Dr Siew's Blog

Thermage CPT for Skin Tightening and Rejuvenation

2012-01-31T18:52:00.000+08:00

Getting a quick skin tightening fix. Thermage CPT is so painless that I can perform it on myself! Thermage is no new-comer to the world of non-invasive skin tightening. It was introduced in 1995, and received FDA approval for the treatment of facial wrinkles in 2002. In 2006, it received additional FDA approval to treat wrinkles and rhytides anywhere on the body, including the eyelids. And

The Chinese New Year Binge - A Survival Guide

2012-01-16T18:18:00.004+08:00

Chinese New Year is undoubtedly my favourite time of the year. The streets are bursting with celebration, and even in the wee hours of the night, people are still shopping for food in preparation of the reunion dinner. More than any other time of the year, we get to spend time together with our families and loved ones. Then there is the food. Pineapple tarts, spring rolls, kueh bangkit, the

Photoshop by Adobé: The Next Revolution in Beauty

2012-01-13T12:07:00.000+08:00

This video made me fall off the chair laughing. It is a tongue-in-cheek look at how the media has created unrealistic perceptions of beauty, by digitally enhancing most, if not all, of the images put out in magazines, posters and on screen. True enough, the 21st century is one which is extremely unkind to women. Wrinkles are no longer acceptable, nor is cellulite or any iota of body fat. While

Restylane Hydrolift: A Novel Method of Using Hyaluronic Acid Fillers

2012-01-12T17:31:00.000+08:00

Restylane fillers have been around for a long time, but they still never cease to amaze. Initially used to soften facial lines like the nasolabial fold, Restylane was later used to also fill in any volume deficiency, such as those which occur with skin aging, and also so augment facial features, such as accentuating the nasal bridge. Today, less viscous formulations of Restylane (e.g.

Skin Toner: Do You Really Need It?

2012-01-06T19:39:00.001+08:00

Very often, I get asked if we need to include a toner in our skin-care regime. Yet conventional wisdom always tells us: Cleanse, Tone, Moisturize. What does this extra step do for your skin? What Makes a Toner? A toner is a solution used on the skin, designed to cleanse the skin. It is often used after a make-up remover and facial cleanser. The main function of toners is to cleanse off the

Zeltiq® Coolsculpting comes to The Sloane Clinic

2011-12-26T17:06:00.000+08:00

My colleague Dr Kenneth Lee is all smiles as he freezes his fat cells away with CoolSculpting by Zeltiq® When it comes to body contouring treatments, doctors have tried everything - burning, blasting, vibrating, heating, dissolving, massaging, etc etc.It was only a matter of time before someone came up with the idea of Freezing the bloody fat cells. Which is precisely what scientists in Havard

Liposuction May Have Health Benefits on Top of Cosmetic Improvements

2011-12-09T14:20:00.008+08:00

Family Guy's Peter Griffin may be reaping health benefits in addition to becoming a hunk after his Liposuction procedure! (Picture from www.tbs.com)Traditionally, liposuction has always been thought to confer only cosmetic benefits, as it is only able to remove subcutaneous fat (fat under the skin) and not visceral fat (organ fat). For years, experts have assumed that visceral fat surrounding

What Makes a Man Attractive? Bradley Cooper Named People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2011

2011-11-18T10:25:00.015+08:00

Bradley Cooper at GQ Men Of The Year Awards, 6 Sept 2011 at The Royal Opera House, London(Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images Europe)People Magazine have named 36 year old Bradley Cooper the sexiest man alive 2011, placing him among the ranks of previously crowned men like Brad Pitt, Ryan Reynolds and George Clooney. What earned Bradley Cooper his title? In my opinion, it is a harmonious mix of

Stop the Ageing Clock Inside & Out Workshop

2011-11-15T17:37:00.003+08:00

Join us for our STOP THE AGING CLOCK workshop as my colleagues and I share our insights on the latest cosmetic advancements to help you transform your appearance from plain to pretty, pleasant to gorgeous.My talk will be centred around anti-ageing medicine, an exciting new field. I shall be giving you tips on how to stay at the prime of your life, prevent diseases and slow down your body’s ageing

Weight Loss Tip: Boost your Metabolism

2011-11-10T16:06:00.013+08:00

What better way to lose weight than to have your body burn them as you go about your normal activities, watch TV, or even sleep? Increasing your metabolic rate - the amount of energy your body burns on a daily basis for normal functioning, is a sure fire way to help you achieve your desired weight faster. Metabolic rate is determined by multiple factors, such as your genes (and hence they say, if

