For most individuals, acne is just part and parcel of growing up. Almost everyone has experienced a skin breakout at some point in their lives. In recent years, acne treatments have become more effective, with benefits of treating acne early instead of letting it run its course, becoming more prominent. Acne as a whole is…
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Acne can form on your face when skin pores get clogged. Apart from making one feel insecure, acne can also be painful and leave stubborn scars and redness behind during the healing process. In this article, we will discuss the causes of acne scars and all you need to know about fractional CO2 laser for…
Dermarolling, also known as microneedling, has become popular in treating acne scars and it can be used safely in a dermatologist’s clinic by an accredited dermatologist, as a simple office-based procedure. It is a minimally invasive procedure that uses fine needles to puncture the epidermis to create micro wounds that stimulate the release of growth…
What is skin resurfacing? Regardless of the technique employed, skin resurfacing is a form of controlled, targeted injury to your skin. By stimulating your skin to heal from the injury, the new skin cells that form after would be smoother, tighter and more youthful. Skin resurfacing can be achieved through different techniques to treat different…
What is Laser Therapy Laser Therapy is the use of different invisible wavelengths of light to stimulate distinct layers of skin in order to rejuvenate and anti-age skin. Pigmented lesions can also be effectively removed with specific lasers that cause crusting and stimulate pigment cells (known as melanocytes) to disseminate. Who is Laser Therapy for?…
What is Acne Scars Treatment? Acne Scar Treatment is a series of refined dermatological techniques which are performed on a patient to improve the appearance of his/her skin and to boost his/her self-esteem. Who is Acne Scars Treatment for? Acne Scar Treatment is for those with deep permanent scars such as pitting or crater-like scars…
By Dr. Teo Wan Lin, Consultant Dermatologist at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre “Pock-marks, enlarged pores, uneven skin, congested skin …” Ever been told that by your friendly beauty advisors at the cosmetic counters pushing their magical products or by your facial auntie? Those pimply bumps that last for months, are they just scars…