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Beauty

- Feb 19, 2022

Bridal Procedures to Pamper Your Skin

Preparing for your big day can be really stressful, from planning the dresses, the venue for the banquet, and even picking a day for the big day itself. Great news is that we’ve got you covered when it comes to preparing your skin! Take a look at the treatments that we offer to combat your skin problems. Different brides have their own individual preferences when it comes to their beauty regime. With your wedding day coming up, it’s important that you pamper your skin. After all, it is your day! Chemical Peels We start off by recommending chemical peels. This procedure should be done at least 6 weeks before your wedding date as your skin needs to recover completely. You may also need multiple sessions for a better result. A chemical peel, help to sloughs away the dull top layer of your skin to reveal a brighter healthier skin underneath. This will improve: Acne and oily skin Skin texture such as acne scars Decrease hyperpigmentation Brighten uneven skin tone Reduce fine lines and breakouts Since this is a chemical peel, do expect mild redness and dryness after the procedure. After three to five days, you’ll start to see the skin peeling which is what we want. You should gently remove the flakes when cleaning your face, but avoid pulling or picking at the peeling skin because this can cause irritation and increase the risk for infection. Always use sunscreen when stepping out of your house during daytime to minimise

Beauty

- Oct 15, 2021

How to improve Skin Elasticity

How to improve Skin Elasticity What is Skin Elasticity? Skin elasticity is crucial in maintaining a youthful appearance. However, skin elasticity may decrease with age or sun exposure, leading to sagging and dullness. Collagen, a naturally-occurring protein found in connective tissue, is the main factor in skin elasticity. As such, improving skin elasticity mainly consists of gaining more collagen or boosting collagen production. At our clinic, we offer several treatment options that will help you get your skin elasticity back. Ultherapy is a non-invasive, FDA approved treatment that uses highly focused ultrasound waves to lift, tighten and smoothen skin by boosting collagen production.  How Does Ultherapy Work? Ultherapy generates heat under the skin to create a perceived “injury“ to the tissue under the skin, leading to the promotion of collagen production to aid in wound-healing. This helps to plump, lift and smooth the skin, creating more elasticity and overall smoother skin. Skincare Solutions that contain collagen-boosting active ingredients may be prescribed to help with collagen processing and production. Medical grade skincare such as moisturisers and serums help retain the skin’s natural moisture, keeping it looking plump and supple while reducing fine lines, wrinkles and discolouration. What Kinds of Active Ingredients Are In Skincare Solutions? Hyaluronic acid is a naturally-occuring substance found throughout the body. It binds to water, retaining moisture in the body to keep it hydrated. Retinoids boost collagen production by deeply penetrating the skin to remove free radicals. This helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles while