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Dr. Chong Clinic (Penang) is a Medical Aesthetics & Anti-Aging, Skin (Dermatology) clinic servicing community in and around Perai, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, and is a healthcare partner of Erufu Care Community Medical Support Network.
Dr. Chong Clinic (Penang) also provides amenities like disabled friendly, wheelchair accessible, waiting area/lounge, restaurant/cafeteria (nearby), prayer room and WiFi.
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A facelift is the medical aesthetics procedure done to quite literally lift up the face, tighten our facial skin, and produce a more youthful appearance for our face.
During a facelift process, some of the procedures involved are the removing excess facial skin, tightening tissues, and reshaping the skin on your face and neck.
There are both surgical and non-surgical options (also known as Threadlift) for facelift. Surgical facelift requires 1-2 days of hospital admission, while a non-surgical one can be completed as an outpatient.
Treatment duration: 2-6 hours (surgical), about 1 hour (non-surgical)
You don't necessarily have to go under the knife for a facelift. With the latest treatments and technology, facelifts have become more and more common. If you have sagging or loose skin, a facelift can help you stimulate collagen production tighten your skin for a younger, fresher looking complexion.
In a non-surgical facelift, threads are used to pull the skin. These threads are absorbable by our body, and are the same type of threads as those used to suture cuts on our skin.
These threads pull our skin from the inside to an upwards and inwards direction to lift the skin, contour the face, and enhance facial features.
You don't necessarily have to go under the knife for a facelift. With the latest treatments and technology, facelifts have become more and more common. If you have sagging or loose skin, a facelift can help you stimulate collagen production tighten your skin for a younger, fresher looking complexion. In a non-surgical facelift, threads are used to pull the skin. These threads are absorbable by our body, and are the same type of threads as those used to suture cuts on our skin. These threads pull our skin from the inside to an upwards and inwards direction to lift the skin, contour the face, and enhance facial features.
Dermal fillers are usually made of hyaluronic acid, which is a substance naturally present in our body. Hence, it is usually safe and compatible when injected into our body. Dermal fillers are injected into our face for restoration, enhancement, or facial refinement. Usually, dermal filler injections are used to treat wrinkles, skin rehydration, facial volume, and also nose, chin and lip augmentation.
Thread lift is a more recent technological treatment to lift sagging skin and reduce wrinkles, resulting in a more youthful looking, redefined face. Using surgical suture threads to lift your skin, this treatment produces almost immediate results, and the ingredients in the suture threads also stimulates your body to produce collagen to maintain its youthful look. The effects for Threadlift can last up to 18 months.
Do you wish to change a particular feature or reshape any parts of your face? Be it your cheeks, chin, jaw, or even to create dimples - you can consider getting a face reshaping treatment to achieve your ideal face shape you have always wanted! There are both surgical and non-surgical treatment options.
Face contouring is a procedure to help you achieve the shape and contour of the face you want. There are several different treatments that can be used in contouring. You can discuss with the doctor to see which type of face contouring treatment is the most suitable for your desired outcome.
Cheek augmentation is done to enhance the shape of the face, particularly at the cheek area. Cheek augmentation is usually done to fill out sunken cheeks or to create high cheekbones. Cheek augmentation can be done on an outpatient basis, and full recovery period usually lasts for about 1 to 2 weeks.
V-shape face is getting more and more popular these days. To achieve this outlook, several treatments like facelift, chin liposuction, buccal fat removal or chin implants may be involved, depending also on your current face shape. You can discuss with the doctor to decide on the most suitable procedure for you.
Chin augmentation reshapes the chin and chin line, sometimes to enlarge the chin or to sharpen the chin. Chin augmentation can also be done for health purposes, to balance facial features and strengthen the chin line. Patients usually need to stay for at least one night after a chin augmentation procedure. Full recovery period for chin augmentations usually take a month or up to 6 weeks.
Aging is inevitable. Many people that treat aging symptoms (e.g.: wrinkles) opt for anti aging skin care products such as eye cream, face cream, etc. Most of these products are expensive, which is why we rather choose natural ways to slow down conditions associated with aging.
Generally, medical doctors will suggest these to patients: Lifestyle modification Nutritional planning Body and mind regeneration
Everyone experiences aging in a different way and at a different point of time in their lives. Due to different body and mind composition, consultation is important in order to determine the best treatment for anti-aging.
Anti-aging treatments are one of the top procedures done in the medical aesthetics field.
