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Dr Chew's love for discovering new knowledge and keen eye on beauty motivated her to pursue aesthetic medicine where she practices with delectation. Often placing herself in patient’s shoes, she listens with empathy and goes the extra mile to ensure satisfaction from them. She is an accomplished Aesthetic Physician with MBBS, MAC certification and specializes in lasers and injectables.

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Healthy Living

The Right Skin Care for Every Age

The fountain of youth or the holy grail have always been depicted in stories as aging is inevitable and the quest for longevity has been in constant pursuit. Aging sneaks up on you. One moment you’re talking about the hottest bar in town, the next decade later, you find yourself talking about relaxing massages and health checkups. Your body will change as you age , just like your priorities and partners (wink) as you go through different decades and stages of life. Here’s what I’ve noticed about my skin. When I was a teenager, my skin was relatively quite oily …

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The 5 Important Things to Know about Tattoo Removal

The funny thing about growing up is that we all go through a rebellious phase and we want to look cool. I’ve been through that ‘goth’ phase and wanted a tattoo so badly but of course, my mom stamped that idea out of me straight away. Well, I still do want a tattoo. I’ve always envisioned a dragon tattoo – the fiercer it is, the better. But I’ve always joked that I fear the day I become old with saggy skin, the tattoo will become a lizard instead. Tattoo can be viewed as an expression of emotions or form of …

Healthy Living

How hormones affect our skin?

‘ It’s that time of the month again and I start having some breakout AGAIN.’ Does this sound familiar? Well, you might want to understand a little more on hormones. We can’t be always blaming it on PMS right…. Or, can we? If you thought that you had all the possible skin aggressors covered, you’re wrong. There are few known aggressors like pollution, junk food, certain beauty products and of course, adding on more to the list- hormones. The body’s endocrine system is more far-reaching than most people realize. Hormones affect our memory, cognition, and mood, and over time they …

Healthy Living

Did Covid Affect Your Skin and Lifestyle? Here’s What You Can Do!

2019 was when the world heard of a little unknown virus. Little did we know that it will throw the world into chaos. After almost 2 years, we’re still in midst of battling this public enemy number 1. As this post is written, many countries are still under lockdown. Over the past 1 year , doctors have also seen many skin problems related to covid. Here’s a compilation of what some may experience ! 1. Dermatitis Lockdown has inadvertently created an unhealthy obsession of staring at your own pores whether on social media whereby you can zap yourself into a …

Skin Care

What Is Hyaluronic Acid For? Everything You Need to Know

You probably seen the term Hyaluronic acid ubiquitously in magazines, in many skincare products and even in some body lotion. So what is this age defying miraculous ingredient that everybody swears by? Hyaluronic acid ( Hya-Lu-Ro-Nic Acid) is a sugar molecule found commonly in our skin and joints. It is a humectant which can draw moisture from air and keep your skin moist, holding almost 1000 times its own weight in water! Think it as a sponge absorbing all the water! Wow. No wonder it is able to make your skin ‘plump’ and dewy. What is Hyaluronic Acid for? As …

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Top treatments for dark eye circles

There are two school of thoughts when it comes to the treatments of dark eye circles – the skin care junkie who believes in eye creams and the other who doesn’t quite believe it. Some eye creams are highly raved and reviewed but can it solve ALL your dark eye circles problem? Now that’s a question to be pondered upon. For me personally, I believe in eye creams for hydration of the skin and perhaps, to a certain extent of lightening pigments but when it comes to solving dark eye circles, I beg to differ. Creams can help but only …

Dark Eye Circles

What causes dark eye circles?

Are you fed up of people telling that you look tired? Are you also trying to cover up your racoon eyes but even with the most expensive concealors, you still look like you haven’t slept in ages? Well, you may be having dark eye circles. Dark eye circles and eye bags can be easily confused as it seems similar. Dark eye circle is the darkening of the lower eyelid which may impart a dull and tired look. Dark under eye circles become very noticeable because the lower eyelid skin is one of the thinnest areas of skin in the body …

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My Profhilo Experience – A Doctor’s Perspective

The buzz is all about Profhilo as it’s hailed as one of the best aesthetic inventions. In fact, it has clinched a few of the ‘BEST AESTHETIC INNOVATION’ awards recently. Of course, with all that hype, I, of all people HAVE to try it right? Well, I have combination skin all my life. I never really had a big issue with my skin all while but it’s a known fact that my T zone is oilier and my cheeks are a little drier. Fun fact : I have never really use any serums until year 2019. My skin care regime …

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I want a full forehead!

Big eyes, defined sharp nose and sultry lips – those are the features that were promoted incessantly on cosmetics and skin care products. But did you know that forehead and eyebrow region contributes to the whole overall beauty of the face?  Now, look again carefully at your face. Does your forehead and brow area looks saggy? Do you think you have a flat forehead? The Chinese have a myth that a full forehead signifies prosperity and good fortune. If you are looking for prosperity and good fortune then read on! Thought of undergoing a surgical procedure to lift up your …

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Body contouring with botox

Botulinum toxin or rather known as botox is that miracle toxin that helps to eliminate wrinkles. It is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures all over the world and is no stranger to those seeking perfection in their face. However, do you know botulinum toxin have other benefits like body contouring ? Well, now you know! Besides making your face slimmer , it can also help relieve shoulder aches, improve posture and tension headaches! How amazing is that? How does Botulinum Toxin help in body contouring? Previously I’ve mentioned about the functions of botox here. But just a recap …