Dr. Andreas Nikolis

Dr. Andreas Nikolis Dr. Nikolis is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and S I hope to be able to be of service to you.

Hello, my name is Andreas Nikolis and I am a plastic surgeon by training. My philosophy revolves around providing my patients with the best possible result. This begins with a very personal discussion of what your goals are and what results we can offer. I believe in offering my clients a global approach to their goals with treatments that may include plastic surgery, aesthetic injectables, non-su

rgical treatments, or a combination of all for the optimal result. If we agree on a treatment plan, my next goal is to ensure you receive the highest level of personalized care. Our concierge service is available to you 24/7 for any questions or concerns you may have. Our support team is one of the most experienced and caring in Montreal. I am always accessible and there is no limit to the number of consultations you may have. I have a passion for research into the latest trends in plastic surgery and medical aesthetics. This further ensures my patients receive the best possible result. I am on the advisory board of several leading aesthetic companies, run a research centre for medical aesthetics, and continue to be a member of the division of Plastic Surgery at the CHUM, Quebec’s largest team of plastic surgeons. Credentials

Dr. Nikolis is an Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at the Université de Montreal’s Division of Plastic Surgery. He has treated patients with all types of pathologies requiring treatment and reconstruction of the Head and neck, thorax, breast, abdomen and extremities. His extensive training includes General Surgery (McGill University, 1996-2000), Plastic Surgery (Université de Montreal, 2000-2002), Craniofacial Surgery (Institute for Craniofacial and Reconstructive Surgery, Michigan 2002-2003) and an MSc in Experimental Surgery (McGill University, 2001). Dr. Nikolis is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, and the Quebec Association of Plastic Surgeons, and is a member of multiple Societies including the Canadaian Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Canadian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He pursues his passion for education with his position as the Director of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery training program at the Université de Montreal. Apart from his formal training, Dr. Nikolis is the accomplished author of over 35 peer reviewed articles ranging from topics in plastic surgery, dermatology and trauma and has presented his research at over 50 conferences, enlightening both domestic and international audiences. He lectures worldwide on a range of surgical and non-surgical innovative aesthetic procedures.

06/12/2026

Robert De Niro is 82. And that face should not be erased.

It should be respected.

Every line, every fold, every expression tells a story. Not of decline, but of a full life. Of range. Of presence. Of a face that has carried decades of emotion, strength, and identity.

And that is where so many people misunderstand aesthetic medicine.

The question is not: Can we make someone look younger?

The real question is: Should we?

One of the most overlooked principles in aesthetics is that not every face should be treated the same way at every stage of life.

In your 40s and 50s, subtle procedures can absolutely help you age more gracefully. A touch of neuromodulator. Conservative filler. Collagen stimulators, Better skin quality. Small, intelligent treatments that preserve facial identity while softening what becomes too dominant over time.

But later on, the goal must evolve.

Because there comes a point when chasing youth does not create beauty.
It creates disconnect.

We have all seen it, faces that no longer match the person, the age, or the character that made them compelling in the first place.

True rejuvenation is not about removing age.
It is about honoring it, and supporting it.

The best outcomes come from restraint, planning, and the discipline to know when to improve and when to leave greatness alone.

The lesson?
If you try to erase every sign of life from the face, you may also erase what made it powerful.

The goal is not to look younger than everyone else.
The goal is to look like the best version of yourself at every age.

THE AESTHETIC EDGE PODCAST 🎙️✨Some conversations change the way you see beauty.I sat down with the brightest minds in ae...
06/09/2026

THE AESTHETIC EDGE PODCAST 🎙️✨

Some conversations change the way you see beauty.

I sat down with the brightest minds in aesthetic medicine — and this is what happened.