From aging problems like wrinkles and age spots to skin texture problems like sagging skin and large pores, there are different treatments done by verified aesthetic doctors for specific conditions.
Some examples include laser treatments for spot and pigmentation removal, ultrasound treatments for wrinkle reduction and skin tightening, or facelifts to give you a more youthful appearance.
Laugh lines, or also known as nasolabial folds, are one of the common features of aging. These are the two skin folds that run from the corner of your nose the corner of your mouth. There are several treatment types for getting rid of laugh lines, like fillers, skin lifting, or laser. You can discuss with your doctor on which treatment is suitable for you.
Has your skin lose its elasticity and become loose due to a loss of collagen due to aging? Or maybe you have experienced a weight loss but your skin has started to become loose and saggy? Loose skin treatment like skin tightening, skin lifting or body contouring can be done to return your skin to its tight, youthful appearance.
Mesotherapy is the injection of medications or nutrients to aid in hair growth to treat hair loss. During a mesotherapy treatment, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other active substances are injected directly into the third layer of our skin where our blood vessels are, activating the dormant (inactive) hair follicles and stimulate the scalp to aid with hair growth.
Do you have loose or sagging skin? Skin lifting can help in rejuvenating your looks, giving you tighter, more youthful looking skin. Common treatment areas are the face, arms, and thighs. Have a discussion with your doctor on your expected results, and you can decide which treatment to have to achieve your desired look.
When the tissues and muscles around your eyes weaken and loosen during the aging process, you may notice eye bags developing under your eyes. However, eye bag cream or eye bag removal products are only effective as preventive care, and cannot effectively treat eye bags after they have developed. There are different types of treatment for getting rid of eye bags, like PRP or dermal fillers. Discuss with your doctor to decide on which is the most suitable treatment for your condition.
Did you know that your skin is actually constantly exposed to harmful conditions like ultraviolet radiations and pollution, causing a loss of moisture and elasticity for your skin? Skin rejuvenation helps to refresh your facial skin and get rid of dead cells and any particles inhibiting healthy skin growth. There are several different technologies used in facial rejuvenation which you can choose with your doctor's advice.
If you don't prefer invasive treatments or facelift surgeries for your anti-aging treatment, you can opt for more technologically-advanced skin tightening procedures using laser. If your have sagging skin, loose skin, wrinkles, lines, or uneven skin tone and texture, laser skin tightening can help you treat these skin conditions and return youthfulness to your face without any surgical process.
Did you know that your skin is actually constantly exposed to harmful conditions like ultraviolet radiations and pollution, causing a loss of moisture and elasticity for your skin? Skin rejuvenation helps to refresh your facial skin and get rid of dead cells and any particles inhibiting healthy skin growth. There are several different technologies used in facial rejuvenation which you can choose with your doctor's advice.
During our aging process, our skin cells begin to lose moisture and less collagen is produced in our skin, causing aging signs, especially wrinkles. Treatments for wrinkles, either surgical or non-surgical options, help you get rid of your wrinkles, and you can discuss with your doctor to have other effect like skin tightening done, too.
Sometimes we need to refresh and rejuvenate our skin that is constantly exposed to harmful conditions like ultraviolet radiations and pollution, causing a loss of moisture and elasticity for your skin. A laser skin resurfacing treatment can help you get rid of the blemishes on your skin, depending on your decision made with the doctor on what to treat, resulting in healthy, glowing skin.
Do you have veins developing on your face and skin, becoming more and more visible? These facial veins are actually dilated blood vessels present due to the weakening of elastic fibres in the walls of the blood vessel. Proper treatments like facial thread vein removal therapy can help you make these veins no longer visible.
Did you know that using dark circle eye cream or serum cannot actually treat dark eye circles? These products are usually only effective as prevention care or post-treatment care. To effectively get rid of dark eye circles, there are several treatments like laser treatments, chemical peeling, or dermal fillers. Discuss with your doctor to decide on which is the most suitable treatment for your condition.
When the tissues and muscles around your eyes weaken and loosen during the aging process, you may notice eye bags developing under your eyes. However, eye bag cream or eye bag removal products are only effective as preventive care, and cannot effectively treat eye bags after they have developed. There are different types of treatment for getting rid of eye bags, like PRP or dermal fillers. Discuss with your doctor to decide on which is the most suitable treatment for your condition.
Tear trough is the dark coloured area under your lower eyelid, where your tears roll down at (hence the name), usually associated with eye bags or darks circles under the eye. To effectively get rid of dark eye circles, there are several treatments like laser treatments, chemical peeling, or dermal fillers. Discuss with your doctor to decide on which is the most suitable treatment for your condition.
