Beauty Blogs: Non-Surgical Aesthetic Treatments in Singapore

The formation of a double chin is largely caused by an extra layer of fatty deposit that accumulates under the chin and around the neck. The visible appearance of excess fat around the chin makes a person look unattractive and fat.  There are several factors that can lead to the formation of a double chin. Understanding these factors certainly helps to understand your body better and adopt the most effective way to get rid of the double chin. Factors that can lead to formation of double chin AGE  The skin starts to lose its elasticity as we age. As we hit out 40s, the skin sags and becomes loose. The appearance of the saggy skin may contribute to the formation of double chin.  DIET  While weight gain may not always be the only factor for the formation of double chin, it is definitely a contributing factor. A diet high in calories, highly-processed food, and unhealthy fats may achieve weight gain and eventually, a double chin. GENETICS  Hereditary factors play an important ro

There is no shortage of skin care products in the market today. From serums to creams to pills, all these beauty products promise the world to us. Unfortunately, most of these products fall short of what they promise, so it all just turns out to be a complete waste of money. Everyone wants to have beautiful skin and it's so sad that a lot of women, as well as men fall into the marketing ploys of these beauty companies. Unknown to many, there is no single beauty product in the market that can miraculously make our skin beautiful in seven days. To achieve beautiful skin, we must take care of the five basic needs of our skin. Here are some of them. MOISTURISE   It is very important to moisturize our skin to keep our skin healthy and beautiful. Besides, did you know that our skin is composed of sixty to seventy percent water? We must maintain this hydration percentage or else our skin will get dry which will just pave the way for more skin problems. Regularly apply moisturizer aft

Acne is an awful and inconvenient skin disorder that affects you physically and emotionally. For many people, the red, inflamed skin on the face with pus create a negative, emotional impact on a person. Acne often carries a considerable stigma in the society because people often think that acne is a consequence of poor personal hygiene. Adults who suffer from serious acne conditions often find themselves shunning away from social events because of the embarrassment and lack of self-esteem. The truth is that there is no shortcuts or miracle for resolving acne instantly. A change in the daily routine and incorporating some effective acne treatments can greatly improve your skin condition.  We speak to Dr. Siew Tuck Wah, Medical Director of Radium Medical Aesthetics, to understand more about acne and some recommended treatments for acne.  Dr. Siew recently published an article about  adult acne treatment in Singapore  which you can read to find out more. Causes of acne When hair

The landscape of non-surgical, anti-aging treatments is constantly changing. With the range of current medical procedures available in Singapore, fewer people are turning to cosmetic surgery to achieve younger-looking skin. The advancement of non-surgical treatments have benefitted people beyond 60 years old. They are also turning to non-surgical skin lifting treatments to restore a firmer, tighter skin.  “With better techniques and improved medical technologies, most people can see remarkable improvements with minor augmentation using dermal fillers, muscle relaxants, and lasers,” says Dr. Siew Tuck Wah, Medical Director and Founder of  Radium Medical Aesthetics . Why Is Non-Surgical Anti-Aging Treatments the Preferred Choice? As non-surgical anti-aging treatments continue to grow in popularity, the most common question people have is the benefits of non-surgical treatment over traditional cosmetic surgery.  Here are some obvious benefits of non-surgical treatment

It is everyone's dream to discover the elixir of life and never have to experience aging. Since the beginning of time, humans have been trying to find ways to restore youth and delay aging. Yet aging is a natural process that everyone has to go through.  We speak to Dr. Siew Tuck Wah , Medical Director of Radium Medical Aesthetics to find out what cause aging and what can be done to delay the aging process. Why Do We Age? Our bodies are made up of cells. These cells divide and produce new cells to keep up with growth and repair of body tissue. However, cell division slows down over the years when we become older and weaker. When the old cells that are unable to generate stay in the body, it causes the body to degenerate slowly.  Every time cells divide, the telomeres (protective caps at the end of each strand of DNA) shorten in all 3 layers of the skin. The shortening of telomeres leads to some of these changes that can contribute to visible changes to your skin: