
- President – 1987 to 1993 Halton Medical Society
- Medical Society of the Pan American Doctor’s Club
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- American Society for Plastic Surgeons
Symposia and Meetings
Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons
The Tourniquet: A Biomechanical Study, & The Granular Cell Myoblastoma
May 1980
Sixth Symposium of the International Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
Melbourne, Australia
February 1981
Replantation Surgery: The St. Vincent’s Experience
Frankston and District Medical Association
Melbourne, Australia August 1981
Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons
Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Lower Extremity: The Scapular Flap
Toronto, Ontario
June 1982
Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons
VIII International Congress of Plastic Surgery
Montreal, Quebec July 1983
Liposuction Course
Dr. G. Illouz
Centro Medico Dalinde
Mexico D.F.
February 1984
Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons
38th Annual Meeting
Winnipeg, Manitoba
May 1984
American Society for Hand Surgery
Montreal, Quebec
October 1984
American Society for Hand Surgery
14th Annual Meeting
Acapulco, Mexico
November 1984
Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
12th Annual Meeting
Toronto, Ontario
September 1985
The American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Implant Surgery for The Hand and Upper Extremity
Grand Rapids, Michigan
September 1985
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
16th Annual Meeting
Maui, Hawaii
November 1985
University of Toronto
Reconstructive Microsurgery
Toronto, Ontario
February 1986
American Education Institute
Medical Malpractice
Dominican Republic
April 1986
Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
13th Annual Meeting
Toronto, Ontario
September 1986
Medical Society of Pan American Doctor’s Club
Annual Meeting
Huasca, Hildalgo, Mexico
February 1987
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
42nd Annual Meeting
San Antonio, Texas
September 1987
Lipoplasty Society of North America
Lipoplasty Symposium: Live Surgery
Atlanta, Georgia
November 1987
Academy for International Medical Studies Inc. (AIMS)
Orient/American Medical Conference
South East Asia
December 1987
International Confederation of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Symposium on Aesthetic and Reconstructive Rhinoplasty
Manzanillo, Mexico
February 1988
American Educational Institute
Professional Malpractice and Practice Management Seminar
Scottsdale, Arizona
March 1989
University of Toronto
19th Symposium on Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Toronto, Ontario
May 1989
Canadian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Surgical Symposium, Live Surgery
Woodbridge, Ontario
June 1989
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
44th Annual Meeting
Seattle, Washington
September 1989
University of Toronto
20th Annual Symposium on Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Toronto, Ontario
May 1990
University of Toronto
21st Annual Symposium on Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Toronto, Ontario
April 1991
Lipolysis Society of North America
Basic and Advanced Symposium
New York, New York
April 1991
American Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Marketing for the Plastic Surgeon
Newport Beach, California
May 1991
Plastic Surgery Education Foundation
In-Service Exam
January 1992
University of Toronto
22nd Annual Symposium on Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Toronto, Ontario
April 1992
Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
19th Annual Meeting
Vancouver, British Columbia
November 1992
Canadian Health Educators
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Toronto, Ontario
November 1992
University of Toronto
23rd Annual Symposium on Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Toronto, Ontario
April 1993
Canadian Health Educators
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Toronto, Ontario
December 1993
University of Toronto
24th Annual Symposium on Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Toronto, Ontario
May 1994
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Burlington, Ontario
May 1994
Canadian Health Educators
Advanced Cardiac Life Support – Recertification
Toronto, Ontario
