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Dark Eye Circles Fillers Injectables Lasers

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 …

Aging Injectables Lifting Medical Treatments Profhilo Sagging

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 …

Botulinum toxin Fillers Injectables Lifting Sagging

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 …

Acne Healthy Living

Why is my skin so bad during MCO?

When MCO first came into force across most states in Malaysia, most of us thought we’ll be able to save some money from not eating out and commuting to work. Well, you also thought with less exposure to pollutants and mask wearing, our skin will be clear and healthy, didn’t you? Unfortunately, for some reasons, we’re having acne flare ups and dull skin tone. Research has shown that in England, 29% have noted an increase in acne or blackheads during lockdown. I like to call it the ‘Indoor Face’ The effect of being stuck indoors can quite literally be seen …

Acne Scars Aging Lasers Pigmentation

Why Picosure?

Say hello to our latest baby : Picosure In search for a fix that helps discolored and damaged skin? Pico Laser can help with that. But with so many pico lasers out there, how do you know which is the right one for you? Well, be sure it’s Picosure! The beauty world was suddenly abuzzed to the word ‘ Pico Laser’ as it suddenly became a hit worldwide. Read more about Pico lasers here. Pico Laser or also known as Picosecond laser is the newest type of laser but there are different brands out there like PicoSure, Picoplus, Picoway, PicoSure, …

Botulinum toxin Fillers Injectables Lifting Profhilo Sagging

My face is sagging!

Our patients often ask us for a miracle antidote that can make them look younger and fresher. Well, to be honest, this is not an easy feat. But, is there a way to combat sagging?  Do you find yourself pulling back the skin to make your skin tauter and make the lines disappear? Do you notice the deepening crease of your nasolabial fold and prominent jowls? If you do, then continue reading to understand how it happens.  So why does our skin tend to sag as we age? Why do we look old? Firstly, sagging on the face is contributed …

Acne Scars Lasers Pigmentation

What Is Pico Laser? The Hype About Pico Laser Treatment

Well, if you’re reading this, let me assure you that it’s not too late to jump on the Pico Laser hype boat and find out more why is it so popular!   Do you have such problems with your skin ? If so, then this post might intrigued you further ! What Is Pico Laser? The word laser stands for ‘Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation’. There are many kinds of laser out there with different mediums and wavelengths used for different purposes. Simply put, a laser is a single-wavelength packed with high energy and can be accurately focused …

Beauty Talk Pigmentation Skin Care

Can skin care help with pigmentation?

Firstly, how well do you know your skin? Do you know that we can classify and define different skin types like different personalities? Before we dive into the topics of skin care and pigmentation, let’s see explore what is the 16 types of skin is all about. The Baumann Skin type system is a skin-type classification system defining 16 skin personalities. In a short summary, these are the things to note of : Dry vs Oily : It determines the amount of sebum produced by your skin. Dry skin usually have lesser sebum, lesser acne whereas oily skin usually experience …

Acne Chemical Peels Healthy Living Pigmentation

The wonders of chemical peel

I am sure many of you heard of chemical peel. But does it sound as scary as it seems? Did you imagine a face being splashed by acid ? Well, I can assure you that’s not the case! Chemical peels is a procedure you will love and will definitely come back for more! Did you know that chemical peels are one of the most popular cosmetic procedures after botox? You may heard of names like ‘red carpet peels’ and ‘ fire and ice’ but really, beneath all these fancy names, it’s just chemical peels. So, what are chemical peels? Chemical …