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My Plastic Surgeon says I can get enlarge my breast with my fat… Is it true?

My Plastic Surgeon says I can get enlarge my breast with my fat… Is it true?

I went to see my plastic surgeon asking for a breast job using silicone implants but he gave me another option of using my fat to enhance my breasts.  I found this an interesting choice as I also like to shape my body at the same time and all I wanted was a slightly fuller breast.  To me, it seems like a double gain.

But what exactly is this fat injection to the breasts or fat grafting to the breasts procedure all about & how to go about?

How Does Fat Grafting Work

I was also informed that if all I wanted was to have a slightly fuller breasts ,  this fat injection could be a good and suitable procedure for  me as I can control with my plastic surgeon’s help to reach to my ideal size.  And best of all, as this is an autologous fat, I do not need to worry about changing implants in future.

To know more about Fat Injection to the Breasts, please contact us at :

Dr Marco Faria-Correa Plastic Surgery
Tel: +65 64648075
E-mail: enquiry@drmarco.com
Web: www.drmarco.com

Disclaimer: The information contained in this post is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, it is provided for educational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your plastic surgeon or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Always speak to your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a procedure.

Labiaplasty In Singapore

What is Labiaplasty?

Labiaplasty or Labia Rejuvenation is a surgical procedure that corrects excessively long, enlarged or redundant labia minora tissue and can make the external genitalia (the “vulva”) more cosmetically appealing.

How do I know I need?

Labiaplasty is a personal choice of procedure that women of all backgrounds, shapes, sizes and cultures can consider to have. It is quite often requested after childbirth as the labial tissue can become stretched out and results to excess skin, and following menopause the vulvar lips can droop with loss of collagen and elastin. Some will complain and experience awkwardness, pain with intercourse, or discomfort when walking. Occasionally, redundant labia tissue predisposes to yeast infections or creates friction tears of the tissue.

How will Labiaplasty helps?

Rejuvenation of the labia area can be an empowering experience, potentially improving a woman’s body image, self-esteem and comfort during intimacy. It also boosts their self-confidence as this part of the body is youthful looking again.

How is the Labiaplasty performed?

During a labiaplasty, excess or stretched-out labia minora tissue is excised to create a neater and tidy appearance to this region. Occasionally fat is also injected to the labia majora (outer lips) to make it fuller. This procedure is considered as a cosmetic surgery.   labiaplasty singapore

Is a Labiaplasty Part of a Mommy Makeover?

Labiaplasty can indeed be part of a Mommy Makeover! After repeated pregnancies and/or vaginal deliveries in some women, the inner labia tissue of the external genitalia can become redundant or hang lower than the outer labias.

Is there any Impact on Intercourse?

In most cases there is no negative impact on intercourse. Some patients even informed that the surgery has help to restore the lost of sensation. It is probably because labiaplasty helps to removes excess skin and tissue that are blocking the vaginal opening and clitoris.

What is the recovery after labiaplasty?

Labiaplasty can be done as day surgery under local anaesthesia and takes round 1 hr to complete. Recovery depends on individual but one is able to return to work the next days. Final stitches are usually removed within 10 to 14day There are so mild discomfort and swelling and avoidance of using tampons for your next cycle is advisable and sexual intercourse should be avoided for the next 2 – 3 weeks depending on wound healing.

Hands Looking Good

Our hands are perhaps one of the most important features in our body that we use for everything. You can dress well and look great in your chic outfit, but once those hands are out, it can be a dead giveaway of your age. 

What are the common complaints?
The common complaints are the loss of fullness of the dorsum, which shows the veins and the tendons, bony hands, and ageing spots on the hand’s surface.

What are the possible treatments?
There is an option of using fillers, but Dr Marco does not recommend this option. He prefers using fat from the patient’s own body. Fat is non-allergenic and is an autologous material (from the patient’s own body). As such, there’s no chance of an adverse allergic reaction. The result is long-lasting, natural, and safe. Plus, it gives a soft touch feeling.

How is the procedure done?
Around 20 cc of fat is grafted into the subcutaneous layer of each dorsum with a small incision and using a very small tiny 2 mm cannula. Fat can be grafted from areas like the inner thighs, inner knees, or arms. This can be done in the clinic under local anesthesia. The bony area instantly becomes fuller and regains its youthful appearance.

How long will the results last?
Usually, up to 50% of the injected fat graft will remain, and the body will absorb the rest. The grafted fat will cover the bony area, where it shows the tendons and veins. All the patients will love the immediate results as it will give their hands a full, youthful look. The fullness will last around 3 to 6 months, depending on the individual. A repeat session is advisable.

How do we treat the age spots?
Chemical peels, laser, and IPL can be used for darker spots, while lighter spots can be treated with lightening creams. A good scrub or microdermabrasion and mask, as well as investing in a good hand cream, will help to improve the skin texture.

To learn more about youthful-looking hands, contact us at:
Dr Marco Faria-Correa Plastic Surgery
Tel: +65 64648075
E-mail: enquiry@drmarco.com
Web: www.drmarco.com

Disclaimer: The information contained in this post is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, it is provided for educational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your plastic surgeon or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Always speak to your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a procedure.

Have Your Surgery in the Right Facility

After you have read and learned about how to select your plastic surgeon, the next step is where to have the surgery done.

As we all know, the cost of plastic surgery is not cheap. On top of it, you also have to consider the surgical facility where you want to have your procedure done.

Some may think that it is not important to decide where to have the surgery done. But in truth, it is as critical as choosing your plastic surgeon. Remember, plastic surgery is an elective procedure and is supposed to make you feel good to look good.

