When it comes to medical and aesthetic procedures, the polymers PDO (polydioxanone), PDLA (poly-D-lactic acid), and PCL (polycaprolactone) have earned significant recognition for their unique properties and diverse applications. Each polymer is tailored for specific uses, making it essential to understand their distinctions to select the most suitable option for a given procedure. PDO (Polydioxanone)…
Collagen stimulator injections offers a solution for individuals looking to rejuvenate their skin. These injections are designed to enhance the body’s natural collagen production, thereby improving skin elasticity and firmness. Collagen is a crucial protein that provides structural support to the skin, keeping it youthful and resilient. However, as we age, collagen production diminishes, leading…
The Aesthetics Firm is proud be recognised with facial rejuvenation clinic of the year award. A Singapore based clinic helmed by Dr. Stephen Chu who consults patients from around the world, with a focus on Asians, sees an apparent shift in the traditional aesthetics paradigm. The once trendy exaggerated looks of removing all wrinkles, exaggerated…
With the imminent increase in the time people spend on screens, the quality of life is taking a hit. Until artificial light took over the sun’s work, people used to spend nights in darkness. Blue light has wrecked our circadian rhythm, our body’s internal clock. The atrocious effects of blue light on your skin is a topic that is…
The Bane of Acne: Scars Has anyone ever felt insecure about acne scars? Acne bumps and lesions are just so hard to cover with makeup. Even with good skills, texture is something makeup can never hide. You know what is the hardest to deal with? Pock-marked acne scars. Even angry bumps and cysts can be…
First of all, what is HIFU Ultraformer 3? https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xs_Lvij_6Vw?feature=oembed High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) is advanced technology in the market for non-invasive facial lifting. It uses ultrasound technology to stimulate collagen growth same as Ultherapy, similar to Thermage, but different. So how does it compare? https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xs_Lvij_6Vw?feature=oembed WHAT IS THERMAGE? https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xs_Lvij_6Vw?feature=oembed To keep things simple, think of Thermage as the…
By: Dr. Stephen Chu, Medical Director and Founder of The Aesthetics Firm. If you can get rid of all your skin concerns such as hyper-pigmentation, acne scars, dullness, fine lines. What’s more, your face gets a renewed layer of glowy, healthy skin. Is that a dream? Read on… What is Fractional laser? Fractional laser treatment…
By: Dr. Stephen Chu, Medical Director and Founder of The Aesthetics Firm. What are the different types of facial contouring injectables in the market today? Well firstly there are many fillers and injectables brands. But don’t get confuse between brand and category. Once you understand this it’s quite easy to know what suits you best…
By: Dr. Stephen Chu, Medical Director and Founder of The Aesthetics Firm. As we all know the current aesthetic industry in Asia is worth… blah blah blah… who cares? You are reading this because you are hoping that this article isn’t the same old boring medical information that you have been bombarded daily through social…