SAVE the NECK Campaign

2011-10-28T17:36:00.006+08:00

The Neck: Nearly Always ForgottenThe neck is an area which is seriously overlooked when it comes to skincare, and this is unfortunate because the neck is one of the first areas to reveal the sign of aging. Improving aesthetic treatments for the face, coupled with chronic neglect of the neck has resulted in more and more women walking around with a taut and rejuvenated face, but saggy neck. Why

Michelle Pfeiffer Opens Up About Plastic Surgery in ELLE interview

2011-10-12T18:17:00.009+08:00

Michelle Pfeiffer, one of the most beautiful and acclaimed actresses in Tinseltown, tells ELLE magazine in its latest issue that she is "all for a little something here and there" when asked about her views on plastic surgery."It doesn't matter to me if people have plastic surgery or they don't, or if they do Botox".However, the 53 year old actress is against plastic surgery which has gone too

Facial Slimming with Botox and Non-Invasive Methods - A Common Trend Amongst Asian Celebrities

2011-10-10T11:36:00.010+08:00

A recent article from Singaporean Chinese Newspaper, Lian He Wan Bao, pointed out that over the years, many Asian male and female celebrities' faces have become slimmer and sharper compared to a few years ago. In Pursuit of the 'Heart-Shaped' FaceFor many women, the ideal facial shape is slim, with gently curving contours from the ear lobe to the chin. A slim, tapering lower face is beautiful and

Then and Now - Hyaluronic Acid Fillers and Laser Toning for Dark Eye Circles and Undereye Lines

2011-09-22T16:00:00.008+08:00

Readers of my blog will know that I am a strong advocate of using Hyaluronic Acid Fillers to treat the undereye area. Nothing works like fillers to correct the Tear Trough deformity and hence, improve dark eye circles and undereye lines.Undereye woes are a common problem, affecting men and women alike, of all race and ages. The undereye area is also notoriously difficult to treat, due to the

Woman Injects Hot Beef Fat Into Her Face

2011-09-15T19:04:00.009+08:00

There are many types of Cosmetic Fillers out there, including non-permanent Hyaluronic Acid Fillers like Restylane and Juvederm, Permanent Fillers like Aquamid, and Autologous Fillers via Fat Transfer.But whatever the type, Beef Fat is definitely not one of them. Janet Hardt, 63 of Homewood, Ill., boiled beef, extracted the fat and injected it into her face before she went to the hospital

Weight Loss Tip: Stick to Brown Rice, Oats, and other Low Glycemic Index Foods

2011-08-22T15:10:00.000+08:00

For the past few decades, dietary fat was blamed for the obesity epidemic. 'Low-Fat' variants of our common foods began hitting the shelves, and yet, it seemed like obesity rates were not falling. Why? The truth is, carbohydrates are equally, if not more, responsible for weight gain. Many people who gorged themselves on low fat foods, thinking they were god's gift, continued piling on the

The Sloane Clinic: Marina Bay Sands

2011-08-19T14:42:00.002+08:00

The Sloane Clinic opens at Marina Bay Sands! In line with our philosophy of “Free to Defy”, and in tribute to the unconventional inspiration behind our latest addition to the Sloane family, we celebrate the inexplicable joy of beauty & life in our art installation Open Skies that spans the entire frontage of The Sloane Clinic MBS branch. Located at #01-68 of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

Pretty Faces Turned Ugly - An Optical Illusion

2011-07-26T10:49:00.005+08:00

The ladies in this video have beautiful faces, but if you stare at the cross while the faces flash, they become distorted, even grotesque! The optical illlusion has been termed 'Flashed Face Distortion Effect' The effect seems to depend on processing each face in light of the others. By aligning the faces at the eyes and presenting them quickly, it becomes much easier to compare them, so the

Dear 16 Year Old Me...

2011-07-18T19:52:00.003+08:00

An funny and touching video, showing Malignant Melanoma survivors speaking to their 16 year old selves, warning them about the disease, and the risks of sun exposure. Skin cancer is very real, yet very preventable. These people were not so lucky, but I hope the rest of us, who have the benefit of learning from these survivors, will take their advice - to avoid sun tanning, and to use sunscreen. '

Erectile Dysfunction may be a symptom of Andropause (Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome)

2011-07-18T11:51:00.004+08:00

It is likely that you have heard of the term 'Andropause' - the male version of Menopause, before. Although still a relatively new field, and often surrounded in controversy, Andropause, or Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome (TDS), is a something worth looking into. Fact or Fiction?Andropause, or TDS, describes the signs and symptoms associated with declining levels of male hormones (Testosterone)

Collagen: Topical and Oral - Do they work?

