Absurd Aesthetics

Think most people who go under the knife for cosmetic procedures only ask for bigger breasts and smaller stomachs? Think again. Six Pack Creation In the past, liposuction was only used to flatten areas that stuck out. Now, a handful of plastic surgeons are performing Hi Def Liposculpture, an advanced liposuction technique that creates the … Read more

Saving Face

Obtaining compensation after a medical error Dear Marijn, Even though my wife is the most beautiful woman on this planet, she insists on having cosmetic surgery. The operation, which should have been pretty straightforward, went horribly wrong and now my wife is facing serious consequences. Apart from the mental suffering, she also needs to go … Read more

Under the Needle

An expat recalls his experience with Botox injections in HCMC James, 33, splits his time between New York, London and Saigon. Having had Botox a couple of times in New York and been thrilled with the results – “I couldn’t stop looking in the mirror” – he found the expenditure a drain on the wallet. And so … Read more