New Acne Treatment: Gold Photothermal Therapy (Gold PTT)
What is Gold PTT and how does it work? Gold PTT, short for Gold Photothermal Therapy, is a type of treatment used to alleviate Acne Vulgaris (or simply “acne”). As the name suggests, the treatment uses specialised gold nanoparticles to convert photon energy from a laser to thermal energy, which is then used in the acne treatment. The human skin Before we discuss in depth how gold PTT works to cure acne, we need to understand what causes acne and to do that, we need to first take a look at the human skin. The skin is made up of
A review of Dark Eye Circle Treatments
People who say dark eye circles treatment don’t work, don’t know how to treat dark eye circles. Period. There are so many of these website explaining causes of dark eye circles suggesting various different treatments to treat various causes, which may help to some extent but the reason why your dark eye circle treatment may not work is due to 1 simple reason. Many of these centres lack the equipment and expertise to accurately treat dark eye circles. Why is this so? That’s because despite the claims of ageing, sun, fatigue, allergies, genetics and smoking are valid causes, no one
Why your AGNES Acne Treatment DID NOT work
Written by Dr Gerard Ee, MBBS (UK), MRCS (Edinburgh), DP Dermatology (Cardiff). Last medically reviewed and updated August 2026. I have been performing AGNES RF acne treatment in Singapore since the device arrived here in 2014, and over that period one presentation has become familiar. The patient has had AGNES RF performed elsewhere, and it either produced no visible change or worked briefly before the acne returned. By the time they attend my clinic, most have concluded that the device itself is a gimmick. In most of these cases the treatment itself did not fail. What failed was patient selection,
When Non-Surgical Eye Bag Removal Is Not Enough: Eye Bag Surgery in Singapore
Written by Dr Gerard Ee, MBBS (UK), MRCS (Edinburgh), DP Dermatology (Cardiff). Last medically reviewed and updated August 2026. Most mild to moderate eye bags with good lower-lid tone can be reduced without surgery. Surgery becomes more appropriate when the fat protrusion is marked, the lower lid is lax, or there is true excess skin. The distinction requires an examination of the fat pads, skin excess, lid tone, lid-cheek junction and eye position. I perform non-surgical eye bag treatment with AGNES and Secret RF and refer patients whose anatomy is better suited to lower eyelid surgery. This article explains where
Cyspera (Cysteamine) – Best pigmentation cream for Melasma in Singapore?
If the side effects of pigmentation creams worry you, your worries are not unfounded. There’s a new topical pigmentation corrector that has been approved for treating stubborn pigmentation like melasma and freckles in Singapore - Cyspera(Cysteamine). Cyspera - Pigmentation Removal I am excited to share about Cyspera with you because Cyspera is novel pigmentation corrector that has been shown to effectively lighten pigmentation, especially cases of melasma that have been difficult to treat, without the side effects of its precursors like hydroquinone. Although regarded as the gold standard treatment for pigmentation problems like melasma- hydroquinone has been shown
Atypical Moles vs Melanoma: Understanding the Difference
Do we pay attention to our moles? Perhaps because moles usually develop in our childhood or adolescence it has already become such a mundane spot on our body that we are less mindful of its appearance. This article, however, serves to explore the key differences between atypical moles and melanoma and how atypical-looking moles can, in fact, be the manifestation of certain types of skin cancers. Possibly, it can provide the impetus for you to check out your own moles now. Types of Skin Cancers There are 3 main types of skin cancers, namely basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell
Dark skin and lasers: Secrets most don’t know about
A bright solution to our problems for everyone? Laser therapy has provided numerous breakthroughs in the treatment of many dermatological conditions. Moreover, lasers are dubbed as “lunch-time procedures” simply because of the low downtime and ease of administration that it promises. Therefore, it is not difficult to see why laser therapy is the “go to” treatment for many. The reason behind its effectiveness is because the laser light can be precisely directed at small areas with very high energy. The goal is to focus the treatment at target cells or areas and avoid harming the surrounding tissues. Additionally,
Nose Threads vs Nose Fillers
Introduction Nose augmentation is one of the most commonly done procedures today as people chase towards achieving that ‘perfect’ nose which is commonly described as sharp, with a high nose bridge and a well-defined tip. In addition, the nose sits right in the centre of our faces and is one of the most prominent facial features, further driving people to turn towards nose augmentation to achieve their own ideal. Nose augmentation can be done surgically or non-surgically with the latter increasing in popularity due to its convenience and shorter recovery time. Furthermore, non-surgical nose augmentation can be both a complement
Hyaluronic Acid Skin Booster vs PDRN Skin Booster
Introduction With the anti-aging craze today, Hyaluronic Acid (HA) skinboosters and polydeoxyribonucleotides (PDRN) skin boosters are both highly sought-after treatment options to reverse the signs of aging and revitalize the skin. As the administration and effects of both skin treatments bear some similarities, there is some confusion between the two with people being unsure on which treatment they should get. This article aims to clear up any confusion between PDRN Skin booster and HA skin boosters and hopefully help you decide which one is more suited for your skin. Before comparing key differences between both skin treatment options, it is
PicoSure Laser VS Q-Switch Laser
An overview of laser therapy: Interestingly, the word “Laser” is actually an acronym which stands for: Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. This gives a simple introduction as to what laser therapy is like. It is non-surgical and is non-invasive as it only utilises light and heat energy to deliver its results. Furthermore, laser therapy has multiple uses which can range from the treatment of pigmentation, to revitalising saggy or wrinkled skin, to reducing active acne and fading its scars and even, the removal of a tattoo! As laser therapy is a relatively simple procedure with minimal side effects
