Dr Chia Hui Ling

Dr Chia Hui Ling is an experienced female plastic surgeon known for her personalised approach to patient care. With her warm demeanour, meticulous attention to detail and strong clinical credentials, she has built a trusted reputation among patients seeking both reconstructive and cosmetic procedures.

With more than 20 years of medical experience, Dr Chia combines surgical precision with an empathetic understanding of each patient’s individual needs and goals. She is experienced in all aspects of plastic surgery, with special interests in:

• Cosmetic surgery
• Breast reconstruction
• Microsurgery
• Paediatric and cleft reconstructive surgery
• Skin malignancy reconstruction
• Facial rejuvenation procedures
• Postnatal rejuvenation.

In the field of breast reconstruction, she is skilled in both microsurgical and implant-based reconstruction techniques, and performs breast and facial enhancement procedures with a focus on achieving natural and harmonious outcomes.

Her plastic surgery experience spans Singapore, South Korea and the United Kingdom, allowing her to bring together international perspectives and advanced surgical techniques in her practice.

Dr Chia graduated from Barts and the Royal London Medical School in London. She is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine Singapore.

Prior to entering private practice, Dr Chia served as a consultant plastic surgeon within Singapore’s public healthcare system under Singapore Health Services. During her time at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, she started Singapore’s first infant ear moulding service, reflecting her dedication to advancing paediatric plastic surgery services locally.

Dr Chia underwent advanced fellowship training in plastic surgery at the JW Lee Center for Global Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH), South Korea. She also completed further subspecialty training in craniomaxillofacial surgery in the United Kingdom under the AO CMF Fellowship Programme.

Her international training and contributions to the field have been recognised through several prestigious awards, including the Fellowship Award from Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH), the JW Lee Centre for Global Medicine Fellowship Award in Plastic Surgery, and the AO Craniomaxillofacial Fellowship Award.

Apart from her clinical work, Dr Chia remains actively involved in research and education within the field of plastic surgery. She has authored numerous scientific journal articles and book chapters across areas of reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.

Her research efforts have also been recognised through multiple research grant awards in Singapore and the United Kingdom. In addition to her academic work, Dr Chia has been featured in the media for her perspectives on plastic surgery, breast reconstruction and aesthetic treatments.

Passionate about breast reconstruction advocacy, Dr Chia co-founded Breast Reconstruction Awareness Singapore (BRAS), a non-profit organisation that supports breast cancer survivors through education, awareness and community support.

She is also a volunteer plastic surgeon with Smile Asia, a global alliance of charities that provides surgical treatment for facial deformities through humanitarian missions and public education initiatives.

In addition, Dr Chia serves on the executive committees of the Singapore Association of Plastic Surgeons and the Singapore Society of Cosmetic and Aesthetic Surgeons.

Outside of medicine, Dr Chia enjoys spending time with her family. She is married to an avid gardener, who is also a plastic surgeon, and together they have two children who regularly take part in their lively botanical and surgical discussions.

Dr Chia enjoys cooking, yoga and is a budding botanical illustrator.