2011-06-28T14:07:00.005+08:00

Collagen fiber bundles imaged using spectrally refracted lightI have had so many people asking me this that I have decided to write about it- Do collagen supplements and skincare work?Why is Collagen so Desirable?Collagen is a group of naturally occurring proteins found exclusively in animals, mostly in fibrous tissues such as tendon, ligament and skin. It is the main component of connective

Botox for Glabellar Frown Lines to Prevent Looking Angry All the Time

2011-06-27T14:54:00.011+08:00

Popular Blogger and Satirist Mr Brown wrote a hilarious blog post about how local Mediacorp heartthrob Tay Ping Hui seems to have the same 'intense' expression all the time in the local TV drama C.L.I.F (see the 'intense' expressions above). Etched Frown Lines Create Angry ExpressionNow, the culprit of Tay Ping Hui's 'intense' expression is actually the group of muscles between the eyebrows (the

Remember Sunscreen for the Lips Too!

2011-06-24T15:00:00.000+08:00

Recently, I am noticing more and more patients who have relatively pigment-free skin, but quite severely pigmented lips!By now, most of us are more or less aware of the importance of protecting our skin from the sun's rays to prevent premature skin aging. However, many of us forget that the lips, like the rest of our our skin, can suffer the same effects of UV damage as well!Lip Skin is Even More

Mixto Laser Resurfacing: A Day by Day Account

2011-06-20T14:19:00.004+08:00

The term "Fractional Laser Resurfacing" often conjures up horrifying images of bleeding, swelling, peeling, and spending a week in recluse away from friends and colleagues.It is not that bad, actually. There is no clinical downtime -meaning you can still go about all your normal activities, provided you take care to avoid the sun.There is a social downtime of about 5 days, during which your face

Pigmentation - Melasma: What You Need to Know, and How You Can Treat it.

2011-06-09T14:07:00.011+08:00

A woman with melasma, undergoing combination treatmentsMelasma is a very common skin condition, with patches of brown to greyish discolourations on the skin, most commonly the cheeks, forehead, and nose. Although the problem is solely cosmetic, it can cause considerable psychological distress, more so if the pigmentation is severe.Who Gets it?Melasma mostly affects women. Men can get the

Simon Cowell's droopy eyes on Britain's Got Talent Leaves Audiences Wondering if he has had too much Botox

2011-06-03T11:58:00.007+08:00

Former American Idol judge Simon Cowell left the world speculating if he has had too much Botox, after appearing on TV last Monday for the first time since December, on the TV show Britain's Got Talent.Apparently,"Millions of viewers were shocked by the music mogul’s drooping left eye during the live semi-finals of the ITV show". Fans were also quick to point out his wilting eye and a small

Glutathione Skin Whitening Injections could Kill, FDA warns

2011-06-01T14:21:00.002+08:00

Agence France-Presse-MANILA - Illegal injections of a cancer-treating chemical pose a risk of death to legions of Filipinos who use them to try to whiten their skin, health authorities warned Tuesday.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspects the drug glutathione is being injected in high doses as a skin-whitener, but said it can cause serious conditions including kidney failure and blood

Weight Loss Tip: Get Enough Sleep for a Successful Weight Loss Program

2011-05-31T13:55:00.008+08:00

A good night’s sleep is much more than a luxury. Its benefits include improvements in concentration, short-term memory, productivity, mood, sensitivity to pain and immune function. Adequate sleep has also the extra benefit of .. keeping your weight in check! Sleep less, Weigh morePeople who sleep less have been shown to be heavier than those who have enough sleep.A Havard study conducted on

EWG and Consumer Report's Top Sunscreens and Best Sunblocks 2011

2011-05-30T12:48:00.009+08:00

With hundreds and hundreds of sunscreens on the shelves these days, which is the best one to buy? Consumer Report (CR) and Enviromental Working Group (EWG) has released its Top Suncreens List for 2011. The 2 lists, however, were often contradictory, as EWG's list focused mainly on potential toxic side effects of the individual ingredients, while CR's list focused on the effectiveness of the

