Dr Pek Chong Han has performed surgery on bacteria-infested feet and cancer-ridden tongues. But few of his patients, on introduction, are aware of why they must see him.

The mention of plastic surgery brings to mind procedures like breast augmentation and eye lifts. So he has to take a few moments to explain: Yes, he is a plastic surgeon. No, he is not here just to beautify them.

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