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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 UVA and UVB ray

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 derived from salmon.  Studies have shown

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 healthier

Doctor's Guide to Types of Scars and Effective Treatment Methods

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

Can Undereye Lines Be Removed with Laser Treatment?

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

What You Need To Know About Dermal Filler Liquid Facelift

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

Stem Cells Derived From Fat Cells Could Make You Look Younger

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