tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65079562967741453772024-03-13T14:54:27.375+08:00Dr Siew's BlogHealth, Wellness, Medical Aesthetics and Youspydiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074277786564529537noreply@blogger.comBlogger138125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-12155280640942002202014-10-23T19:16:00.004+08:002014-10-23T19:16:57.286+08:00What Happened to Renee Zellweger? Did She or Did She Not Get Plastic Surgery Done?
The world is abuzz with Renee Zellweger's new look.
The 44 yr old actress, most beloved for her portrayal of Bridget Jones in the 2001 film adaptation, sent the world talking 2 days ago when appeared for Elle's 21st annual Women in Hollywood Awards, looking like an entirely different woman. Plastic surgery rumours are flying around, with people expressing everything from shock to disgust.
Dr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-39744047000545292742014-09-04T19:55:00.001+08:002014-09-04T19:55:15.118+08:00Kim Kardashian is GQ Woman of the Year 2014 - Why Kim Kardashian Deserves Some Mention
Love her or hate her, one thing's for sure: there is no escaping Kim Kardashian. She is all over traditional and new media. The reality TV star proves just how powerful new media can be, bringing new heights to the term 'self-absorbed' when she recently announced the release of her upcoming book, 'Selfish', which will consist only of her selfies.
Today, the 33yr old self proclaimed American Dr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-39499450737887998722014-06-27T14:51:00.000+08:002014-06-27T14:51:01.020+08:00Weight Loss Medications, Old & New - Are Belviq and Qsymia for you?
Medications for weight loss are not new. Phentermine (brand name: Duromine), for example, has been around for 50years! However, weight loss medications have seen a lull for the past 2 decides- the reason being that they are plagued by safety issues. Some of us will remember Sibutramine (brand name: Reductil), a popular weight loss drug, which was taken off the market in 2010 for increasing Dr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-5557102624224329392014-04-01T15:20:00.000+08:002014-04-01T15:20:01.157+08:00Treating Androgenetic Alopecia (Male/ Female Pattern Hair Loss)
Not many men can embrace a skinhead look (and still look dashing!) like Bruce Willis
Androgenetic Alopecia - commonly known as male pattern hair loss, is the most common cause of hair loss in both men and women (when it is known as female pattern hair loss), as described in my previous post.
Although the impact of hair loss is mainly cosmetic, it can be distressing, affecting self esteem. (Dr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-42091184697575516922014-03-24T19:35:00.002+08:002014-03-24T19:35:51.058+08:00Androgenetic Hair Loss - Both Men & Women Get it Too!
Image Credit: http://goo.gl/VFGjBd
It is a very common problem, affecting up to 70% of men and 40% of women at some point in our lives. Yes, women too - unknown to many, Androgenetic Alopecia, or male pattern hair loss, is the most common cause of hair thinning in both men and women.
The Cause
The causes of androgenetic alopecia are multifactorial, with genetics playing a significant Dr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-90190533818879816642014-02-10T14:29:00.002+08:002014-02-10T14:29:26.760+08:00Hyaluronic Acid Fillers Make Old Skin Cells Act Younger Again
For the longest time, scientists did not think that fillers did anything more than, well, fill lines up. But with increasing clinical experience, we have realised that while Hyaluronic Acid Filler injections are not permanent, they improve the skin in more ways than just plumbing it up - skin tone, texture, elasticity are all improved. Plus, after a few sessions, many find that they need less Dr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-32141701127742410672014-01-28T12:33:00.002+08:002014-01-28T12:34:34.114+08:00How to Get Rid of Enlarged Pores
I described the causes of enlarged pores in my previous post, and explained what these pesky little openings in our skin are for besides giving us a headache!
While pores are not little doors which can be opened and closed at will (despite what advertisements may tell you), they can be minimised with proper care and treatments. The key is to reduce their size such that they cannot beDr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-71532165875367137172014-01-05T20:50:00.000+08:002014-01-05T20:50:08.382+08:00Eat More Fiber For Heart Health
Fruits - a rich source of fiber
Dietary Fiber has always been known to have many health benefits. Besides the well known benefits of making regulating bowel movements, fiber also has many lesser known effects. For example, soluble fiber found in beans, oats and flaxseed may help lower total "bad" cholesterol levels in the blood.
