DERMATOLOGIST’S ADVICE

5 Reasons to Consider Body Contouring with CoolSculpting®

Have you tried dieting, exercising, and used all kinds of gadgets to get rid of stubborn fat around your waist? Stubborn fat or subcutaneous fat seems to resist all your efforts to slim down. You are at your wit’s end. Frustrated, everything you tried does not seem to deliver results. Don’t worry. There is a solution to help you lose body fat safely and effectively. Plus, most of us are not genetically blessed with svelte bodies. So it’s normal to have some excess subcutaneous fat on your body. But if that bothers you, then here are 5 reasons why you should consider body contouring with CoolSculpting®.

Patient Mailbox: Losing Stubborn Belly Fat with CoolSculpting®

Hi Dr. Loo, I am a 32 years old customer service manager. During the quarantine period, ordering meals via Food Panda and GrabFood were my go-to to appease my food cravings. Coupled with a lack of exercise, my stomach, or belly pouch has grown bigger in size! My thighs have enlarged proportionately too, and I feel self-conscious. Are there non-surgical options that would help me lose stubborn, excess fat? I’ve heard about CoolSculpting® but have never tried the procedure. Could you tell me more about the process, its results, and longevity? What are the possible complications from getting CoolSculpting® to treat my abdomen, inner and outer thighs? My wedding is a few months ahead and I would like to look stunning. Thank you.

Top 5 Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Lip Filler Augmentation

Are you bothered by thin lips? Is one side of your lips thinner than the other? Or perhaps age has caught up and the vertical lines on your lips bother you? Fret not as there is a fast and safe option to enhance these lip woes in mere minutes. Contrastingly, there are many myths surrounding lip fillers that make us shun this treatment. Before you take the plunge and get your lips plumped up, check out these top 5 things you need to know before getting a lip filler augmentation.

Why You Should Not Worry About Getting Aesthetic Treatments during RMCO

Should I or should I not? Ever find yourself having an internal battle on whether you should resume aesthetic treatments? You’ve been looking forward to embracing some form of normalcy months ago. And one of the things on top of your mind is to resume aesthetic treatments (apart from a haircut). SilkPeel treatment, Botox on the forehead and crows feet to smoothen the lines, and medical facials to rejuvenate the skin is now accessible. Fret not as we have your back covered. Your health and safety remain our utmost priority at all times. Here are 5 reasons why you should not be anxious about aesthetic treatments amidst Covid-19.

Patient Mailbox: Clinic Hygiene and Safety Protocols During RMCO

Hi Dr. Peter, I am a 52 years old entrepreneur. I would like to resume the aesthetic facial treatment that I regularly used to have after weeks of lockdown. This includes my scheduled Botox treatment every 3 – 4 months, and laser treatment for overall facial rejuvenation. But I have some reservations. For example, how do I know that the premise is well sanitized? Will there be a crowd of more than 10 patients at one go? How do we stay safe while social distancing may not be possible during treatment? Are there any heightened risks of getting aesthetic treatments during this period? Please share the precautionary measures that you and your team undertake during this period, as the world races to develop the Covid-19 vaccine. Thank you.

Dermatologist’s Views on At-Home Skincare Devices for Oily Face

Does your face look so oily, you wonder if you can literally fry an egg on it? Are your pores so big it reminds you of the moon? This may sound like exaggerated expressions of greasy skin, but yes - don’t we all hate it! Sheltered in for the past 11 weeks in our bid to stop Covid-19 transmission, you may notice skin problems surfacing. Oily skin is just one common problem that happens when you slag on your skincare routine. Can at-home skincare devices treat oily skin? Here are a dermatologist’s views on treating oily skin and home skincare gadgets.

Patient Mailbox: Can Beauty Gadgets Help To Unclog Pores & Improve Skin Condition During Lockdown?

With the lockdown and Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) going on for the last 10 weeks, my complexion has changed for the worst. My skin looks dull and oily, and I have whiteheads and blackheads on my T-zone too. To make things worse, my pores look enlarged too. I want to restore the glow in my complexion and I would like to find out more about exfoliation. I notice that there are many beauty tools sold online that promise to slough off dead skin and minimize pores to reveal a flawless complexion. Would this DIY beauty tools help me regain my glowing complexion? I would like to find ways to improve exfoliation until I can resume my aesthetic treatment once the CMCO has been lifted. Thank you.

Patient Mailbox: How To Manage Pigmentation During Quarantine

Hi Dr. Peter, I am prone to pigmentation on my cheeks. To prevent pigmentation spots on my face, I regularly have chemical peels and laser therapy to keep my skin clear and spot-free. With the Enhanced Movement Control Order in place, it is difficult to reach out to my medical practitioner to treat my pigmentation. As such, I‘m starting to see pigmentation surfacing on my face. Is there anything that I can do to manage pigmentation with skincare products during this period? My current range of lightening moisturizers does not seem effective in lightening these sunspots. Thank you.

4 Skincare Tips To Maintain Your Skin Health During Quarantine

Holed up at home with all the time in your hands? As we conscientiously battle Covid-19 and with aesthetic treatments temporarily out of reach, now is the best time to reevaluate your skincare regime. Not being able to get your aesthetic fix can be despairing for some of us. A darker patch on the face here, a big pimple threatening to pop there, and perhaps some unwanted lines are showing where they should not. Rest assured that we’re here to help you ride through these challenging times with these beauty tips. So check out these simple home remedies that will help you flatten your beauty woes, while we flatten the Coronavirus curve together.

Patient Mailbox: How To Look After Your Skin Health During Covid-19

My skin is starting to look dull and lackluster due to the build-up of excess dead skin cells. This is because I have missed my regular laser treatments and facials. In addition, as someone with sensitive skin, I have patches of acne breakout along my jawline. To make things worse, I am prone to pigmentation and I can also see mild darkening on my cheeks. Now that we are sheltered in, could you advise how best I can look after my skin at home? Thank you.

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