🔹 Dr. Carruthers — the future of aesthetics
🔹 Dr. Ghavami — where art meets surgery
🔹 Dr. Beleznay — natural results, modern science
🔹 Dr. Van Eijk — redefining facial harmony
🔹 Dr. Fabi — precision, elegance, expertise
🔹 Dr. Chu — innovation at its finest

These aren’t just doctors. They’re the people shaping the future of aesthetics. 🌍
7 episodes. 7 legends. 0 filters on the truth. 🎧

And we’re just getting started. Upcoming projects:
- Our Aesthetic Lives — the evolution of aesthetics over the past 20 years
- From Simple to Complex — managing the modern aesthetic patient
- Complications in Aesthetics — why prevention is always the best treatment plan

More conversations. More expertise. More truth.

And stay tuned for more…

▶️ Watch now on YouTube → link in bio 🔗 -q8r
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06/08/2026

The industry won’t always like what I have to say. That’s fine.

I identify trends — and I point out their weaknesses.
Some appreciate it. Others worry that questioning certain methods might hurt product sales.

But I can’t sell what I don’t believe in.
That’s exactly why conversations like this matter.
In this episode of The Aesthetic Edge, Dr. Andreas Nikolis sits down with Dr. Tom van Eijk to discuss one of the biggest problems in aesthetics today:

Over-treating.
Over-filling.
And losing sight of anatomy.

“When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.”

Their philosophy?
More precision. Less product. Better long-term results.

An honest conversation about natural aesthetics, patient safety, and why true expertise sometimes means doing less, not more.

💉 To book a consultation in Montreal: https://vicpark.com/expert/andreas-nikolis/

What matters more to you when choosing a practitioner — their technique or their honesty?
van.eijk

06/01/2026

Cookie-cutter injecting?

If I could shift one thing about how aesthetics is practiced globally, it would be this: stop applying the same template to every single patient.

A standardized approach has its place — it gives junior injectors a foundation to build on. But once you’ve reached that level, you can’t stay there.

You need to understand the why behind every technique. Learn to nuance it. Adapt to the unique anatomy of every person sitting in front of you.

That’s where the real difference is made.

So tell me — have you ever noticed when a result looks „off“? What do you think was missing? 👇

05/29/2026

Aging well doesn’t always mean doing more.

At 76 years old, Meryl Streep is a beautiful example of what graceful aging should look like.

You can see mild lines. You can see natural skin laxity. And that’s exactly the point.

Her skin tone is even, her skin quality is excellent, and her neck remains remarkably well preserved for her age. Nothing looks overdone. Nothing looks artificial.

Too often, people become obsessed with chasing every wrinkle, every fold, every sign of aging.

But great aesthetic medicine isn’t about erasing age.
It’s about preserving identity.

It’s about maintaining healthy, vibrant skin while respecting the natural anatomy of the face.

If Meryl Streep walked into my office today, I would recommend absolutely nothing beyond what she is already doing.

Most likely: excellent skincare, occasional superficial laser treatments, skin hydration protocols, and subtle treatments focused on maintaining skin quality rather than changing her appearance.

Because sometimes, the most beautiful result is knowing when not to intervene.

Natural.

Elegant.

Timeless.

If your goal is to age beautifully not artificially our philosophy is built around personalized, natural-looking results that enhance rather than transform.

A proper private consultation (link in bio) will help you discover the treatments that are right for you and your stage of aging.

05/26/2026

Filler migration has become one of the most misunderstood topics in aesthetics.

Yes, migration can happen.

But no — that does not mean filler is randomly “traveling” through the face without explanation.

In most cases, the issue is far more specific:
→ the wrong product (placing a product that does not integrate into an area of movement)
→ the wrong injection plane (placing a product that should be injected onto bone, right under the skin)
→ too much volume (the volume spills over and the injector is manually allowing it to flow int the adjacent region)
→ or poor anatomical assessment (fillers are NOT for everyone and understanding anatomy and how it changes over time is important)

The problem is rarely filler itself.
More often, it is which filler was selected… and where was it injected.

This is exactly where technique and judgment separate beautiful outcomes from avoidable complications.

Patients do not need fear-based messaging.

They need:
Precision.
Honesty.
And physicians who understand that safety is built long before the syringe ever touches the skin.