Fiber also helps improve blood sugar levels by slowing theDr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-14660982576658588182013-12-19T22:11:00.000+08:002013-12-19T22:11:37.231+08:00Know Your Cocktails & Alcohol - Choosing Healthier Over Fattening Drinks
A Mojito is a great cocktail choice - tasty and relatively healthy
Alcohol is part and parcel of the year end festivities - almost impossible to avoid (or resist). They may look innocent (liquid, bright and happy!), but these little concoctions can wreck havoc on your waistline and diet plans, adding unwanted calories to your already increased food intake from celebrations and parties.Dr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-38179134081887503262013-12-16T15:59:00.001+08:002013-12-16T15:59:37.824+08:00Why Jennifer Lawrence is on FIRE
Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Magazine, fall-winter 2013
At 23 years old, Jennifer Lawrence has already done what many aspire to do - have a successful film career, with several blockbusters under her belt, win an Academy Award, and even be named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People 2013.
But besides all that, Jennifer Lawrence is one young lady to watch, and not only on the silver screenDr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-24758342165064871162013-12-10T15:18:00.000+08:002013-12-10T15:18:51.313+08:00All about Enlarged Pores - What Causes Them?
Many wish for poreless, flawless skin
Everybody has them. We cannot live without them, but many of us hate them. Millions of dollars are spent every year trying to get rid of them.
What is a Pore?
The Pore - an anatomical structure on the skin of humans which plays a vital role in our physiology. Pores are openings in our skin through which biological substances needed for our Dr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-69034335551197375992013-11-25T17:27:00.000+08:002013-11-25T17:40:48.825+08:00How to Look Your Best This Christmas 2013
Its time to celebrate! Parties like ZoukOut are aplenty during the Christmas season
Christmas is here again! Before we say goodbye to 2013, many of us will be saying hello to the fun parties, gatherings, and glorious food. Be careful though, it is easy to go overboard with all the festivities, which can take a toll on your skin and waistline.
It is also the time of the year when manyDr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-55777114013411172542013-10-19T19:14:00.001+08:002013-10-19T19:14:09.017+08:00Joey Wong - Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong?
1990s beauty Joey Wong
Many of us will remember Hong Kong actress Joey Wong (王祖贤), the ethereal beauty often portrayed as the seductive yet vulnerable heroine/ghost onscreen in the 1980s and 1990s. Joey Wong stole the hearts of many teenage boys (and adult men), affectionately known as "Xiao Qian", her much loved character in the Hong Kong movie classic "A Chinese Ghost Story".
Recently Dr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-51671532684951079412013-09-16T14:43:00.000+08:002013-09-16T14:54:38.867+08:00Shifting Beauty Perceptions - Nina Davuluri is First Indian to be Crowned Miss America
In a landmark victory, 24 year old Ms Nina Davuluri, Miss New York became the first contestant of Indian descent to win the Miss America Pageant hours ago. Unfortunately, not everyone was thrilled. Twitter exploded with hateful tweets, some calling her "Arab" while others exclaiming that and Indian should not win an American beauty pageant.
Supporters or haters aside, Ms Davuluri's win is Dr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-63479410760475261132013-09-13T13:42:00.001+08:002013-09-13T13:42:42.403+08:00Aegyo-Sal : Eye-Bags for a Youthful Appearance?
Taiwan heart-throb Show Luo, blessed with natural Aegyo Salwhich many will die for.
The world is hit by yet another beauty fad from Korea: The Aegyo Sal ("cute muscle") - a bulge under the eyes which is believed to make the eyes look better.
Changing Trends - From unwanted "Puffy Eyes" to Sex Symbol to "Cute"
Beauty trends are always changing.
Just awhile ago, I used to have patientsDr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-58555598109968118292013-09-03T13:24:00.001+08:002013-09-03T13:24:14.682+08:00Attack of the Pillow Face - When Less is More for Injectable Fillers
Years ago, the only way to reverse the effects of ageing was via a surgical facelift. Hence, you would see women walking around looking as if a gale was blowing in their face - a 'windswept appearance' as a result of pulling the skin too tight.
The introduction of non-surgical tightening procedures (like Thermage & Ulthera) and injectable fillers (e.g. Hyaluronic Acid Fillers) Dr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-33699929961001781052013-08-24T17:00:00.000+08:002013-08-24T18:58:16.107+08:00Combining Thermage & Ulthera for Non-Invasive Skin-Tightening
Thermage and Ulthera both need no introduction - both are well-known skin tightening and skin lifting systems which remodel and stimulate collagen production to turn back the clock.
