Is Non-Surgical Eye Bag Removal Permanent? A Doctor’s Honest Explanation
By Dr Gerard Ee MBBS MRCS DP Dermatology In my consultations, the question about permanence usually comes straight after the question about price. That is understandable. Patients want to know whether they are paying for a lasting change or a short-lived improvement. Unfortunately, the answers they find online are often too simple. Either the result is described as permanent, or every non-surgical treatment is dismissed as temporary. The reality sits between those two positions. I have performed AGNES and Secret RF eye bag treatments for more than 10 years and have followed over 500 patients. What I tell them is
Why Tear Trough Fillers Can Make True Eye Bags Worse
By Dr Gerard Ee A common misconception that patients have is that dermal face fillers can fix all age-related problems, including eye bags. To save some readers a lot of money and regret, I would like to clarify right off the bat that fillers do not remove eye bags. Fillers do not work as they add even more volume to an eye bag that is already caused by excess volume. An eye bag occurs when lower eyelid fat pushing forward through a weakened orbital septum. Adding volume next to, under or around a fat bulge does not make the bulge disappear.
What Causes Acne Scars?
Written by Dr Gerard Ee | Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee | Expert opinion by Dr Gerard Ee Dr Gerard Ee is an aesthetic doctor and the founder and medical director of The Clifford Clinic, which he established 14 years ago. He has treated acne scars for 16 years, treating more than 2,000 patients with acne scars, and is one of Singapore's longest-standing users of the Infini RF microneedling system (16 years). He holds a Diploma in Dermatology (Cardiff) and is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS). More on Dr Gerard Ee. Understanding the formation of
Acne Scar Treatment in Singapore: A Complete Guide
Written by Dr Gerard Ee | Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee | Expert opinion by Dr Gerard Ee Dr Gerard Ee is an aesthetic doctor and the founder and medical director of The Clifford Clinic, which he established 14 years ago. He has treated acne scars for 16 years and more than 2,000 acne-scar patients and is one of Singapore's longest-standing users of the Infini RF microneedling system (16 years). He holds a Diploma in Dermatology (Cardiff) and is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS). More on Dr Gerard Ee. Acne scars are among the most
Knee Injection Options in Singapore: How to Choose Between Steroid, PRP, HA, Conjuran and Collagen MD
Written by Dr Gerard Ee | Reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee | Expert opinion by Dr Gerard Ee (MBBS UK, MRCS Edinburgh, DP Dermatology Cardiff). Member of the Royal College of Surgeons. Senior aesthetic physician with hospital orthopaedic training and a peer-reviewed publication record in knee surgery. For patients whose knee pain has not settled despite physiotherapy and load management, knee injections are usually the sensible next step. The question is thus not if the patient should get a knee injection, but which one they should get. In Singapore, options include steroid, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), hyaluronic acid (HA), Conjuran, and
Acne Scar Mapping: Why Diagnosis Comes Before Laser Choice
Written and medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee (MBBS, MRCS, Diploma in Practical Dermatology, Cardiff). He is the Founder and Medical Director of The Clifford Clinic, with over 14 years of experience in treating acne. He was among the first doctors in Singapore to utilise AGNES and AviClear. The opinions expressed in this article are his own clinical views, intended to help readers better understand their treatment options. This article is provided for general educational purposes and does not replace a personal consultation. Last reviewed: June 2026. Acne scar treatment is not about selecting a single best laser, and the most common
Brown Acne Marks (PIH): Pigmentation Treatment for Asian Skin
Written and medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee (MBBS, MRCS, Diploma in Practical Dermatology, Cardiff). I am the Founder and Medical Director of The Clifford Clinic. I have spent more than 14 years treating acne, and I was among the first doctors in Singapore to use AGNES and AviClear. The opinions in this article are my own clinical views, shared to help you make sense of your options. This article is for general education and does not replace a personal consultation. Last reviewed: June 2026. Clearing acne is only half the story for many of my Asian patients, as the brown
Lasers for Acne Marks: Vbeam, Q-Switch and Acne-Stabilising Lasers
Written and medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee (MBBS, MRCS, Diploma in Practical Dermatology, Cardiff). He is the Founder and Medical Director of The Clifford Clinic, with over 14 years of experience in treating acne. He was among the first doctors in Singapore to utilise AGNES and AviClear. The opinions expressed in this article are his own clinical views, intended to help readers better understand their treatment options. This article is provided for general educational purposes and does not replace a personal consultation. Last reviewed: June 2026. Clearing acne is only part of the picture, as breakouts often leave marks behind,
Acne Marks vs Acne Scars: How to Tell PIH, PIE and True Scarring Apart
Written and medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee (MBBS, MRCS, Diploma in Practical Dermatology, Cardiff). He is the Founder and Medical Director of The Clifford Clinic, with over 14 years of experience in treating acne. He was among the first doctors in Singapore to utilise AGNES and AviClear. The opinions expressed in this article are his own clinical views, intended to help readers better understand their treatment options. This article is provided for general educational purposes and does not replace a personal consultation. Last reviewed: June 2026. Acne care is not only about clearing breakouts. It also involves understanding what
Back, Chest and Shoulder Acne (Bacne) Treatment in Singapore
Written and medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee (MBBS, MRCS, Diploma in Practical Dermatology, Cardiff). He is the Founder and Medical Director of The Clifford Clinic, with over 14 years of experience in treating acne. He was among the first doctors in Singapore to utilise AGNES and AviClear. The opinions expressed in this article are his own clinical views, intended to help readers better understand their treatment options. This article is provided for general educational purposes and does not replace a personal consultation. Last reviewed: June 2026. Acne treatment is not about reaching for the same product that everyone else
