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Interview with Cambodia’s first Plastic Surgeon: Professor Theavy Mok

Allow me to recount the extraordinary journey of Professor Theavy Mok, a pioneering force in the field of medicine. Dr Mok, a man of great distinction, was the first plastic surgeon to emerge from the rich soils of Cambodia. His...


Threads in rhinoplasty: to thread or not to thread?

Polydioxanone (PDO) and poly-L-lactic / poly-caprolactone (PLL / PCL) threads are presently accessible for facial rejuvenation, and they enjoy significant popularity within aesthetic clinics worldwide, especially in Southeast Asia [1–3]. Often proposed as risk-free with minimal downtime, these threads now...


Plastic surgery founding father Ivo Pitanguy on life, learning and legends – remembering a giant

World renowned Plastic Surgeon Ivo Pitanguy passed away on 6 August 2016 at the age of 93 just a day after carrying the Olympic torch for the Rio Games. Read on to learn about the life of this giant of...


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