More patients under 30 going for plastic surgeries; number of botched jobs on the rise
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CNA
2 hours ago
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Infections, scarring, tissue loss: The dark side of botched cosmetic works
The Health Ministry has investigated around 90 cases of unauthorised people performing medical procedures between 2022 and 2024 – a 40 per cent increase from 2020 to 2022. For licensed clinics this means they have to step up their offerings but sometimes at a cost. Andrea heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Georgina Poh, a patient of botched cosmetic surgery and Dr Tan Ying Zhou, founder & medical director, Mizu Aesthetic on measures in place to ensure safety for his patients seeking cosmetic treatments.
CNA
12 hours ago
- CNA
More patients under 30 going for plastic surgeries; number of botched jobs on the rise
Plastic surgeons in Singapore are reporting a 30% in cosmetic works, mostly from patients under the age of 30. The more common procedures include upper and lower eyelid surgeries, nose reshaping, and body contouring. Some doctors have warned that this could lead to a growing risk of addiction. Meanwhile, with more people going under the knife, the number of botched jobs has also climbed. Between 2022 and 2024, the Health Ministry investigated around 90 cases of unauthorised people performing medical procedures — a 50% increase from the previous two years. Nadine Yeam and Nasyrah Rohim report.
CNA
a day ago
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Singapore's national athletes experience high levels of poor mental health
A recent study has found that Singapore's national athletes experience high levels of poor mental health – comparable to both the general population and their Western counterparts. A total of 356 athletes across various sports took part in the study, published in the Singapore Medical Journal. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine the stress athletes face with Dr Jay-Lee Nair, Sports psychologist
