News & Updates

New report highlights importance of doing your dermal filler research
NewsMore and more women and men are choosing dermal fillers for their subtle anti-ageing results or to enhance their facial features and while these treatments are deemed 'minimally invasive', a new report in The Times has highlighted the importance…

Mr Juling Ong delighted to be part of RCS certification scheme
NewsIn response to patient safety concerns, the Royal College of Surgeons (RSC) announced that they were launching a certification scheme to hold the cosmetic surgery industry to an agreed set of standards. They encouraged all surgeons who perform…

Surgical rhinoplasty versus the liquid nose job
NewsThe nose is the central feature of the face and plays a pivotal role in determining the overall proportion and balance of your facial appearance, which is why rhinoplasty continues to be one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in…

The eyes have it: why face masks have increased demand for blepharoplasty surgery
NewsAlthough Donald Trump doesn’t seem to believe in the efficacy of face masks, the majority of us are happily donning a mask to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus. One unexpected side effect of this pandemic preventative measure is that…

Study finds men who opt for facial rejuvenation surgery appear more attractive and trustworthy
NewsIt has long been understood that women who undergo facial rejuvenation surgery experience benefits in the way that they are perceived by others. And now a recent study has shown that men are also perceived to be more likeable – as well as…

What is plagiocephaly?
NewsI am often asked about a condition called plagiocephaly which affects many babies and is a real concern for parents. Here are some of the questions that I am asked in clinic, which may be useful for parents who think their baby may have a 'flat…

What is a haemangioma?
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A haemangioma is also often called a Strawberry birthmark. It is one of the most common birthmarks and usually appears within the first few weeks of life. A haemangioma is actually a tumour of blood vessels which is not cancerous.…

Does my baby have a dermoid cyst?
NewsOne of the more common lumps I see in new patients is something called a dermoid cyst. Very often these are found near or underneath the outer part of the eyebrow and feel like a rubbery pea-shaped lump underneath the skin. These particular…

Mr Juling Ong discusses the use of 3D-printed models for paediatric surgery
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Consultant paediatric plastic surgeon, Mr Juling Ong was recently interviewed on the use of 3D-printed models when planning complex paediatric surgery cases. He focused on their use in the successful separation of craniopagus twins, Safa…

What is endoscopic strip craniectomy?
NewsEndoscopic strip craniectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that is used to treat craniosynostosis. The operation is performed under a general anaesthetic through small scalp incisions about 3cm long. The exact location and number of incisions…

Macroglossia, why is my tongue so large?
NewsMacroglossia is the medical term for an unusually large tongue. Enlargement of the tongue can cause cosmetic and functional difficulties while speaking, eating, swallowing and sleeping. It’s quite uncommon and generally occurs in children.
Mr…

Life-changing reconstructive surgery for severely disfigured children
NewsFacing the World is a children's charity that provides reconstructive surgery to children in the developing world suffering from severe facial disfigurements. The occurrence of these defects is thought to be ten times higher in Vietnam that…