In this conversation with Dr. Katie Beleznay, we discuss the realities behind filler migration, the most common mistakes, and why anatomy-driven treatment planning matters more than ever.

Catch the full podcast episode on YouTube with .

Question:
When you hear “filler migration,” do you think the real issue is:
the product,
the injector,
or the amount used?

05/25/2026

Grand Prix is over… 🏁
Now it’s time for the REAL Montreal madness. 🔵⚪️🔴

Back to playoff hockey at the Bell Centre tonight.
‪The‬ Montreal Canadiens are back home against the Carolina Hurricanes and the city is absolutely ELECTRIC.

My prediction tonight:
Canadiens win 4-2 🚨
Suzuki scores. Caufield snipes one.
Bell Centre goes insane. See you at the game

Montreal… are we taking back the series tonight? 👇

05/21/2026

Al Pacino doesn’t need to look younger.
He needs to look like himself — at his best.

Aging gracefully isn’t about erasing the signs of time.
It’s about looking healthy, rested, present — while staying recognizable.

And that’s where most people get it wrong.
Gray hair. Texture. Expression. Character.

These aren’t flaws to correct. They’re identity.
They’re what separates an iconic face from a forgettable one.

So what actually makes the biggest difference as we age?

Not structure. Skin quality.
•⁠ ⁠Deeper hydration
•⁠ ⁠Healthier skin texture
•⁠ ⁠Reduction of redness & sun damage
•⁠ ⁠Restored glow and vitality
•⁠ ⁠Looking less tired — without ever looking „done
•⁠ ⁠⁠“
Treatments like light CO₂ laser resurfacing and biostimulation protocols can refresh the skin from within — without touching what makes someone unmistakably them.

The goal was never to chase 30 again.
The goal is to age intelligently, naturally, and with character.

Age gracefully. Always.

05/19/2026

A question I hear often is this:
“If I do injectables now, am I making surgery harder later?”

It’s a fair question.
And it deserves a serious answer.

Regular hyaluronic acid fillers do not impact the tissues in the long run, with one exception! When the tissues are overfilled (aka pillow face) and this volume stretches the skin consistently over years, it behaves almost like a permanent implant pushing against the skin envelope.

Biostimulators and energy-based treatments do change tissue. This is true.
But that does not mean a future facelift is off the table.

What it means is this:
The surgeon needs to understand the tissue environment and plan accordingly.

Experienced surgeons know these changes exist.
The dissection may be more complex.
It may take more time.
But complexity is not the same thing as impossibility.

This is exactly why aesthetic medicine should never be approached as a series of disconnected treatments.

It’s a continuum.

What you choose today can absolutely influence what happens years from now.
And the right physician thinks about both:
The immediate result — and the long-term plan.

In this conversation with Dr. Katie Beleznay, we discuss the importance of long-term thinking in aesthetics, patient education, and why strategic planning matters more than trends.

Catch the full podcast episode on YouTube with Dr. Katie Beleznay.

Question:
Have you ever hesitated to do a treatment because you were worried it might limit your future options?

05/18/2026

What do i always say: „The best injectable is indetectable.“

“Natural” may be one of the most overused words in aesthetics.
And that is exactly why it needs a better definition.

Many patients say they want natural results.
But what they usually mean can be something very different.

What it should mean:
Gradual change.
Conservative decisions.
Subtle improvements that preserve identity.

They do not want to look inflated.
Over-corrected.
Or like someone else entirely.

That is a very different standard from what the market sometimes promotes.

Natural results are not created by simply repeating the word “natural.”
They are created through careful listening, a deep understanding of anatomy, and the discipline to stop before a face loses its character.

Because refreshed is not the same thing as altered.
And that distinction matters.

In this conversation with Dr. Katie Beleznay, we discuss what “natural” actually means in modern aesthetics — and why restraint, planning, and preservation often create the most beautiful outcomes.

Catch the full podcast episode on YouTube with .

Question:
What does “natural” mean to you in aesthetics:
invisible treatment, subtle improvement, or simply not looking overdone?

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