Thursday, July 6, 2017

Want ultimate zero pain face lifting?



Yes as per my article title, are you looking for a ultimate face-lifting without the need of feeling pain at all? You have come to the right place! If you are my reader for sometime, you will know that I went to Korea last December and I did a non-invasive face-lift with Santa Hong clinic called Newthera but the result only last me for 6 months as I didn't do a follow-up treatment. Now I have found the upgraded version of Newthera here in Singapore! It's called "Sygma Lift". Thanks to TCS Medical, after doing the V-lift nose thread with them, I felt confident to have my face handle by them.
I brought my little one along this time! He enjoyed the company of the friendly staff and their playroom!
Anyway if you would like to read about TCS Medical Aesthetics and the V-lift nose thread, please click here to read more.


What's Sygmalift and what are the benefits?

TCS Medical is one of the first aesthetics clinics in Singapore to offer one of the latest HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) technology aka the Sygmalift. I'm proud to be the first few to experience a Non-Invasive, No Downtime & Painless HIFU treatment in Singapore! The SygmaLift treatment is ideal for patients desiring a more accentuated definition of the neck and jawline, eye contouring and brow lifting, as well as a tighter and more youthful appearance of the skin.
The SygmaLift treatment is suitable for 25 and 60 years of age, whether used to correct the signs of skin aging or for prevention of fine lines and laxity around the eyes, mouth, lips and jawline. It is an alternative option for patients who do not want, or are contraindicated for surgical rejuvenation approaches, neurotoxin injections or dermal fillers.
It is perfect for promoting:
– Reduction of Wrinkles
– Facial Rejuvenation
– Melting of Fats





Sygmalift machine


The treatment are very safe as the ultrasound energy bypasses the surface of the skin to deliver at depths of up to 5mm. This is unlike other ultrasound treatment or treatments for face lifting, SygmaLift is painless as the ultrasound energy is emitted in a fractionated mode. It gives great comfort to me and there is no need for painkillers or application of numbing cream. I almost fall asleep during the 1.5hrs duration of treatment for my entire face! Duration of the treatment can go from 15mins to 1.5hrs depend on the area of treatment.

What's even better is there isn't any downtime for this treatment. This is an in-office procedure, allowing you to return to your normal routine immediately after treatment. No special aftercare is required. 




Before treatment
Start of the treatment

Look at my chubby cheek!


Face gel will be applied on first and start with the jaw area

Slowly working the way up to the forehead
After Sygma lift is done, a mild laser will be carried out for brightening effect.

After doing half of my face, I notice immediate visible skin tightening and lifting.


After everything is done, the nurse will apply skincare and sunblock to complete.
Look at the difference just after one treatment!

My Jaw line are more visible too!
My face immediately felt more smaller and firmer.



How long will the results last?

For a start, it is recommended to have one treatment per week, in the span of 3-6 weeks, depending on your age and skin condition. Their doctors will be able to advise you after the consultation with you. After the first course of treatment, the results can be seen progressively within 40 days and will continue to improve and effects can last up to 12 months. For best results, you can go back to them after 6 months for maintenance
My 2nd treatment after 1 week.
3rd session!!

By the time 3rd treatment is completed, I can literally see my V-chin! Can you?

Even my facial therapist whom haven't see me for a month since my last facial exclaim that I have slim down a lot.
But truth is my face is slimmer but m=I'm still weighing the same. I told her that I actually went for face lifting and she's really impressed with the result as much as I do!


Look at the difference from before to 3times treatment.
P.s: Please excuse my eyes getting smaller and smaller as I got bad eye bags due to being too tired :(

Side view

I'm told that the result will become more obvious progressively within 40 days as our skin continues to generate collagen. True be told I really see the difference daily!

How long will the results last?

