Corrective Jaw Surgery in Singapore– public or private hospital?
on November 25, 2016
Last week, after a rather lengthy consultation, a patient asked me whether it is better for her to do her corrective jaw surgery in a public or private hospital. This is not an uncommon question but every time I hear that, I will pause for a while before answering. The critical issue …
Is orthognathic surgery medically necessary?
on November 1, 2016
It is not uncommon for insurance companies to question the medical necessity of orthognathic surgery. Certainly, the most noticeable benefit of orthognathic surgery is the cosmetic improvement. However, the objective of the surgery is not always cosmetic enhancement but a functional r …
Does facial asymmetry worsen with time?
on October 15, 2016
As the human face is never symmetrical, most patients with facial asymmetry can accept a fair degree of asymmetry. In fact, many patients with fairly obvious asymmetry are quite willing to accept status quo. What often prompts these patients to seek professional advice is the fear of …
Does facial asymmetry need corrective jaw surgery?
on October 14, 2016
Once of the features we look for when doing a facial aesthetic assessment is symmetry. It is generally believed that symmetry is good and is essential for aesthetics. However, the human face is never perfectly symmetrical. In fact, the human body is not symmetrical. The right side of …
Is orthognathic surgery plastic surgery?
on September 14, 2016
"Ortho" means straight, and "gnathic" means jaw. Together, orthognathic surgery refers to “straightening” of the jaws, ie correcting any “crookedness” or deformity of the jaws. "Plastic", refers to changing or moulding shape, and plastic surgery then refers to surgery that changes the …
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