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Pico Laser: Latest Treatment for Acne Scars, Tattoos, Pores, and Wrinkles

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

Non-Surgical Anti-Aging Treatments for Men

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