Eyebrows lifting can be done to treat drooping eyebrows and upper eyelids, loose skin on the forehead, furrows on the forehead, and frown lines. This procedure is particularly useful in treating aging skins on the eyebrows or forehead, and correct sad or worried facial expressions due to eyebrow shapes. Doing facelift, nose reshaping, or eyelid surgeries along with eyebrow lifting is common. Eyebrow lifting can be done on an outpatient basis.
Are you dissatisfied with the shape of your nose? Regardless of if you want a sharper nose, a higher one, a smaller one, or a more refined shape, medical aesthetics technology today can help you with your nose reshaping for you to achieve your desired appearance. There are both surgical and non-surgical options for nose reshaping, depending on your preference and expectations. You can discuss with your doctor in further in detail on which treatment is more suitable for you.
Nose thread lift is a non-surgical option to enhance your nose shape. Like a facial threadlift, your nose can be lifted similarly for a more refined nose shape. Nose thread lift is also commonly used to heighten the nose bridge and enhance the nose tip, and is often done together with facelists, as they apply the same concept and material.
Lip augmentation, or also known as lip enhancement, is the cosmetic procedure to enhance the shape of your lips, mainly by enlarging them, creating fuller, thicker lips. You can choose to have a surgical treatment, implants, or filler injections. Lip augmentation is popular among patients whose lips have reduced in fullness through aging or patients who have naturally thin lips.
Double chin is caused by the presence of excessive fats under your chin. This can be due to genetics, aging, or being overweight. However, it is entirely possible to get rid of double chin without much difficulty. There are both surgical or non-surgical methods to remove double chin, with the main purpose of the treatments being to remove the excess fats under your chin permanently.
Neck lift is a surgery to tighten and refine the loose skin on your neck, or to tighten the sagging skin on your jaw line. Face lift and liposuction is usually done along with neck lift for a complete rejuvenated, youthful appearance of the face. Neck lift usually requires an overnight stay in the hospital.
A non-invasive alternative to fat reduction procedures, fat reduction injections can dissolve or reduce fat cells via medications injected into the fat and tissue layer under our skin. There are several different types of fat reduction injections, you can discuss with your doctor to decide on which is the most suitable for you to achieve your desired outcome.
Do you want to get rid of stubborn fats but without going under the knife in surgical procedures? Lipodissolve is a non-surgical option to remove fats through injections of medications in the layers under our skin. Medications and chemicals prepared by the doctor are injected into the treatment area, where the fat cells will dissolve and be broken down by chemical reaction, or in some cases, the fat cells either migrate to other areas of the body or is excreted. Multiple sessions are usually required within a duration of 4-6 weeks for effective results. Lipodissolve is usually done on an outpatient basis.
Are you finding it hard to get rid of that extra weight and excess fats even after strict regimes of exercise and diet? With the advancement of technologies these days, weight loss need not be as difficult anymore. There are medical and technological treatments that can burn fat, freeze and break down fat cells, or also medicines that can help in weight loss. You can discuss with the doctor to see what treatment is suitable with your condition and desired effect.
Are you looking to lose stubborn body fat that won't go away no matter how much you exercise? But you don't want to go through surgeries like liposuction either?
There are now medical aesthetics procedures like High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) treatments that can target fats at specific areas of our body to get rid of them.
However, one thing to keep in mind for any weight or fat loss procedure is that the result usually varies from one individual to another, so make sure you discuss with your doctor in detail on your expectations to keep them aligned for both parties.
If you are unsatisfied with your skin colour, you may want to consider lightening your skin colour through laser treatments. Our skin colour can darken due to melanin production, pigmentation or skin damages due to sun exposure. Skin lightening procedures are unique and different for every individual, because it depends on your skin condition, and the reason behind your dull or dark skin colour in the first place. A popular treatment for skin lightening is laser treatment, where the laser light emission can remove dark spots and pigments from your skin, leaving you with bright skin colours.
Dull skin can be caused by pigmentation, dead skin cells, or skin health. Treatments for dull skin include laser treatments, PRP therapy, microdermabrasion, and others, aiming to rejuvenate your skin cells, producing, brighter, more healthy looking skin. Different treatments have different procedures and effects, so you can discuss with your doctor to see which type of treatment suits you best.
