Controversy

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 /

The top skincare trends that will dominate 2023- skinimalism, advanced retinol delivery systems, gender-fluid beauty products, clean beauty and cleanical skincare and more in this trend forecast for 2023....

29 December, 2022 /

Why is everyone suddenly talking about buccal fat removal? Celebrities are getting this surgery to create a contoured look- think hollow cheeks, sharp cheekbones and jawlines like Bella Hadid and Zoe Kravitz. Lea Michele, is the latest actress to spark rumors about getting her buccal fats removed. Here's everything you need to know about buccal fat removal surgery; its side effects and complications, and why I would not recommend this treatment....

19 December, 2022 /

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 /

Can you get too much Botox? Here's a look at Botulinum toxin gone wrong; with botched botox examples from celebrities. Learn about how to avoid these side effects of over-injections and how to protect yourself from Frozen Foreheads to Spock Eyebrows. ...

12 March, 2021 /

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 /

Filler injections can go wrong if dermal fillers are over injected. Pillow face, sunset eyes, Avatar nose, filler fatigue, flowerhorn forehead and witch's chin are some telltale signs of too much dermal fillers. Learn about these signs and alternatives to avoid them before getting dermal filler injections....

20 July, 2020 /

Steroid (cortisone) injections are known as the emergency solution to get rid of pimples fast. Intralesional steroid injections reduce cystic acne within 48 hours. All about steroid injections for pimples; extraction of comedones and why you shouldn't pop that pimple in this review....

02 December, 2019 /

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....

22 June, 2019 /