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The cosmetic surgery industry has grown significantly over the past few years. With more and more surgical procedures being performed, there has also been an unfortunate increase in the number of patients who are unhappy with their plastic surgery results.   It is legal for general practitioners in Australia...

Rhinoplasty is a very common operation that can aesthetically enhance the nose or correct the nose to improve nasal breathing. Rhinoplasty surgery can be either “open” or “closed” depending on your individual needs; the open technique leaves a small visible scar that will fade significantly with time, while the...

Are you a new mum concerned with loose and sagging belly skin? Loose abdominal skin is a normal postpartum development, regardless of your fitness levels prior to giving birth. During pregnancy, the skin around your stomach is stretched to its limit to accomodate for the growing baby. After the...

What is the difference between a cosmetic surgeon and a plastic surgeon?   While the distinction may not be obvious, it is important for patients to be aware of it so that they don’t enter into a surgical procedure under the illusion they are in safe hands.   All...

  Known as the “Vampire Facial”, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy has gained a celebrity following for its regenerative effects. But how does it actually work? We answer everything you need to know about the treatment below.   What are Platelet Rich Plasma Injections? PRP injections are a medical...

Earlier in the year, our own Dr Frank Lin travelled to Stuttgart, Germany, to attend the 25th Stuttgart Advanced Course for Functional and Aesthetic Rhinoplasty, a Rhinoplasty Cadaver Course and the 2nd Stuttgart Symposium on Nose Reconstruction.     The course speaker, Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Wolfgang Gubisch,...

Meng Fei, the sassy host of hit Chinese dating show If You Are the One, has opened a noodle restaurant in Melbourne – and our very own Dr Frank Lin was invited to the grand opening on Sunday afternoon.     Crowds of people congregated along Elizabeth Street in Melbourne’s...

As we age, our skin inevitably begins to relax and lose its firmness. Along with the natural pull of gravity, sagging facial skin and wrinkles are the result of many factors such as heredity, personal habits and sun exposure. To restore volume in the skin and create a youthful,...

Part 1 of our two-part series on breast augmentation answered three of the most common questions our patients ask us here at Eastern Plastic Surgery. In this second part of the series, Mr Frank Lin outlines the risks and recovery factors of the procedure.     Q: What can...

Part 1 of this series answered some common questions about double eyelid surgery, a specialised surgical procedure that involves the creation of a natural-looking crease in the upper eyelid. In this post we will outline care instructions regarding what to expect before and after your operation.     Which...