Mark Ho-Asjoe, MD

I had a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) with liposuction with Mr Ho-Asjoe at St. John & Elizabeth hospital. I was up shortly after my surgery moving about and right now I’m in very little or no pain on day 2. His techniques are that superb. No drains, no pain, I’m now taking only paracetamol and it’s day 2. The incision is just so good! I had a peep earlier before being discharged and I love love love what I saw.

Thought I'd write a review as there aren’t many on permalip removals.
Dr Mark and his team are honestly AMAZING! I was super nervous about the procedure as there weren’t many reviews, and the only ones I found were negative... and that the lips would look wrinkley/scar tissue/distorted after the implants were removed. I also had an awful experience from the initial permalip surgery (by different doctor), so I was extremely worried the explant procedure was going to be a similar experience, but dr mark and his wonderful nurses were so caring and answered all of my concerns! I strongly believe the difference between a good doctor and an excellent one (surgical skills aside) is a doctor that treats his patients with respect, listens, and understands the fragility of procedure to prevent unnecessary trauma.
Thankfully for me, the tiny bit swelling only lasted only for a few hours after the surgery, thanks to the dr's minimal trauma of removing the implant, which also helped massively with the recovery.
Overall, cannot praise this team enough, the entire procedure was pretty much plain sailing - even the numbing injections weren’t too bad. Definitely recommend dr mark to anyone who want to have their permalip implants removed.

I decided to finally buck up the courage and book myself in for the Earfold treatment after about 4 years of scouring the internet looking for info and reviews. I had very protruding ears (due to no anti helix fold and excess cartilage) and was always so conscious and they became a restriction on my every day life. So yeah in the pre op consultation it was explained to me what effect the implant has and what the limitations are and how it isn’t suitable for all ear shapes, which is why assessing the ears first is so important. I was only infested in having one clip per ear as it was too expensive to have two, and seemed very unnecessary. I was so sure that it wouldn’t work on my ears due to them protruding so much and the cartilage being so strong, and when it came to putting the test clips on to see what my ears could potentially look like the things wouldn’t stick properly for more than 5 seconds which worried me massively. But I could see what the clips were trying to do, and Dr Mark Ho Asjoe explained to me how the implants have grips on them, and will grip my cartilage and will successfully fold my ears back. So I was very certain that I wanted the surgery so I went ahead and was operated on. Dr Mark Ho Asjoe was very calming and reassuring and made me feel at ease the whole time. He has such a welcoming and friendly manner. He could obviously tell I was very very nervous but I was more excited for the outcome, I had waited years for this! So the whole op took about half an hour and I didn’t feel a single bit of pain. People say the anaesthetic stings and is the worst bit but I didn’t feel that at all, although I do have my nose and ears pieced and didn’t find them painful at all either so everyone is obviously different. During the procedure there is a lot of pulling and tugging of your ears but no pain at all. My mind was my worst enemy trying to imagine what was going on in my ear but I just shut my eyes and blanked it out. So eventually Dr Mark Ho Asjoe sat me up and handed me a mirror and I honestly could not believe how great my ears looked. Of course there was immediate bruising and a bit of swelling but they were absolutely perfect. I was set that my ears were still going to protrude but any improvement was an improvement, but Dr Ho Asjoe made them look absolutely fantastic and were pinned back further then what I was imagining which was so pleasing. I was given some painkillers and off I went and travelled home. I didn’t feel any pain just a slight ache in my left ear after about an hour after the procedure. I then started to feel quite sore and achey about 4-5 hours after the procedure in both ears. I struggled to sleep that first night due to the soreness but I kept myself dosed up on painkillers and eventually got off to sleep. I woke up the next morning with a slight ache in both ears and a little pain but nothing major. Ears were very bruised and swollen but that’s to be expected. I took ibuprofen throughout the day and the pain was minimal. Just about to hop into bed for my second night with my new ears. I wear a headband just so my ears don’t fold over in the night, although I make sure I’m sleeping on my back with my pillow slightly propped up. But all in all I couldn’t recommend this operation enough, the slight discomfort and that first night of aching and soreness I experienced was so worth it, especially for all the mental anguish I had suffered for so long before my operation. I’m so far very pleased with my results and my ears despite being tender and a little swollen, are looking great. Please if you are self conscious about your ears go and have an Earfold consultation, because if the implants are suitable for your ears then the experience is so minimally painless and is over within half an hour. Thank you so much to Dr Mark Ho Asjoe and the team for looking after me. Updates to follow in the next couple of days!

I had a tummy tuck, liposuction and fat transfer to breasts in October 2017. Before undertaking the procedure I had read many stories about the after care involved after these procedures namely having to massage liposuction and fat transfer sites, also having to wear a corset type garment for many months following treatment. Mark assured me this wasn’t necessary although I was nervous about not having to do all the things I had read were necessary to get a good result I trusted his advice and he was right. I am pleased with the results of my procedures and experienced no problems with the procedures themselves. I was unlucky enough to get some keloid scarring which is more down to my skin’s tendency to do that which we already knew. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone considering any of these treatments.

I had a rhinoplasty with this surgeon in 2017. Unfortunately I didn’t do very thorough research, as the clinic I went through told me he was a very experienced rhino surgeon and assured me I’d be in safe hands. The whole plastic surgery thing was very new to me, and I was unprepared.

After the surgery, my hump remained, despite being the only concern I’d had with my nose, and I was left with a big dent in my nose in addition. I was given no aftercare advice on cleaning, massaging, taping. Unfortunately it was clear after a couple of months that it was botched.