Cruicial Things to Look out for and Ask Before you get your Botox Injections

2011-05-25T20:08:00.017+08:00

You have heard horror Botox stories before, such as the one about Eric and Bonnie Kaplan, who went to a friend's clinic for Botox in 2004, only to suffer aches and sores after receiving their injections, which progressed to difficulty in breathing and paralysis the next day. The couple spent 3 months in hospital in intensive care and life support. Fortunately, they lived to tell the tale in

Weight Loss Tip: Regular Healthy Breakfasts

2011-05-07T15:43:00.004+08:00

Most people I know do not have time for 3 meals a day. And the meal which is most common given up is naturally, breakfast.It can be cumbersome to prepare, or look for breakfast, especially when you are rushing for time. However, there is ample evidence to show that you may be sabotaging your weight loss program, if you do not take the effort to consume breakfast everyday. According to the

Jennifer Lopez named Most Beautiful Woman in the World

2011-04-16T16:38:00.004+08:00

Jennifer Lopez has been named People Magazine's Most Beautiful Woman this year. Jennifer Lopez, who was just battling poor record sales last year, makes a dramatic comeback this year with a new album, appearance on one of the most watched shows on TV, and looking better than ever. The 41 year old superstar reveals that being beautiful is not easy though; it involves an intense exercise regime and

Then and Now - A Work in Progress with Botox, Lasers, and Lots of Effort

2011-04-04T15:10:00.010+08:00

A few days ago, I chanced upon a passport photo of myself taken in 2004, back in the days when sun worshiping was still my favourite past-time.When you see yourself everyday, you do not realize how much you change over time; you assume that how you look now is the way you have always looked. Hence my surprise when I stared into my old photo.After I showed my old photo to my friends and colleagues

Elizabeth Taylor's Double Set of Lush Eyelashes

2011-03-29T12:32:00.008+08:00

The world lost a Hollywood legend last week. Ms Elizabeth Taylor passed away on 23 March 2011, aged 79. The late Elizabeth Taylor was a talented actress (with 5 Best Actress Oscar nominations and 2 wins), a devoted HIV/AIDS activist, and a passionate, devoted lover ("I've only slept with men I've been married to. How many women can make that claim?") Besides her talents and personality, many of

More Men Went Underwent Cosmetic Procedures in 2010, shows statistics from American Society of Plastic Surgeons

2011-03-28T15:06:00.007+08:00

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has recently released its 2010 statistics, and the results are clear: More men are undergoing cosmetic treatments. The total number of cosmetic procedures performed on men increased 2% in 2010 compared to 2009, with Facelifts leading the list (14% increase), followed by Soft Tissue Filler injections (10% increase), Botox (9% increase), and Liposuction (7%

Botox may be the Solution to your Puffy Eyes

2011-01-31T15:29:00.008+08:00

‘Puffy Eyes’ are a common, yet vague complaint. And they are undesirable as they make your eyes look tired and listless. Common Causes Puffy eyes are often caused by excessive fluid retention or swelling around the eyes. This can be caused by things as simple as late nights, lack of rest, or excessive crying after watching Korean dramas, to medical problems such as allergies. Hormones also play a

Latisse finally comes to SIngapore, at The Sloane Clinic

2011-01-20T12:05:00.004+08:00

By now, any self respecting fashionista/cosmetic junkie/ skin care enthusiast would have heard about the FDA approved lash lengther, Latisse. While Latisse received FDA approval in Dec 2008, there was a 2 year delay before it reached our sunny shores, due to our stringent drug clearance process. The wait is over!The Sloane Clinic launches Latisse today, 20th Jan 2011. We are proud to be the first

Nicole Kidman FINALLY Admits to Botox

2011-01-13T10:33:00.007+08:00

Nicole Kidman in 2007 at the premiere of The Golden CompassAfter hundreds and thousands of pictures and films with no forehead expressions , Academy Award winning actress Nicole Kidman has FINALLY admitted to what millions of people already know: She had Botox done."I've tried a lot of things, but apart from working out and a good diet, most things don't help.. I even tried Botox," said the 43

A Simple Treatment to Prevent Acne

2011-01-05T17:25:00.004+08:00

I hate doing facials.Being always restless, I cannot stand lying down for an hour while someone touches my face. However, the one facial which I subject myself to regularly, is Ultrasonic Deep Cleansing. Born with oily and acne-prone skin, my pores clog up faster than a choked up toilet bowl. Blackheads and whiteheads populate my T-zone, and before I know it, pimples start to pop up again.

