The Journal

A–Z with Dr Cathy · The Aesthetic Alphabet

Z is for Z-Plasty: A Plastic Surgeon’s Guide to Scar Revision

How Z-plasty can redirect a scar, release tightness and improve movement in selected patients. Understand the procedure, recovery and realistic expectations.

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A–Z with Dr Cathy · The Aesthetic Alphabet

Y is for Yellow Peel: A Guide to Pigmentation, Brightening & Skin Rejuvenation

What Yellow Peel may help with, how formulation and skin type influence treatment, and why individual assessment and aftercare matter.

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A–Z with Dr Cathy · The Aesthetic Alphabet

W is for Weight Loss & Body Contouring

Understanding medically supervised weight management, loose skin and the role of body-contouring procedures after significant weight loss.

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A–Z with Dr Cathy · The Aesthetic Alphabet

U is for Upper Blepharoplasty: When Eyelid Skin Gets in the Way

How carefully planned upper-eyelid surgery can address excess skin while respecting your anatomy, eyelid contour and natural expression.

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Breast Surgery

Cleavage Design: What Actually Creates a Natural Result

Why natural-looking cleavage after breast augmentation depends on chest anatomy, breast spacing, implant dimensions and thoughtful surgical planning — not simply implant size.

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Skin Health · Personal Reflection

What My Acne Taught Me

Dr Catherine Samraj reflects on living with acne, recurring flares, consistency and learning not to let imperfect skin define confidence.

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Breast & Body Contouring

The Axillary Bulge: What That Bump Under Your Arm Could Be

An underarm bulge can have several causes. Dr Catherine Samraj explains accessory breast tissue, lymph nodes, lipomas, evaluation and when treatment may be appropriate.

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Scar Care

Understanding Scars: How Healing Really Works

Why scars change for months after surgery, how collagen remodels during healing, and what can actually help a scar mature well.

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Skin & Hair Health

Is Bangalore’s Hard Water Affecting Your Skin and Hair?

Dr Catherine Samraj explains how hard water may affect the skin and hair, what shower filters can and cannot do, and when persistent concerns need proper evaluation.

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Breast Surgery

What Is a Mastopexy?

A plastic surgeon’s guide to breast lift surgery, breast reshaping, scar placement, nipple repositioning and recovery.

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Breast Surgery

Breast Reduction Surgery Explained

Learn how reduction mammoplasty changes breast size, shape and position, including scars, recovery, breastfeeding and individual surgical planning.

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Facial Fat Grafting

Restoring Volume, Harmony and Timeless Beauty

Dr Catherine Samraj explores facial fat grafting as a restorative approach to age-related volume loss, facial balance and natural rejuvenation.

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Earlobe Repair & Reshaping

Unable to Wear Your Favourite Earrings?

Explore Dr Catherine Samraj’s article on torn or stretched earlobes, reshaping, volume restoration and treatment considerations.

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