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

Losing hair at a young age can cause your self-esteem to take a hit, making you devastated and demoralised. Hair loss is a problem that affects both men and women.  However, hair loss generally affects women more than men because society is more accepting of men with little or no hair. Hair loss is widely regarded as an aesthetic issue rather than a medical one. This means that seeking treatment is not necessary, but an optional one. In the U.S. alone, men represent about 40 percent of the entire population of hair loss sufferers in the world. However, research is lagging behind for females because of the embarrassment, fear, and shame will keep them from sharing their symptoms. We speak to Dr. Siew Tuck Wah, Medical Director of Radium Medical Aesthetics, as he shares with us the main causes of hair loss, treatments available and some simple ways we can prevent hair loss.  Common causes of hair loss Our hair is in a constant cycle of growth, rest, and renewal. The

What is acne? Finding the right acne treatment as fast as possible is extremely important. You really have to find the right approach as you figure out what works and what doesn’t. With that in mind, you must know what is acne first. This is an inflammatory skin condition that leads to the appearance of pimples and spots. These appear on your neck, back, shoulders, upper arms, chest and face, among others.  Around 50 million people all over the US deal with acne, and around 85% of the population had acne while being 12-24. So yes, acne is quite common especially when it comes to younger people. But even if a lot of people believe it’s bad for them, the reality is that a good acne treatment can help you deal with it in no time. Causes of acne The reasons why acne appears are very hard to comprehend most of the time. However , it all comes down to the pores that lead to our oil glands. The follicles connect these glands to pores. They create sebum and it’s what carries t

One of the latest technological advancements in aesthetic medicine industry is probably the creation of Pico Laser . They are so named because they emit laser energy at super short pulses, at 1 x 10 -12  , or  0.000 000 000 001 seconds.   The Pico Laser produces energy 10 times shorter than the traditional Q-switched Nd Yag lasers, at 400-750 picoseconds instead of 5-10 nanoseconds. This allows the laser to   produce a photo-mechanical rather than photo-thermal effect, to more efficiently shatter pigmentation and tattoo ink, without the associated side effects of Q-switched Nd Yag laser. In particular, the PicoSure Laser was the first picosecond device to become commercially available. It emits red light at 755nm, and has recived US FDA approval for treatment of pigmentation, acne scars and tattoos.  PicoSure Laser: More than just a pigment-reducing laser When PicoSure Laser was first launched in the market, it was created mostly as a pigment-reducing laser. However, the