The Aesthetic Studio Singapore

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Acne Treatment Singapore | BBL Blue Light is Safe, Gentle and Effective

BBL Blue Light treatments for Acne is an Advanced, Effective treatment that is perfect for sensitive skins.

WHAT IS ACNE?

Acne vulgaris (or acne) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous gland present in the skin. Acne is a common term for comedones and milia (blackheads and whiteheads), papules (pinheads), pustules (pimples) and nodules. Large nodules are sometimes called “cysts” or “boils”, and the term nodulocystic is used to describe severe cases of inflammatory acne. Cystic acne affects deeper skin tissue than does common acne and typically appears on the buttocks, groin, armpit areas, chest, neck and back. Sometimes acne cysts may develop on the face. Scarring may develop if the lesions are not adequately or appropriately treated. In addition, there is a significant negative psychological effect on patients and severe acne may seriously affect the self-esteem and quality of life.

Does Acne occur only in teenagers?
Acne is more common in the age group of 13 - 30 years but it may occur or persist even beyond this age limit. Males are more frequently affected than females.

What is BBL Blue Light Treatment for Acne?

The Sciton^® BBL Blue Light (420nm BBL Acne phototherapy) technology is one of the most effective acne therapies available today. Utilizing the short wavelengths in the blue-light spectrum, this treatment painlessly destroys the propionibacterium acnes bacteria on the skin surface and in the sebaceous glands, killing the bacteria that cause Acne. It diminishes active breakouts, allows faster healing of the skin and prevents future breakouts.

Does it work on all types of acne?
BBL Acne Phototherapy works on mild to severe inflammatory acne and is ideal for treating the redness associated with mild to moderate acne and cystic acne.

How many treatments are required?
Results are seen within three to four weeks. A typical treatment regimen consists of a series of treatments delivered twice a week over a 4-week period, or until the breakouts are under control. Each treatment takes about 10-15 minutes. Our doctors will recommend the correct duration and timing of your treatments based on your skin's condition.

As a guide, 3 treatments can potentially result in a 70% improvement in acne, and by 6 treatments a 90% improvement can be achieved.

How does Blue Light Treatment differ from other acne treatments?

The Sciton^® BBL Blue Light (420nm) technology is one of the most effective acne therapies available today. In many cases, utilizing this treatment method can help our patients avoid the need for aggressive oral medications or long-term antibiotics.

BBL Blue Light treatments are gentle enough for the treatment of Acne in patients with sensitive skin and atopic dermatitis. It is a safe and effective solution for patients who are unable to tolerate harsh drying topical products or procedures, or who are too sensitive for aggressive laser treatments, as well as patients who are intolerant to oral medications.

BBL Blue Light treatments can be further enhanced by combination with specially selected light chemical peels, suitable patients.

" BBL Blue Light Acne Treatments are effective yet gentle enough even for sensitive skins and patients with concurrent Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis."

Sciton BBL Bluelight for Acne is available now at The Aesthetic Studio. Call (+65) 6440-1200 for inquiries and to schedule your consultation.

For more information on BBL Blue Light treatments as well as other treatments for Acne, check out our website: http://www.aestheticstudio.sg/services-skin-aesthetics.html#acne

For more information on the technology behind Sciton’s BBL Treatments for Acne:

http://www.sciton.com/treatments/acnescars.html

Sciton BBL Blue Light treatment for Acne (presented by Dr. Greenberg):

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Q&A: Sponsorship

The Aesthetic Studio speaks out on extending sponsorships to bloggers.

Dr. Lee, are there more girls/women seeking sponsorships for aesthetic surgery in Singapore?

Dr. Jonathan Lee: Well, there have always been media personalities who sought support for aesthetic enhancements. But what we notice in recent times, is a different cohort of writers and bloggers who have a personal following, and these (mostly women), range in age from their 20s to their 40s. And they occasionally come forward asking for help with their aesthetic needs.