The 2 treatments, however, differ in several ways: Thermage treats the skin from the top down with radiofrequency waves, while Ulthera, which penetrates deeper, rejuvenates the skin from insideDr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-6411169122395912512013-07-25T11:57:00.000+08:002013-08-24T17:47:43.618+08:00Mixto "Lite" - Fractional Laser Resurfacing for the Busy Man & Woman
Performing Mixto Laser Resurfacing on my colleague Dr Chua Han Boon.
Yup, that is what Sloane Doctors do when they see each other - say hi with a laser/filler/Botox.
Raw Skin after Total
Skin Resurfacing
The term "Laser Resurfacing" often conjures up images of bloodied, swollen faces which take weeks to heal. That was true for procedures long ago, before the introduction of Dr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-28329528030373863752013-07-17T19:14:00.002+08:002013-08-23T13:19:19.025+08:00"Botox Made Me Look Worse" - Elle Macpherson. How To Avoid Botox Disasters
The latest celebrity to come out of the Botox closet is veteran supermodel Elle Macpherson. The 49 year old Australian told Red that she has tried Botox, but it doesn't suit her. ‘Some people look fantastic, but every time I’ve had it done I look worse. Plus, I just do not want to put that stuff in my body.’
Elle is not the only person who feels that way - Botox is a powerful cosmetic agent, Dr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-19477464761677185172013-07-15T13:15:00.002+08:002013-08-18T17:47:18.594+08:00Keep The Beard. Facial Hair Makes a Man More Attractive, Says Study.
Celebrities are all sporting a hairy look these days
You would have noticed a growing trend in men unless you stay in the Amazon with Wonder Woman. Facial Hair- more and more celebrities these days, Hollywood, and Asian alike, are sporting facial hair. And the trend does not stop with public figures. Look around you and you will see more face-hairy men on the streets, whether in Singapore, KL,Dr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-3155578027827483262013-07-09T14:53:00.000+08:002013-07-18T15:57:11.094+08:00What Makes a Beautiful Nose - How Injectable Fillers Can Help You Achieve One
Recently, it seems like Kate Middleton's wardrobe and beautiful locks are not all that are sought after by Britons - her nose is hot property as well! Plastic surgeons in the UK report that patient requests for a nose more like the Duchess of Cambridge's has trebled since 2011.
The nose is an important part of our face - It sits right in the centre, making it stand out either like aDr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-92106799379093230392013-05-04T17:37:00.000+08:002013-05-04T17:37:02.309+08:00Gwyneth Paltrow Admits to Botox, But Says "It Made Her Look Crazy Like Joan Rivers"
Gwyneth Paltrow is the latest Hollywood A-lister to come out of the Botox closet, admitting that she has used the wrinkle eraser before. However, she expresses regret, and quips that she will not do it again.
In the May issue of Harper's Bazaar, Gwyneth said in an interview: "I've probably tried everything," she continues. "I would be scared to go under the knife, but you know, talk to me Dr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-55235885911273387782013-04-29T22:51:00.000+08:002013-04-29T22:51:15.870+08:00Male Beauty - When it Comes to Cosmetic Treatments for Men, Less is More
As aesthetic treatments become more commonplace for men, I see more and more men are seeking aesthetic enhancements to their faces. Often, my male patients come in to my office asking me to "get rid of this line or that" or "make his face sharper". However, for men, it is never that simple - treating men really requires an eye for male beauty, or the outcome be be less than desirable.
Dr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-28971760891871363942013-04-16T13:31:00.001+08:002013-04-16T13:31:30.945+08:00Beauty Secrets of the Forehead - And How To Achieve The Perfect Forehead with Fillers
Namie Amuro, former J-Pop princess, with an amazingly beautiful forehead
Before there was K-Pop, there was J-Pop. If you, like me, was hit by the J-Pop bug in the late 90s, you will remember the Queen of J-Pop, Namie Amuro. Namie was so popular that her style was copied by teenage girls all over Asia. Both Men and Women went gaga over her. I was one of them - I bought every CD she churnedDr Siew Tuck Wahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06590860021512029194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507956296774145377.post-51454167121432632522013-03-14T16:33:00.001+08:002013-08-24T17:45:59.760+08:00Kim Kardashian's Vampire Facelift - Everything You Wanted to Know
Bloody and Happy after a "Vampire Facelift"
Kim Kardashian loves hogging the limelight. The latest episode of "Kourtney & Kim Take Miami", which featured her undergoing a "Vampire Facelift", so named because it involved using her own blood to rejuvenate her skin, has successfully got the world talking again - Has she gone too far in the name of beauty?
What Exactly is it?
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