By Dr. Teo Wan Lin, Consultant Dermatologist at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre What are stretch marks? What do they look like? A stretch mark, also known as “striae” look like streaks of skin over areas like the back, the thighs and arms. They are caused by tissue under your skin tearing from rapid…
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Want tighter, rejuvenated, bright eyes? Achieve deep-set eyelids with non-surgical treatment? Yes, eye lifting without surgery is now possible! Get Double eyelids, and be free of Eye wrinkles and Crows feet with this treatment. What is Plasma Skin Regeneration for Eye Lifting? It’s a dramatically different, safe, and clinically proven treatment that is now available…
By Dr. Teo Wan Lin, Consultant Dermatologist at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre Are there non-invasive yet effective ways of losing stubborn fat? Lost weight but love-handles don’t seem to disappear? Fret not! Body contouring machines, such as those using radiofrequency and vacuum suction are used in conjunction with cryolipolysis (fat freezing) are excellent…
By Dr. Teo Wan Lin, Consultant Dermatologist at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre What are brown spots? Brown spots or pigmentation on the skin, are not all the same. A dermatologist will be able to diagnose accurately the cause of the condition after a thorough skin examination. Causes of brown spots can be due…
By Dr. Teo Wan Lin, Consultant Dermatologist at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre 1. What causes eczema in children? Eczema in children and in general is primarily due to a defect in the skin barrier, which is genetically determined. It can be made worse by skin irritants, allergies, environment and stress. 2. Is eczema…
Why do I get acne? Acne occurs when the oil glands under the skin, known as sebaceous glands, become clogged with sebum, an oily substance. This process is known as inflammation, and it is often genetically determined. Hence, if you have a family history of acne, you are at high risk. A normal amount of…
By Dr. Teo Wan Lin, Consultant Dermatologist at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre What is sensitive skin? Patients with sensitive skin are likely to have atopic dermatitis, which is a genetically determined condition whereby the skin is deficient in fatty lipids that act as a barrier to the environment. If you experience an acute…
By Dr. Teo Wan Lin, Consultant Dermatologist at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre What are gentle or mild cleansers? Gentle/mild cleansers are dermatologist-tested skincare products that are fragrance free, manufactured according to specialist medicine standards, meant for sensitive, dry skin. It is not enough to use the word “mild” alone to describe the product,…