International Conference: Thailand 2019

As part of the Asia Pacific Local Mentors Training, invited Doctors travelled to Bangkok, Thailand to share thoughts and techniques. Dr David Ong presented “Sculptra : a multilayer biostimulator”.

Dr David Ong believes collagen biostimulation is an integral part of facial rejuvenation and will be key in the next generation of Aesthetic enhancements. 

National Cosmetic Conference: Cosmedicon 2018

After travelling to Korea to meet key Plastic Surgeons involved in Minimally Invasive Non-surgical Threadlifting (MINT), Dr David Ong was invited to present his techniques and results at the National Cosmetic Conference.

His threadlifting techniques utilises both long lifting threads and short collagen stimulating threads.  His before and afters results were quantified using a 3D camera demonstrating volume change and lifting. 

National Conference Presentation: Cosmetex

At the National Cosmetic Conference, Dr David Ong presented his poster regarding research on selfie photography. As a patient’s selfie is linked to dating and love life (eHarmony, Tinder, Bumble), professional network (Linkedin) and their social networks (Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Tiktok) the increasing importance of the selfie can be appreciated. Patients are now using the selfie to guide their surgical decisions. 

In fact, US Facial Plastic Surgeons in 2017 have found that up to 55% of patients are seeking surgery to look more like their selfie. But remember, selfies are far from good standardised surgical photography. Pre- and post operative photography should be standardised, well lit, taken with a professional lens in a reproducible fashion

Doctor Training: Gold Coast 2018

At the Australian Skin Skills Education and Training held at Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast, Dr David Ong was an invited speaker. He taught Cosmetic Practitioners the preparation and use of platelet rich plasma (PRP). Platelet rich plasma aka the “vampire facial” is an innovative therapy that involves rejuvenating the face with one’s own platelets. Firstly a small amount of the patients blood is extracted and centrifuged to separate the plasma. The plasma is then used to stimulate the skin cells responsible for the production of collagen and elastin. Collagen stimulation remains a key focus of Dr David Ong’s in-clinic treatments. 

Aesthetic Podcast

Dr David Ong was an invited guest on the Aesthetic podcast Cosmechix hosted by Ella James and Katelin Gregg. In the episode “Botox vs Fillers” Dr David Ong sat down for a casual conversation about the injectables basics, what to expect in your first consultation and how to find the right Aesthetic practitioner. 

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