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Aesthetics & Beauty Guide Out NOW!

26 July 2012

How time flies and it’s already halfway through 2012. Has this transformational year been special for you? For me, I embarked on some major life changes and felt a calling to attain a higher spiritual connection – which I am doing via my daily yoga sessions, meditation as well as an escape to a spiritual village in Bali.

Still on the transformational note, technology these days have enabled us to pretty much change anything we don’t like about ourselves physically, without going under the knife. We reveal all the various ways you can turn back time in our De-Ageing Special – showcasing over 20 treatments to make you brand new and erase years off your face and body! We also assign our very lucky writer, Kristen, to a head-to-toe makeover with top aesthetic doctor, Dr Elias Tam. Follow her transformation, starting from this issue and over the next four issues of ABG!

And, speaking of change, we have some very exciting announcements to make – ABG will be going quarterly from next year onwards and we are also bringing the experts closer to you with ABG Insights – a series of workshops organised by us.

Here’s to looking good inside and out! Enjoy the issue :)

Grab a copy of ABG at:

- Kinokuniya

- Times

- Giant

- Buzz

- MPH

- Popular

- Carrefour

- Newsstands

- NTUC

- Esso and Caltex petrol stations


Invitation to Dr Georgia Lee’s party

7 February 2010

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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…


Bad economy = Good looks?

30 January 2010

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.


Sculptra – The Non-Surgical Face Lift?

10 December 2009

Non-invasive aesthetic treatments are becoming more popular and Sculptra is the latest anti aging treatment generating lots of buzz in the market.  Made up of poly-L-lactic acid and delivered underneath the skin via injections, Sculptra is a collagen stimulator that will encourage your own collagen to grow.

It is especially good for hollowed out areas of the face due to aging like sunken temples, tear troughs (area under the eyes), droopy cheeks and deep nasolabial folds around the mouth. Patients will gradually look more rejuvenated with plumped up firmness one month after treatment and results will peak at around three months. Unlike fillers which is immediate, Sculptra works gradually to restore what has been lost and once your treatment plan is complete, results can last for up to 2 years.

Here are some pictures of a Sculptra workshop I attended this afternoon organised by the Anti Aging & Aesthetics Medicine Society Of Singapore:

Sculptra

Sculptra

Sculptra-filled needles lined up & ready to go!

Sculptra-filled needles lined up & ready to go!

Patient getting Sculptra injected into his sunken tear trough by Dr Jonathan Lee

Patient getting Sculptra injected into his sunken tear trough by Dr Jonathan Lee

The most important part - massaging Sculptra to distribute it all over the face

The most important part - massaging Sculptra to distribute it all over the face

Dr Roy Chio using Sculptra for his patient

Dr Roy Chio using Sculptra for his patient

Anti Aging & Aesthetics Medicine Society Of Singapore and their patients for Sculptra

Anti Aging & Aesthetics Medicine Society Of Singapore and their patients for Sculptra

For more information about this anti aging treatment, visit my website ReviewAntiAging.com here:

http://www.reviewantiaging.com/anti-aging-special.html


Botox ® And Fillers – More Than Just Wrinkle Fillers

4 December 2009

Last evening, I attended a Facial Remodelling workshop organised by facial remodelling expert, Dr Z. Facial remodelling is a procedure whereby you use Botox ® and a filler like Juvederm ® to enhance facial features. For example, Botox ® is used to contour the jaw line and slim down the face and Juvederm ® is used to create a nose bridge, cheekbones and even a sharper chin!

This is the latest facial enhancement procedure that is gaining popularity as it is non-invasive and has no downtime. In fact, Dr Z says that it has been referred to as the “Friday Party Nose” as you can literally get a sharper nose in minutes and then head out to a party!

The only downside is that is it not permanent. Botox ® can last for about 4 months (the more often you do it, the longer its effects apparently) while fillers can last from 4 to 18 months (shorter for smokers, great reason to quit!). It costs from $200 for jawline up to $3,000 for a full face procedure.

Well, I kinda like that it is not permanent as I would like to be able to modify my features to suit my face as I age (argh! hate that word). I also like the fact that I don’t have to go under the knife and that it is quite painless. Fillers are also made from hylauronic acid, which is a substance that is already found in our body, so it is natural. Enough talking, I’ll let the pictures do the talking below:

The charming Dr Z explaining his facial remodelling treatment

The charming Dr Z explaining his facial remodelling treatment

Attendees taking notes

Attendees taking notes

Volunteer A gets a higher nose bridge

Volunteer A gets a higher nose bridge

Voila!

Voila!