Whether it is for aesthetics or for hygiene, many of us have body hair that we want to get rid of. These include the common areas like our legs, neck, arms, underarms, chest, back and our private parts. Other than shaving, plucking, waxing or other tedious methods, there are permanent solutions available so that you don't have to worry about your body hair growing again. Procedures like IPL hair removal or laser hair removal can give you instant results and permanent hair removal effects. Discuss with your doctor to see which treatment is best for you.
Are you tired of tediously shaving, plucking or waxing your body hair every week? Whether it is for aesthetics or for hygiene purposes, we all have body hair that we want to get rid of, and laser hair removal can help us in permanently removing hair in popular treatment areas like our legs, neck, arms, underarm, chest, back and our private parts. Laser hair removal is a quick and simple procedure with uses laser light emitted to prohibit the growth of hair cells in the targeted areas. A few treatments are required for optimal results, and the number of treatments vary from one person to another. Get a consultation to see how you can get rid of your body hair, permanently!
Some causes of our dissatisfaction with our body shape are excess fats, cellulite, or loose skin. And sometimes, exercise and diet alone may not be enough for us to achive our ideal body shape. Excess fats in areas like our thighs, tummy, arms and chin are annoyingly difficult to lose, too. There are both surgical and non-surgical options for body contouring, treatments that help you reshape and give your body the contour to produce a physical appearance you can be confident of. Discuss with your doctor to see which treatment is the most suitable for you to achieve your desired results.
Is cellulite on your skin stopping you from wearing shorts or swimsuits? Cellulite is the uneven dimpled skin that can be found on the skin of body parts with high fat content like the thighs, hips, buttocks, or abdomen. Products and massages are usually advertised, but many are not effective in treating cellulites without proper medical treatments. Some of the medical treatments that can effectively treat cellulites are laser treatments, radiofrequency treatments and liposuction. You can discuss with the doctor to decide on which treatment suits your desired results best.
The buttocks are one of the most common part of the body where cellulite, the uneven dimpled skin, appears, due to the high fat content. You may find it difficult to get rid of these cellulites even with exercise and diet, but there are medical treatmetns available to effectively get rid of cellulites, like laser treatments, radiofrequency treatments, and liposuction. You can discuss with your doctor to decide on which treatment is most suitable for your desired outcome.
Cellulite on the legs making you self-conscious when wearing shorts? Cellulite is the uneven dimpled skin that looks like orange peel, usually found on the skin of areas with high fat content like our legs and thighs. You can effectively get rid of cellulites on your legs via medical treatments like laser treatments, radiofrequency treatments, and liposuction. You can discuss with the doctor to decide on which treatment suits your condition the best.
Cellulite on the thighs making you unconfident when wearing swimsuits? Cellulite is the uneven dimpled skin that looks like orange peel, usually appearing on the skin areas with high fat content like our thighs. You may find it difficult to lose these cellulites even with exercise and diet, but there are medical treatments available to effectively get rid of cellulites, like laser treatments, radiofrequency treatments, and liposuction. You can discuss with your doctor to decide on which treatment is most suitable for your desired outcome.
Body sculpting is a non-surgical fat reduction procedure to help you get rid of the stubborn fat on your body. Some common treatment areas are like our thighs, tummy, arms and chin as fats in these parts can be annoyingly difficult to lose through exercise and diet alone. There are medical technology advancements today that can help you lose these excess fats effectively without much discomfort. Discuss with your doctor to further plan how to get rid of the fats in your specifically desired target area effectively.
When we age, our hands are one of the first parts of our body to show aging signs, along with our face. When our skin is constantly exposed to harmful conditions like ultraviolet radiations and pollution, we experience a loss of moisture and elasticity on our skin. Hand rejuvenation helps to refresh your skin and get rid of dead cells and any particles inhibiting healthy skin growth. There are several different technologies used in hand rejuvenation which you can choose with your doctor's advice.
Generally, hair loss is the loss of hair from the scalp (on our head) or other body parts. Hair loss can include excessive shedding, hair thinning, receding hairline, patchy bald spots, or excessively oily or dry scalp. Hair loss differs between men and women, and can also be different according to region and race (a topic still under research!).
Age is certainly a factor, though not the ultimate one. Hair loss is more likely to affect males, elder people, and highly stressed individual. Fewer than 45% of women go through their lives without any hair loss problem at all, while 50% of men have been found to have mild hair loss, and 75% with moderate to severe hair loss.
