If someone says 'Plastic Surgery' to you, then the first image that probably springs to mind is a pair of ridiculous inflated porn/pop-star breasts. In truth, cosmetic surgery is a far more subtle art. Done properly, cosmetic surgery shouldn't be immediately obvious and is only noticed when people say how much slimmer/younger/more attractive/healthier you are looking.

　　Drawn by the mainland's growing demand for cosmetic surgery, clinics have started to appear in the capital over the past few years. Vivian Ngai , who runs Beijing's BeiJing VIV International Aesthetic Clinic, believes that people come to her Singaporean-funded because of the high standards.

　　“Our service, environment and equipment are all truly of international standard, what's more, we have a strong professional team made up of well-known local and South Korean cosmetic surgeons,” said Ms Ngai.

　　Running on International medical beauty clinic that provides services such as skin care, medical beauty treatment and cosmetic surgery, the VIV team have also found they are providing particularly attractive with people from overseas.

　　“VIV Beauty has received patients from all over the world, but mostly from the US, Japan, and Europe. We've also had some very star patients, but I can't tell you who,” Ms Ngai said, adding that people choose BeiJing VIV International due to the clinic's “high standard, professional services, safety record and reliable reputation. They also love the fact that the cost of treatment here is much less than in their home countries.”

　　As with many things in life, people from different places want different things, though they all want to look beautiful.” Most patients from Taiwan and Japan usually choose the skincare treatment of the IPL and hair-removal, while people from the US and Europe go for BOTOX and injectable fillers,”Ms Ngai said.

　　In line with world norms, Liposuction is the BeiJing VIV International Aesthetic Clinic's most popular treatment. It's sculpts the body by removing unwanted fat-fat that does not respond to diet and exercise. In fact, it is often called lipo-sculpture,” said Ms Ngai, adding that it is completely safe and that most people went back to work as usual the next day .

　　“One of the other reasons it is so popular is that it is only 4500 yuan (US$550) for each part of the body treated. You just need to reserve 3 days in advance, so we arrange for you to meet with a doctor for the necessary medical examinations.”

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