I have just spent the last week at the Australian Cleft Lip and Palate Association Conference followed by the Annual Scientific Congress held in Sydney. The invited speakers from around the world were truly inspiring. Of particular note were some of the doyens in cleft surgery such as Bryan Summerlad (Great Ormond Street Hospital, London), Read More…

What is the recovery time? Following your breast lift surgery, you will need to wear a support bra for approximately 4 weeks to minimise swelling and support your new breast shape during healing. There may be some soreness, bruising and swelling of the breasts, but once this has dissipated your new, younger-looking breast shape will Read More…

Breast lift/ Mastopexy As we age, breasts can lose their firmness and start to droop. Mastopexy, or a breast lift, is the surgical procedure which aims to improve the shape of the breast. With age, pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss, gravity and a loss of skin elasticity, the breast can stretch and elongate, causing the breast Read More…

Body lifting and body contouring surgery Body contouring surgery is any surgical procedure that alters the shape of the body. Body contouring after massive weight loss refers to a series of procedures to eliminate and reduce the excess skin and fat that remains after weight loss. Surgical body contouring following major weight loss therefore not Read More…

Asian Eyelids Asian eyelid, or double eyelid surgery, refers to the surgical creation of a fold in the upper eyelid to create a “double eyelid”. This can seemingly make the eyes appear more open and ‘awake’. Other forms of Asian eyelid surgery can involve making the eyelid creases that may be weak or uneven, more Read More…

Am I a suitable candidate for an upper arm lift? The best candidates for an upper arm lift are any patient who has arm laxity or excess upper arm skin and fat. What type of arm lift is the best one for me? Dr Ho’s preferred technique that combines the shortest scar possible, with liposuction, Read More…

Arm Lift/brachioplasty An upper arm lift, or brachioplasty, is the surgical procedure aimed to reshape the upper arm, tighten loose skin and remove fat that often creates a ‘bat wing’ appearance under the arm. Surgically removing the excess skin caused by weight loss or natural aging can address loose skin that extends from the underarm Read More…

Asian eyelid, or double eyelid surgery, refers to the surgical creation of a fold in the upper eyelid to create a “double eyelid”. This can seemingly make the eyes appear more open and ‘awake’. Other forms of Asian eyelid surgery can involve making the eyelid creases that may be weak or uneven, more defined and Read More…

Abdominoplasty/Tummy tuck Abdominoplasty, sometimes known as a “tummy tuck” is a surgical procedure designed to shape and tone the abdominal region. The surgery involves tightening the muscle and fascia of the abdominal wall and the removal of excess fat and skin from the middle and lower abdomen. Modern abdominoplasty has now evolved to use the Read More…

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a water soluble vitamin. It is an important vitamin because it is essential for normal functioning of the brain, nervous system and red blood cells.   Vitamin B12 is known for its near magic effects in boosting metabolism, because it is involved in the conversion of fats and carbohydrates into energy Read More…