November 1994
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Annual Scientific Meeting
San Diego, California
September 1994
Lipolysis Society
12th Annual Scientific Meeting
San Diego, California
September 1994
State of the Art Skin Peeling
San Diego, California
September 1994
Surgimedic “SilkTouch” Laser Workshop
Toronto, Ontario
March 1995
25th Annual Symposium on Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Toronto, Ontario
April 1995
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Burlington, Ontario
May 1995
New Horizons in Aesthetic Laser Surgery
Jacksonville, Florida
June 1995
Controversies in Cutaneous Laser Surgery
Sonesta Beach, Bermuda
August 1995
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
October 1995
Burlington, Ontario
Stitches Medical Conference
Costa Rica
March 1996
ASAPS Annual Meeting
April 1996
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Burlington, Ontario
May 1996
Advances in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery – The Cutting Edge
New York, New York
October 1996
Ultrasonic Assisted Lipoplasty Regional Course
Cleveland, Ohio
February 1997
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Burlington, Ontario
May 1997
66th Annual Scientific Meeting – ASPRS
September 1997
28th Annual Symposium on Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Toronto, Ontario
April 1998
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Burlington, Ontario
May 1998
Spring Institute – ASPRS
Arlington, Virginia
April 1999
29th Annual Symposium on Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Toronto, Ontario
April 1999
New Frontiers in Aesthetic Surgery – ASPRS/ASAPS
May 1999
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Burlington, Ontario
June 1999
68th Scientific Meeting – ASPRS
New Orleans, Louisiana
October 1999
Building for the Future – Spring Institute – ASPRS
Scottsdale, Arizona
March 2000
Technique to Aesthetics / Millenium Cosmetic Surgery
May 2000
30th Annual Symposium on Aesthetic Surgery
Toronto, Ontario
April 2000
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Burlington, Ontario
May 2000
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Canadian Health Educators
June 2000
Breast & Body Contouring Evolving Technology
Santa Fe, New Mexico
August 2000
Anti-Aging Course
Santa Fe, New Mexico
August 2000
In-service Training for Epidural Anaesthesia
Burlington, Ontario
October 2000
31st Annual Symposium on Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Toronto, Ontario
April 2001
Aesthetic Surgery Education Symposium – CSPS
Toronto, Ontario
April 2001
The Aesthetic Meeting – ASPRS
May 2001
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Burlington, Ontario
May 2001
Breast Surgery & Body Contouring Symposium
Santa Fe, New Mexico
August 2001
Spring Institute: Business Strategies for the Future – ASPRS
Chicago, Illinois
April 2002
32nd Annual Symposium on Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Toronto, Ontario
April 2002
Advances in Breast Augmentation
Sweden
June 2002
29th Annual Meeting for Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Toronto, Ontario
October 2002
Baker Gordon Symposium on Cosmetic Surgery – PSEF
Miami, Florida
February 2003
Annual Meeting – ASAPS
Boston, Maryland
May 2003
FACE Program – Allergan
Banff, Alberta
May 2003
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Burlington, Ontario
May 2003
Karen Zupko Assoc – Marketing Meeting
Orange County, California
October 2003
Workshop – Breast Augmentation utilizing McGhan Breast Implants
Toronto, Ontario
February 2004
34th Annual Symposium on Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Toronto, Ontario
April 2004
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Burlington, Ontario
May 2004
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Burlington, Ontario
June 2004
Canadian Laser Aesthetic Surgery Society Educational Symposium
Toronto, Ontario
November 2004
FACE Program (Allergan)
Scottsdale, Arizona
January 2005
Baker Gordon Symposium on Cosmetic Surgery
Miami, Florida,
February 2005
Dermik Laboratories Canada Inc.
Sculptra
Toronto, Ontario
April 2005
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Burlington, Ontario
May 2005
ASAPS Breast Surgery & Body Contouring Symposium
Santa Fe, New Mexico
August 2005
The New You Anti-Aging Trade Show
Toronto, Ontario,