Why do you think they do it?

Dr. Jonathan Lee: I think they do it for a combination of reasons:

1. Most women will naturally have a personal interest in beauty, and its possible that this avenue affords them an opportunity to indulge this for less expense, but I think they also do it in order to:

2. Explore new ground for themselves and create authentic, interesting and if possible, novel content for their blogs and their readership.

3. I think they understand their own readership quite well, and this is probably going to be a subject that their readership too, will find engaging.

4. And I suppose because in Singapore, this issue of cosmetic enhancements is still somewhat topical and controversial, they do generate a fair amount of publicity when they write about these topics, especially if they are writing about their personal experiences.

Why do you agree to sponsor them?

Dr. Jonathan Lee: With regards to bloggers, they are more willing to write and share their personal experiences and this is a new but increasingly popular media platform. We ourselves are certainly very passionate about Aesthetics and we obviously want to share this. The medium is more intimate because the bloggers write about own personal experiences, and this can be potentially more educational if used appropriately.

I selectively sponsor them for several reasons:

1. There is already a clear and established interest in all things related to aesthetic medicine and what these procedures can offer so there is a definite need to disseminate accurate information.

2. These opportunities allow us educate and increase awareness about the cosmetic procedures and what they can do.

3. And also hopefully to dispel some of the myths surrounding these procedures, sometimes being clear about the limitations of what can be achieved. We want to give readers some insight into the factors they need to consider in making the right choices for themselves, alleviate some of the fears that future potential patients, friends and their families may have, surrounding these procedures.

4. To demonstrate that the appropriate procedures for the appropriate patient can in fact enrich their lives, and have very positive effect on their self-esteem and confidence.

5. We hope these more personal encounters and descriptions help to dispel some of the stigma that still surrounds this industry. (As we know, cosmetic enhancements have already come a long way in gaining acceptance in other countries like Japan, Korean and even China where they are considered a self-empowering choice).

What are the body image issues that girls/women have today?

Dr. Jonathan Lee: These haven’t changed over the years. Women still want to be slim with curves in the right places, and they may want to improve their facial features, and appear youthful and blemish free.

What is the ideal body/look they want?

Dr. Jonathan Lee: Many younger Asian women focus have more pleasing nose and eyes and chin, often they want a higher bridge, and a more defined tip, and this is sometimes further complimented by a more defined chin. They often ask of non-surgical contouring of a squarish jawline to give them a softer, heart-shaped frame to the face.

They want a slim pleasing body shape which may involve contouring the waist, hips, thighs and arms, and may be further improved by enhancing the cleavage or buttock fullness.

By sponsoring these girls such procedures, are we cultivating values where people need not work hard to get what they want?

Dr. Jonathan Lee: I think we have to be responsible in this respect. We certainly wouldn’t encourage or support a patient who came to us for instance, who has obviously had one too many procedures, or someone who has unrealistic demands or other underlying psychological issues. Personally I support them when there’s an educational value and a potential for a positive lifestyle change.

We wouldn’t for instance support a woman with already large breasts who wanted to be larger or who already has an aesthetically pleasing nose that wanted something I felt wouldn’t suit her. With liposuction or body contouring procedures for example, we always communicate to them the need to be committed to a healthy active lifestyle and that such procedures are directed at selected patients for problematic areas that are unresponsive to diet and exercise.

I think that in many ways, to maintain a successful blog is in fact work. It requires a commitment to creating new and authentic content on a constant basis, and engaging their readership, and from that they then get their funding. Although it is relatively new platform, and the bloggers are often independent, I think they have to put in the hours and constantly improve their writing/their websites for them to be successful and get financial support from this. It is like their own little business.

The above article is a transcript of Dr. Jonathan Lee's interview with RazorTV pertaining to his agreement to sponsor a blogger on an aesthetic procedure.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Poll: Which part of YOUR BODY are you most proud of?

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