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  Scarring is a normal and expected consequence of every plastic surgery operation. While they can vary in size and appearance, an incision in the skin will inevitably leave a scar. Over time and with good scar management, scars will soften and become narrower as they mature. Scar management...

Chin enhancement corrects the proportions of the face by adjusting the size, projection, shape and length of the chin. A small or weak chin can accentuate the size of the nose and make the neck appear fleshy. Projecting the recessed chin improves the sharpness of the jawline and aligns...

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...

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,...