Real Patient Journeys

Case studies in personalised cosmetic, Body Treatments.

Explore real treatment journeys from Medical Aesthetics 360°. Each case study highlights a unique concern, the clinical approach taken, and the visible progress achieved through tailored, doctor-led care.

Individual results vary. Suitability for treatment is assessed during consultation.

Before-and-after comparison of the midsection: left shows a fuller abdomen, right shows a slimmer waist after treatment.

Stronger Core, More Defined Waistline with non-Surgical Body Contouring

This patient maintained a healthy lifestyle and exercised regularly but still found it difficult to achieve the abdominal definition she wanted. Although her weight remained stable, she felt her waistline lacked shape and her core did not appear as toned as the effort she was putting into the gym. She wasn’t looking for weight loss and wanted a more sculpted abdomen and firmer-looking skin that reflected her active lifestyle.

After a comprehensive consultation, Dr Chun Yen Huang assessed her body composition, skin quality and treatment goals. A personalised non-surgical body contouring plan was recommended, combining Emsculpt to support abdominal muscle conditioning with Venus Legacy to support skin tightening and overall body contour. The treatments were planned to complement each other, with the goal of enhancing muscle definition while improving the appearance of skin firmness.

Following a series of treatments, her abdomen appeared more sculpted, the waistline looked better defined, and the skin appeared smoother and firmer. The overall result was a more athletic-looking silhouette that still looked natural and in proportion with her body.

Back view of a person wearing pale underwear labeled 'Before'; visible cellulite and loose skin on buttocks and thighs.

Subtle Lift, Better Shape with Non-Surgical Butt Enhancement

This patient came in wanting a more lifted, rounded shape, but without surgery or significant downtime. Over time, she noticed volume loss in the buttock area, with the shape appearing flatter and less defined than before, especially in fitted clothing or from the side profile.

After a personalised consultation, Dr Suzanna Luo (MED0001187471) assessed her proportions, existing volume loss, and skin quality, then recommended a non-surgical injectable treatment plan designed to support structure and skin as well as improving contour, with minimal downtime.

The focus was not just adding volume, but supporting structure and improving contour, while encouraging the body’s natural collagen response over time. This helps create a gradual, natural-looking improvement rather than an overfilled or artificial appearance. The treatment plan was tailored to help the buttock area appear fuller, rounder, and more lifted, while maintaining a natural-looking result.

When Beautiful Style Meets Ageing Hands: A Thoughtful Approach to Hand Rejuvenation

She described it in a way that was instantly relatable.

She said she could still put on a beautiful dress, carry a lovely designer handbag, and feel elegant and well presented — but the moment she looked at her hands, the contrast was hard to ignore. In her eyes, they seemed older than the rest of her.

This patient, a lady in her 60s, came to Medical Aesthetics 360 wanting to explore options for hand rejuvenation. What bothered her was not just one issue, but the overall impression: the backs of her hands looked thinner, more lined, more crepey, and less youthful than she felt. She wanted them to look smoother, fresher, and better supported, so they matched the way she still cared for herself and presented herself.

At consultation, our doctors carefully assessed the skin quality, degree of volume loss, fine wrinkling, textural change, and overall appearance of the hands. It was explained that ageing hands often reflect a combination of changes over time, including reduced support beneath the skin, crepiness, and a loss of smoothness and softness.

A personalised treatment plan was discussed, which may include injection-based rejuvenation, laser, and a biostimulatory injection approach depending on the individual presentation and goals. For her, the appeal was not in looking artificial or overdone. She wanted a natural-looking improvement — hands that appeared more elegant, less fragile, and more in keeping with the polished image she still saw in the rest of herself.

She especially liked the idea of a treatment plan that could support both the appearance of volume and the quality of the skin over time. Rather than chasing a dramatic change, the focus was on restoring a softer, smoother, more youthful impression in a subtle and refined way.

Hands That Look as Refreshed as You Feel: A Thoughtful Approach to Hand Rejuvenation

Some signs of ageing are easy to hide. Hands are not one of them.

This patient, a lady in her 60s, felt her hands were no longer matching the energy and freshness she still felt in herself. Over time, she had noticed increasing volume loss on the backs of the hands, with the skin looking thinner, more crepey, and more lined. What she wanted was not simply “fuller hands,” but hands that looked smoother, better supported, and more youthful overall.

At her consultation with Medical Aesthetics 360, our doctors assessed the quality of the skin, the degree of volume loss, the visibility of veins and tendons, and the overall texture of the dorsal hands. This part of assessment was important because ageing hands usually reflect more than one change at once: the skin becomes less elastic and more translucent, while veins, joints, tendons, and bony structures often become more visible as support under the skin reduces. 

A personalised plan was discussed using biostimulatory agents, a material used for hand augmentation to correct volume loss in the dorsum of the hands. Its appeal in hand rejuvenation is that it can provide an immediate volumising effect while also supporting a longer-term biostimulatory response in the skin.

For her, this combination made sense. She liked the idea of restoring some softness and structure straight away, while also supporting gradual improvement in skin quality, crepiness, and fine wrinkling over time. Rather than creating an artificial look, the aim was to help the hands appear smoother, better cushioned, and more consistent with the rest of her appearance.

She also appreciated that the discussion was realistic. It was explained that hand rejuvenation can be rewarding, but like all medical procedures, it needs to be planned carefully around anatomy, tissue quality, and expected recovery. Potential effects such as swelling, bruising, tenderness, itching, redness, lumps or nodules are listed in TGA safety documentation and are part of the normal informed-consent discussion. 

Office lady / always looks bulky in boots

In her early 30s, this patient had always felt self-conscious about the size of her calves. Even though she maintained a healthy weight, her lower legs still looked strong and bulky, which made certain outfits feel less flattering. Knee-high boots often felt too tight, and fitted pants or dresses tended to highlight the fullness in her calves more than she liked.

She wanted a smoother, slimmer lower leg shape without surgery and was looking for a treatment that could help refine the calf area in a natural-looking way. After a personalised consultation, a calf slimming treatment plan was created to help soften the bulky appearance of the calves and improve overall lower leg contour while keeping the result balanced with the rest of her figure.

Fuller and rounder Hips, Non-Surgical Enhancement

This patient visited Medical Aesthetics 360° with a desire to enhance the shape of her hips. She was looking for a non-surgical option to add volume and improve the contours of her hips, without the need for invasive procedures. She felt her body shape lacked balance, and she wanted a more contoured and natural look that would complement her figure.

After a detailed consultation, Dr Suzanna Luo recommended tailored injectables treatment that provides volume and support, to enhance facial features and restore volume in areas where loss of structure and skin laxity have occurred. The treatment helps to enhance the natural curves of the body, providing a fuller and more balanced appearance.

The procedure was minimally invasive, with injected into targeted areas of the hips to add volume and improve shape. The treatment was designed to enhance the natural contours and offer a subtle improvement in the body shape, without the need for surgery.