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Doctor's Guide to Types of Scars and Effective Treatment Methods

Our skin weights about 8 pounds, covering a surface area of about 22 square feet. Most of us take our skin for granted but very few people know its importance in keeping us alive. Our skin is waterproof, insulating us from extreme weather conditions, and keeping out pollutants and harmful chemicals out of our body.  The skin is also very vulnerable because it covers our whole body, shielding us from the harsh conditions. A small injury or trauma can make a big difference in how it looks, leaving unsightly scars that can be etched on the skin for life. Throughout our lives, our skin is subject to injuries, trauma, and acne. Most people are affected by acne scarring because acne scars on the face can be unsightly.   The truth is that these scars will never completely go away. However, there are various treatment options that can help reduce its appearance.  Different types of scars There are several different types of scars including:  HYPERTROPHIC SCARS  are rai

Can Undereye Lines Be Removed with Laser Treatment?

As clichéd as it may sound, but our eyes are the “mirror of the soul”. Your eyes are inevitably the first thing people lay their eyes on when they meet you for the first time. For this reason, most of us would like our eyes to stay lifted and youthful for as long as possible. Unfortunately, the natural process of aging is harsh on your eyes. In fact, first signs of aging appear on the eyes because the skin around our eyes is extremely thin and delicate. Furthermore, we abuse our eyes a lot more than other part of the body. We spend most of our waking moments using the computer and mobile phones, forgetting to give our precious eyes a good break. So why do fine lines appear under the eyes and can laser treatment erase the fine lines under your eyes effectively? We get the inside scoop from Dr. Siew Tuck Wah, Medical Director from Radium Medical Aesthetics as he tells us more about the aging of the eyes and if it can be reversed with laser treatments. Aging Process of t