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Dr Leo Kah Woon is a certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in eyelid/eye bag surgery. He obtained his M.B.B.S from the National University of Singapore and was awarded his Membership from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh as well as Master of Medicine in Surgery in 2004.
In 2009, Dr. Leo was awarded a scholarship by the Human Manpower Development Programme where he spent a one year fellowship under the world renowned Dr. Peter Neligan. It was at the University of Washington, Seattle where Dr. Leo further honed his skills in Breast Reconstruction, Microvascular Surgery as well as Aesthetic Surgery. Upon his return, he served as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Singapore General Hospital as well as a Visiting Consultant to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. In 2014, he started his own practice at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre. Despite leaving the public healthcare sector, Dr Leo still maintains a visiting consultant appointment with the Singapore General Hospital.
Discussing your cosmetic goals is best done during your initial consultation. That is why it is ideal to come in prepared of your questions. Common concerns include: droopy eyelids, poor vision caused by eyelid skin, baggy eyelids, forehead discomfort, etc. The moment your plastic surgeon understands your goals, he will also have the idea of the procedures to conduct.
Your visit with your plastic surgeon for eyelid surgery should be a pleasant one and trusting your doctor gives him the ability to facilitate accurate and quality result. As part of providing the preoperative instructions, you can expect to be asked of questions related to eye problems, eye-related allergies, dry eyes and other medical conditions.
For double-eyelid creation, the techniques include either suture blepharoplasty or incision upper blepharoplasty. Suture blepharoplasty (scarless double eyelid creation) is suitable for younger patients with minimal skin or fat excess. Usually three well-aimed sutures are placed in each eyelid, with technique and surgical precision being of utmost importance. The downtime is around 3-5 days as no cutting is involved.
It is important to know that good eyelid surgery should be customised to suit the patient’s facial aesthetics as well as his or her ethnicity. The Caucasian “double-eyelid” usually is higher, deeply set and has a crease parallel to the lash line. The ideal Asian “double-eyelids” are more subtle with slight flaring at the lateral edge. Previously, “westernisation” of Asian eyes was very common but resulted in unnaturally high folds with excessive fat and skin excision leading to a hollowed out and aged look post-surgery.
It is therefore vital that patients consult with qualified plastic surgeons with intimate knowledge of eyelid anatomy. Only an experienced plastic surgeon can make an accurate diagnosis of the problem and recommend the appropriate surgical treatment.
On your first visit, the consultation fee starts from $150 and above. The cost of surgery varies with the type of procedure needed and no procedures will be performed without financial counselling.
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3 Mount Elizabeth, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
#10-13 Singapore 228510
For Appointments: +65 6733 3895
Fax: +65 68369296
Emergency Hotline: +65 9030 0398
(Not For Life-Threatening Situations)
Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 0830 - 1700
Sat: 0830 - 1300
We are conveniently located at #10-13 of 3 Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Dr Leo Aesthetic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Location is in the heart of Singapore’s premier shopping district.
If you require further directions to our office please call us at +65 6733 3895.