I understand that surgeries go wrong. What made the situation so hard, was that I had to wait months at a time for a response from the surgeon re aftercare and how to we could fix it. Often after months of waiting, I’d go and meet him in clinic and he’d tell me it was straight, and it was ‘in my head’, once even holding a pencil up to my bent nose, saying it was the same, smirking. At other times, he’d agree it wasn’t right and add filler (and not at all well). I’d often leave his clinic in tears. It was very inconsistent. I didn’t feel like he cared about my outcome, or my well-being.

He did offer me a revision, which I asked for the cost for on a few occasions. Luckily, I never heard back, as he wasn’t going to do a graft, and my revision surgeon said this was absolutely essential to rebuild my nose.

After about 4 years of feeling gaslit, with a shattered self-esteem, I approached an expert rhinoplasty surgeon and now know what I should have experienced the first time round. From the morphs in the initial consultation, to having my surgery on time and not being made to be NBM until 5pm, to having a response to my questions about post care the same day when I email the office.

My nose is finally what I hoped for, and the aftercare has been wonderful.

I’m sure Mark is a brilliant breast surgeon, but I would not recommend people see him for a rhinoplasty.

I had a breast reduction with implants 8 years ago with Dr Mark Ho-asjoe at The Holly hospital private hospital.

I had the most awful experience.

The staff and nurse were all extremely rude, the nurse that removed my tubes did it so hard that I passed out from the pain. I was sent home with only painkillers to last me for 3 days.

I’m left looking disfigured with the most awful breast reduction. My scars are ugly and my breast look disfigured. I have one big scare going across below my breast. I have experienced so much anxiety and depression. My nipples are far too high so I can’t even wear a bra. I called to see him again but the staff were so useless so I just left it. I’m having my breast redone by Dr Plovier soon and I’m looking forward to it. Just want to feel normal again.

I have not been able to wear a bikini top on holiday or low cut tops. Please stay away from this surgeon.

I have been thinking about this forever - but I never had the nerve to actually do it. But over the last 5 years I've had a lumpectomy from a breast cancer treatment as well as radiation and a year and a half ago I had a baby girl! So needless to say, my breasts are in need of help. The breast that was treated for cancer is smaller and higher due to the radiation.

I am currently a small 36 B/C. I'll post some photos later today. I am hoping for a 36 DD - my PS said likely on the smaller side of a DD. I am 5'10" and about 145lbs so he said I should be able to carry the DD off. I wasn't expecting to go that big but when we put the gels in to see what it looked like it actually wasn't that big. Personally, I almost think I could go bigger but I'll stick with his advice. And my husband thinks a DD is big enough! Haha!

I'm going into surgery next Wednesday! I am mostly nervous about the anesthesia and not waking up - but I think that is pretty normal. I wish there was a way to put that fear out of my mind.

But overall I can't wait!!!!

Updated on 29 Jan 2014:
I am so excited! Especially after reading everyone's stories! Thank you all so much for sharing. I feel like part of a family on here! xxxx

Updated on 30 Jan 2014:
Has anyone ever had this? I mentioned it to my PS and he said he would consider it but it might alter the nipple placement. And looking at my photos maybe he's right. But my left breast is a cup size smaller than my right. But I guess when they're bigger you don't notice so much?

Thank you all for your lovely comments!

Six more sleeps!!! [RS bleep]

Updated on 3 Feb 2014:
Hi everyone, just wondering what I should have on hand for post op. And what do you bring to the hospital with you? Two more sleep!!! Thank you for any advice!

Updated on 3 Feb 2014:
Here are some pre-op photos in t-shirts, sports bras (in the size I'm hoping to be) and bras that are supposed to fit me now. They look awful. I think I'm between a C and B - sometimes a small B I think. Only two days to go! Can't wait to post more photos!

Updated on 4 Feb 2014:
I don't know how I'll sleep tonight! Really looking forward to posting post op photos! Wish me luck!

Updated on 5 Feb 2014:
What a pleasurable experience! Need to keep this short as I'm still feeling the affects of the anaesthesia. But what a great day! Went into surgery at 8am and was released after lunch. I feel great and the pain is about a 3 out of 10 at the moment. I know everyone says it gets worse day 2 so I'm not in totally denial.

He put in 310cc unders in both. I was a small 36 C (B really) - can't wait to find out what I am now! :-)

The photo isn't great but it's all I could muster right now.

But so far so good! Hugs to everyone!

Updated on 6 Feb 2014:
I'm still feeling surprisingly good. A bit of pain but nothing terrible - still a 3 out of 10. I do find myself dong too much so I have to stop that!! I'm sure it will all catch up to me. I even took a shower today! Didn't wash my hair though - I was afraid of the whole - don't lift your arms above your head thing.

So far I'm not as big as I thought I'd be. PS said a small DD but I think more of a big D or nice D. Incentive to lose some weight so they look bigger! haha! I did get a sudden urge to start running again - I haven't since before my 18 month old was born. I guess making this kind of investment into your body makes you want to improve the rest of it.

Here are some day 2 photos.

Take care everybody! xx

Updated on 13 Feb 2014:
Things are going great. Hardly any pain though I do get twinges when I start doing to much. I've been off the pain meds since day 3. I have a really hard time lifting my 18 month old. My husband still has to help with that. But lifting a gallon of milk is easy now. I don't even feel it. I am not able to bend for any amount of time (like playing chase on my knees with my daughter). The pain gets really bad then. My low back is killing me - I think from having to sleep on my back. One more week of that thank goodness. My follow-up appointment is next Tuesday so we'll see what he thinks. But I think they look pretty good so far :-)

Updated on 7 Jul 2014:
Love them! They feel so natural. It was sooooooo worth it! I just wish I did it 15 years ago! I ended up a 34DD. Happy :-)