Beauty Blogs: Non-Surgical Aesthetic Treatments in Singapore

Every year, acne affects more than 50 million people in America alone. Although the number of people who have acne is alarming, it does not get as much attention as other chronic diseases because people see it as a cosmetic problem.  For most people, acne begins around puberty and grow out of it by the time they are n their mid-20s. However, some people may continue to get acne until they are in their 30s, 40s or beyond. In fact, some people may also get acne for the first time as an adult. What causes acne? Picture this - There are about 2,500 to 6,000 sebaceous glands per square of the skin. These glands secrete an oily matter called sebum. When sebum, dead skin cells and bacteria are stuck in the pores or hair follicles, inflammation may occur, leading to acne. Sometimes when there is a breakage in the wall of the pore, deeper lesions may occur, resulting in more serious inflammation of the skin.  These blockages and inflammation of the pores result in acneic sk

With people living longer and medical treatments improving, anti-aging medicine is slowly becoming a lucrative business. If numbers are anything to go by, the global Botox market is valued at USS3.8 billion in 2017 and it is expected to hit US$9.8 billion by the end of 2025.  Medical equipment companies are aware of the growing market of anti-aging medicine, urging them to develop new technology and treatments to potentially achieve newer, better results that benefit patients.  For many years, injectable dermal fillers are a common tool in the armamentarium of an aesthetic doctor for managing aging patients. Over the years, as evidenced by the wide range of dermal fillers available in the market, it has revolutionized the field of medical aesthetics. In general, existing dermal fillers available in the market are segregated into hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers and collagen-stimulating ones.  Some people tend to shun injectables because it can be risky and the outcome l