For a start, it is recommended to have one treatment per week, in the span of 3-6 weeks, depending on your age and skin condition. Their doctors will be able to advise you after the consultation with you. After the first course of treatment, the results can be seen progressively within 40 days and will continue to improve and effects can last up to 12 months. For best results, you can go back to them after 6 months for maintenance.
*Note: As this is a medical procedure, results & outcomes are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person.


Other than HIFU Sygmalift, they have some other various type of treatment available.




















For more information you should contact TCS directly. Or if you have some queries about the Hifu Sygma facelift, you can also leave me a comment and I will be glad to answer you to my best knowledge.

Where to find them?

They are situated in the premium Office Tower 1 above The Central (Chinese: 中央广场), a commercial and residential building located on Eu Tong Sen Street, opposite Clarke Quay along the Singapore River in Central Area, Singapore.


8 Eu Tong Sen Street
#11-90 The Central Office One,
Singapore 059818
Contact details:
Tel: 6221 8221  (5 lines) , or 6323 3546  (2nd line)
SMS / Whatsapp 8448 8636

Opening Hours:

10 am to 8 pm (Mondays to Fridays)
10 am to 3 pm (Saturdays)
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Website: 
http://www.cosmeticsurgery.sg/face/hifu-sygmalift

Disclaimer: Treatment was provided for personal review purposes only. All reviews are 100% honest and based on my personal experience. No monetary compensation of any kind was given or received for this review. 

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Tuesday, June 20, 2017

One Face Skin & Aesthetics Clinic




Looking for places to treat your pigmentation? Well you are in luck! Recently I came to find out about One Face Medical Aesthetics. Who are they and what they do?

Located in the heart of Singapore, One Face Skin & Aesthetics Clinic is a one-stop medical aesthetics centre offering expert solutions for your skin issues of cosmetic concerns. At One Face Medical Aesthetics Clinic, we can be assured of receiving quality medical aesthetics treatments for common skin problems of cosmetic concerns (e.g. pigmentation, acne/pimples, ageing skin, dry and sensitive skin) with competency and efficiency. 

They provide effective and reliable medical aesthetics treatments and solutions which aimed to be result-oriented, natural looking, comfortable, and safe.
Their medical aesthetics treatments and cosmeceutical skincare products not only restore our skin's former glory but also help it shine with exquisite allure and continually nurture a younger looking us.

They offer a range of medical aesthetics treatment from: 

-Medical skincare & Aesthetics Treatments
-Professional facial cleansing Treatment
-Body Slimming & Contouring
-Skincare Products

Dr David Ng is the person behind the clinic and also the expert. Dr David have been a doctor for more than 13 years after acquiring his Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery, at the National University of Singapore coupled with a Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine, at the College of Family Physicians (Singapore) and Diploma in Practical Dermatology, at Cardiff University (Wales). In addition, he have also appeared as a guest speaker to share his medical experience in local media such as Mediacorp’s TV Show “Good Morning Singapore” (早安您好), Radio shows Capital FM 95.8 (城市频道), FM 93.8 Live, and HealthWeekly magazines(健康报).
He began to focus his profession in the field of medical skincare and aesthetics practice after serving his bond with Ministry of Health with a career kick-start in one of the bigger clinic and group practice in Singapore in the year 2010. His career at this medical aesthetics clinic had gained him years of intensive and quality experience and expertise, during which he became the most senior practising doctor and the official medical aesthetics lasers and equipment trainer for new doctors joining this particular group practice.


In October 2016, as the medical director and founder, he started his own medical skincare and aesthetics clinic called “One Face Skin & Aesthetics Clinic” formally known as One Face Medical Aesthetics Clinic. At the same time, he have also formulated his exclusive cosmeceutical skincare line of products, called “Face the Facts”.

