Stretch marks are extremely common. Yet, those squiggly lines on your skin are never welcomed. While such forms of dermal scarring are not medically dangerous, it can be aesthetically unpleasant to patients, causing distress. Common occurrence of stretch marks includes the thigh, buttock, lower back, chest, upper arm and knee. Striae rubrae and striae albae… View Article
Dermal fillers are minimally invasive mainstay cosmetic treatments used to help return the appearance of volume and youth to ageing skin. Volume deficiency, scars, wrinkles, lip augmentation (plumping), facial sculpting and contouring are common facial concerns targeted by dermal fillers. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about them: how they work,… View Article
Have you ever woken up groggy from less than six hours of sleep and felt your skin is looking unwell? Ever wonder why? How lack of sleep impacts your skin Dehydrates the skin The skin barrier works as a shield against environmental threats and prevents excessive water loss. When you don’t get enough sleep, your… View Article
Alpha Hydroxyl Acid (AHA) Facial Treatments Alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) are naturally-occurring compounds possessing unparalleled benefits to the skin and extensively used in a dermatologist’s office. Most AHAs are non-toxic and are often present in food and fruits, thus also known as fruit acids. The types of AHA used commonly for cosmetic purposes are glycolic… View Article
Planning for your big day? Yes, you have finally found your dress, and you are beyond ecstatic. Only to be bogged down with issues about the wedding venue, sending invitations, your flowers and finding suitable photographers. Nevertheless, don’t let all the stress get to you, and your skin! You would certainly want to walk down… View Article
The word anti-aging alone turns many heads. Living in a beauty-centric society, we are pressurised to maintain our youth. Although it’s a natural process to age, once we hit the big 3-0, we are told to maintain our youth with an onslaught of anti-aging products that promotes and stimulates collagen production. Then there is the… View Article
As a dermatologist, one of the first signs of ageing I observe shows in the eye area, what we call the peri-orbital or peri-ocular region. The commonest complaints I hear from my patients old or young are “Is there anything I can do for my eye bags, dark circles and eye wrinkles?” This is… View Article
People have been increasingly conscious about aging and the effects of aging on appearance. Skin aging will cause facial wrinkles and decreased collagen. Maintaining a youthful appearance seems to be the trend and many have resorted to skin treatments. There are many treatments like chemical peels, fractional laser and more but recently, ultrasound has been… View Article
What are soft tissue fillers? Soft tissue fillers are injectables that aim to reduce wrinkles, hollows, and furrows or “plump up” or the skin to give the skin a smoother and more pleasing appearance. Derived from either natural or synthetic substance, these fillers are effective at contouring specific areas of the face, such as around… View Article
Known for her overtly luscious pout, Kylie Jenner has created a buzz around dermal fillers. For those who are looking to enhance their appearance without wanting to go under the knife or suffer the healing downtime drinking pumpkin soups, dermal fillers are an excellent semi-permanent and in some cases permanent option. Propitious to give you… View Article
