Many of my patients would know my treatment ethos is firmly rooted in delicate and subtle changes. Instead of using aesthetic medicine to change someone’s face entirely, I’d much rather use it to fine tune what they already have and keep the end result natural. Many won’t understand this thought
Can I reshape my nose without surgery? Asian noses are unique, bearing certain characteristics such as [1]: Having a bulbous tip Flared nostril shape Wide base of the nose Low nose bridge This is vastly different from what is considered the “ideal” nose, such as those of the Duchess of
Ultraformer became one of the most popular HIFU facelifts in Singapore after I explained why I’m a firm believer in it. I’m grateful to be named the Official Regional Trainer for Ultraformer, and I should be happy that it is gaining mainstream popularity.
Thermage is well known as a premium, non-invasive skin tightening and lifting procedure. The latest Thermage CPT system is supposed to tighten skin, lift saggy features and smoothing wrinkles – with minimal downtime and increased comfort.
More than half my patients ask for help with anti-ageing. Some have no specific concerns, and simply want to look younger and fresher. Others have a long list of concerns like dry skin, wrinkles, pigmentation, dark eye circles, dull skin… the list goes on.
“DOCTOR CHUA WHERE ARE YOU?” Apologies dear friends and patients, I was just out of town for 4 days for a threadlift training session in Yangon, Myanmar. It’s not my first training session but definitely my FIRST ONE OVERSEAS. Glad you all missed me enough to text me personally though 😉
Blog, Face, Featured, Lasers, Pigmentation, Q-Switched, Skin
“Hey doc, I heard this popular Q-switched Nanosecond laser promises to resolve pigmentation/anti-aging/pores/pimples/wrinkles all at once”. It’s shocking to hear that from my patient as the “famed” Q-switched 1064nm laser DOES NOT achieve the above at all.
A saggy lower face is an issue my patients are very concerned about. Doing a noselift can wait. Treating acne scars, they might delay. But when it comes to a saggy lower face, everyone’s DECISIVE. Why are patients more afraid of this than crow’s feet or forehead wrinkles?
In my practice as an aesthetic doctor, I’d say that dark eye circle treatments are probably the most commonly mistreated condition. The difference between a proper treatment and misdiagnosed one is speed.
Botulinum Toxin A (BTX) is more commonly known for its trade name: Botox. Dysport and Xeomin are two other FDA-approved brands. BTX is actually a neuromodulator used to relax muscles, hence preventing the wrinkles or bulkiness that comes along with strong/big muscles.
Skinboosters are made of hyaluronic acid (HA), and each HA molecule can absorb up to 1000x its weight in water. They are the same substances used to fill wrinkles and stimulate collagen.
Rejuran can do what Botox can’t do for your skin: help it regenerate! Popular in Korea and approved by the HSA in Singapore, Rejuran is an attractive alternative for aesthetic treatments.
HIFU helps your skin look firmer immediately after use. That’s just one of the many benefits you can get immediately after HIFU treatment!
Nose jobs are popular in Southeast Asia, and you now have many options for a Rhinoplasty (nose job) even if you don’t want surgery. Two popular non-surgical methods are threadlifts and fillers. But which method is suitable for you?
You’re growing older and your skin just doesn’t look as young as you feel. You do some research and learn that a facelift might just be what you need. But did you know that a facelift is an umbrella term for many different treatments?