Their clinic services and skincare products are positioned to provide effective and quality medical aesthetics treatments and cosmeceutical skincare solutions, for the above mentioned common skin problems of cosmetic concerns, which are result-oriented, natural looking, comfortable, and safe.
Credentials:
  • MBBS (Singapore)
  • GDFM ( Singapore )
  • Dip. Pract. Dermatology ( Cardiff)
  • Certificates of Competency ( Singapore) in medical aesthetics procedures








So now you know more about One Face Skin & Aesthetics Clinic, I shall tell you what I'm actually doing there.

Actually the treatment which I'm invited to do is to treat pigmentation. However I don't have any pigmentation "yet", so I invited my auntie to receive the treatment instead.

What's Pigmentation and what's the cause of it?

Well regardless of your age, if you don't apply sunscreen or even if you have freckles since young, pigmentation will become an issue! Pigmentation is caused by sun exposure and specifically the UVA rays which penetrate deep into your skin and cause ageing. It is a skin condition where patches of the skin turn into a darker shade of colour due to excessive presence of melanin, found on skin surface. Melanin is produced by melanocytes and functions as miniature umbrellas to skin cells to protect the skin from sun and UV damages.

The best way to prevent pigmentation if you haven't have it now is to use the right amount of sunblock. Reapply it after a few hours throughout the day – these are what dermatologists consider the best way to prevent freckles, dark spots and of course, skin cancer but the truth is majority of us can’t keep up with this regimen or some are even lazy to do so. 

In a sunny weather like Singapore, skipping sunblock is probably the worst thing you can ever do to your skin. Especially if you drive, you might notice that one side of your face is slightly darker and this is because UV rays have the ability to penetrate through glass windows. Similarly, office ladies are not spared from the brutal UV rays either. If your work desk is near the window panels, this is a clear sign that you have to step up on your sun protection efforts.

Research has found that UV rays are responsible for 80% of skin ageing – think premature wrinkles, pigmentation problems, less bouncy skin, rough skin texture and sallow skin!

You definitely wouldn’t want to look haggard when you are still in the prime of your life. So remember to layer on your sunblock even when you are home!! It's not just about the sunblock. It's also factor alot on choosing the right one! 
Many have the misconception that the higher the SPF level, the better protection we will get. However, that’s not the case. In fact, using products that are too strong may cause stress to our skin. Generally speaking, SPF 20 provides adequate protection for most of us who stay indoors. You will only require sunblock with SPF 30 and above if you are out under the sun most of the time. Removal of freckles, dark spots and other pigmentation problems can prove to be a hassle. So practicing early intervention is the best way to keep yourself looking youthful and radiant. 
For those of you already have serious issue from pigmentation, fear not as One Face Skin & Aesthetics Clinic is here to help! 
My aunt "Samantha" met up with Dr David and team to have a consultation to see if she's a suitable candidates for laser treatment.
The clinic look really professional and felt really comfortable after stepping in.

Samantha was given a medicated cream name DPplus for pigmentation to apply at alternate week before going back after 3 weeks to see if she still need to proceed with the laser. Yes there's cream to apply pre-treatment. In some cases, if you are lucky you do not need to continue with laser treatment after applying the cream as it lightens your pigment.

The face of my aunt pre-treatment.
The bottom right pic that's with makeup on.
You can see the obvious pigment.



Two week after using the cream, she feed-backed that it seems much lighter. This pic is without makeup



Do stay tune as I will be doing a post review after she goes back for a review!


In the mean time, please feel free to contact One Face Skin & Aesthetics Clinic if you have any enquiry or are keen to have a consultation.




Address: 1 Tras Link #02-01 Orchid Hotel Singapore 078867
                   
Contact:     +65 6222 2262
Whatsapp:  +65 9822 2989
Tanjong Pagar MRT Station Exit A (2-minute walk)
Parking: Orchid Hotel, Duxton Hill

Operating Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 11.00 AM to 8.30 PM
Saturday: 11.00 AM to 6.00 PM
Sunday: 1.00 PM to 5.00 PM
Closed on Monday & PH
Disclaimer: Treatment was provided for personal review purposes only. All reviews are 100% honest and based on my personal experience. No monetary compensation of any kind was given or received for this review. 
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Sunday, June 11, 2017

5 food good for weaning your toddler

Hello all! Today I'm touching a topic on weaning your toddler for their first solid food.
Some of the parent out there are eager to wean their babies off milk. What does weaning mean?

