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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 ...

Anti-Aging Eye Treatments: What You Need to Know

Aging is a natural process that everyone has to go through regardless of ethnicity, race, and gender. This is why cosmetic manufacturers are creating creams to ride on the growing trend of the beauty business. In recent years, beauty creams are packaged in smaller containers but the price is creeping upwards.  First signs of aging often happen around the eyes. Whether it’s wrinkles around the eyes, eye bags, dark eye circles, or droopy eyelids, people with these aesthetic problems often look older than they really are.  We talk to Dr. Siew Tuck Wah, a veteran aesthetic doctor in Singapore , to give us some tips on how to age proof our eyes. Do eye creams have any benefits? If so, what are the benefits? Dr. Siew:  You need to look beyond the marketing campaigns and packaging. Focus on the ingredient list and do your homework. Most over-the-counter (OTC) eye creams claim that using them will deliver dramatic results. Unfortunately, these creams are usually ...

Daily Habits That May Cause Acne Scarring (Bet You Didn't Know)

Acne is not the most painful thing anyone has to manage during puberty. Adults who have gone through severe acne in their teenage years would say that the most difficult issue they have to struggle with is the unsightly acne scars that are left behind after acne breakout.  Nursing an acne breakout amidst a busy schedule is difficult enough, but the emotional trauma that acne scars leave behind is far-reaching.  For people who have been suffering from recurring acne breakout, the biggest challenge is nurse your skin back to its original state without causing any permanent damage or scarring to the face.  We speak to Dr. Siew Tuck Wah, Medical Director of Radium Medical Aesthetics, to tell us how to treat acne and acne scars effectively with minimal risk of permanent scarring.  Squeeze your pimples Your skin doctor always tells you not to squeeze your pimples. You probably heard this a thousand times but you are still doing it. Popping a pimple usi...

Benefits of Laser Treatments You Didn't Know

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. Red...

How to Reverse Sun Damage on Your Skin

Your skin is under constant attack from the harmful UV rays and other harsh environmental conditions. As you age, the skin texture declines, pigments and wrinkles appear on the face because of the unprotected sun exposure.  While getting some pigments on the face may not be dangerous to your health, these spots are often seen as a sign of aging. It is not uncommon to see active sportsmen spotting random pigments on their face, neck, arms, and hands. These pigments can be unsightly but they don't have to be permanently imprinted on your face. These dark spots can be easily removed from your skin with laser treatments.  We get the details from  Dr. Siew Tuck Wah  from Radium Medical Aesthetics and find out how to identify sun damaged skin and options to restore the youthful look you expect. What is sun damage? Sun damage does not only happen when the sun rays are strong. Even when the sun is hanging low, you are at risk of exposing yourself to harmful ...

What You Need To Know About Rejuran Healer Treatment

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If you have been conscientious in doing your research on anti-aging aesthetic treatments in Singapore, you will probably come across the word ‘Rejuran Healer’. For those who have never tried it before, this article will be helpful in filling you in on the facts about Rejuran Healer. We talk to a veteran aesthetic doctor in Singapore,  Dr. Siew Tuck Wah  from  Radium Medical Aesthetics  as he tells us more about Rejuran Healer and how it can help you achieve your anti-aging goals without having to undergo cosmetic surgery. What is Rejuran Healer? Rejuran Healer  originated from Korea. It was made popular in many Asian countries where smooth complexion is highly desirable. It is commonly referred to as PDRN Therapy, Miracle Healer Injection, or 婴儿针.  It is a  dermal filler treatment  made of polynucleotides. In layman’s terms, Rejuran Healer is a deep healing treatment at the DNA level. The contents of Rejuran Healer are derive...

Do Attractive People Have Longer Lives?

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 healt...