Face & Eyes

A Chinese patient came to me wanting to address her double chin. She had done her research - botulinum toxin for a V-shaped jawline, energy-based skin tightening, fat-dissolving injections. Each was discussed in consultation. None of them permanently removes fat, and for a patient looking for a definitive result, the case for surgery was clear. This was her own conclusion as much as mine. But the more important conversation was not about which procedure to choose. It was abou

For many patients, earlobe repair is not just about restoring appearance. It is about getting back to something they love - in this case, wearing earrings. A patient came to me with a near-complete earlobe cleft. Over many years of wearing earrings, the piercing had gradually stretched until it could no longer hold the earring in place and she reported bouts of inflammation previously. She was not bothered by the appearance of the earlobe so much as the loss of function. She

Why fillers alone are often overused In recent years, injectable treatments have become increasingly volume-driven. Patients are frequently told they “need more filler” - more syringes, more sessions, more top-ups. What is often overlooked is this: many facial aesthetic concerns are not primarily problems of volume loss, but of muscle activity and imbalance. As a plastic surgeon, I think first in terms of anatomy and mechanics, not product. The face is not static The face is

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

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

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 st