January 2006
Allergan – FACE Program
Arizona
January 2006
Acute Cardiac Life Support
Burlington, Ontario
April 2006
ASAPS Annual Symposium
April 20 – 22, 2006
Dermik Laboratories
Sculptra Training
Toronto, Ontario
September, 2006
Canadian Association for the Accreditation of Surgical Facilities
Board Meeting
Toronto, Ontario
September 2006
Canadian Association for the Accreditation of Surgical Facilities
Office Inspection
Burlington, Ontario
September 2006
Dermik Laboratories
Sculptra Board Meeting
Toronto, Ontario
October 2006
Allergan Laboratories
Face Program
January 2007
Dermik Laboratories
Sculpta Study
April 2007
ASPS
Aesthetic Surgery on the Baltic
July 2007
ASPS
Annual Meeting – Baltimore
October 2007
Web Surveys
HEAD Media
November 2007
Acute Cardiac Life Support
Burlington, Ontario
Fall 2008
Allergan
Breast Implant Follow-up Study (BIFS)
Fall 2008
Mentor Solutions
2008 Creating Irresistible Patient Relationships
Orlando, Florida
November 2008
Burlington Chamber of Commerce
Finalist for the Burlington Chamber Commerce Business Awards
Burlington, Ontario
May 2009
ASAPS
Annual Meeting – Las Vegas
May 2009
ASPS
Seattle
October 2009
Allergan
Allergan Academy Canadian FACE Symposium
Toronto, Ontario
September 2009
23rd Annual Virgin Islands Workshop
In Plastic Surgery
St. Thomas
January 2009
ASPS/ASAPS
Breast and Body Contouring
Santa Fe
August 2009
Medicis
Liposonix Seminar Dinner Meeting
Toronto
October 2009
Medicis
In Service Liposonix Seminar
The Centre for Personal Surgery
Burlington
November 2009
Canderm
Selphyl Launch
September 2010
Medicis
Restylane Training Program
November 2010
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Burlington
November 2010
Acute Cardiac Life Support
Burlington
November 2010
41st Annual Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
April 2011
The Aesthetic Meeting 2011
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Boston, MA
May 2011
The 7th Annual Vegas Cosmetic Surgery 2011
The Multi-Specialty Foundation
Las Vegas, NV
June 2011
Medicis Compliance Training
Restalyne
Toronto, ON
December 2011
Obagi Medical Products Conference
Toronto, ON
November 14, 2011
Presentations
January 1983 – Burlington Medical Secretaries Association
“Microsurgery”
Burlington, Ontario
January 1984 – Physiotherapists of Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital
“Hand Treatment”
Burlington, Ontario
January & February 1984 – 2 East Conference4 of JBMH Nurses
“Treatment of Burns”
Burlington, Ontario
March 1984 – E.R. Rounds, JBMH
“Treatment of Burns”
Burlington, Ontario
March 1984 – Grand Rounds, JBMH
“Liposuction”
Burlington, Ontario
April 1984 – Medical Education Meeting – OTMH
“Microsurgery”
Oakville, Ontario
May 1984 – Aestheticians at Sheridan College
“Zyderm & Other Aesthetic Procedures
Oakville, Ontario
June 1984 – Aestheticians of Hamilton
“Cosmetic Surgery”
Hamilton, Ontario
September 1984 – Burlington Public Library Forum
“What is New in Plastic Surgery”
Burlington, Ontario
February 1985 – Dr. J.M. Drever
Etobicoke General Hospital
Surgical Assist in two cases
“Tram Flap” for post mastectomy reconstruction
Toronto, Ontario
May 1985 – Aestheticians at Sheridan College
“Cosmetic Surgery and Procedures”
Oakville, Ontario
May 1985 – Canadian Cancer Foundation
“Post Mastectomy Reconstruction”
Burlington, Ontario
April 1986 – Emergency Clinic Day – OTMH
“Hand Fracture Care”
Oakville, Ontario
July 1986 – Hamilton Rotary Club
“After Bill 94”
Hamilton, Ontario
January 1987 – Chamber of Commerce
“After Bill 94”
Milton, Ontario
March 1988 – Zonta Club Annual Dinner
Oakville, Ontario
April 1988 – The Hamilton Academy of Medicine
“Advanced Wound Repair”
Hamilton, Ontario
January 1989 – Ontario Dental Nurses & Assistants Association
Burlington, Ontario
October 1989 – Clinic Day – JBMH
New Techniques in Plastic Surgery
Burlington, Ontario
May 1990 – Advances in Family Medicine – MUMC
“Cosmetic Plastic Surgery”
Hamilton, Ontario
January 1992 – CHCH Television Interview
Hamilton, Ontario
January 1992 – Ontario Dental Nurses & Assistants Association
“Cosmetic Surgery”
Burlington, Ontario
June 1992 – Newcomers Alumni Club of Burlington
“Updates in Plastic Surgery”
Burlington, Ontario
November 1993 – Burlington, Public Library Forum
“Cosmetic Surgery Procedures”
Burlington, Ontario
October 1994 – Burlington Medical Secretaries Association
