Beauty Blogs: Non-Surgical Aesthetic Treatments in Singapore

Our skin weights about 8 pounds, covering a surface area of about 22 square feet. Most of us take our skin for granted but very few people know its importance in keeping us alive. Our skin is waterproof, insulating us from extreme weather conditions, and keeping out pollutants and harmful chemicals out of our body.  The skin is also very vulnerable because it covers our whole body, shielding us from the harsh conditions. A small injury or trauma can make a big difference in how it looks, leaving unsightly scars that can be etched on the skin for life. Throughout our lives, our skin is subject to injuries, trauma, and acne. Most people are affected by acne scarring because acne scars on the face can be unsightly.   The truth is that these scars will never completely go away. However, there are various treatment options that can help reduce its appearance.  Different types of scars There are several different types of scars including:  HYPERTROPHIC SCARS  are rai

As clichéd as it may sound, but our eyes are the “mirror of the soul”. Your eyes are inevitably the first thing people lay their eyes on when they meet you for the first time. For this reason, most of us would like our eyes to stay lifted and youthful for as long as possible. Unfortunately, the natural process of aging is harsh on your eyes. In fact, first signs of aging appear on the eyes because the skin around our eyes is extremely thin and delicate. Furthermore, we abuse our eyes a lot more than other part of the body. We spend most of our waking moments using the computer and mobile phones, forgetting to give our precious eyes a good break. So why do fine lines appear under the eyes and can laser treatment erase the fine lines under your eyes effectively? We get the inside scoop from Dr. Siew Tuck Wah, Medical Director from Radium Medical Aesthetics as he tells us more about the aging of the eyes and if it can be reversed with laser treatments. Aging Process of t

One of the few certainties in life is that we will undergo aging and the quality of our skin reduces over time. With the technological advances in medical sciences, there are currently many options to rejuvenate aging skin without resorting to surgery. One of the most popular non-surgical treatments is 'liquid facelift'.  Liquid facelift is sometimes called “non-surgical facelift” because all it takes is about 30 minutes at the doctor’s office to restore volume and soften wrinkles and fine lines without the need to go under the knife. If you are considering a  liquid facelift in Singapore , Dr. Siew Tuck Wah from Radium Medical Aesthetics shares with us everything you need to know about this procedure so that it keeps you looking your best. How is liquid facelift administered? Liquid facelift is a non-surgical technique that experienced doctors use to lift saggy skin and smoothen out deep wrinkles and fine lines. Doctors often use a combination of dermal fille

Hate becoming fat and feel ashamed of having to carry the extra weight with you all the time? The good news is that one day in the foreseeable future, that paunch you hope to get rid of could be your cure for degenerative tissue by injury, disease or aging.  For a long time, scientists have suspected that adipose tissue can be used to extract stem cells for the purpose of creating regenerative medicine. According to them, fat tissue has a lot of blood vessels, which is an important criterion for harvesting stem cells.  In an unprecedented study conducted in Australia, scientists have figured out a way to harvest fat tissue from the human body and convert them to stem cells so that they can potentially be used to repair degenerating tissue in the body. This idea came about when the scientists were curious about the way salamanders are able to regenerate their lost limbs so quickly. They spent some time studying the salamanders and found that the key to regenerate lost limb

No one is born with perfect facial features. In pursuit of perfection, researchers have found a way to measure and define the perfect face. A perfect face is one that fits the golden ratio proportions i.e. 1 to 1.618. Many aesthetic doctors are guided by the definition of golden ratio proportions to alter carry out aesthetic treatments. They try to augment their clients' features to bring their features as close to the golden ratio as possible.  Just less than a decade ago, cosmetic surgery was a popular option for people who wanted to reverse signs of aging or augment their facial features. With the advancement of non-surgical aesthetic procedures, dermal fillers are now taking over the industry by storm because of its convenience and visible results in achieving facial perfection.  One particular treatment that is popular among ladies is lip fillers. Lip filler treatment is a non-surgical treatment to improve the contours of ill-defined lips using Hyaluronic Acid (HA). I

The formation of a double chin is largely caused by an extra layer of fatty deposit that accumulates under the chin and around the neck. The visible appearance of excess fat around the chin makes a person look unattractive and fat.  There are several factors that can lead to the formation of a double chin. Understanding these factors certainly helps to understand your body better and adopt the most effective way to get rid of the double chin. Factors that can lead to formation of double chin AGE  The skin starts to lose its elasticity as we age. As we hit out 40s, the skin sags and becomes loose. The appearance of the saggy skin may contribute to the formation of double chin.  DIET  While weight gain may not always be the only factor for the formation of double chin, it is definitely a contributing factor. A diet high in calories, highly-processed food, and unhealthy fats may achieve weight gain and eventually, a double chin. GENETICS  Hereditary factors play an important ro

There is no shortage of skin care products in the market today. From serums to creams to pills, all these beauty products promise the world to us. Unfortunately, most of these products fall short of what they promise, so it all just turns out to be a complete waste of money. Everyone wants to have beautiful skin and it's so sad that a lot of women, as well as men fall into the marketing ploys of these beauty companies. Unknown to many, there is no single beauty product in the market that can miraculously make our skin beautiful in seven days. To achieve beautiful skin, we must take care of the five basic needs of our skin. Here are some of them. MOISTURISE   It is very important to moisturize our skin to keep our skin healthy and beautiful. Besides, did you know that our skin is composed of sixty to seventy percent water? We must maintain this hydration percentage or else our skin will get dry which will just pave the way for more skin problems. Regularly apply moisturizer aft