Table of Contents Dos before your aesthetic treatment Decide on your goals for the treatment  Do your homework Do find and choose the right clinic Do ask questions and spend time during consultation  Do follow your doctor’s pre-treatment advice Don’ts before your aesthetic treatment Don’t get treatments because of trends or pressure Don’t rush into ..read more

Our very own Dr. Sylvia shared her expertise and delivered three talks on innovative topics about facial aesthetics at the Aesthetic Medicine World Congress (AMWC) Asia & Taiwan Dermatology Aesthetic Conference (TDAC) on the 25th and 26th of May. AWMC Asia returned to Taipei for the 6th edition with a focus on evidence-based research. Dr ..read more

Table of Contents Skin structure and how it works Penetration vs absorption What affects skincare penetration? Molecular size Ingredients’ solubility Concentration of the active ingredient The polarity of the molecule Condition of the skin Can skincare ingredients enter the bloodstream? Cutis and Dr. Sylvia Skin Care as your beauty partner If skin is an effective ..read more

Table of Contents What is filler migration? Declining estrogen levels A decrease in muscles mass Menopause symptoms Genetics and family history Certain lifestyle habits Why is everyone talking about filler migration? Why does filler migrate Overfilling or too much filler Getting filler treatments often Using the wrong type of filler Too much handling Wrong injection ..read more

Table of Contents What causes menopausal weight gain? Declining estrogen levels A decrease in muscles mass Menopause symptoms Genetics and family history Certain lifestyle habits What are the risks of menopausal weight gain? Managing/preventing menopausal weight gain Engage in regular physical activity Eat a balanced diet Curb your sugar cravings Limit alcohol Vanquish stubborn belly ..read more

Table of Contents The common concerns regarding cellulite Embarrassment due to cellulite appearance Misconceptions about the cause of cellulite Aging Genetics Hormones Unhealthy Habits Skepticism about cellulite treatments Demystifying cellulite reduction treatments Acoustic Shockwave Therapy X-Wave ZWave Exilis  Ultra 360 How does cellulite reduction improve confidence? Boosted self-esteem Reduced stress or anxiety Feeling good about ..read more

Table of Contents Elevate your confidence with Cutis Targeted fat reduction Enhanced physical appearance Increased mental wellness Non-invasive body contouring at Cutis Coolsculpting Elite C-shaped applicators Dual sculpting Increased fat reduction and larger skin coverage Can treat 9 areas ZLipo Full 360° cooling Enlarged treatment area and shorter treatment time More comfortable vaccum Two treatments ..read more

Table of Contents What is Metformin? Why Metformin? Metformin and decreased cancer risk Metformin and reduced dementia risk Metformin and delaying aging in animals What can you do to slow down skin aging? Be sun smart Quit smoking and limit alcohol Use an anti-aging serum Consider aesthetic treatments Cosmetic Injectables MFU-V Professional microneedling Laser treatments ..read more

Table of Contents Jowls What can help Double chin or chin fat What can help Weak Chin What can help Aging neck/turkey neck What can help Fine lines and wrinkles aren’t the only ones that can give away your age. Your jawline can also make you older, especially with sagging skin or loss of definition ..read more

Record-breaking temperatures have affected nations in Southeast Asia, including Singapore. While the heat has tempted some of us to just stay indoors, many also want to take advantage of the weather to do outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, and going to the beach. We also need vitamin D, which is best obtained from sun ..read more