A before

A before

A after - Botox for jawline which takes about 2 weeks to show, fillers for nosebridge and chin

A after - Botox for jawline which takes about 2 weeks to show, fillers for nosebridge and chin

Volunteer C also getting a nosebridge

Volunteer C also getting a nosebridge

Volunteer C after - nosebridge filler and Botox for jawline

Volunteer C after - nosebridge filler and Botox for jawline

Dr Z is at Z Medical Aesthetics:

Orchard Paragon
290 Orchard Road, #11-04/05
Paragon Medical Suites, Singapore 238859

Tel: 6235 2343

Website: http://www.z-aesthetics.com


Dr Georgia Lee

25 September 2009
Louis Vuitton party with Dr Georgia Lee
Louis Vuitton party with Dr Georgia Lee

I was invited by Dr Georgia Lee to attend a Louis Vuitton party at the Ion today.

Dr Georgia Lee and I
Dr Georgia Lee and I

I’ve known Dr Georgia Lee for more than 10 years. Back when she was a General Practitioner and when I was living near Holland Village. She’s always looked great and I would look forward to seeing what she’d wear – be it a Vietnamese dao or a chic dress.

We’ve kept in touch and she’s remained my gynae, even though she does not do gynae services for patients now.
It’s wonderful to see how successful she’s become as an aesthetic doctor, but it is not at all surprising. Dr Georgia Lee is one of the warmest and most helpful people I know. She takes the time to attend to you and when I got married four years ago, she gave me a complimentary IPL session.  She’s also been extremely supportive of all my business ventures and I am very grateful for all her help!
Find out more about Dr Georgia Lee here: http://www.reviewantiaging.com/dr-georgia-lee.html
Dr Georgia Lee's skincare in the goodie bag
Dr Georgia Lee’s skincare in the goodie bag

If you are not aware, she’s started her own skincare line, which I received today in my goodie bag. Inside, there is a cleaner, scrub, toner, moisturiser and blotting paper, and I can’t wait to try them out! In fact, I will probably review them here. Watch this space!

Find out more about Dr Georgia Lee’s skin care here: http://www.drgeorgialee.com/store/

p.s. It’s been a month of cancelled appointments and clashing schedules, hence the lack of reviews. Thanks for your patience. I am currently working on an exciting Anti Aging section featuring one of the most innovative products I came across at the Aesthetics Asia Exhibition and Convention :)

Why I Started ReviewAntiAging.com

11 September 2009

As I network and make my rounds in the aesthetics industry, I always get asked this question – Why did you start ReviewAntiAging.com? Yes, number one reason is vanity, because I would like to know and try anti aging treatments, but there is another more noble cause behind it.

IPL burns

IPL burns

I’ve had friends who have been burnt by IPL treatments or had suffered hyperpigmentation after laser treatments. Most of them did their treatments at beauty salons, not at aesthetic doctors. Aesthetic treatments when done with the right accredited doctors can really enhance your complexion and solve a magnitude of skin problems, not make things worse!

So, ReviewAntiAging.com was started to educate people on the proper procedures as well as point them in the right direction of aesthetic doctors who have been tested and approved. Everyone should have great skin, yet there are people walking around with acne, pitted scars, pigmentation, etc.

Hopefully, ReviewAntiAging.com will be the antidote to all that :)

Find out the solutions to all your skin problems here:

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


Laser Treatment Video – Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment

6 August 2009
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This laser treatment will deliver more supple skin, build up more collagen and your skin will actually get better over time. It also promises smaller pores and has exfoliating benefits to unclog pores.

Read my review here:
http://www.reviewantiaging.com/fractional-co2-laser-treatment.html


Aesthetic Doctors – Heartland vs Orchard Aesthetic Doctors

6 August 2009
Dr Yuen from Atlas Medical at Ang Mo Kio

Dr Yuen from Atlas Medical at Ang Mo Kio

I think we shouldn’t look down on aesthetic clinics located in the heartlands. By saving on their rental, these clinics are able to offer treatments to their patients at 30% less than the Orchard clinics – which I feel can be overpriced sometimes.

Check the doctor’s background and do some research on your own. For eg, you can find out what laser machines the Orchard ones are using and then see if the heartlander one is using the same machine. From what I know, most of them do have the latest machines.

Overall, I think it is great that there are aesthetic clinics in the heartlands who make aesthetic treatments available and affordable to the masses. Just be wary of those GPs who don’t even have a proper room to do laser treatments and everything looks makeshift, and please don’t do laser treatments/IPL at facial salons with therapists who are not aesthetic doctors!


Laser Treatment Review – Dermlift Laser Treatment

6 August 2009
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Review of Dermlift laser treatment at The Aesthetics Clinic


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