New Acne Treatment: Gold Photothermal Therapy (Gold PTT)

By |2026-08-30T11:01:50+08:00February 14th, 2020|

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

A review of Dark Eye Circle Treatments

By |2026-08-30T21:41:16+08:00July 23rd, 2019|

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

Why your AGNES Acne Treatment DID NOT work

By |2026-08-30T14:30:13+08:00June 17th, 2019|

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

When Non-Surgical Eye Bag Removal Is Not Enough: Eye Bag Surgery in Singapore

By |2026-08-30T21:40:59+08:00May 19th, 2019|

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

Cyspera (Cysteamine) – Best pigmentation cream for Melasma in Singapore?

By |2026-08-30T08:31:21+08:00May 6th, 2019|

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

Atypical Moles vs Melanoma: Understanding the Difference

By |2026-08-30T08:31:22+08:00February 24th, 2019|

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

Dark skin and lasers: Secrets most don’t know about

By |2026-08-30T08:31:23+08:00February 24th, 2019|

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.  

Nose Threads vs Nose Fillers

By |2026-08-30T08:31:24+08:00December 16th, 2018|

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

Hyaluronic Acid Skin Booster vs PDRN Skin Booster

By |2026-08-30T08:31:25+08:00November 15th, 2018|

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.

PicoSure Laser VS Q-Switch Laser

By |2026-08-30T08:31:26+08:00November 15th, 2018|

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

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