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Facial Cosmetic Surgery

Facial cosmetic surgery overview - ZNG Plastic Surgery Singapore

Facial cosmetic surgery integrates structural understanding, proportion and anatomy to create refined, harmonious outcomes. It is not about looking “done” but restoring balance while respecting each person’s unique facial identity and function.

Facial surgery can enhance appearance, restore function, or often do both. But harmony is key - focusing on one feature in isolation may not always create the most natural result. Even the smallest changes in the face can be noticeable, because our eyes are naturally drawn to symmetry and balance.

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My Approach

Your safety and wellbeing are always my first priority. Together, we will:

  • Review your medical history and optimise your health (e.g. managing high blood pressure, which can increase bleeding risks after surgery)

  • Discuss lifestyle factors (such as smoking, alcohol, and medications) that affect healing

  • Carry out a detailed physical examination and plan surgery together based on your goals

The Layers of the Face

Ageing affects the face at multiple levels, each contributing in different ways:

- Skin: pigmentation changes, reduced elasticity, sagging

- Muscle: wrinkles and lines from repeated movement

- Fat: bulging (eye bags), volume loss, hollowing, jowls

- Bone: gradual structural changes that reduce support and balance (e.g. brow descent)

Form

Some people are born with natural differences in facial structure that don’t align with current aesthetic preferences:

- Skin: no upper eyelid crease (monolid), or multiple creases

- Muscle: extra bulk in the eyelid, or absence of dimples

- Fat: puffiness in the eyelid, fullness under the chin

- Bone: a chin or nose that projects too much or too little

Function

Facial structures can also affect day-to-day function:

- Eyes: drooping lids (ptosis) or excess skin (dermatochalasis) can obstruct vision

- Ears: prominent ears may affect confidence, especially in children

- Nose: structural problems can cause blocked breathing

- Lips: previous cleft lip repair may leave a “whistle” deformity

Treatment Options

Depending on your needs, surgery may include:

- Rejuvenation: face and neck lift, fat grafting, lip lift etc.

- Eyes and brows: upper or lower eyelid surgery, brow lift, ptosis repair

- Nose and ears: rhinoplasty (cosmetic or functional), otoplasty (reshaping of prominent ears), lobuloplasty (ear lobe repair)

- Skin: microneedling and nanofat grafting to improve skin quality, underchin liposuction

- Others: ​dimple creation, chin augmentation (with fat or implant) etc.

Post-operative care extends beyond routine reviews - it is an integral part of Dr Ng’s surgical philosophy. Through Doctor Stitch, an aftercare service founded to ensure seamless continuity and comfort, every patient is followed up personally by Dr Ng for attentive, discreet, and consistent care throughout the recovery journey.​

Frequently Asked Questions
 

1. Is this covered by insurance or Medisave?

This depends on your insurance plan and whether the surgery is considered functional or cosmetic. My team can assist with this process.

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2. What will the scars look like?

Scars are placed carefully to be as discreet as possible. My aim is always to achieve natural-looking results.

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3. Do you do XYZ technique?

There are many techniques you may read about online. While I’m familiar with them, my philosophy is to preserve your natural tissues whenever possible. That’s why I often use preservation approaches - such as closed rhinoplasty or minimal-incision eyelid surgery - which deliver natural results, reduce risks, and allow faster recovery.

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4. Can I treat more than one area at the same time?

Yes. In fact, combining procedures can often provide the most balanced results - for example, a facelift with eyelid surgery and fat grafting.

 

5. Do you offer facial implants?

In general, I prefer not to use implants, as they carry long-term risks such as shifting or infection. The exception is the chin, where implants can sometimes achieve a more natural outcome than fat alone.

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6. Can facial cosmetic surgery improve both appearance and function?
Yes, depending on the individual, surgery may also address functional concerns such as obstructed vision from dermatochalasis or nasal airway issues. My planning always considers both form and function, not just change in appearance.

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7. How does Doctor Stitch aftercare support recovery?
Doctor Stitch is my personalised aftercare service that extends beyond routine reviews. It means you have continuity of care, discreet support, and attentive follow-up by me personally, whether at home or in clinic, throughout your recovery journey.

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My Related Research & Publications

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I was awarded the ISAPS Bronze Medal for Rhinoplasty (2025) and Best Abstract Award (2024) at the London Rhinoplasty Course, Techniques in Rhinoplasty with an Integrated ENT-Plastics Approach for my contribution to advancing closed preservation methods for tip reshaping. I also received the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) Face, Eyes & Nose Prize in 2024, as well as their Travelling Fellowship award in 2023. 

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​Next Steps:

  1. Private consultation

  2. Personalised treatment plan 

  3. Aftercare

Consultations:

 

Private consultations are by appointment at XD Aesthetic Clinic, 9 Scotts Road, Pacific Plaza, #06-07 Scotts Medical Centre, Singapore 228210.

 

Teleconsultations may be arranged where appropriate.

Surgery:

Operations are performed at Paragon Medical Centre and other MOH-accredited private day surgery facilities in Singapore.

Disclaimer:

Individual healing responses and results naturally vary. While the utmost care and expertise are applied in every treatment, specific outcomes cannot be guaranteed.

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