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Travelling intersate – how do I find a Plastic Surgeon?

Dr Ho’s practice encompasses patients who are not Sydney-based. We cater for many interstate and overseas patients. Prospective patients come to us through word-of-mouth and travel for Dr Ho’s expertise. We have highlighted the best steps to make your surgical journey as easy as possible:   Send an online enquiry Go to www.drkevinho.com.au Here you Read More…

Australian Cleft Lip and Palate Association Meeting

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…

Body contouring surgery and when is it best done?

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 eyelid surgery – all the facts

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 arm lift?

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 surgery – what are my options?

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…