Expert Author: Pearlin Siow | Category: Anti Aging Ulthera is the first aesthetics device to combine ultrasound imaging with focused ultrasound energy for non-invasive skin lifting. The ultrasound enables visualization of tissue beneath the skin's surface and Ulthera is the first and only non-surgical procedure to be able to focus energy at prescribed levels. This enables significant lifting of skin tissue while leaving the top layers including the epidermis completely unaffected.
Expert Author: Pearlin Siow | Category: Anti Aging Dr Dana Elliott from The Aesthetics Clinic has worked in a number of disciplines including obstetrics, gynaecology, geriatric medicine and palliative medicine at various hospitals. His foray into aesthetic medicine began more than two years ago and was inspired by the wishes of his patients to feel good about themselves and be motivated to stay healthy. He is currently the honorary secretary of the Anti-Aging and Aesthetics Medicine Society of Singapore.
If you are frustrated by the resistance of certain body areas to diet and exercise, help is at hand. Citispa's 3-Step Figure Transform aims to help you get rid of your flabby bits.
The revolutionary Ion Magnum machine is reported to reduce cellulite in one session. It is a high-tech muscle-building machine created by Gerry Pollack, the co-creator of the pacemaker in the 50s. Using electrical currents, the machine tricks your body to build muscles and you can simulate a weight training session or a run just by adjusting the controls. According to Dr Christine Cheng, a 30-minute session on the Ion Magnum is akin to 10 hours in the gym and burns 5000 calories!
Expert Author: Pearlin Siow | Category: Acne Microdermabrasion rejuvenates and revitalizes skin. Microdermabrasion uses a fine jet of crystals to gently and painlessly exfoliate your skin while vacuum suction removes the crystals with the dead skin cells, leaving you with new, softer skin and even skin texture.
Expert Author: Pearlin Siow | Category: Anti Aging Dr Eric Berger is founder and director of Berger Medical Aesthetics and he specializes in keeping faces looking young without plastic surgery. Here, he shares with us his top 10 tips for healthy skin...
Liposuction used to be the only way you could remove unwanted fat from your body. Today, there are various ways, such as LipoSelection, which is a new way to precisely and efficiently remove unwanted fat. Unlike liposuction, LipoSelection uses state-of-the-art technology to reshape your body by first liquefying then removing fat from the body - providing smooth results. Unlike the long downtime of liposuction, patients report low to minimal pain, swelling and bruising with LipoSelection.
Expert Author: Pearlin Siow | Category: Anti Aging After a drought of two years without any new developments in the anti aging industry, there is a new and exciting device in the market called Ulthera. This device is developed in USA and seems to be the next big wave in the world of aesthetics. Before, most of the devices that are out in the market are variations of pre-existing technology. The Ulthera does not use laser or light, but Ultrasounds waves.
Expert Author: Pearlin Siow | Category: Anti Aging Don't know your Thermage from your IPL? Fret not, here's your guide to all the latest laser treatments. With so many anti aging and laser treatments, all branded under a variety of names, deciding what treatment to get can be confusing. Botox and fillers can help ease away frown lines or create a higher nose bridge or sharper chin. Light or lasers are used to stimulate your skin to tighten or lighten. Generally, these machines use controlled heat via light, pulsed light or radiofrequency.
Thermage came about when doctors noticed that skin became stronger after burns, so they set about recreating the same thermal damage, but without the scars. Thermage machines are deep-heating machines which cause a controlled injury inside skin to stimulate your body's natural renewal process which tightens existing collagen and forms new collagen.
Expert Author: Pearlin Siow | Category: Skin Care Myths and truths about laser treatments revealed here! Myth 1: I'm only in my 20s or 30s so I don't need laser treatments. Fact: According to Dr Dana Elliott, doing a laser treatment is similar to giving your skin a work out, which keeps it in peak condition. It is better to prevent than cure. So, if you start your treatments now, your face will retain its youthfulness 10 years or more down the road.
Expert Author: Pearlin Siow | Category: Skin Care New lasers now may or may not remove the top layers of skin and they are more targeted and less invasive, causing less tissue damage. An example is the Erbium laser which I am trying today. According to Dr Elliott, this laser has exfoliating properties which is good for acne and it also has skin tightening benefits.
Expert Author: Pearlin Siow | Category: Anti Aging These days, getting just about any area of your body rejuvenated is possible, and I mean ANY part. Case in point: this revolutionary treatment that removes hair as well as lightens and tightens your nether region. Called the Power Pac 2.1 Hair Removal and V Blush, this treatment uses a laser IPL machine called the SPP 2.1, that serves the dual purpose of removing hair as well as rejuvenating skin. Talk about killing two birds with one stone!
Expert Author: Pearlin Siow | Category: Skin Care How does IPL Photorejuvenation work? The flash lamp produces light which is carefully filtered before it reaches the skin. This ensures that only light of the correct wavelength is allowed to touch the skin.
Expert Author: Pearlin Siow | Category: Acne In case you're wondering about the difference between IPL and laser treatments, here's an easy analogy: If you have a date and want to look good when you leave the clinic, choose an IPL treatment, buts its effects may not last as long as a laser treatment as it is more superficial. If you have pressing issues like scars and can afford downtime, a laser treatment is more suitable.
Expert Author: Pearlin Siow | Category: Anti Aging For ladies who want smooth, radiant skin without any downtime, the SpectraPeel laser treatment is for you. This non-ablative skin rejuvenation treatment stimulates collagen from within and patients are able to see results immediately with little or no redness of the skin. It is suitable for the reduction of large pores and can also be used to treat acne.
Expert Author: Pearlin Siow | Category: Skin Care Laser treatments are all the rage these days and they can help you achieve flawless skin. Here's a review of a laser treatment called Pixel Skin Resurfacing: Dr Z first examines Carol's face to assess her skin condition. Noting that she has some skin pigmentation and very light scars, he says that he will give her a mild laser treatment suitable for her skin type. She is then taken to a room where a numbing cream is applied and left on for 20 minutes to minimise discomfort during the treatment process.
Expert Author: Pearlin Siow | Category: Anti Aging Not all of us want to live forever, but we do want to look and feel young for as long as possible. You don't need to drink from the legendary Fountain of Youth either because staying young starts with you. New studies come to us daily from all over the world, revealing new technologies and revolutionary procedures to take years off our looks and live longer, but if you start with these three simple tips, you can feel, look and "smell" younger!
Expert Author: Pearlin Siow | Category: Skin Care What happens to your skin as you get older? Age 25 - Visible aging of the skin starts and the skin replaces old cells more slowly. Age 30 - More fine lines develop as collagen and elastin start to break down and the delicate skin under the eyes begins to thin.
Expert Author: Pearlin Siow | Category: Anti Aging Imagine this: A 90 minute luxurious treatment that will re-educate lax facial muscles to firm up, rehydrate dry skin, minimize pore size, perform lymph drainage for detoxification, improve skin tone and lighten pigmentation - all without any downtime or discomfort.
