Dermal Fillers
Dermal Fillers Introduction As the skin ages, it gradually loses some of its collagen and fat. These are the materials that prevent the skin from becoming saggy. Thus, as we age, our skin can become wrinkled and lined. Dermal fillers are materials is injected into the skin in areas where it needs to be plumped up again and made to look firmer thereby helping to restore skin to its former youthful appearance. Fillers come in different viscosity, and in general, the thicker the product the deeper it is injected into the dermal layer of...
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Obesity is the “silent epidemic” plaguing both developed and developing countries alike. According to our National Health Survey (NHS), the prevalence of obesity in Singaporean adults is increasing steadily, reaching close to 7% in 2004. This mirrors the increasing global trend. Associated co-morbidities such as diabetes and heart disease pose a serious public health risk as well as significant economic burden. BMI (defined as bodyweight in kilogrammes divided by the height in metres squared) is a measurement tool used to...
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In hot and sunny Singapore, it is normal to sweat, right? Yes, it is usually normal. Indeed, sweating is one of the most important ways that your body dissipates heat and regulate the body’s temperature. However, for a small minority of people, their body produces sweat in amounts far greater than what is needed for normal thermoregulation. In most cases, this excessive sweating is often produced on relatively minor triggers like certain types of food or in social situations involving minor anxiety or strong emotions; In some people, the...
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Botox™, in the past few years, has become a household name synonymous with medical cosmetics. On this page, we would like to present you with just the facts and none of the marketing. Please make an appointment with us if you wish to find out more. Botox™ is the trade name of a product by Allergan. Its active ingredient is Botulinum Toxin Type A. This chemical comes from a kind of bacteria. When injected into a muscle, it prevents the muscle from contracting. When muscles do not contract, wrinkles become less obvious. In April 2002, the US...
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What is the eyelash growth serum? The eyelash growth serum is a prescription treatment used to grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker and darker. How does it work? It works by increasing the growth (anagen) phase of the eyelash hair, thereby increasing the length and number of eyelash hairs. How do I apply the eyelash growth serum? The eyelash growth serum is a once-a-day treatment you apply yourself each evening to the base of the upper eyelashes. DO NOT APPLY in your eye or to the lower lid because excess hair growth...
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Many people around the world has been experiencing a balding truth. More often than not men and women have been facing the fact that they are losing great numbers of hair daily. Hair loss as we all know now, is not only aesthetically displeasing, it can lead to problems associated with self-esteem and might even affect one’s performance at work and one’s career. To date, hair loss solutions have been dominated by shampoos and other treatments that are unfortunately not backed by any scientific medical evidence. Medically validated...
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