Dr David Loh at Society of Aesthetic Medicine press conference
Injecting stem cells under the skin to make a person look younger, or using platelet-rich plasma to treat acne scars – could such procedures soon become accepted aesthetic treatments?
These experimental therapies are some of the clinical trials a new independent review board is looking into. David Loh, honorary secretary and spokesman of the Society of Aesthetic Medicine, announced the new independent review board yesterday – CREATEIRB. It stands for Create Independent Review Board and its members will comprise doctors who are GCP (Good Clinical Practice) certified and who have taken the Institutional Review Board (IRB) exams.
It targets the independent private practitioner, who now either goes to a hospital’s review board or direct to a relevant authority, such the Ministry of Health or Health Sciences Authority, for regulatory approval to conduct a clinical trial. David Loh said the board will help “sieve out the less suitable” trials and “at every stage of the clinical trial, there’s an independent oversight, there’s reassurance, there are multi-layers of safeguards and scrutiny. We want to be at the forefront (of the aesthetics field), but also want to be safe,” he added.
These stem-cells have numerous potential cosmetic applications, but because these treatments are necessarily experimental at this stage, CREATEIRB will provide the necessary safeguards to guide the clinical trials to a stage where they can be subjected to peer scrutiny.
Here’s what’s new in the anti aging and beauty market.
Rose 2
Name: Rose-2™ Clinical Skin Care System developed by Dr SM Yuen
What is it for: Rose-2™ helps users combat signs of aging, dull blotchy skin, wrinkled skin, uneven skin tone and age spots. Dr Yuen collaborated with a Korean skincare product specialist to develop Rose-2™ to use in combination with his in-clinic treatments. They’ve combined scientifically proven medical grade active ingredients with the nourishing and gentle benefits of botanical ingredients to ensure that in their Rose-2™, over enthusiastic skin stimulation is avoided while allowing sufficient potency so that users can experience optimal results.
INFUZION™ gold liquid masques are a modern facial indulgence, based on ancient proven traditions. Finely crafted by extracting active key ingredients through a pure, gold lined infusion process, each INFUZION masque is made with a time-released formula that is rich in important minerals, essential vitamins and active extracts.
The refreshing ingredients promote immediate moisture to the surface of the skin to help combat signs of fatigued skin while promoting a healthy, beautiful look. (Can’t wait to try this!)
Nectifirm is the only product available that addresses all the changes that occur as the skin on the neck ages. It contains power ingredients formulated to rejuvenate your neck area by treating it differently from the skin on your face.
Backed by years of intensive research, Nectifirm is the most complete treatment for firming, smoothing and hydrating the neck and decolletage, making them able to withstand gravity’s daily pull.
*96% of patients experienced a firmer neck with Nectifirm! (Will pass this to Mom to try…)
All products above are available at David Loh Surgery.
With money tighter than ever, you would expect aesthetic treatments to be the last thing on everyone’s mind. However, with the current job market, there is more pressure than ever to look young and attractive, which is sending people in droves to the doctor for minimally invasive procedures. These procedures have short to no recovery time, but can make you look younger and instill confidence on your job search.
Here’s an interesting article I found in Channel News Asia reporting about the trend:
More people are going for aesthetic treatments despite the recession, and what is interesting is that increasing numbers of them are men.
To look their best this festive season, some are pulling out all the stops.
Aesthetic service providers said business has increased some 30 per cent despite the recession.
Many go for botox and laser treatments to reduce ageing signs, while others opt to go under the knife to sharpen their image.
But if you think these only involve women, think again. Men now make up 15 per cent of clients.
Dr Gerard Tan, medical director, Neuglow, said: “Men also realise the importance of actually looking good. A lot of all these procedures are non-invasive and do not need much time.
“All they have to do is to come in for a simple procedure, may it be a botox injection or filling up a void in their face – just basically simple procedures. This has made them want to come in, more actually.”
Observers said people are more willing to invest in aesthetic treatments to get an edge in the job market – especially during an economic downturn.
Some have even gone to the point of getting non-scientifically proven treatments. These include cellular therapy and placenta injections which are supposed to regenerate youthful looks.
Currently, doctors need to seek approval from the Singapore Medical Council’s Aesthetic Practice Oversight Committee before offering such procedures. This is because they are not considered well-established practices in the aesthetic treatment field.
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