You don’t have to live with back acne!Dr Justin Boey reviews the available back acne removal treatments in Singapore. What is Back Acne or “Bacne”? Back Acne is an acne skin condition that affects your back, shoulders and chest. You might have back acne even if you do not have facial...
Cafe-au-lait macule treatment
What are Cafe-au-lait Macules? Cafe-au-lait macules (CALMs) or spots are flat light tan or brown spots that are usually oval in shape with a clear margin. This appearance resembles ‘coffee with milk’ that is exactly what it is in its medical term. They usually appear at birth but some may...
Crystal Tomato
Here’s everything you need to know about Crystal Tomato in Singapore. What is Crystal Tomato? Crystal tomato is non-genetically-modified white tomato cultivated specifically for its skin lightening properties. 1 pill of Crystal Tomato Dietary Supplement contains active ingredients derived from 3 of such tomatoes, 100% natural, preservative-free. What are the...
AlphaRet Overnight Cream by SkinBetter
AlphaRet is one of the most holistic skin care creams available. Let’s review how it helps with anti-aging, pigmentation and acne. What are the benefits of AlphaRet? AlphaRet is a professionally designed overnight cream for anti-aging. Studies have proven that the active ingredients within AlphaRet are effective in reducing the...
How to prevent mask acne?
How to treat face mask breakouts and how to prevent them? In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, putting on protective face mask has become mandatory for everyone heading out. With the impending ease of measures coming up, more people will be heading back to work and gradually...
Retinoid: Everything You Need to Know
Let’s explore everything that you need to know about retinoids. What are retinoids? Retinoids are derivatives of Vitamin A. They are found in vegetables such as carrots, egg yolk and liver. The concentrations found in natural sources are usually not sufficient for therapeutic purposes. The synthetic forms of retinoids were...
Microneedling versus Fractional Radiofrequency
Microneedling is a procedure that uses thousands of small needles that pricks into the skin. The purpose is to create micro-injury to the skin tissue for regeneration of new collagen for smoother, firmer skin. Medical clinics in Singapore do not offer micro-needling. Instead, we offer fractional RF. What is the...
Pico Laser Review: Better and Safer Treatment?
Pico lasers have been available for more than 5 years. It is a good time to review the literature to see if pico lasers have truly delivered what’s been promised - a safer and better treatment compared to older technology. We also seek to review if there were long-term side...
Erbium Laser versus Fractional CO2 Laser
Erbium laser vs CO2 Laser: Which is more suitable for you? Both of these lasers are commonly used for skin rejuvenation and resurfacing. In this article, we are going to talk about the differences between erbium laser (also known as Erbium:yag laser) and fractional CO2 laser to help you to...
CO2 Laser: Review, Downtime, Recovery, Side Effects
We will review CO2 Fractional laser in terms of uses, recovery and side effects in this article.We will also compare the different fractional resurfacing energy devices that focus on treating uneven acne scars, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and pores.The treatments discussed in this article focuses on lasers that targets...