A fat grafting or lipofilling is a procedure involves in transferring fat from the areas of excess fat or undesirable areas, such as abdomen or outer thighs, and injects it into areas that may be lacking in volume, such as face, hands, breasts or buttocks of the same individual. Fat grafting can also be performed …
Our normal ageing process will result in a gradual loss of our skin’s structural support including collagen, elastic fibers and hyaluronic acid. This will result in the skin loosing its elasticity causing skin drooping, thinning and wrinkle formation. Loss of subcutaneous fat and bony resorption also a consequence of the ageing process further exacerbates the …
Botulinum toxin or Botox injection for the treatment of facial wrinkles is one of the most common aesthetic procedures done today. Treatment for forehead wrinkles, crows feet around the eyes and wrinkles over the middle eyebrows gives predictable results with few side effects. This is one of the procedures with the highest amount of patient …
Thigh lift (thighplasty) is a cosmetic surgical procedure to tighten the skin of the thigh and reduce sagging in the inner or outer thigh. This surgery will result in smoother skin and better-proportioned contours of the thighs and lower body. The incision made for thigh lift varies depending on the area or areas to be …
Arm lift (medical term is brachioplasty) is usually performed to remove excess skin hanging from the underarm and reshape the underarm portion of the upper arm. It can help to enhance the contour of the arm offering a more tone appearance. The smoother and tighter contour that results from an arm lift is visible almost …
Liposuction, also known as liposculpture or suction assisted lipectomy, is a technique to remove unwanted fat deposits. It is performed to reduce and reshape areas of the body to give it better contour and proportion while producing only minimal scarring from the small incisions. Some patients have a hereditary predisposition to accumulate fat in certain areas of the …
Abdominoplasty, commonly known as tummy tuck, is usually performed to remove excess fat and skin from the abdomen. The procedure also tightens the muscles of the to create the look of a flat and well-toned abdomen. Patients who asked for an abdominoplasty are usually those who have excess abdominal fat and skin either secondary to …
An inverted nipple is a condition where the nipple instead of pointing outwards is retracted into the breast. It can be present since young (congenital) or it can be caused by breastfeeding, infections or as a sign of breast cancer. An inverted nipple can be graded from 1 to 3 depending on the severity of …
Gynaecomastia is a medical term to describe an abnormally large male breast. The condition is usually idiopathic (ie meaning no specific cause) and is more common than people think. Gynaecomastia can also be caused by certain medications, drugs, congenital conditions and certain diseases. Physiological gynaecomastia occurs in pre-pubertal boys but usually resolves once they reach …
The size of a woman’s breast is determined by genetical factors, body weight and hormonal influence. Some women have overtly large breasts that cause both physical and psychological symptoms. They can present at either end of the age spectrum from adolescence to middle age or even after the menopause. They often complain of backache, neck …
