Aesthetic treatments to undo and delay signs of ageing are on the rise; but how safe are they? Discussing a couple of popular cosmetic treatments that are trending around the world with a doctor's take on risky aesthetic treatments....
Calf slimming with Botulinum toxin is gaining popularity in Asia for slimmer legs without surgery. Why is this treatment particularly popular in Asia? Explaining the science and safety of calf reduction with botulinum toxin in Singapore....
What is Ozempic Face? It's the hollow, gaunt and tired looking face due to fat loss from a diabetes medication that also causes weight loss. Ozempic has gone viral on TikTok for the drastic weight loss experienced by users, but this unexpected and alarming side effect is just being reported. A guide to understanding this side effect from Ozempic; how to treat; and how Ozempic compares to Saxenda, another popular weight loss drug in Singapore....
Trending in South Korea and the Philippines, the Barbie Arms Treatment is a combination of liposuction and Botulinum toxin injections to the upper arm muscles. This body contouring aims to give a slender, slimmer and more feminine arm shape. Everything you need to know about this off-label use of Botulinum toxin that is gaining popularity in Asia in this review....
Mesotherapy fat dissolving/ melting treatments involve injections into fats of the face, neck and body (lipodissolve). The most common ingredients used are phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate (e.g. Kybella/ Belkyra). Injection lipolysis is banned in Singapore and several countries. Learn about the complications and side effects of fat reduction injections in this review....
Shoulder contouring with trapezius botox is one of the latest trends in Singapore and Korea due to the popularity of Jennie Kim and her neckline. Botulinum toxin relaxes the shoulder muscles to treat overactive and reduce enlarged trapezius muscles. Fillers are sometimes injected to increase the projection of the shoulders for sculpting....
IV skin whitening drips are immensely popular in Asia. Do skin whitening drips and bleaching creams work? Why are skin lightening treatments controversial? All about the results and safety of IV whitening drips and skin lightening creams in this review....