Hair loss in men is more of an expectancy compared to that for women. By the age of 80 years, 80% of men are affected by hair loss. Besides, 25% of men start showing hair loss signs as early as in their 20s!
For women, about ⅓ of women experience hair loss at some point in their lives, and ⅔ women experience hair loss after menopause. However, hair fall is actually extremely normal for both women and man. Losing up to 250 strands of hair when you shampoo is normal for women with long hair!
Aging is no doubt the most common cause of hair loss. However, did you know that you aren’t actually ‘losing hair’, but more on reduced hair growth during old age? On average, our hair grows up to 1.5 inches every month. The process of aging slows down the hair growth (which is unavoidable). So when your hair growth is slower than your hair fall, you start to notice less hair on your head.
However, you may want to see a specialist when you experience the following conditions: Rapid hair loss Hair loss accompanied by itching, skin irritation, pain etc. Hair loss happens after consuming certain foods or medication
Hair loss is a common longstanding problem for both men and women, albeit in different forms across gender. Hair loss can be caused by aging, genetics, diet, hormones, or skin infections and medications.
There are several types of hair loss treatment that can be done for you to regain a head full of hair, including Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) treatment, mesotherapy, hair regrowth injections, and others.
Discuss with your doctor to see which treatment suits your condition best to help you achieve your desired results.
Sometimes, hair loss can be caused by scalp infections like fungal infections or skin disorders. These can usually be treated with medicines or medical treatments, allowing hair to grow back after treatment.
Some medications or treatments can also lead to hair loss, especially those involving cancer (chemotherapy and radiotherapy), diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, or high blood pressure. Hormonal medication, birth control pills, steroids and acne medications affect our hormonal balance and may also lead to hair loss.
Treatments are aplenty these days for hair loss, so even though your hereditary hair loss can be unavoidable, it is certainly treatable. From topical medicines to treatments and procedures, find your preferred treatment at your preferred clinic, here.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP Therapy) is a popular medical treatment for hair loss. PRP is made up of blood plasma that is highly rich of platelets. This is injected into our hair scalp where hair loss problems are present to promote hair growth and prevent hair loss. The blood plasma in PRP treatments is made from the patient’s own blood, so side effects are unlikely.
Hair loss is a common longstanding problem for both men and women, albeit in different forms across gender. Hair loss can be caused by aging, genetics, diet, hormones, or skin infections and medications. There are several types of hair restoration treatment that can be done for you to regain a head full of hair, including Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) treatment, mesotherapy, hair regrowth injections, and others. Discuss with your doctor to see which treatment suits your condition best to help you ahieve your desired results.
Hair regrowth injections are also known as mesotherapy. Mesotherapy is the injection of medications or nutrients to aid in hair growth to treat hair loss. During a mesotherapy treatment, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other active substances are injected directly into the third layer of our skin where our blood vessels are, activating the dormant (inactive) hair follicles and stimulate the scalp to aid with hair growth.
Scrotum Botox is also known as Scrotox these days. It is a treatment done to enhance the size and aesthetic appearance of the scrotum. Botulinum toxin (Botox) is injected into the scrotum to tighten the skin and make it aesthetically more appealing. Scrotum Botox is a quick treatment involving only an injection to the target area, and can be done on an outpatient basis.
Penis enlargement is the treatment to increase the length, width, size, or erectile rigidity or a man's penis. There are surgical and non-surgical procedures for penis enlargement, and diffferent procedures suit different people with different conditions. You should discuss with the doctor to decide on which type of treatment suits you best.
Laser vaginal tightening is a minimally invasive treatment to thighten the vaginal walls, usually done to enhance sexual pleasure, restore tissue tone, and increase lubrication. Vaginal tightening also strengthens the supporting ligaments surrounding the bladder and urethrea to reduce the symptoms of stress urinary incontinence. During the procedure, the doctor uses a laser device to emit laser beams the penetrates into the vaginal wall to reach the level where collagen is formed. This enhances collagen production to tighten the vagina. Laser vaginal tightening is usually done on an outpatient basis.
Vaginal rejuvenation is a treatment to transform your vagina back to its youthful state through tightening. The treatment targets the muscle tissues in the vagina that have loosen, and usually through laser treatments, these muscles can be tighten and be added in elasticity. Vaginal rejuvenation is a quick procedure that can be done on an outpatient basis.
There are different types of pigmentation on our skin, including freckles, melasma, sunspots, keratosis and others. Knowing which type of pigmentation you have is important in getting the right treatment for it. Usually, your doctor will be able to determine the type of pigmentation you have, and provide treatments like laser treatments to remove the pigmentations from your skin.
