Anti Aging Blog

Dr Karen Soh of Prive Clinic

In need of a youth boost? Hold back the sneaky hands of Father Time at Privé Clinic, a one-stop age management centre to help individuals attain true beauty inside and out. Helmed by medical director, Dr Karen Soh, Privé offers a holistic concept that helps create a younger you with a range of targeted aesthetic and therapeutic treatments, and preventive health care services backed by medical science including oxidative stress tests and stress hormones evaluation.

Experience it firsthand at Privé Clinic’s launch on 13 April. Attendees of the launch will have an up-close and personal session with Dr Karen Soh to find out all they need to know about age management as well as enjoy a mini hand massage combined with laser therapy. Privé Clinic is  located at 1 Raffles Place, #05-04A.

Look out for my review of their treatments soon! For more anti aging reviews, go to:

http://www.reviewantiaging.com/anti-aging-and-laser-treatment-reviews.html

Dr Dana Elliott

“Solutions for Skin Laxity versus Skin Quality – Any Difference?”

What: Learn about the various anti aging treatments – from Botox to fillers, and find out which solution suits you best!

When: 17th April, 2pm

Where:  The Aesthetic Clinic at Shaw Centre Penthouse 27th Floor.

How much: Free admission. 10 places only, so please leave your name and contact number here or email to [email protected]

Go here for more information about Dr Dana Elliott:  http://www.reviewantiaging.com/dr-dana-elliott.html

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.

It is inevitable. You will age and your husband’s eyes may wander. As in the case of Jack Neo.

Looking at the old pictures of him and his wife, Irene. I must say that Irene is quite the catch for him with her pretty Eurasian looks. Unfortunately, time has taken its toll with her and she does not quite look as fetching now. Is that the reason for him hitting on young (very young!) women? I can’t say but it is a common fact that men do like sweet young things as they get older.

Thankfully, there are now many non-invasive aesthetic treatments that can help maintain your good looks without resorting to going under the knife. 

Here’s some advice from Dr David Loh:

Go for subtle changes that will gradually improve over time. Enhance your inner beauty and confidence without changing your looks too dramatically. Less is indeed more! Choose treatments, like the Ulthera, that makes you look and feel good without any curiosity or suspicious attention from people around you.  Imagine a painless instant facelift that leaves absolutely no swelling, redness or marks. That is the Ulthera Non-surgical Facelift.

Here’s more information about the Ulthera Non-surgical Facelift:
http://www.reviewantiaging.com/non-surgical-face-lift-special.html 

According to Dr David Loh, each treatment offered by his clinic is not there by chance. “They are all beyond doubt the gentlest within its class of treatments. For example Ulthera Non-surgical Facelift, as a skin tightening procedure, leaves absolutely no redness or visible marks. It is such an elegant procedure that patients feel confident enough return to work the same day. This is unlike many popular laser treatments offered today where there is some redness (or a feeling of rawness) that may take several days to go away.”
 
VASER is another example where less is more. Less pain and recovery time, but more fats are removed. It is indisputably the gentlest among office-based liposuction procedures. The sound waves that destroy the fat cells do no harm to the blood vessels, nerves or muscles. This process is called Vaser Lipo-Selection. Bruising and discomfort is reduced to a fraction that compared with conventional liposuction.

 

Vibroliposculpture

Skin Lab Medspa

Name of treatment: Vibroliposculpture

What is it for: Fat reduction

Treatment process: This is a fairly new procedure using power assisted machine to remove fats. It is under the category of power assisted liposuction where you still need to make 4mm incision to assess fats under the skin for removal. But the downtime and safety margin is much better than traditional liposuction. It reduces fats significantly and can be done for large areas of fats. You also need to do it only once usually.

Duration: 2 to 4 hours

Cost: $5000 onwards

eMax Triniti

ClearSK Aesthetic Centres

Name of treatment: eMax Triniti®

What is it for: A favourite among Hollywood Stars, the eMax Triniti® is the complete aesthetic treatment combining 3 techonologies of the triniti series- feature combined bi-polar radio frequency and light energies which precisely heat tissue within the targeted treatment area to stimulate improvement within the skin. To achieve tight and firm skin appearance, safely treat tiny spider vessels and red and brown spots and also smooth deeper lines around the nose and mouth. A comfortable treatment with minimal down-time, a lunch-time procedure that you can try anytime.

Treatment process: Treatment begins with cleansing and application of numbing cream.

1. Colour correction treats spider weins, age spots, uneven skin tone and sun-damaged skin.

2. Refirme Skin Tightening targets telltale signs of aging, including: jowl and neck laxity, sagginess under the eyes, saggy brow lines, and nasolabial folds.

3. Matrix IR Fractional Wrinkle Treatment resolves wrinkles, and skin texture becomes smoother and more elastic.

Treatment ends with a soothing masque.

Duration: 1 hour

Cost: From $350

Thermage CPT handpiece

Calvin Chan Aesthetic & Laser Clinic

Name if treatment: Thermage CPT which stands for Comfort Pulse Technology

What is it for: This is great for non-surgical face lifting or skin-tightening and was just launched two weeks ago in Singapore. Calvin Chan is the first clinic to offer this treatment. Treatment process: A vibrating hand piece coupled with pulsed radiofrequency energy is used on treatment area. The treatment is also painless.

Duration: The treatment takes one hour and results last for two years.

Cost: $6000 for full face and neck.

