Breast & Body

In the world of aesthetic medicine, the default answer for a scar or an unwanted tattoo is almost always the same: topical creams/gels, steroids or some kind of "healing" injection, or laser packages. When these methods fail, or worse, mask a deeper issue, the conversation needs to change. Often, what's required is a structural approach and a surgical solution to address the actual cause. Case 1 - The "Keloid" That May Not Be a Keloid A patient presented with a recurrent scar

Ultrasound is not new to medicine. What is less common is its use as a routine point-of-care tool in plastic surgery, not just to confirm a diagnosis, but to guide clinical decisions in real time and spare patients unnecessary procedures and associated risks. The cases below illustrate how. Case 1 - Ultrasound-Guided Filler Injection A patient underwent hyaluronic acid filler injection to the chin for augmentation, specifically targeting the labiomental crease, the fold betwe

This case comparison highlights an essential reality in revision breast surgery - poor initial planning, missing documentation, and suboptimal practices can, and does happen, even locally in Singapore. The lesson for patients remains the same as with any surgery, to ask direct questions, understand options, and know what documentation and surgical standards you are entitled to. When managing long-term breast implant complications, surgeons are often faced with critical decisi

Liposuction is a very common procedure but it is not without its risks. From difficulty breathing, to poor scarring, misdiagnosis, misrepresentation and wrong procedures, here are some cases I have seen.

After breast augmentation abroad, some have returned with unexpected swelling and infection, and no access to their records while others have potentially misplaced scars and conflicting post-operative advice.