How did we live without laser? Apart from its life-saving applications in medical fields as diverse as heart surgery, cancer and ophthalmology, it’s doing marvellous work in the world of aesthetics, from facial rejuvenation and hair removal to the treatment of unsightly veins. Here are our top ten! And if that’s not enough for you, we have more laser solutions here and plenty of extra beauty tips here.
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2. What is it? Spectra Laser Peel – a powerful yet gentle carbon-assisted laser treatment. What makes it special? It’s highly effective in controlling acne inflammation, reducing excessive oil and sebum production, unclogging pores and minimising pore size. It also reduces redness from past acne inflammation, diminishes brown spots and improves acne scars, uneven skin tone and texture and fine lines. Whom is it for? Anyone of any age who suffers from acne, enlarged pores, fine wrinkles, oily skin or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. How many sessions? Visible improvement, especially to active acne, can be seen after the first treatment. For optimal results, a series of six treatments at intervals of two to three weeks is recommended. Recovery time? The treatment takes about 30 minutes and you can resume normal activity immediately afterwards. What does it cost? Each session costs $450 (plus GST), but you can save by buying a bundle of treatments. Who does it? Dr Ivan Puah at Amaris B Face & Body Shaping Clinic 140 Arab Street www.amaris-b.com | 6536 4211
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3. What is it? 3D Skin Rejuvenation Treatment – three FDA-approved laser technologies, Titan, Genesis and Limelight, that work together to improve different skin concerns by targeting different layers of the skin. What makes it special? Titan works on the deeper layers of the skin to produce a “non-surgical facelift”, stimulating the formation of new collagen to soften lines around the nose and mouth, firm the neck and uplift drooping eyelids. Laser Genesis works on the superficial dermis to improve texture and fine lines. Limelight is the latest advance in intense pulsed light (IPL), which treats sun damage, brown spots and freckles. Whom is it for? Men or women of any age looking for overall skin rejuvenation, especially those who are worried about generally sagging skin, a loss of definition of the jaw line, the start of jowls, sagging of the neck or droopy eyelids or general loss of skin firmness. Recovery time? No real downtime; your skin may be slightly flushed after the treatment. What does it cost? Special Offer: A package of 2 Titan, 3 Laser Genesis and 3 Limelight sessions costs $4,326; other options on request. Who does it? Dr Sylvia Ramirez at Cutis Medical Laser Clinics 9 Scotts Road #08-07 Pacific Plaza 228210 Singapore cutislaserclinics.com | 6801 4000 |
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6. What is it? Laser Hair Reduction with the Mydon long pulse Nd-YAG laser from Wavelight. What makes it special? As opposed to temporary methods like shaving, depilatory creams, plucking and waxing, which leave hair follicles intact, lasers are the solution to permanent hair reduction. Hair will never grow again, because the source of its growth – the follicle – is destroyed. What’s more, this technology has a built-in cooling system so treatments are very comfortable. Whom is it for? Anyone who has unwanted hair on any area of the face or body, including those with darker skin tones. IPL systems work on the same principle, but are recommended only for people with light skin tones. How many sessions are required? As hair grows in cycles, a few treatments are needed, spaced about a month apart. Any preparation? Shave the area to be treated. Anaesthetic cream is not required except for the bikini area. Recovery time? Treated skin may look pink for half an hour, but there is no downtime. Who does it? The Chelsea Clinic (Rochester) 35 Rochester Drive #03-21 Rochester Mall 6570 3913 |
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7. What is it? Fractional Laser – FDA-approved technology for skin rejuvenation, a long-term solution with tangible results. Why do we like it? Safely, with minimal side effects and very little downtime, laser beams penetrate the skin’s surface to trigger a healing process that produces new collagen and elastin tissue in the skin. After only one treatment, skin is brighter, smoother, more elastic and less wrinkled, and pores are less visible. Whom is it for? Anyone with skin problems such as enlarged pores, uneven skin tone or pigmentation, abnormal skin texture caused by scarring, fine lines and even wrinkles. How long does it take? From 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the area being treated. Approximate recovery time? There is minimal downtime, so you can get treated without disrupting your daily schedule. What does it cost? $700 per treatment. Who does it? Dr Tyng Tan Aesthetics and Hair Clinic 391B Orchard Road #08-04 Ngee Ann City Tower B aestheticsandhairclinic.co |
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10. What is it? NILER (Non-Incisional Laser Eyebag Rejuvenation) – a new, non-invasive way to remove eye bags. What makes it special? As we age, bags tend to develop under the eyes as the protective layer of fat around the eyes begins to sag, making us look old and tired. Unlike blepharoplasty, which causes much discomfort and downtime of two to four weeks, the non-surgical option NILER requires no incision. Why do we like it? Local anaesthetic is injected into the eye bag area, then a 600 micron, bare laser fibre is inserted into the eye bag, simultaneously emulsifying the eye bag fat and tightening the skin. How long does it take? 30 minutes in all. How many sessions? The treatment needs to be done just once and offers a good alternative to the traditional blepharoplasty. Approximate recovery time Any mild swelling clears in three to five days. No makeup or contact lenses for five days. What does it cost? It starts from $3,500. Who does it? Dr Ram Nath at The Wellness Clinic 1 Orchard Boulevard #03-07/08 Camden Medical Centre www.wellnessclinic.sg | 6887 3073 |
