Body

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....

03 July, 2024 /

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....

12 November, 2023 /

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....

30 January, 2023 /

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....

27 October, 2022 /

Back acne or truncal acne affects about 50% of facial acne sufferers. Factors such as exercise, excessive sweating and clothing choices can worsen body acne. Your complete guide to understanding back acne and how to treat and prevent it in this review....

02 September, 2022 /

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....

25 August, 2020 /