Plastic Surgery

Surgical Treatment of Breast Asymmetry in Young Women Provides Psychosocial Benefits Nearly all women have breasts that are slightly different from each other. However, some women have more marked differences in the size, shape, or position of the breasts even after development is complete – leading to negative effects on emotional well-being and self-image. For […]

Plastic Surgeons Develop Microbotulinum Technique for Safe & Effective Facial Rejuvenation Botulinum toxin – best known by the brand name Botox – is a popular treatment to reduce facial lines and wrinkles. Over the years, plastic surgeons have explored alternative approaches to maximize effectiveness while minimizing side effects of botulinum toxin injection, including smaller doses

More People Getting Plastic Surgery Size acceptance, body positivity, and fat activism are now part of the cultural lexicon, yet according to data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), nearly a quarter million more cosmetic procedures were performed in 2018 than in 2017. And this isn’t a new trend. The number of people getting cosmetic

Cosmetic Surgery BEST Left to Doctors   LETTERS: The Main Credentialing and Privileging Committee of Aesthetic Medical Practice, which consists of doctors from the Health Ministry’s medical practice division, aesthetic medical practitioners, dermatologists and plastic surgeons, has been tasked to regulate aesthetic medicine in the country. To ensure public safety and to uphold professional standards, a

Consult Specialist Registry Before Going for Aesthetic Procedures We were saddened to hear the tragic news about the death of a young woman reportedly following a liposuction procedure at nonmedical premises, which are, therefore, not under the jurisdiction of the Health Ministry. We wish to emphasise that there are existing guidelines on aesthetic medical practice put in

Warning on Unlicensed Plastic Surgeons Public urged to ensure practioner is registered before considering aesthetic surgery   PETALING JAYA: If you want to look better than you do now, look for a licensed medical practitioner before going under the knife. Malaysian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery president Dr Faizal Ali said information on registered