Why you SHOULD go to Korea for Ultherapy Prime
By Dr Gerard Ee Medical Director, The Clifford Clinic MBBS (UK), MRCS (Edinburgh), DP Dermatology (Cardiff) When deciding between High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) treatment in Singapore and Ultherapy Prime in Korea, cost, suitability, comfort, pain tolerance, and aftercare are all factors that should be considered. How much value the patient places on being able to attend follow-up sessions locally and their willingness to trust a foreign clinic also play a part in the decision-making process. Korea can be a sensible place to consider for branded Ultherapy Prime, mainly because Ultherapy may be more affordable there than in Singapore. For patients
Knee Pain in Singapore: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
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. Knee pain is one of the most common problems experienced by Singaporeans. It can present in younger adults dealing due to sports knee injuries, in office workers as dull aching when on the stairs, or in older patients whose joints have started to wear. For many patients, the pain starts small but progressively
Cholesterol Testing in Singapore: Why I Look Beyond a Standard Cholesterol Blood Test
A clinical perspective by Dr Gerard Ee, Medical Director, The Clifford Clinic When it comes to cholesterol testing, most patients expect to do the test, be handed a Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) number and be told whether it is good or bad. For decades the standard lipid profile has been treated as an isolated test and most people assume the conversation ends with that verdict. In my practice, I have come to see a cholesterol blood test as the start of a conversation rather than the end of one. It is a front door to cardiovascular prevention rather than a
Tweakments Singapore: What To Consider In Your 20s, 30s, 40s And 50s
Tweakments Singapore is now one of the most searched topics among adults who want subtle, natural-looking improvements without surgery. The word describes small aesthetic procedures that can refresh the skin, soften lines, improve pigmentation, support collagen and refine facial balance without making the face look overdone. The best tweakments are not about chasing a younger face. They are about keeping the skin healthy, stable and well supported as it changes with age. A thoughtful plan should respect facial identity, skin type, pigmentation risk, downtime, budget and long-term maintenance. In Singapore, this matters even more. Strong ultraviolet exposure, humidity, acne-prone skin,
GLP 1 for Alzheimer’s Disease: What the Liraglutide Trial Means for Brain Health, Weight Loss and Singapore Patients
By Dr Gerard Ee Introduction GLP-1 medications have become one of the most discussed areas in modern medicine. In Singapore and around the world, many patients now search for terms such as GLP 1 for weight loss, Ozempic Singapore, Wegovy Singapore and Mounjaro Singapore because these medicines are strongly associated with diabetes care, appetite control and medically supervised weight management. But in recent years, another question has become increasingly important: could GLP 1 for Alzheimer’s Disease become a future treatment direction? Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the most challenging conditions in healthcare. Dementia affected around 57 million people worldwide in
Why AviClear Did NOT Work for You
AviClear has generated enormous interest because it is the first FDA cleared 1726 nm laser designed specifically for acne. Unlike conventional acne treatments that rely on daily creams, antibiotics, or oral medications, AviClear is built around a very focused idea: target the sebaceous gland by using a wavelength that is selectively absorbed by sebum, create controlled thermal injury in the gland, and reduce oil production without causing widespread damage to the surrounding skin. The FDA clearance describes the system as a 1726 nm diode laser for mild to severe inflammatory acne vulgaris, with a contact cooling window that protects the
Acne Treatment Singapore: Dr Gerard Ee on Hormonal Acne Treatment and Evidence Based Care
By Dr Gerard Ee Acne is not a hygiene problem. It is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the pilosebaceous unit. When inflammation recurs month after month, the natural history of the disease results in post acne erythema, post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and this can sometimes even lead to permanent scarring. My view on acne treatment Singapore is straightforward. The therapeutic aim is to reduce sebaceous gland activity, normalise follicular keratinisation, reduce the burden of Cutibacterium acnes and suppress the inflammatory cascade. [1,2,3] Acne develops through several biological pathways at once. The oil gland and hair follicle complex becomes obstructed, resulting
The Moment That Changed My View on Aesthetic Medicine: Why EMFACE Complements Thermage and HIFU
There was a pivotal moment in my aesthetic medicine journey when I realised that beauty is not created on the surface, it is restored from within. dr gerard ee emface For years, I had practised and performed procedures that focused on collagen stimulation, skin tightening, and structural support. I believed strongly in natural results and graceful ageing. My philosophy has always been that aesthetic medicine should enhance what is already there, not distort it. But like many doctors, my understanding deepened when I became the patient. I have always maintained my skin with yearly Thermage and HIFU treatments.
Why did Subcision make my acne scars Worse?
If you are searching for “Why did Subcision make my acne scars worse?” you are likely feeling anxious, frustrated, and uncertain about what to do next. You may have expected your acne scars to lift, soften and reflect light more evenly. Instead, you might be seeing deeper scars, hyperpigmentation of the skin, new hard lumps forming or a contour that looks less smooth than before after your last subcision. Subcision for acne scars is not an ineffective procedure. However, subcision is a highly technique dependent procedure. It is designed to treat a specific scar mechanism and when it is applied
Rosacea can worsen with age — but in Singapore, it is very manageable with the right diagnosis, prescription creams, and Vbeam pulsed dye laser
If you have noticed your face flushing more easily in your 40s or that your baseline redness seems to remain even when you’re not hot or stressed, you are very likely to be developing rosacea. Rosacea often becomes more noticeable in midlife, especially when everyday triggers (heat, spicy food, alcohol, exercise, stress, mask friction, office aircon) happen repeatably. The encouraging part is this: rosacea can be managed very effectively. The goal is not to attain a perfect skin in a single session, but the goal is control, with an aim for less flushing, less background redness and no acne-like bumps.
