Plastic Surgery, through science.
Evidence-based information about plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, written for patients.
I use this space to answer questions that frequently come up during consultations, explain the anatomy and reasoning behind different procedures, and look critically at some of the treatments and trends in aesthetic medicine.
The aim is simple: to help patients understand what a treatment can realistically achieve, what the evidence actually supports, and where its limitations are.
Injectables, Evidence & Expectations
PDRN and polynucleotides are increasingly promoted as regenerative injectables in aesthetic medicine. This review examines what the current evidence actually supports, including skin quality improvement, wound healing applications, and the limitations of existing clinical data.
Injectables, Evidence & Expectations
Skin boosters are widely marketed as collagen-stimulating and regenerative treatments. This article reviews the evidence and explains why hydration is not regeneration.
Backed by Science: Why Microneedling and Lasers Outperform Skin Boosters
Backed by studies: Compare microneedling, lasers, and HA skin boosters for skin texture, scars, and collagen remodeling. Find out what actually works.
Fat grafting vs Hyaluronic acid fillers?
Let’s break down the pros and cons of fat grafting versus hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers scientifically!
Fillers vs Facelifts
Are hyaluronic acid fillers really better than a facelift/necklift?