Dr Chris on Kiss 92’s The Big Show!
Dr Chris recently joined Dr Melanie Seah on The Big Show to shed some light on options for breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Key things to note: Breast reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer is covered by insurance Breasts can be reconstructed using implants or your own tummy fat or fat from other areas You can […]
A Plastic Surgeon’s Complete Guide To Breast Reconstruction In Singapore (2019)
Breast reconstruction is an important part of breast cancer management. It aims to restore your breast to its natural form after a mastectomy. In the past, not many Singaporean patients were keen on breast reconstruction due to a variety of reasons. However, over the last decade, there’s been an increased number of patients choosing to […]
Liposuction: What you need to know & S.A.F.E Liposuction
Liposuction is a common aesthetic procedure that does more than just remove stubborn areas of fat in the body. Liposuction (also known as liposculpture, lipoplasty and lipectomy) is a technique used in cosmetic surgery for the removal of excess fat under the skin by suction. The fat is removed through a hollow tube-like instrument, called […]
Rhinoplasty: What is Reconstructive Rhinoplasty and how is it different from Aesthetic Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty commonly referred to as a “nose job” by patients is a surgical procedure done to improve the facial anatomy and proportions of your nose. However, not all rhinoplasties are done for aesthetic purposes. We see many patients who come to us requesting for nose surgery and not for an aesthetic purpose. Some of these […]
Asian Rhinoplasty: What is the Difference and what has Changed?
Asian Rhinoplasty has evolved over time from a closed technique (with scars hidden in the nostril) and insertion of nasal silicone implants to an open rhinoplasty technique (small scar along the columella) with specific improvements to the nasal bridge, nasal tip and nasal base. The increasing affluence of Asian patients and sophistication has led to […]