“Centre for Personal Surgery Tour & Info Night”
Burlington, Ontario
June 1995 – Oakville Public Library
“Special Presentation – All About Cosmetic Surgery”
Oakville, Ontario
November 1996 – Burlington Art Centre
“Special Presentation – All About Cosmetic Surgery”
Burlington, Ontario
June 1997 – Burlington Art Centre
“Special Presentation – All About Cosmetic Surgery”
Burlington, Ontario
October 1997 – Oakville Library
“Special Presentation – All About Cosmetic Surgery”
Oakville, Ontario
May 1998 – Burlington Newcomers Club
“What’s New in Cosmetic Surgery”
Burlington, Ontario
June 1999 – Continuing Education McMaster University
“Cosmetic Surgery for the Man of a Certain Age”
Hamilton, Ontario
November 1999 – Burlington Dental Assistants Association
“What’s New in Cosmetic Surgery”
Burlington, Ontario
Winter 2000-Spring 2001 – Cosmedica Professional Skin Care Centres Inc
In House Services Seminars
Burlington, Ontario
March 2001 – Television Interview – CTS
“Frequently Asked Cosmetic Surgery Questions”
Burlington, Ontario
November 2001 – Television Interview – CHCH
“Botox”
Hamilton, Ontario
April 2002 – Television Interview – Wellness Television
“Cosmetic Surgery”
Toronto, Ontario
Fall 2002 – Cosmedica Professional Skin Care Centres Inc
“Advances in Non Surgical Services”
Burlington, Ontario
January 2003 – Elevate Magazine Interview
“Breast Augmentation”
Toronto, Ontario
January 2003 – Television Interview – CHCH television
“Botox”
Hamilton, Ontario
February 2003 – Cosmedical Professional Skin Care Centres Inc
“Advances in Non Surgical Services”
Hamilton, Ontario
March 2003 – New You Cosmetic Surgery and Anti Aging Show
“Breast Augmentation”
“Botox Cosmetic”
“Hylaform Soft Tissue Injectable”
Toronto, Ontario
April 2003 – Hamilton Magazine Interview
“Cosmetic Surgery”
Hamilton, Ontario
May 2003 – Television Interview – On The Line
“Cosmetic Surgery”
Toronto, Ontario
July 2003 – Preceptorship
Allergan – Botox Cosmetic
Burlington, Ontario
August 2003 – Preceptorship
Allergan – Botox Cosmetic
Burlington, Ontario
February 2004 – Burlington Art Centre
“Special Presentation – All About Cosmetic Surgery”
Burlington, Ontario
May 2004 – New You Cosmetic Surgery and Anti Aging Show
“Breast Augmentation”
“Botox Cosmetic”
May 2004 – Plastic Surgical Nurses Seminar
“What’s New in Cosmetic Surgery”
Oakville, Ontario
June 2004 – Preceptorship
Allergan – Botox Cosmetic
Oakville, Ontario
June 2004 – Newspaper Interview – Hamilton Spectator
“Cosmetic Surgery”
Hamilton, Ontario
June 2004 – Television Interview – CTS
“Frequently Asked Cosmetic Surgery Questions”
Burlington, Ontario
July 2004 – Television Interview – CITY TV
“Laser Hair Removal”
Burlington, Ontario
January 2006 – New You Cosmetic & Anti-Aging Show
“Mummy Tummy & More: Cosmetic Surgery of the
Abdomen & Breast Following Pregnancy”
“Botox”
Toronto, Ontario
May 2006 – “Bring A Friend” Informational Evening
Advances in Anti Aging & Cosmetic Surgery Techniques
Burlington, Ontario
September 2006 – “Mummy Tummy & Breasts Following Childbirth”
Travelodge Hotel
Burlington, Ontario
October 2006 – “Show The World a Younger Looking You”
Rejuvenation of the Experienced Face
Travelodge Hotel
Burlington, Ontario
February 2007 – Cosmetic Surgery Seminar
Travelodge Hotel
Burlington, Ontario
April 2007 – Cosmetic Surgery Seminar
Travelodge Hotel
Burlington, Ontario
May 2007 – Non Surgical Cosmetic Seminar
Travelodge Hotel
Burlington, Ontario
October 2007 – Cosmetic Surgery Seminar
Travelodge Hotel
Burlington, Ontario
November 2007 – Non Surgical Cosmetic Seminar
Travelodge Hotel
Burlington, Ontario
February 2008 – FAVORLIFT & Non Surgical Seminar
Travelodge Hotel
Burlington, Ontario
April 2008 – Body & Face Cosmetic Surgery
Travelodge Hotel
Burlington, Ontario
October 2008 – Face/FAVORLIFT Cosmetic Seminar
Burlington Golf & Country Club
Burlington, Ontario
February 2009 – Facial Aging Seminar
Burlington Golf and Country Club
Burlington
October 2009 – Body Seminar
Burlington Golf and Country Club
Burlington
January – December 2009 – Daily Web TV Information Sessions
17 Segments
December 2009 – Medicis Preceptor Seminar
February 2011 – Facial and Body Seminar
Burlington Golf and Country Club
Burlington, ON
April, 2011 – Facial and Body Seminar
Casablanca Winery Hotel
Grimsby, ON
October, 2011 – Toronto Women’s Show
Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, ON