Overview Dr. Ng Hian Chan, Consultant Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon at Penang Adventist Hospital, was an invited faculty speaker at the MAPACS 29th Annual Scientific Congress (ASC) 2026, held from 4 to 6 June 2026 at St. Giles Wembley Hotel, George Town, Penang. The congress, organised by the Malaysian Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons (MAPACS), carried the theme 'Science & Innovation Meet Art' and brought together specialist plastic surgeons from Malaysia and internationally — including invited speakers from the United States, Italy, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, and Cambodia. Dr. Ng's Presentation Dr. Ng was invited to present during Symposium 2 – Body, one of the key scientific sessions of the congress held on the morning of Thursday, 4 June 2026. His presentation was scheduled for 11:40 to 12:10 — a 30-minute invited faculty slot, reflecting the standing of his clinical contribution. Presentation title: "Abdominoplasty under Sedation and Tumescent Local Anaesthesia: Refinement over the Years" The presentation drew on Dr. Ng's extensive experience performing abdominoplasty — commonly known as a tummy tuck — using a technique he has refined over more than two decades of practice: performing the procedure under moderate sedation and tumescent local anaesthesia, rather than conventional general anaesthesia. Why This Approach Matters The vast majority of abdominoplasty procedures worldwide are performed under general anaesthesia, which carries higher anaesthetic risks, longer recovery times, and increased post-operative nausea and complications — particularly in patients with cardiovascular risk factors, older age, or higher BMI. Dr. Ng's approach — performing the same procedure under tumescent local anaesthesia with moderate sedation — has allowed him to deliver equivalent surgical outcomes with a significantly improved safety profile and shorter recovery. Key advantages of this approach include: Avoidance of general anaesthesia — significantly safer for patients with cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic risk factors Tumescent technique minimises blood loss — the infiltration of tumescent fluid causes vasoconstriction, reducing intraoperative bleeding and bruising Faster recovery — patients typically return home the same day or the following morning, and return to light activities within two weeks Reduced post-operative nausea — a common complaint after general anaesthesia that is largely eliminated with the sedation approach Lower overall complication rate — supported by Dr. Ng's clinical outcomes data over more than 15 years performing this technique The presentation shared Dr. Ng's technical refinements accumulated over years of practice — including patient selection criteria, tumescent fluid formulation and infiltration technique, surgical dissection approach with minimal undermining, diastasis recti repair with permanent sutures, umbilicoplasty technique, and post-operative compression protocols. Context in the Programme Dr. Ng's presentation followed immediately after invited international speaker Dr. Ken Arashiro (Japan), who presented on how to safely perform Mommy Makeover procedures as outpatient procedures (11:20–11:40). Together, the two presentations formed a thematically cohesive block on advancing the safety and accessibility of major body contouring surgery — a topic of growing importance as patient demand for outpatient aesthetic surgery continues to rise globally. The body symposium was part of a three-day congress that also featured major international faculty presentations on breast surgery, facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, reconstructive surgery, and free scientific paper presentations from Malaysian trainees and consultants. About the MAPACS 29th Annual Scientific Congress MAPACS — the Malaysian Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons — is the national professional body for plastic surgeons in Malaysia. Its annual scientific congress is the premier academic event in the specialty in Malaysia, drawing specialists from across the country and international faculty from Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The 29th congress was held in Penang — a UNESCO World Heritage city — and is the first to be hosted in Penang in several years, making it particularly significant for Penang-based surgeons including Dr. Ng. Continuing Medical Education and Clinical Excellence Being selected as invited faculty at the MAPACS ASC reflects the recognition of Dr. Ng's clinical expertise and his contribution to advancing safe surgical practice in Malaysia. The invitation to present is extended to surgeons whose techniques, outcomes data, or clinical innovations are considered valuable enough to share with the national specialist community. This MAPACS appearance came less than three weeks before Dr. Ng completed the Fundamental Endoscopic Facial Rejuvenation certification course at the Chulalongkorn Surgical Training Center in Bangkok (22 June 2026) — a period of intensive professional development that has both broadened and deepened his surgical repertoire heading into the second half of 2026. About Dr. Ng Hian Chan Dr. Ng Hian Chan is a Consultant Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon with over 22 years of specialist experience at Penang Adventist Hospital. He holds a Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) from Universiti Sains Malaysia and has undertaken advanced training at Hannover Medical University, Germany, and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei. He is registered with the Malaysian Medical Council and the National Specialist Register in Plastic Surgery. Penang Adventist Hospital is accredited by both JCI (Joint Commission International) and MSQH. Dr. Ng is now accepting consultations for abdominoplasty, breast surgery, VASER liposuction, deep plane facelift, and the newly introduced endoscopic forehead and brow lift. Phone: +6018-5714762 |  Email: drng@drng.com.my  |  Website: www.drng.com.my Penang Adventist Hospital, 465 Jalan Burma, George Town, Penang