Beauty Blogs: Non-Surgical Aesthetic Treatments in Singapore

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

The technology in cosmetic medicine changes very quickly, very much like the smartphone market. Just less than three years ago, Q-switched Nd: YAG Spectra laser was the gold standard for treating a wide variety of skin conditions such as pigments, melasma, and acne. In addition, the laser was an effective machine for minimising pores and breaking down tattoo pigments.  Even though doctors could achieve relatively good results with a Q-switched laser, people generally felt that the downtime was long. How does Q-switched laser work? Q-switched laser works by ablating the superficial layer of the skin and at the same time, stimulate the new collagen production for skin rejuvenation. The wavelengths target both superficial and deep pigmentation. Q-switched lasers traditionally rely on photothermal energy, delivering heat to the pigments and surrounding tissue.  Pico laser: Newest technology for younger-looking skin Pico Laser is the talk of the town, promising its

Of the two sexes, women are known to be more self-conscious about their physical appearance. However, in recent years there has been a growing trend in men who are increasingly open to using skincare products and receive non-surgical anti-aging treatments to age-proof their skin.  As it is more cost-effective and convenient to start anti-aging journey in the early 30s, many medical aesthetic clinics in Singapore are seeing younger clients, especially male who want to improve their appearance. They are no longer shying away from aesthetic treatments.  Dr. Siew Tuck Wah of Radium Medical Aesthetics, tell us more about the beauty trends that are increasingly popular with men. Acne scar treatment Uneven skin caused by depressed scars is one of the leading complaints men have when they visit their aesthetic doctor. Men, like most women, want smoother skin. According to Dr. Siew,  CO2 skin resurfacing fractional laser  does a good job at smoothening skin irregularities such

The older one gets, the less chance topical skincare products are going to be as effective as with younger skin when it comes to erasing wrinkles and pigmentation as well as improving other types of skin imperfections. Although anti-aging serums and face masks can do wonders for your skin, they become less effective over time when the signs of aging become more visible. Many people are turning to laser treatments to turn back the clock and reverse signs of premature aging symptoms. When it comes to seeing effective results for wrinkles, fine lines, and improving overall skin texture, the best option is a laser treatment. Advanced laser treatments work by stimulating the skin to produce new collagen to achieve a more youthful appearance, with minimal downtime. We talk to  Dr. Siew Tuck Wah  from  Radium Medical Aesthetics , who helps hundreds of people achieve their desired skin tone with laser treatments, and here are 5 skin benefits lasers can do for us. Reduce pigmentati

It is a known fact that good looking people tend to do better in life as compared to their peers. Studies have shown that they land jobs more easily and get promoted at work more quickly too. Now there's evidence they live longer, too.  Scientists have found that people with attractive faces live longer than those whose faces don’t raise pulses very much, according to a research paper published in the scientific journal Evolution and Human Behavior. In 2012, some scientists from University of Edinburgh carried out a test to find out whether adults who looked less attractive died before their more attractive peers. The scientists then followed the people over a seven-year period to see who died first.  In the end, the seven-year study found that looking older rather than looking less attractive predicted an early death. The study also concluded that having an attractive face is also closely related to looking younger. This is because younger people often look healthier