Plastic Surgeon Dr. Julie Khanna in Oakville, Ontario.
Meet Dr. Julie Khanna
Dr. Julie Khanna
MD, FRCSC
For over 30 years, Dr. Julie Khanna has been redefining cosmetic surgery by looking beyond the operating table. As an early leader of Plastic Surgery in Canada, she believes that true beauty stems from the harmony between inner well-being and outward appearance. Rather than offering “off-the-shelf” procedures, Dr. Khanna provides tailor made solutions, continually refining her approach and incorporating the latest techniques to achieve results that are natural, balanced, and uniquely yours.
“I’m here to educate my patients about all the options available, and help them decide what’s appropriate for their lifestyle and the desired outcome.” — Dr. Julie Khanna
The ICLS Advantage: Where Technology Meets Surgical Artistry
Dr. Khanna co-founded ICLS Dermatology & Plastic Surgery with her husband, Dr. Sheetal Sapra, to merge surgical expertise with state-of-the-art technology. By uniting their respective fields, they created a unique ecosystem where the precision of surgery is enhanced by advanced medical innovation to offer a level of collaborative care rarely found in traditional practices.
The “ICLS Advantage” is defined by:
- The Hybrid Approach: Dr. Khanna is a master of integrating cutting-edge energy devices and non-surgical technologies directly into her surgical plans. By pairing traditional surgery with the latest in lasers and skin-tightening modalities, including Apyx-One Renuvion radiofrequency skin tightening, CO2RE laser, and Vaser ultrasonic liposuction, she achieves superior results. While surgery addresses skin quantity through excision, these technologies enhance skin quality, resulting in exceptional tissue contraction, minimized scarring, and more comprehensive outcomes than surgery alone could provide.
- Advanced Pre & Post-op Protocols: Innovation doesn’t stop in the OR many begin pre surgery to prime the surgical site. Dr. Khanna utilizes the latest bio-technologies and clinical-grade healing systems to accelerate the recovery window, ensuring her patients return to their lives with confidence and comfort as quickly as possible.
- A Team Built to One Standard: Dr. Khanna personally selects and trains every member of the ICLS clinical team. Beyond technical excellence, her training emphasizes a deep understanding of the patient, why they are seeking surgery, the path that led them to Dr. Khanna, and the decisions they must make along the way. This shared clinical and human perspective enables the team to anticipate needs, guide patients with clarity, and support informed, confident choices, resulting in a more thoughtful experience and better outcomes and her signature “Gold Standard” of care.
- Compassionate Continuity of Care: At ICLS, the relationship begins—not ends—in the operating room. Understanding that aftercare is critical to the success of every procedure, Dr. Khanna and her team provide not only a dedicated, empathetic postoperative experience but also educate every patient on how to maximize results through proper aftercare. Guided at every stage by expert medical oversight, patients leave confident, informed, and fully supported throughout their transformation.
The Female Perspective: Understanding Your Evolution
As a woman in a field predominantly serving female patients, Dr. Khanna offers a rare and authentic perspective on the female form. She views a woman’s body as a living narrative, one that evolves through pregnancy, breastfeeding, and the transition from motherhood to menopause.
This deep-seated empathy allows her to connect with the emotional and physical nuances of how her patients feel about their changing bodies. By specializing in these specific life-stage evolutions, Dr. Khanna ensures that every result is not only transformative and natural but also in balance for a woman’s age and lifestyle.
Dr. Julie Khanna
A Legacy of Innovation: Pioneering the Future in Canada
A recognized pioneer in her field, Dr. Khanna has consistently been the first surgeon in Canada to introduce groundbreaking medical technologies. Her commitment to innovation ensures that her patients have exclusive access to the world’s most sophisticated wound-healing and aesthetic advancements.
Recognized as the first in Canada to use:
- Sylke – Wound Healing (2025)
- Brijjit – Wound Healing (2022)
- Sientra Breast Implants (2022)
- Alastin Skincare (2020)
- Galatea Mesh (2019)
- Allergan Inspira Breast Implants (2009)
- Allergan Anatomic Breast Implants – Style 410 (1999)
- Allergan 1st Silicone Breast Implants (1999)
Academic Excellence & Global Leadership
A rigorous academic foundation and a commitment to the global medical community back Dr. Khanna’s clinical authority.
- High-Volume Expertise: She has performed over 6,000 breast implant procedures and possesses specialized mastery in complex breast revisions and facial rejuvenation.
- Global Ethics Leader: She currently serves as the Chair of the Ethics Board for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
- Surgical Educator: As a Clinical Mentor at the University of Toronto and McMaster University, she provides leadership for the next generation of surgeons. Throughout the year, she speaks at major plastic surgery conferences worldwide.
Clinical Researcher: With over 72 clinical research studies and a published book on cosmetic surgery, she remains at the forefront of surgical science.
Beyond the Clinic: A Heart for Transformation
Dr. Khanna’s commitment to transformation extends to those most in need. Outside of her private practice at ICLS and her work at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, she volunteers with non-profit organizations to provide reconstructive surgery for children born with facial deformities, including cleft lip and palate. The Sapna Family Foundation also donates to many charitable organizations, such as Refugee Girls Worldwide, new immigrant healthcare in Canada, indigenous youth, family and access to healthcare, SickKids, social justice organization, the arts and many other causes.
