Dr. Arif Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

24/07/2026

Can you guess which one is BCC & which one is SCC?

Both are skin cancers, but they behave differently.

BCC is usually slow-growing & rarely spreads to other parts of the body. But if left untreated, it can keep growing & damage the surrounding tissue.

SCC is generally more aggressive & has a higher chance of spreading.

The interesting part? Both can start from something that looks very ordinary - a mole, a small wound, a scab or a lump that just doesn't seem to heal.

So, if a skin lesion keeps changing or refuses to heal, don't ignore it. Get it checked.

18/07/2026

"Oh, ingatkan plastic surgeon tak buat kes ni."

Realitinya, media terlalu banyak memberi fokus kepada pembedahan kosmetik. Sebab itu, bila disebut plastic surgery, ramai yang menyangka plastic surgeon hanya melakukan pembedahan kosmetik.

Sampai ada yang terus mengatakan plastic surgery itu haram, tanpa memahami konteks sebenar.

Hakikatnya, reconstructive surgery merupakan sebahagian besar daripada bidang plastic surgery.

11/07/2026

Naevus sebaceous of Jadassohn.

Teringat satu kenangan lama....kali pertama aku jumpa lesion ni masa jadi MO Plastic Surgery di Kota Bharu.

Dgn penuh yakin, aku cakap, "Wart."

Ms Shawal pandang aku sambil tanya, "Are you sure?"

Sebenarnya itu hint yg jawapan aku tu salah. Tapi dgn yakinnya aku jawab, "Yes, I'm sure."

Kemudian dia senyum sambil cakap, "Naevus sebaceous of Jadassohn. Balik nnt baca"

Masa tu memang malu sekejap. 😅

Tapi itulah antara moment yang paling aku hargai.

Kadang-kadang kesilapan kecil yang memalukan itulah yang paling lama melekat dlm ingatan.

Sampai hari ini, setiap kali nampak lesion yang sama, terus teringat momen tersebut. Malah nama penuhnya pun terus terlintas tanpa perlu berfikir.

06/07/2026

"How long have you had this wound?"

"Almost 2 years."

I paused.

He looked completely healthy.

But a wound that doesn't heal is never normal.

We talked for a long time.

He still wasn't sure if he wanted treatment.

I just hope he comes back.

05/07/2026

25/06/2026

Last Monday was a long & challenging day in the operating room.

The patient underwent silicone filler removal from the breasts, liposuction, fat transfer to the face & breasts, ni**le reduction, labiaplasty & vaginoplasty.

Years ago, liposuction was mainly about removing unwanted fat. Today, with advances in fat grafting, that same fat is considered one of the most valuable tissues in plastic surgery.

After careful processing, it can be transferred to other areas to restore volume & improve contour. Because it comes from the patient's own body, the results often look & feel more natural.

It's fascinating how something once considered "waste" has become one of the most valuable tools in modern plastic surgery.

26/05/2026

13/05/2026

“Doc, can use glue only ah? No stitches 😅”

Actually not all cuts are suitable for skin glue.

For small and clean cuts, glue can work very well. Faster, less painful, and no need remove stitches.

But for deeper cuts, proper layered stitches usually heal better and give stronger support for nicer scar healing.

Treatment depends on the wound, not the trend.

07/05/2026

Muka terseret atas jalan tar bukan sekadar “luka biasa”.

Harini aku rawat satu kes deep facial abrasion wound dengan beberapa tompokan hitam pada p**i & dahi akibat partikel tar/debris yang tertanam di bawah kulit.

Ramai tak tahu keadaan ini boleh menyebabkan traumatic tattooing - bila partikel hitam tertinggal dalam dermis lalu meninggalkan kesan seperti tattoo kekal selepas luka sembuh.

Sebab tu facial abrasion seperti ini bukan sekadar cuci luka biasa. Thorough wound cleaning & debridement sangat penting untuk mengurangkan risiko parut dan permanent tattooing effect.

Once the wound heals, kesan hitam tersebut menjadi jauh lebih sukar untuk dirawat even with laser treatment.

Early treatment matters, especially for facial injuries.

03/05/2026

Rezeki tak selalu datang, kadang kita yang perlu jemput.

Keluar dari zon selesa, bina jaringan & mula dari bawah.

Satu langkah kecil di Medan, untuk sesuatu yang lebih besar ke depan.