FIller Tip: Tear Trough Deformity and Dark Eye Circles (Revisited)

2010-11-29T14:09:00.005+08:00

After my post last year about how amazing Hyaluronic Acid Fillers are for improving the Under- eye area, I have received numerous requests from my patients for the procedure.. And today, the procedure still ranks as one of my (and my patients') favourite. The procedure is quick, long-lasting with little or no down time, and the results show up instantly, like magic..I may do the procedure daily,

The Sloane Clinic Voted Best Aesthetic Clinic

2010-10-27T16:06:00.005+08:00

For the second year running, The Sloane Clinic has been voted BEST AESTHETIC CLINIC in an independent reader's poll conducted by Expat Living Singapore Magazine. Thank you for your continued support!

Indoor Tanning Linked to Skin Cancer

2010-09-04T17:12:00.005+08:00

My friends and readers know by now how strongly I feel against tanning. Sun-tanning accelerates skin aging, aggravates acne, and worst of all, causes skin cancer. Indoor tanning is no better - An indoor tanning booth is nothing more than a skin- aging accelarator. An article published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine states the facts very clearly for us: 1. Melanoma, the most

Raquel Welch: Looking Fabulous at 70

2010-09-02T15:42:00.018+08:00

A friend recently showed me a picture of American actress Rachel Welch taken this year. And I was so impressed at how good she still looks that I had to pay a tribute to her! Here is the beautiful lady, evolving through the decades.. Rachel Welch, the ultimate sex symbol of the 1960s and 1970s, looked azmazing during her hey days. Blessed with supreme genes, she looked stunning even back in the

Facial Symmetry: A Universal Measure of Beauty

2010-08-25T18:29:00.006+08:00

It’s subliminal, but it does not go unnoticed.I have been seeing more patients of late, who are unhappy with how they look, but yet cannot pinpoint what the problem is exactly. ‘Doctor! My smile is crooked!’ ‘I don’t know why, but I only take photos on my left side!’And on examination, I often discover that the cause of these vague complaints is a mild asymmetry in some part of the face that can

The Science Behind the Fuss about Glee Star Charice Pempengco’s Botox for Facial Contouring

2010-08-06T16:15:00.007+08:00

The internet is abuzz over Filipino singing sensation Charice Pempengco admitting to receiving Botox to slim down her round face before making her debut on the television hit show ‘Glee’. Many have expressed dismay and outrage that she had undergone Botox at such a young age. Others condemn her behaviour as being vain and decadent. Unfortunately, most people have misconceptions the moment they

Lindsay Lohan gets Pre-jail Lip Filler Touch-up!

2010-07-24T16:43:00.004+08:00

Picture from www.styleite.comHere's the ultimate proof that women pay alot of attention to their lips. Lindsay Lohan may be headed for jail, but that hasn't stopped her from making sure her lips are still perfectly plumped up before her lock-up! The picture on the left was taken at the MTV movie awards 1 month ago, and the one on the right, on 20th Jul 10, right before serving her jail term,

What Everyone Should know about Skin Lightening

2010-07-22T11:37:00.004+08:00

While the Western world was madly obsessed with tanning themselves to a crisp in the last century, fair, luminous skin remains a desired trait in most Asian societies such as India, China and Thailand.In the East, fair skin is associated with beauty and wealth. Here, both men and women desire to be fairer, and seek partners who have fair, radiant complexion.Sunblock : still the bestDespite what

The Allure of the Golden Tan : A History of Sun Tanning

2010-07-08T14:44:00.002+08:00

The story of the how tanned skin became popular and sought after is a really interesting and fairly recent one.Flip through your history books and you will realize that fair skin (the fairer the better!) had always been the holy grail for women around the world. As far back as ancient Egypt, women used mercury and lead to whiten their skin, with not so desirable toxic side effects. In the

How Fractional Laser Resurfacing Revolutionalised my Acne Scar Treatment Options

2010-05-12T19:21:00.018+08:00

I wrote a blog entry some time ago describing how fractional laser resurfacing has revolutionalised the treatment of acne scars. My friends and patients often scream at me, exclaiming that I crazy when I tell them I have undergone fractional laser resurfacing multiple times. Not many people believe that I once battled desperately with terrible skin: I broke out in acne all the time, I loved to

