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.
What is an abnormal scar?
Hypertophic scar or Keloid scar?
What about skin cancer?
Skin cancer, one of the most common cancers globally, is primarily caused by UV radiation and can often be treated successfully with surgery if detected early, making regular skin checks and sun protection essential for prevention