Nose job procedures: Choosing the right one for you

If you’re looking to change the shape of your nose, there are different types of nose jobs to choose from. The procedure itself, known as rhinoplasty, aims to change the appearance of your nose through surgery. This can be done for aesthetic reasons as well as for medical purposes. Each nose job procedure is performed…

Single Anastomosis Sleeve Ileal Bypass (SASI) FAQs: We answer your questions

Single Anastomosis Stomach-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SASI-S) is one of the newest bariatric procedures and is an improved version of the Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal bypass with Sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S). What makes SASI-S one of the most popular weight-loss procedures today is the combination of the benefits of a sleeve gastrectomy (commonly known as gastric…

Implantable contact lenses and ICL surgery: What to know

Implantable contact lenses have helped people correct their vision for over 20 years. ICL surgery is the procedure used to implant this special type of contact lenses, which are placed between your natural lens and the iris. The EvoVisian ICL are proprietary to STAAR Surgical and are the only lenses implantable through a minimally invasive…

Apollo OverStitch: Post-op guidelines for a successful recovery

The OverStitch™ Endoscopic Suturing System by producer Apollo Endosurgery is an innovative suturing technology that is used during an endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty. This is why the procedure is also known as the Apollo OverStitch. KCM Clinic prides itself in using this cutting-edge technology. The Apollo OverStitch is becoming increasingly popular as a non-surgical procedure to…

Breast reduction FAQs: We answer your questions

Disproportionately large breasts can cause pain, physical discomfort and other health issues. Breast reduction, or reduction mammaplasty, is an effective way to surgically reduce the size and weight of breasts. The procedure often improves the quality of life of patients. We collected a series of questions that our patients often ask us. Below, you find…

5 things you should know before getting a tummy tuck

Weight fluctuations, ageing and childbirth may affect the way our midsection looks. It’s frustrating to see that no matter how much you work out or diet, satisfying results are still far away. When excess skin and fat accumulate around our waist, they can be hardly dieted or exercised away. If this sounds familiar, a tummy…

Eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty): Procedure, recovery, results

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is an eye surgery that adjusts defects or abnormalities of your eyelids; this can be done if droopy eyelids impair your vision or for aesthetic purposes. Many patients choose to undergo eyelid surgery to get younger looking eyes and a fresher, more alert look. As we age, our skin loses elasticity…