Permanent is Not Always Better, Especially Fillers

2010-04-30T15:26:00.005+08:00

Many times in my practice, I have considered using permanent fillers for soft tissue augmentation. What’s there not to like about them? They are natural looking, soft to the touch, and non-allergenic, says the manufacturers. For my patients, they make perfect economic sense: unlike temporary fillers, results do not fade over time! They last, yes, forever and ever, happily ever after. What Are

3-Dimensional Non-Invasive Face Lifting

2010-04-04T17:10:00.006+08:00

This month, we shift our focus to marrying 2 of the most advanced skin rejuvenation systems to achieve new heights in non-surgical skin tightening and lifting. Thermage, the gold standard for skin tightening, has stood the test of time as one of the most sought after and effective skin rejuvenation treatments. Ulthera, a newer addition, has also proved to be unparalleled in its ability to

Thermage Launch, Restylane Talk, HCMC, 19 Mar 10

2010-03-22T18:39:00.013+08:00

Thermage launched its latest platform in Ho Chi Minh City over the weekend. Doctors from The Sloane Clinic were invited to be the expert speakers for the media event; Dr Low Chai Ling and myself took time off from work to.. well, work some more! The new Thermage platform, the Thermage CPT, has made some significant improvements to its existing platform to enable better results, improved comfort

The Sloane Clinic launches Youth Revival Program

2010-03-09T12:12:00.003+08:00

We launch our Youth Revival Program this month, which utilizes the skin lifting properties of Ulthera™ with the collagen stimulating effect of The Sloane Clinic’s signature Light Lift therapies.In cosmetic dermatology, synergistic combination therapy is always better than a single modality of treatment. The new program consists of a combination of Ultherapy, Light Lift therapy, LED Red

Fortune- Changing Aesthetics

2010-02-24T15:12:00.003+08:00

An emerging trend in the world of cosmetics dermatology and plastic surgery is the use of aesthetics and surgery to try to improve one’s fortune. This practice is most commonly seen in South Korea– a country with a long tradition of fortune telling, and a national obsession with plastic surgery. Of late, however, the

The Sloane Clinic: Ulthera, Best Non-Surgical Facelift

2010-02-12T10:04:00.006+08:00

Harper's Bazaar features its annual Bazaar Spa Awards in its February 2010 issue.I am proud to aannounce that we bagged the award for the the Best Non-Surgical Facelift for our Ulthera treatment!

Product Review: L’oreal UV Perfect [XL Block]

2010-02-06T19:38:00.002+08:00

I always love a good sunblock. L’oreal UV Perfect [XL Block] caught my eye as it claimed to offer some revolutionary features, including:- UVA/UVB protection for 12 hours- Antioxidant protection with its white lily and nut extract- Doubling as a make-up base, with 3 different tints to choose fromFrom my previous post on sunblocks, you may recall that sunblocks must be reapplied every 4 hours.

Doc Got Fats Removed Too

2010-01-17T17:38:00.009+08:00

Jan 17, 2010The Straits Times Plastic surgeon Tan Ying Chien (left) performed liposuction on aesthetic doctor Siew Tuck Wah earlier this month. They both work at The Sloane Clinic. -- ST PHOTO: CAROLINE CHIAA day before news broke about Singapore's first liposuction-related death, Dr Siew Tuck Wah was getting his fats sucked from his abdomen by his colleague, plastic surgeon Tan Ying Chien. It

Filling up to achieve the Perfect Lips

2010-01-16T18:30:00.003+08:00

Angelina Jolie. Megan Fox. Lovely women, made more desirable by their sexy pouty lips. A new study by Unilever done on Dutch women revealed that even if a woman shows other signs of ageing, such as wrinkles or tired hair, fuller lips can make a woman appear younger to test groups. (Read more here..) In a nut shell, women want those lips!The perfect lipThe perfect lip, in my opinion, is plump and

Fractional Laser Resurfacing – Savior of Acne Scars

2010-01-07T11:18:00.005+08:00

The most feared and worst complication of acne is the permanent scarring which can be disfiguring and can even affect one's self esteem. Acne scarring is notoriously difficult to treat. Fortunately, advances in technology in the past few years have allowed the aesthetic physician tackle this problem much more effectively. Ablative Laser Resurfacing: Effective but horrifyingIn the not too distant

5 Tips to look your best for your Important Event!

2009-12-23T15:28:00.003+08:00

We are smack in the midst of the holiday season, and there are parties to attend, weddings to grace and pictures to take! This is the time of the year when we all want to look our best. Here are some tips on how: 1) Regular MaintenanceBeauty begins from inside you, hence it is important to continue exercising, a diet full of fruits and vegetables, and drink lots of water to give yourself that