Some smaller surgery like double eyelids, eye bag removal surgery, or even a nose job can be done in the plastic surgeon’s clinic or at the Ambulatory Surgical Centre (also known as ASC  or Day Surgery Centre). A medium-size liposuction or breast augmentation can be done in either an ASC or in the hospital. A facelift, extreme makeover liposuction, or tummy tuck surgery must be performed in a hospital.

But how do we choose which will be the best place for us to have the surgery?

Dr Marco shares that plastic surgeons must educate patients on where to do the surgery. Patients will not know what is “safe“ and will follow what the plastic surgeon says. Those who land at the hands of boogie doctors will be left with disastrous outcomes like infections, losing their limbs, or even dying!

According to Dr Marco, a young person with no medical history of any illness and who is fit can have the surgery done in the clinic compared to an older person with a medical history of hypertension or even diabetes.

The best facility to have the surgery is either an ASC or hospital, as it is important and crucial that the surgical procedure is performed in a clean, sterile, and well-equipped medical facility operating theatre. Importantly, the plastic surgeon can operate stress-free with a team of staff around helping in the operating theatre as compared to in some clinics where staffs are limited.

“This is why I always like to do my surgeries in either a hospital as a first choice, if not an ASC.  This is why we have hospitals in Singapore that spend so much money on accreditation and audits like the JCI accreditation. They have regulations, protocols, step-by-step indicators, routine audits and checks. It’s for everyone’s protection,” said Dr Marco.

The take-home message for all?

The final takeaway is that things can go wrong, even how well we planned for it and how many safety precautions are considered. The correct environment will help to avoid any risk or infection. More importantly, they are better equipped to save your life just in time for any emergency. Safety is a team effort.

To learn more about choosing the right facility, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at:

Dr Marco Faria-Correa Plastic Surgery
Tel: +65 64648075
E-mail: enquiry@drmarco.com
Web: www.drmarco.com

Disclaimer: The information contained in this post is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your plastic surgeon or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Always speak to your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a procedure.

Lift My Brows

The common complaints we always hear are about looking tired, early signs of premature lines, and droopy brows with wrinkles. In short –the early signs of ageing.

According to Dr Marco, a brow lift or forehead lift is a plastic surgery procedure performed to overcome the adverse effects of ageing, repetitive muscle activity, and sun exposure on the forehead, brow, upper face, and eyelids area. This procedure helps to correct droopy brows and eyelids and improves the horizontal brow lines. It also smoothens the forehead and any furrows from above the bridge of the nose.

How is the surgery performed?

There are two ways of performing the surgery. Using the traditional incision technique or the minimally invasive surgery technique (MIS) or commonly known as “keyhole surgery” or “endoscopic surgery”.

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How is the minimally invasive surgery technique done?

We make three small incisional holes, about 2cm wide, inside the hair-bearing area. With the aid of an endoscope (a slim viewing instrument), the surgery is done. The scars are hidden within the hair.

Surgery Time?

This brow lift surgery, or endoscopic brow lift surgery, takes around 1 to  1 ½ hours and is under local anesthesia with some sedation. It does not require a hospital stay.

Recovery Time?

There will be minimal swelling, and recovery takes around 5 days. Some even go back to work after 3 days.

To know more about brow lift, contact us at:

Dr Marco Faria-Correa Plastic Surgery
Tel: +65 64648075
E-mail: enquiry@drmarco.com
Web: www.drmarco.com

Disclaimer: The information contained in this post is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your plastic surgeon or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Always speak to your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a procedure.

Guide for a Fuller & Attractive Lips

Having full plump lips has always been considered a sign of good health, beauty, and youth. It doesn’t matter if you were born with thin lips or if your lips are thinning out due to a natural ageing process.

As we age, a loss of volume at the sides of the mouth causes sagging, which gives some people a frowning expression. By adding volume in the right places, we can subtly lift the corners, which not only improves the shape of the lip but also create a happier, more youthful appearance.

Lip enhancement procedures come in many forms: lip injections using synthetic fillers, lip injections using fat grafting, lip implants, and lip lifts. Your surgeon might offer you options based on your aesthetic goals and recovery time frame. It might also be appropriate to have two or more of these procedures to achieve the right look for you.

Injections – Fat Transfer
In fat transfer, fat from your own body can be taken via liposuction from another area of your body and injected into your lips. This is the best way for lip enhancement as it gives a nice soft feel and natural results but may need to be repeated until you get the desired result.

Injections – Fillers
Fillers made from natural or synthetic biocompatible material act as a fat substitute to plump up the lip. One treatment is usually sufficient to produce the desired result. The results, however, may be temporary and require repeat injections.

Surgery – Lip Implants
Lip implants can be inserted through tiny incisions inside the corners of the mouth. There are many natural or synthetic implant options available. Your surgeon will discuss which option is best for you.

Surgery – Lip Lift
Removing extra skin and lifting the lips will help those with loose skin or those with a downward-sloping mouth. To increase the upper lip, an incision is made under the nose, and the skin is shortened to pull up the lips. Other lift techniques can shorten the upper lip to expose more teeth. To lift a downward-turning mouth, small incisions are made on the side of the mouth, and the extra skin is removed. Your surgeon will use thin sutures, removed four to five days later.

There are many different options to enlarge or enhance the size and shape of your lips: fat injections, filler injections, lip implants, and lip lifting. Injections and implants can physically change the plumpness and volume of your lips, while lip lifts can help change the shape of your lips.

For more information on achieving fuller & attractive lips, please contact us at:
Dr Marco Faria-Correa Plastic Surgery
Tel: +65 64648075
E-mail: enquiry@drmarco.com
Web: www.drmarco.com

Disclaimer: The information contained in this post is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your plastic surgeon or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Always speak to your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a procedure.

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