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What is Spectra Laser Photorejuvenation?

The state of the art Dual Pulsed Nd:Yag Spectra laser is designed for non-ablative skin rejuvenation. This treatment results in youthful, smoother skin from the photothermal and photochemical actions with the aid of a micro particulate carbon mask.

What is it used for?
The 2 modes act differently on the skin for different clinical conditions. The Spectra peel mode acts to close open pores, resurface scars and improve acne by shrinking the size of the sebaceous (oil) glands. This effectively reduces the formation of comedones, (whiteheads and blackheads), which reduce acne outbreaks and flare-ups.

The laser toning Q-switched mode targets uneven pigmentation from hormonal imbalance and other pigmented lesions like tattoos. The laser targets the pigmentation abnormalities in both the epidermis and dermis, resulting in a lightening of pigmentation after several treatments. Both procedures are virtually painless and have minimal downtime.

How is it performed?

A local anaesthetic cream is applied onto the face 20 minutes before the procedure to minimize any discomfort during the procedure. A carbon mask is applied as part of the spectra peel treatment which elicits a heat and photochemical reaction during the laser treatment.

Then the laser is applied, it feels like a tingling warm sensation to the face which lasts for about 5 minutes or so. The beauty of this treatment is that the absence of skin rawness or downtime with this laser. It is a non-ablative treatment and hence is commonly performed as a lunch time procedure.

Collagen remodeling of the skin occurs, leaving your skin feeling and looking more rejuvenated and even-toned after every session.

This popular laser peel is also known as “the weekend peel”. It utilizes long wavelength laser (Erbium Yag laser) to safely remove the top layer of the skin with the aid of a precise scanning system. This ensures that every flaw is corrected to yield a youthful, smoother and clearer complexion.

This laser treatment is customized to the individual skin condition at hand. This is ideal for:
1. fine wrinkles
2. sun-damaged skin on face, neck and shoulders
3. age spots on the face
4. Reduce blotchy uneven skin tone
5. Improve acne and superficial scars
6. Improve fine to moderate lines around eyes, forehead, and lips

The patient uses a skin protective balm about 5 days before the procedure that will prep the skin in advance. On arrival at the clinic, the patient will have a local anesthetic cream applied onto the face for half an hour before the procedure.

The procedure takes anything between 10-20 minutes to perform, during which the patient may report a tingling sensation. Afterwards, the patient will need to apply a sunblock for the next few weeks rigorously and keep the face moisturized as aftercare advice.

One treatment alone yields substantive results.

See before and after pics

   (BEFORE)

 (AFTER Micro Laser Treatment)

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Dr. Vanessa Phua
Aesthetic Physician, Asia Health Partners, Singapore

Anti-wrinkle creams have inundated the aesthetic cosmeceutical industry forever. Do they really work? What ingredients should one look out for when purchasing a jar of miracle line erasers?

The main ingredients that have wrinkle combating properties are Argireline, (plant derived protein or hexapeptide), hyaluronic acid (a viscous, hydrating gel found naturally in our skin and joints), vitamins A (retinal), B, C and E, antioxidants like green tea and soy.

Argireline is an ingredient of interest as it works like Botox, but minus the injections. It reduces the signals of nerves that stimulates muscles and relaxes the muscles that cause the lines when they contract (dynamic wrinkles).

With prolonged use, you can be on your way to smoother skin with time, and also delay your next visit to your physician for Botox!

Our lips start to shrink and lose its voluptuousness with age. Smoking and excessive stress also causes fine lines to develop around the lips, and these deepen with age. There are treatments to restore the lips to its original youthfulness ranging from Botox (for the fine lines that appear on movement) to dermal fillers to Thermage (patented Radiofrequency treatment for collagen renewal and volume restoration).

View the Before & After Picture of Using Dermal Fillers on Lips

For that pouty, Angelina Jolie look-alike lips, dermal (dermis is the middle layer of the skin) fillers is commonly used to restore the vermillion border of the lips to redefine the outline, and also give the lips (upper more commonly than lower) back its volume and pout.

The dermal fillers I use are made of Hyaluronic acid, which is the natural supportive ingredient in the matrix of the skin and lips that give it the elasticity and spring that youth confers. This sterile procedure is performed under a local anesthetic in my clinic, and takes about 10 minutes to do.

The results are instant, with minimum swelling that lasts no more than an hour. The effects last up to 9 months, and are very natural, soft and extremely safe. For results that are more long lasting, I would combine Thermage with Fillers.

Thermage works using Radiofrequency waves using the Thermacool system, on a deeper level below the dermis of the tissue, causing collagen contraction, renewing and remodeling collagen in the tissues with time. This effects erases lip lines and increases fullness of the lip area in the long term. The results can be seen as early as 4 weeks, and last for about 2 years.

So get that sexy pout and put the groove back in your life this Valentine’s day!