Chemical peels are acids that are applied on the skin to cause peeling. This process stimulates the skin cells to regenerate a smooth skin surface. Chemical peeling is a simple procedure which involves the doctor dropping acid or medicinal chemicals on the target area to promote skin restoration. Chemical peel is used in treating acne, acne scars, pigmentation and several other skin treatments.
Age spots, or also known as liver spots, are small dark areas on your skin, common in adults older than the age of 50. After consulting with the doctor and identifying the type of age spots, laser treatments can be used to get rid of these age spots, giving you clear, spot-free skin. Age spots are usually treated via laser treatments, using laser beams emitted into the layers of the skin to remove the pigmentation.
Melasma is a common pigmentation problem for women in their 30s onwards. In addition, statistics show that melasma occurs in 90% of women, with around 25% of them having melasma after their pregnancies. Melasma comes in the form of flakes or patches, and usually occur on both sides of the cheeks. Melasma forms as mainly 3 patterns on our face: Centrofacial type: appears on forehead, nose, cheeks, upper lips, chin Malar type: appears only on the cheeks Mandibular type: appears only on the jawbone Laser treatment is usually used to treat melasma as it can penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin to remove the pigmentation. You can discuss with the doctor in detail as to which type of laser treatment is the most suitable for your condition.
Hyperpigmentation is the condition where patches of your skin becomes darker in colour abnormally. This is caused by the excess of melanin formed in a particular area on your skin. Melanin is the brown or dark coloured pigment. Hyperpigmentation can appear on your face, neck, chin, legs, hands, arms and on your back. Hyperpigmentation is usually treated using laser and can be done in a few quick sessions. Discuss with your doctor to see what treatment suits you best.
Do you have an uneven skin tone? Sometimes, our skin can have patches or parts with different colour tones due to exposure to harmful UV rays, smoking, stress or hormonal changes. Uneven skin tone can usually be treated using laser treatments or phototherapy. You can discuss with your doctor to see which treatment suits your condition best.
Acne is a skin condition caused by bacteria in the skin. Sometimes hormones can increase skin sensitivity, causing our skin to get inflammed with acne easily at the presence of bacteria, which is why acne is common among teenagers going through puberty.
There are two types of acne - comedogenic acne and inflammatory acne.
Comedogenic acne is the small, black or white protruding acne that can be found on our skin from time to time, whereas inflammatory acne is the big, red, swollen acne that happens as a result of our skin inflammation to the bacteria.
If your acne problems have been bothering you and no facial cleanser or products have worked miracles for you, you might want to consider getting an acne treatments to get rid of your acne problems once and for all.
There are several different acne treatments provided by skin doctors, medical aesthetic doctors, and skin specialist doctors. These are treatments like lasers, chemical peeling, or microdermabrasion.
You can get your acne symptoms treated quickly with the latest technology using laser machines for acne removal.
Lasers such as Copper Bromide Laser and Fractional CO2 Lasers can treat acne on the skin quickly and effectively. The treatment process is short, however post-care following the treatment is very important for the most effective results.
Acne scars are formed due to various reasons, including untreated inflammatory acne, bacteria infection, skin damage due to popping pimples, among others. What type of acne scar do you have? The 3 general types of acne scars are pseudo-scars (red marks left behind by inflammatory acne), depressed scars (tiny holes on the skin due to skin damage), and hypertrophic scars (lumps over the surface of acne). Acne scars can be treated using laser treatments, radiofrequency treatments, filler injections, or chemical peel. Different types of treatments work effectively against different types of acne scars. You can discuss with your doctor to see which treatment suits your skin condition the best.
While scar formation is a vital part of the healing process on our skin, some scars can be excessive, and leave permanent hypertrophic scars (those that appear as a lump) on our skin. Laser treatments are used to treat hypertrophic scars, and in some cases, filler injections or PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatments are also introduced to even out the skin around the scar for a rejuvenated, smooth skin surface.
Got a tattoo that you don't wish to have anymore? Removal creams may not work, and some DIY methods may cause you to hurt yourself, especially if it involves rubbing chemicals on your skin. Laser treatments are the most effective and quickest when it comes to tattoo removal. Laser rays can penetrate deep into the skin without injuring the top surface of your skin, and break up the ink particles in your skin pigments. Depending on the tatto size and depth, multiple treatment sessions may be needed.
