Breast & Body

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 is different from the overseas surgery posts on this blog. Poor documentation, inadequate surgical planning, and suboptimal practice can occur anywhere, regardless of geography. The lesson is the same for patients - really ask questions of your surgeon, and know what documentation you are entitled to. Background A patient with bilateral breast cancer had undergone mastectomy and direct implant reconstruction on both sides - one over ten years ago, the other approxim

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.