Leslie D. Kerluke Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery

Leslie D. Kerluke, MD, FRCS(C) has specialized in Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery since 1992.

After attending Simon Fraser University where he received his BSc (Honors), he graduated from the University of BC School of Medicine.

Dr. Kerluke completed his Plastic Surgery training at the University of Toronto, training under many of North America’s top Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Kerluke was actively involved in research projects in plastic surgery at the University of Toronto, including breast implant reconstruction, wound healing and aesthetic plastic surgery results and patient satisfaction. During his residency, Dr. Kerluke, spent six months as the surgeon to the University of Toronto Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Clinic.

Upon completing his Plastic Surgery residency in 1992, Dr. Kerluke completed a further year of fellowship training with six months at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto and six months at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver.

In 1993, Dr. Kerluke entered private practice. He is a Plastic Surgeon on staff at Lions Gate Hospital with an office in North Vancouver. He also has consulting privileges at several other lower mainland hospitals.

Dr. Kerluke specializes in Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery. In 1999, he founded Valley Cosmetic Surgery Associates in partnership with two other Plastic Surgeons and an Anesthesiologist. Valley Cosmetic Surgery Centre provides exemplary, leading edge technology and patient focused care in Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery for the lower mainland.

Dr. Kerluke’s primary interests are cosmetic surgical procedures including:

Body Contouring Surgery – Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and Liposuction
Cosmetic Breast Surgery – Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, plus Short Scar Breast Reduction
Facial Rejuvenation – Facelift, Browlift, Fractional Laser Resurfacing and eyelid lift.

He also has a special interest in endoscopically assisted techniques for facial, breast and body contouring. Dr. Kerluke also maintains a keen interest in non-surgical options for skin health maintenance and age management.

Dr. Kerluke is Royal College Certified in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and an active member of many notable organizations and societies.

Kristy is our nurse injector and Patient Care Coordinator. She has been a Registered Nurse since 1994 and has worked in perinatology, teaching and with plastic and cosmetic patients. Working with Dr. Kerluke since 2003 her expertise makes her a great resource for patients who have questions regarding any of the treatments and surgeries offered at our clinic.

As a trained nurse injector since 2007 she has many new and returning patients. She is able to assess your facial concerns and inform you on which product is best to help you achieve your facial improvements or rejuvenate your look. Common areas of concern that people are treated for are glabellar frown lines, crows feet, loss of volume to cheeks and jaw line and lines around the mouth area. To keep abreast of the best techniques and products available she regularly attends educational conferences and training seminars.

In combination with facial injections, skin care needs can also be addressed with the SkinCeutical Skin Care System. All of our staff is trained in the use of the skin care products and are excellent resources for any skin care questions.