Ivorjlim Plastic Surgery

Ivorjlim Plastic Surgery is the private practice of Dr Ivor J Lim, a distinguished Singapore plastic surgeon known for both his clinical expertise and his internationally recognised research in scar and keloid biology. Dr Lim's practice is located at #12-01/02, 1 Orchard Boulevard, Camden Medical Centre, Singapore 248649 — one of Singapore's premier specialist medical addresses in the Orchard Road area.

Dr Lim is the first Singaporean to have presented research work at the North American Plastic Surgery Research Council, a significant international academic recognition. He received the Saleh M Shenaq International Research Award for his groundbreaking work on scar and keloid biology — an area of particular clinical relevance in Asian patient populations who have a higher genetic tendency to develop keloid scars compared to Caucasian populations.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr Lim remains active in academic research, co-running the Skin Cell Research Group laboratories at the National University of Singapore (NUS) in collaboration with Dr Phan Toan Thang. He is also co-inventor for two patents related to stem cells and tissue engineering applications, reflecting his engagement with cutting-edge biomedical innovation alongside his clinical work.

This unique combination of clinical plastic surgery expertise and research leadership in scar science and tissue engineering positions Dr Lim's practice as a particularly specialised resource for patients with challenging scar conditions, keloids, or wound healing problems, in addition to his broader aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery services.

Dr Ivor Lim's practice covers Aesthetic, Reconstructive, and Research-Informed Plastic Surgery with particular expertise in scar management and wound healing.

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery services include Facial Aesthetic Surgery (Rhinoplasty, Blepharoplasty for upper and lower eyelids, Facelift, Brow Lift, Otoplasty), Breast Surgery (Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Breast Lift, and Gynaecomastia correction), Body Contouring (Abdominoplasty, Liposuction), and minimally invasive aesthetic procedures including Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler injections.

Reconstructive Plastic Surgery covers wound reconstruction, skin grafting, flap surgery for tissue coverage of complex wounds, management of congenital deformities, post-cancer reconstruction, and trauma-related reconstructive procedures including hand and upper limb reconstruction.

Scar Management is a particular strength of Dr Lim's practice, given his internationally recognised research background. Services include assessment and treatment of hypertrophic scars, keloid scars (including surgical excision combined with adjunctive therapies), scar revision surgery, intralesional steroid injections, and silicone-based scar treatment protocols. Patients with problematic keloids — especially common in Asian populations — benefit from Dr Lim's specific expertise in this area.

Microsurgery services are available for cases requiring free tissue transfer, replantation of amputated digits, or reconstruction of complex wounds requiring vascularised tissue coverage.

Dr Ivor Lim's consultation rooms are at Camden Medical Centre, 1 Orchard Boulevard, Singapore 248649, a prestigious specialist medical centre in the Orchard Road area popular with specialist consultants and their international patient bases. Surgical procedures are performed at accredited private hospitals with appropriate facilities for the planned procedure.

Consultation rooms are equipped for comprehensive plastic surgery assessment including photography for surgical planning, dermoscopy for skin lesion evaluation, and wound assessment tools. Pre-operative planning discussions are informed by Dr Lim's research-based understanding of wound healing biology, scar formation, and skin biology.

For scar assessment, the practice uses objective scar assessment scales (VSS, POSAS) to document scar characteristics at baseline and monitor treatment response over time. Scar management adjunctive therapies available include silicone dressings and gels, compression therapy, and intralesional steroid injection.

Surgical procedures are performed in accredited private hospital operating theatres with appropriate anaesthetic support. For minor procedures such as scar revision, steroid injections, and minor wound management, clinic-based procedures under local anaesthesia may be possible.

Dr Ivor Lim's practice at Camden Medical Centre welcomes international patients, particularly those from Indonesia, Malaysia, China, and the broader Asia-Pacific region. The Camden Medical Centre location in the Orchard Road area is centrally accessible and well-known among medical tourists visiting Singapore.

For international patients seeking advice on keloid or hypertrophic scar management — a particular concern in Asian patient populations — Dr Lim's combined clinical and research expertise offers specialised guidance based on the latest evidence in scar biology and treatment. Remote consultation via telemedicine is possible for initial discussion before patients travel to Singapore.

International patients can contact the clinic for appointments in aesthetic or reconstructive plastic surgery. For patients undergoing elective aesthetic procedures, a pre-operative consultation, the surgical procedure, and post-operative follow-up visits are typically spread across a Singapore stay of at least one to two weeks, with longer follow-up conducted via telemedicine after return home.

All communication at the clinic is in English. Written treatment plans and cost estimates are provided before treatment commences to ensure full transparency and informed decision-making.

Dr Ivor J Lim is a certified Plastic Surgeon registered on the Singapore Medical Council's Register of Specialists. He holds specialist registration in Plastic Surgery, confirming completion of the approved specialist training programme and the relevant specialist assessments required for specialist recognition in Singapore.

Dr Lim's research credentials are internationally recognised: he was the first Singaporean to present at the North American Plastic Surgery Research Council and received the prestigious Saleh M Shenaq International Research Award for his work on keloid and scar biology. He holds two patents related to stem cell applications in wound healing and tissue engineering.

His co-leadership of the Skin Cell Research Group at the National University of Singapore reflects an active academic appointment in parallel with his clinical practice. This dual role as a clinician-scientist gives Dr Lim's practice a research-informed approach to complex scar and wound problems.

The clinic is licensed by the Ministry of Health Singapore and adheres to MOH standards for specialist medical practice. Dr Lim is a member of the Singapore Association of Plastic Surgeons and participates in continuing medical education and professional development to maintain current expertise across all areas of his practice.