Most people are familiar with breast implants for both cosmetic augmentation and reconstruction. However, implants have been designed for other parts of the body, such as buttock implants, chest wall implants and calf implants, to enhance body shape for a more attractive look. Dr Sawjin Tew reports.
by Dr Sawjin TewMost often, otoplasty is used to correct ears that stick out too far from the head, but it can also be used to correct ears that have failed to develop correctly.
by Dr Sawjin TewAs we age, wrinkles develop and skin sags, accentuating natural facial lines such as naso-labial folds but there are ways to reverse the aging process, or at least hold it at bay.
by Dr Sawjin TewImagine the kinetic energy of water being harnessed to assist in liposculpture. Well, the ‘body-jet’ machine invented in Germany uses a unique technology to transform water into a fine, pressurised rotating laminar jet which forces softer tissues to separate while blood vessels and nerves are preserved.
by Dr Sawjin TewPerhaps more than any other operation in plastic surgery, rhinoplasty exemplifies how art and science come together in plastic surgery.
by Dr Sawjin TewIf you would like to experience skin improvement, whether it is skin lightening, tightening or the removal of blemishes, there are several options available to you.
by Tina VineyMicrohydrabrasion is a new technique combining microdermabrasion and hydration, used to treat skin problems.
by Dr John KippenBody contouring – or body shaping - procedures can help you craft the body you want through removal of fat or muscle tightening.
by Dr Sawjin TewEar surgery is a common operation that can be performed on patients close to school age and right through adulthood.
by Dr John KippenSkin grafts and flaps are ideal for surgeons to reliably repair a variety of wounds and to reconstruct complex loss of tissue. Dr Kippen explains the pros and cons of both.
by Dr John KippenWith age, breasts may droop - this can be exacerbated by pregnancy, breast feeding and changes in weight. A “drooping breast” is defined as a breast in which the nipple is below the infra-mammary fold (the lower junction of breast and chest wall).
by Dr John KippenSurgery, trauma or infection can cause scarring, but scars are not something you have to live with, there are plenty of treatment methods.
by Dr John FloodIntense pulsed light (IPL) is used for photo-rejuvenation, pigmentation correction and hair removal. In photo-rejuvenation the light energy is transformed into heat energy.
by Dr John KippenIn recent times there have been numerous advances in surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation.
by Dr John FloodThere’s plenty of debate about the pros and cons of using Botox to stem the ageing tide. Whatever your view, Botox offers a quick and easy fix for wrinkles – providing it’s administered by a qualified surgeon.
by Dr John Flood