BB Cream Demystified

2009-12-19T20:36:00.005+08:00

If you haven’t heard of BB cream by now, you must be living under a rock... on the moon. My readers asked that I give my 2 cents about this product and here’s what I think. Big in Korea, then Asia The ‘BB’ in BB cream stands for ‘Blemish Balm’. This product was first used by German dermatologists on their patients after lasers and peels, as a moisturizer and make-up base. Korean celebrities,

Fillers Tip: Tear Trough Deformity and Dark Eye Circles

2009-12-06T20:22:00.009+08:00

Tear Troughs: How do they come about?As we age, we start to lose volume and tissue at the lower eye margin – giving rise to what is known as a 'tear trough' deformity.Age is not the only cause of the tear trough deformity, it can be also the result of our inherent bone structure. Locally it is more prevalent in Indians, but it is certainly not exclusive to them. I, for one, suffer from such a woe

IS CLINICALS Super Serum Advance

2009-12-01T12:42:00.007+08:00

Vitamin C is one of the few anti-oxidants proven to be effective against skin aging. Hence, a good vitamin C product is a must in your daily regime. Super Serum Advance from IS CLINICALS is one of my favorite Vitamin C serums for a number of reasons. Superior Active IngredientsSuper Serum Advance contains 15% stabilized L-ascorbic acid, or pure vitamin C. (As mentioned in a previous article,

How to Look a Decade Younger: Avoid the Sun and Cigarettes

2009-11-20T12:22:00.005+08:00

We all know that sun exposure and smoking are the 2 largest contributors to premature skin aging.For years, scientists have conducted studies on twins – who are supposed to have the same genetic makeup, to provide evidence of this. If a picture speaks a thousand words, this one should be screaming an entire volume at you.Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospitals Case Medical

Light based Acne Treatment: Zapping Pimples Away

2009-11-16T19:57:00.009+08:00

Light based treatments for acne are very popular as they avoid the side effects associated with other treatments (e.g sun sentivity with Roaccutane) New lasers and lights to treat acne emerge all the time, as acne is a common and chronic problem, making many people confused and bewildered. I shall attempt to shed some light (pun intended) on topic.Light based therapies improve acne by many ways,

Omega 3 – Anti-Aging Elixir

2009-10-31T16:43:00.006+08:00

Staying youthful is not only about lotions and potions, Botox and lights; I always believe that lifestyle and diet play essential roles. I stress repeatedly that exercise, fruits, adequate sleep and being tobacco free are also part and parcel of staying young.There are anti-aging supplements galore: from vitamins, to berry extracts, to whatever you can think of, but if there is only one dietary

Doctor Help! I have a pimple!

2009-10-21T19:58:00.003+08:00

It's like a medical emergency of sorts: distressed patients who burst into the consult room all teary eyed. In 2 days they have a (choose one), wedding dinner, photo shoot, big date etc... I will calm them down, and tell them that there is hope yet! 1) Do not squeeze! Squeezing the pimple is the worst thing you can do, as this creates trauma to the skin and surrounding tissues, causing more

Keeping Acne Under Control

2009-10-10T17:33:00.003+08:00

I mentioned previously that acne should be thought of as a chronic condition - it can be controlled, but may decide to become active once proper skincare is not observed; it not only affects teenagers, but also adults. In fact, up to 1 in 4 adults may be bothered by some form of acne..The next question is then: what can you do keep it at bay? LifestyleAgain, your mum is right. (Damn!) More fruits

Ulthera on Channel News Asia

2009-09-09T15:09:00.004+08:00

Dr Low Chai Ling, Medical Director of The Sloane Clinic, was on Prime Time Morning, Channel News Asia, on 24th August 2009 to talk about the revolutionary non-invasive skin tightening and face lifting treatment, Ulthera .