Most birthmarks do not cause harm to our health, but some can grow and become aesthetic problems, especially if they appear on our face or body. Laser treatments are used to get rid of the pigments causing the birthmarks on the skin. Multiple treatments may be needed to fully get rid of the marks, so you can discuss with the doctor on how the treatment would go. Also, suspicious birthmarks like moles that changes in size or shape should be tested or biopsied for any chances of a cancerous cell.
Some scars are permanently etched on our skin, and are still visible no matter how much makeup we use to cover it up. Rather than covering it up, we can get rid of our scars permanently via laser treatments. There are different technologies and treatments available, you can discuss with the doctor to see which treatment is the most effective in getting rid of your scar.
Do you have scars leftover from your chicken pox outbreak recently? While laser treatments are the usual treatments for scar removal, chicken pox scars are a little deeper than normal scars. Sometimes, dermal fillers are used alongside laser treatments to lighten the scars' visibility. You can consult a skin doctor to see what kind of treatment is the most suitable for your skin condition.
Broken facial capillaries can leave dark coloured visible veins or capillaries on your face. While they are generally harmless, you can choose to get rid of them via laser treatments. You can consult a skin or aesthetic doctor to discuss the best treatment for your skin condition.
Skin tags are small, soft, benign skin growth on the skin, and are very common on adult skin, appearing as bumps that have no pain and are usually harmless. Common areas where skin tags appear are the eyelids, neck, underarms, private areas, and on the chest. Skin tag treatments are usually done via laser treatments. You can discuss with the doctor on the most suitable procedure for your skin condition.
Milia are small, raised bumps on the skin commonly found around the eyes, chest or face. Milia can affect anyone at any age, and are usually harmless. Some milia can disappear on their own with time but some can be permanent. To remove milia, the most common and effective treatment is laser treatments. There are several different technologies and laser types available, so you can discuss with the doctor to see which type of treatment is the most suitable for your condition.
Keloids are caused by an overgrowth of tissues that usually develops during our skin healing process. They are usually red or purple in colour and have the appearance of a raised scar. Common areas for the formation of keloid scars are the upper chest and shoulder area. Treatments for keloid removal include laser treatments or steroid injections. Depending on your skin condition, you can discuss with your doctor to see which treatment suits you best.
Keratosis pilaris is a skin condition that appears as small red or white bumps that look like little acne on the skin. They usually don't hurt or itch, but can be difficult to disappear. Some common areas where keratosis pilaris appear are the arms, thighs or buttocks. Treatments for keratosis pilaris include chemical peel, topical and oral medications, or laser treatments. Different skin conditions may require different types of treatments, you can discuss with your doctor to see which is the best treatment for you.
Warts are raised bumps on our skin commonly caused by virus or infection. They are usually harmless but can also be harmful if infection persists. Warts are usually treated using laser treatments or chemical peel. In some cases, oral medications are also required if the warts are virus-infected.
Our skin are naturally filled with tiny pores, but what causes them to appear large and visible? We can have large pores when they are dilated, infected or clogged with oil. Some of the common causes of large pores are oily skin, sun damage, aging signs, acne, and bacteria. There are several treatments available to make large pores less visible. This includes chemical peeling, laser treatments, PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatments, and filler injections. Different treatments have different procedures and are most effective for different specific skin conditions. Discuss with your doctor to find out which type of treatment is the most suitable for you.
Moles appear as small, round brown or black spots usually not bigger than the size of a pencil eraser. Some moles are flat while some are raised, and while some moles disappear as we grow, some also appear along our aging process. Moles are generally harmless, but if you notice your mole or moles changing in shape or colour, or if it itches or bleeds abnormally, you should check with your doctor to spot any possibilities of skin cancer. Moles can be removed via laser treatments.
Moles appear as small, round brown or black spots usually not bigger than the size of a pencil eraser. Some moles are flat while some are raised, and while some moles disappear as we grow, some also appear along our aging process. Moles are generally harmless, but if you notice your mole or moles changing in shape or colour, or if it itches or bleeds abnormally, you should check with your doctor to spot any possibilities of skin cancer. You can get a mole assessment prior to deciding on mole removal treatments to see what type of mole you have.
Vitiligo is the appearance of large, irregular shapes white patches on your skin. This is caused by a loss of melanin, the cells that produces colour pigment for your skin. Without melanin, your skin may have big patches of pale white skin, producing an apeparance of vitiligo. While there are no direct cures for vitiligo, there are aesthetics treatments like repigmentation or photochemotherapy that can help control the skin condition and produce colour pigments for your skin. Discuss with your doctor to see what type of treatment or treatments can help you get your skin colour back.