- Undergraduate Studies — University of Toronto
- MD — University of Ottawa (Graduated 1990)
- Microsurgery, Fellowship — McMaster University (1995- 1996)
- Cosmetic Surgery, Fellowship — Cosmetic Surgery Hospital (1996)
Experience in Numbers:
- 15,000+ breast implant procedures (1996–2024)
- 30+ years in clinical practice
- High-volume breast and body contouring surgery
- Fully Accredited CPSO Out-of-Hospital Premises (OHP)
- Regular complex breast revision surgeries
Hundreds of facial rejuvenation procedures, including facelift techniques, radiofrequency skin tightening of the lower face and neck and the brow, Vaser liposuction to the lower face and neck, multiple resurfacing techniques (CO2RE laser, Erbium laser, radiofrequency resurfacing), PRP mixed with fat – all to address the quality and quantity of skin during facial rejuvenation.
Recognized as the first in Canada to use:
- Sylke – Wound Healing (2025)
- Brijjit – Wound Healing (2022)
- Sientra Breast Implants (2022)
- Alastin Skincare (2020)
- Galatea Mesh (2019)
- Inspira Breast Implants (2009)
- Anatomic Breast Implants – Style 410 (1999)
- 1st Silicone Breast Implants in Canada (1999)
- Khanna J, Saheb-Al-Zamani M. Enhanced Lipo-contouring of the Arms. Duncan DI (Ed.), Enhanced Liposuction: New Perspectives and Techniques. 2021.
- Brown M, Eardley S, Ahmad J, Lista F, Barr S, Mulholland S, Khanna J, Knapp C, Saheb-Al-Zamani M, Austin R, Levine R. The Safe Resumption of Elective Plastic Surgery in Accredited Ambulatory Surgery Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Aesthet Surg J. 2020 Dec 23 [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 33367485 / doi: 10.1093/asj/sjaa311
- Khanna J, Mosher M, Whidden P, Nguyan S, Garzon D, Bhogal M. Reoperation Rate After Primary Augmentation With Smooth, Textured, High Fill, Cohesive, Round Breast Implants. (RANBI-I Study). Aesthet Surg J. 2019 Nov; 39(8): 1342-1349. Epub 2018 Nov 1. PMID: 30383228 doi: 10.1093/asj/sjy289
- Nikolis A, Enright KM, Sapra S, Khanna J. A Multicenter, Retrospective Evaluation of Tissue Stabilized-Guided Subcision in the Management of Cellulite. Aesthet Surg J. 2019 Jul; 39(8): 884-892 Epub 2018 Oct 11. PMID: 30312363 / doi:10.1093/asj/sjy274
- Sapra P, Demay S, Sapra S, Khanna J, Mraud K, Bonadonna J. A single-blind, split-face, randomized, pilot study comparing the effects of intradermal and intramuscular injection of two commercially available botulinum toxin A formulas to reduce signs of facial aging. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2017 Feb; 10(2): 34-44. Epub 2017 Feb 1. PMID: 28367260
- Prouse L, Khanna J, Sapra S. Timeless Beauty: Everything You Want and Need to Know about Cosmetic Surgery and Procedures. John Wiley & Sons Canada, Limited Canada. 2004.
- President – Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (CSAPS) 2016
- Chair of Ethics Board – American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (2023-present)
- Founder & Organizer – Cosmetic Update for Cosmetic Physicians in Canada (2007- Present)
- Editorial Board – The Chronicle of Cosmetic Medicine & Surgery (2012- Present)
- Leadership initiatives:
- Chair of Ethics Board – American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (2023-present)
- Co-Founder – Sapna Family Charitable Foundation (2023 – Present)
- President- Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (CSAPS) 2016
- Reviewer- (Editorial Board) The Chronicle of Cosmetic Medicine & Surgery (2012- Present)
- Founder & Organizer- Cosmetic Update for Cosmetic Physicians in Canada (2007- Present)
- Plastic Surgery Chair- Allergan FACE Academy, Breast Division (2014)
- Chair & Consultant- Allergan Breast Academy, Breast Division (2013)
- Speaker & Faculty Member- ASAPS Breast and Body Meeting (multiple years)
- Clinical Mentor — McMaster University & University of Toronto
- Provides leadership and oversight for clinical research initiatives
- Breast and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium, Toronto April, 2025
- The Aesthetic Meet 2025, Texas March, 2025
- Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting, Montreal November, 2024
- The Aesthetic Society’s Breast and Body Symposium, Arizona September 2024
- The Aesthetics MEET, Vancouver May, 2024
- Renuvion Users Summit, Las Vegas April, 2024
- Breast and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium, Toronto April, 2024
- Advanced Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Workshop, Melbourne February, 2024
- New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons, New York November,,2023
- Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting, Vancouver October, 2023
- The Aesthetics Meeting, Miami April, 2023 – awarded the Scott Spear certificate for Best Breast Presentation
- Breast and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium, Toronto March 2023
Verified Licensing Information:
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- Double Board Certified in Canada and the United States.
- CPSO Registration Number: 62211 (CPSO Registry)
- License Status: Active, Independent Practice (since Nov 20, 1991)
- Specialty Certification: Plastic Surgery (certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada)
- Completed Diplomate: American Board of Plastic Surgeons
- Hospital Privileges: Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
- Practice Address: Institute of Cosmetic & Laser Surgery, 1344 Cornwall Rd, Oakville, ON, L6J 7W5
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