Adult Acne: Zits are not just a problem of the adolescent

2009-09-02T19:18:00.005+08:00

I have been getting more and more patients of late, in their 30s and 40s, who come to me complaining that they have a sudden outbreak of acne.After the initial description of their problem, the remark that follows is invariably the same : “I don’t know why I have acne suddenly; I never used to have it even as a teenager!!”But does acne only affect adolescents and teenagers?That seems to be the

Non-Surgical Alternatives to the Treatment of Eye Bags - Fillers and Ulthera

2009-08-25T10:47:00.008+08:00

The Eye-Bag is one of the greatest nemesis of my patients.As we age, the fat right below the eye starts to protrude outwards. To make things worse, we start to lose volume and tissue at the inferior eye margin – giving rise to what is known as a 'tear trough' deformity.The combination of these 2 factors make the eyes look tired, and since eyes are the window to the soul, we see a weary soul when

Ulthera: Sneak Peek (2)

2009-08-05T15:28:00.012+08:00

At the media launch of the new branch of The Sloane Clinic at ION, Orchard yesterday, we placed our newest treatment, Ulthera™, to yet another test.We performed the treatment on one of our nurse volunteers, on one side of her face only. (ok, maybe there was some threatening involved...) The results were, once again, excellent..Immediately after the treatment, there was a visible difference

Ulthera : Sneak Peek...

2009-08-03T20:55:00.009+08:00

A taste of what Ultherapy™ can offer... This patient had the Ulthera™ procedure performed on her lower face. After 90 days, we can see that that is not only softening and improvement in the nasolabial folds, but also a perceivable lower face lift, and ovaling of the lower face, restoring a more youthful appearance.What has been achieved, is, essentially, a non-surgical face lift! The Sloane

Ulthera: The Next Generation of the Non- Surgical Facelift?

2009-07-31T15:33:00.008+08:00

Picture courtesy of Ulthera, Inc from http://www.ulthera.com"The Ulthera™ System has been used only in Europe and USA till today. We at the The Sloane Clinic, will be the first aesthetics practice to acquire and offer the treatment here in Singapore, at its ION Orchard branch." The principle for a non- surgical facelift is straightfoward enough: using energy waves to induce the wound healing

All About Dark Eye Circles III: Treatments

2009-07-22T20:54:00.005+08:00

So what is effective for the cursed problem of dark eye circles? Lets start with the easiest methods. Lifestyle Changes Your mother was right! Exercise, stop smoking, have enough rest, eat less salt! Treat Medical condition If you have existing allergic rhinitis, use decongestants and inhaled steroids to keep that in check. Minimise eczema flares via proper skin care, moisturizing, and

All About Dark Eye circle II: Myths

2009-07-10T11:06:00.004+08:00

Being such a bothersome problem, many myths and remedies have surfaced for Dark Eye Circles. Here’s some of them I commonly encounter in my practiceTanning Hides Dark Eye Circles I get this all the time. People trying to justify their obsession for tanning by claiming that it makes their dark eye circles look better! Tanning not only makes dark eye circles worse in the short term by

All About Dark Eye Circles I : What causes them?

2009-06-20T10:30:00.005+08:00

Dark eye circles are one of the most commonly encountered problems in my practice. Most people are bothered by them as they cause the eyes to look tired, listless, and aged. But what causes them? There are a myriad of reasons for dark circles, and unfortunately, this makes them one of the hardest conditions to treat! Prominent Blood Vessels That bluish hue is the result of

Shrink Pores With Botox

2009-06-01T18:55:00.008+08:00

To many, Botox is still sole for the purpose of wrinkle busting. Botox has many other uses, as mentioned here. One of the amazing effects of Botox, is its effects on pore size and oil production. Injected into the dermis, the mid layers of the skin, Botox causes the smooth muscle and oil glands in the skin to relax, causing the pores to appear significantly smaller, and the skin to be

The misunderstood Vitamin A

2009-05-18T12:54:00.004+08:00

Ask any individual who visited an aesthetic doctor for whatever reason, and he or she will probably tell you that he was given a retinoid of some sorts by the doctor – be it Retin A, Differin, Tazorac, etc. Why Retinoids?Simply because Retinoids (compounds with a basic core structure of Vitamin A) are such wonderful drugs with so many beneficial properties to the skin. Many of us remember the

Her World Beauty Awards IV : Anti-Ageing Products

2009-03-20T12:07:00.002+08:00

There is a new movement in the beauty product world: anti-ageing wrinkle busters. As some of you may know, I was a judge in the recent Her World Beauty Awards 2008. For my avid readers, I shall give you inside scoop of 2 of my favorite products in the facial anti-ageing category.Elizabeth Prevage Anti-Ageing Night CreamActive Ingredients: Idebenone, retinol, vitamin C, lemon peel ferment, tomato

Her World Beauty Awards III : Whitening products

2009-03-11T10:51:00.005+08:00