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Facelift surgery is often judged by its final appearance, but much of the patient experience unfolds during recovery. Patients who have had surgery overseas may return home with questions, not because something is necessarily wrong, but because recovery can be difficult to interpret without context. Rather than relying on arbitrary timelines, it is often more helpful to look at real cases and how healing actually presents. Case 1 - Scalp Incisions and a Sense of Tightness A p

Rhinoplasty is one of the most technically demanding procedures in plastic surgery. The outcome depends not only on what is done in the operating theatre, but also on how the nose is supported, documented, and followed up during recovery . In the first few months of establishing my practice back home in Singapore, I’ve already seen several patients returning from overseas rhinoplasty with concerns that seemed unrelated at first, but shared common patterns. Case 1 - Persistent

The eyelids are small in size but incredibly complex. They rely on the balance between the eyelid crease, levator function, brow support, canthal tendons, and midface tension. When any of these are altered, especially without proper preoperative diagnosis or postoperative follow-up, the entire periorbital region can be affected. Here are several real cases that highlight how varied eyelid problems can be, and why accurate assessment matters. Case 1: Three Procedures Done at O

Non-surgical rhinoplasty isn’t a simple 3-point injection. In this post, I share the structural, bottom-up technique I presented at SEASON 2025, and why precision, anatomy, and product choice matter so much for Asian noses.

In aesthetic medicine, some of the hardest decisions aren’t about what can  be done - but what should  be done. Recently, I saw a 19-year-old male with fair (Fitzpatrick I) skin who had been under a private Dermatologist for acne. His condition was well-controlled on isotretinoin (Accutane), with no active breakouts - only a few mild rolling scars across the cheeks. Traditionally, the teaching has been to avoid ablative (even fractional) lasers for at least 6–12 months after

Two contrasting cases - one medically concerning, one safely treated with CO₂ laser. Why diagnosis, skin type, and technique choice matter more than convenience.

Two patients - one with a fresh eyebrow cut, another with an old scar. Dr Ng Zhi Yang explains how precise repair and revision restore form, function, and finesse.

Two patients returned home after overseas liposuction - one with breathing difficulty, another with swelling. Dr Ng Zhi Yang explains how aftercare and recognising lipedema can change recovery.

After breast augmentation abroad, one patient returned home with unexpected swelling and no access to her operative notes. Dr Ng Zhi Yang shares what this could mean, why aftercare and documentation matter, and how timely review ensures safe recovery from cosmetic surgery complications.