Skin infections can come in various forms, from yeast infection, to ring worms or athlete's foot for bacterial infection, or viral infecitons like shingles.There are different treatment procedures designated for different skin conditions. You should consult the doctor to get your skin condition diagnosed effectively.
Skin allergy include eczema, psoriasis, skin rash, and hives. Your skin will have skin patches that become reddened, rough, itchy, inflamed, bleeding, etc. If you have these symptoms, you might have to consult to the doctor to see which disease is it and how to treat them. Functional medicine is treating your disease naturally, from the root cause and you might not encounter the disease ever again unlike conventional medicines provide fast recovery, but only a temporary relief. By consulting to a doctor, your doctor may suggest you to: Avoid any environmental or food allergen Eat anti-inflammatory diet Eat a low-histamine diet Heal your gut Tackle bacterial overgrowth Consulting with a functional medicine practitioner is recommended in order to know what is the exact thing that your body needs.
A Syringoma is a benign skin tumour that appears at the sweat glands. These are very small bumps, usually measuring only at 1 to 3mm in diameter. Syringoma bumps are harmless, and usually appear on the eyelids, face, underarms, tummy, chest, or private parts. Syringoma bumps can be removed via laser treatments.
Both eczema and psoriasis are skin conditions that require treatments.
Eczema is a chronic skin condition that occurs due to skin hypersensitivity reaction, producing red, inflamed, peeling, cracked, blistered or pus-filled skin.
On the other hand, psoriasis appears as a thick patch of white scales made up by dead cells as a result of skin cell overproduction. These white scales then become inflamed and red, causing itching.
Treatments for eczema and psoriasis include topical and oral medication. You can consult the doctor to get your skin condition diagnosed for the most effective treatment.
Treatments for eczema and psoriasis can be planned effectively once the skin condition has be diagnosed accurately by a verified doctor.
Treatments for eczema include topical creams and medication to reduce the inflammation of the skin.
Dermatitis is one of the common skin diseases or infections that can be treated by a skin doctor. Dermatitis can be caused by viral infection, bacterial infection, or sensitive skin reaction. Some of the treatments include topical and oral medication. You can consult the doctor to get your skin condition diagnosed for the most effective treatment.
Skin fungal infection can come in various forms, from yeast infection, to ring worms or athlete's foot. These infections are caused by the growth of fungal bacteria on the skin, causing itchiness or rashes. Antibiotic and antifungal treatments like topical or oral medications are usually adequate treatments for these skin conditions. You should consult the doctor to get your skin condition diagnosed effectively.
Skin fungal infection can come in various forms, from yeast infection, to ring worms or athlete's foot. These infections are caused by the growth of fungal bacteria on the skin, causing itchiness or rashes. Antibiotic and antifungal treatments like topical or oral medications are usually adequate treatments for these skin conditions. You should consult the doctor to get your skin condition diagnosed effectively.
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that appears in red rashes with small, pus-filled bumps on the face. Rosacea may get worse over time if left untreated, and usually comes and goes in cycles. There are no absolute cures for rosacea, but skin treatments can be done to control the condition. You should consult a skin or aesthetic doctor to see what treatment is the most suitable for your skin condition.
Shingles is a painful viral infection on the skin that looks like a stripe of blisters, usually wrapping around your body. Shingles is actually caused by the Varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes your chicken pox. After your chicken pox outbreak, the virus stays inactive in your body. When your immunity is low, this virus can be reactivated again. Shingles can be very painful and requires treatments that include oral and topical medications.
Scabies is an itchy skin condition that looks like track burrows under the skin. These tracks are made by mites that dig tiny tunnels under the surface of the skin. The mites can also lay eggs in this burrows, making the skin condition worse. Scabies can cause itching and rashes, and can spread quickly and easily through physical contact of skin. Scabies treatments are usually targeted at entire families and contact groups because of this highly contagious nature of the infection. However, scabies can be readily treated, usually via topical medicine. The medicine is formulated to kill the mites and recover the skin.
Spider veins or varicose veins are the visibly enlarged veins commonly found at the back of the thighs. These veins often appear in dark purple or blue in colour, and often look twisted and bulging. Spider and varicose veins can be treated via laser treatments, sclerotherapy, or surgery. You can consult a skin or aesthetic doctor to see which treatment is the most suitable for your skin condition.