Hairloss

 Divine Medspa

Name of treatment: XL Hair What is it for: Stimulating hair growth.

Treatment process: Serum is infused into scalp with jet of cmpressed air. This contains 47 active ingredients to stimulate hair growth. The jet also increases microcirculation. This treatment is repeated weekly for 8 sessions. A home care spray used 3x a week helps to enhance & maintain the results. Absolutely no pain or downtime. Can see results within a month.

Duration: 20 minutes x 8 weeks

Cost: $150/session, $1000/8 sessions. Home spray $130. All before GST.

Velashape

What is it for: Weight loss and cellulite

Treatment process: Using a combination of Bi-Polar radiofrequency, Infrared Light energy, Vacuum and Mechanical Massager, Velashape works on both the upper and deeper layers of the skin matrix, raising the metabolism of stored energy. It also aids lymphatic drainage and shrinks fat cells.

Duration: 10 minutes per section.

Upper and lower abdomen – (2 section /1 area)

Left and right flangs – (2 section / 1 area)

Each thigh (1 area)

Both arms (1 area)

Neck  (1 area).

Cost: Price is $250 per area/session.

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.

Active ingredients: Alpha Arbutin, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Perfluorodecalin (PFC). Botanical extracts: Willow Bark Extract, Trehalose, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

8 products available:
Splash Away – Gentle Purifying Cleanser
Hydra Intenz – Advanced Renewal Moisturizer
Hydra Relief – Skin Perfecting Moisturizer
Derma Refine – Double Action ExfoliantMasque
Time Off – Recovery Booster Cream
UV Shield – SPF 30 PA +++
Total Clear – Skin Tone Brightener
Hydra Brite – Brightening Eye Complex  

Price range: $47.00 – $151.80
 
More details in their website: Under Rose-2 tab http://www.atlasmedicalclinic.com/

Infuzion

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!)

Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Plant Collagen Powder
- Cucumber Extract
- Plant Collagen Protein
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin B5
- Glycerin

Nectifirm

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.

Ulthera - latest anti aging breakthrough!

Ulthera is a revolution in the field of skin tightening treatments. It is the first ever aesthetic treatment that incorporates ultrasound imaging for the visualisation of tissue beneath the skin’s surface. Guided by the ultrasound scan of the skin’s different layers, doctors can, for the first time ever in the history of aesthetic treatments, deliver focused energy at prescribed depths within the skin. The energy enables a significant lifting of skin tissue while leaving superficial layers completely intact.

The energy triggers a healing response which makes skin more elastic and more radiant. Skin forms new and improved collagen, which gradually tightens and lifts the skin from within. Collagen and elastin fibers are the main supportive structures within the skin against gravitational effects. Forget two weeks downtime, this procedure involves absolutely no recovery time as there is no breakage of skin. 

Ulthera is suitable for everyone – no matter what race and age. With over 1000 patients treated worldwide, Ultherapy (skin-tightening with Ulthera) has been shown to produce significant lifting of lax skin. In the pivotal trial, noticeable improvement occurred in nearly 9 out of 10 patients (89 percent) resulting in less hooding or skin laxity on the upper eyelid and a more open, refreshed appearance overall. Study patients noted lifting, tightening and firming in other areas of the face and neck as well, such as the cheeks and along the jawline. Results developed gradually over a 90-day period following treatment and results can last up to four years!

Find out how you can win this revolutionary treatment here:

http://www.facebook.com/aestheticmakeovers

Donatella Versace

This is the latest photo of Donatella Versace. Doesn’t she look scary? Like a living corpse…and she is still sun-tanning!

To avoid looking like her, avoid the sun and if you must, make sure you apply lots of sunblock (I normally do that as well as cover my head with a towel if I’m at the pool).

You’ll need more than sun avoidance to maintain your looks today - what with the amount of chemicals we consume, hectic lifestyles we lead and stronger UV rays thanks to global warming . Being a guinea pig for my anti aging website, I am lucky to be able to try all the latest anti aging aesthetic treatments and here’s my top picks to keep you looking youthful from head to toe:

For radiant and poreless skin:

Erbium Laser Treatment

If money was no object:

Ulthera Face Lifting Treatment

Having whiter teeth will make you look younger and more attractive:

BriteSmile Teeth Whitening Treatment

Get rid of dark eye rings for an instant, refreshed look:

Underye Fillers

Not into lasers, but want clearer and brighter skin, try this:

Ferulic Acid Chemical Peel

Want to get fit and remove cellulite at the same time? This treatment will help:

Power Plate Weight Loss and Cellulite Treatment

For a luxurious facial that will give you an instant glow:

Fil Anti Aging Stem Celluar Treatment

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ll know who Dr Georgia Lee is. She is Singapore’s undisputed anti aging queen and celebrities flock to her in droves to maintain their looks. The first doctor to break news about the latest face-lifting machine, Ulthera (on my anti aging website, ReviewAntiAging.com) as well as purchase the $250,000 dream machine, patients of this doyenne can count on her to always be on the forefront of anti aging treatments.

Besides work, Dr Lee is also a doctor who sure knows how to have a good time! Whether it is attending the most stylish party in town or hosting her own shindig, you can count on her to show up looking spectacular. Not one to shy from fashion trends, be it D&G pyjamas or Balenciaga’s Bladerunner-esque tights, she wears them all with panache.

Ok, my mind is blank this week, hence this mundane post…

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.