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The weaning process begins the first time your baby takes food from a source other than your breast – whether it’s formula from a bottle or mashed banana from a spoon. Weaning is the gradual replacement of breastfeeding with other foods and ways of nurturing.
Note that from a strictly medical point-of-view, the younger the baby the more important it is for him to receive breastmilk. For the premature baby, the benefits of breastmilk may be even more important than for the term baby. The more immature the baby, the greater the need for the protective features of breastmilk. It is recommended that for ideal nutrition, your baby should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months, and that nursing should continue after the introduction of solids for at least 12 months and longer if mother and baby wish. The World Health Organization recommends that babies be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months, and that breastfeeding be continued for up to two years of age or beyond. 
To continue with my post, I started to wean my son when he was about 5 months old. Why did I wean him off so early? As I have a very bad engorgement, I develop high temperature and has to be on medication hence after the medication my supply drop quite a huge amount. I try purchasing those infant squash food from brands like Gerber. 
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But it's kinda expensive and my boy didn't like it at all. I personally tried it to and I don't think I really like the taste.
So I decided to try experimenting food for my son. Of course before I try anything, I will google if it's safe for consuming by toddler of young age. So now let me share some of the food which I personally tried and thinks it's good. 
1: Avocado 
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Avocado is a good source of protein. Avocados get a lot of attention for their healthy fat content, and so a lot of people miss the fact that they’re high in protein too! Good for all of us to know, but especially those parents raising kids on a vegetarian diet. 
Rich in potassium (vitamin K) Avocados actually have more potassium than bananas, which is the fruit that traditionally comes to mind when we talk about vitamin K. It's full of fat.  Who doesn't like chubby babies? Children should NOT be on a low-fat diet anyway; they are growing and need good fats for healthy brain and body development. Avocados are very high in these good fats! Because of its high fibre and fat content, even a small portion is quite filling. 
Try puree it in a food processor or blender until smooth. I specially bought a mini food blender off Q100 just to blend my son food. Add water if needed to reach desired consistency. I actually added with a little of breastmilk for some extra creaminess and taste instead of water. Don't worry if your milk supply has stopped totally. You can add formula milk too.
His stunt face after tasting the Avocado haha..

2: Potato
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* Potatoes has a lot of good benefit and it's one of the simple vegetables that can be introduced in your baby's early diet. It's also easy to digest and it supplies energy for the baby to be active. But  due to high calorie content and low content of nutrients, it is better to introduce potatoes to your child between the ages of 7-10 months.

It has health benefits such as: 
Supplies vitamins and minerals: Potato supplies judicious amount of vitamins and minerals. Though these are not up to the mark of other vegetables, yet it has vitamins and minerals in it.
Important for gastrointestinal health: Potato is high in alkaline sugars and these sugars can help in bringing down the acid levels in body. It is true for infants and toddlers as acidity can affect them. Moreover, potatoes can help prevent fermentation in intestines and promotes the growth of friendly bacteria. (HK Bakhru, 1997).
Protects liver: Studies now indicate that potato is good for liver. The peel of potato in particular has been noted to be very effective in protecting liver from chemical damage in studies. Eating potatoes with its peel intact can be really helpful for liver. (Singh et al, 2008).
Antiviral properties: Studies have shown that potatoes, particularly, red fleshed potatoes contain biochemicals called anthocyanins. These anthocyanins stopped the growth of influenza viruses. (Zhao, 2009).
Skin protection: Potato can also be used for skin protection. Vitamin C, starch and the enzymes present in potato are helpful in nourishing the skin tissue. Potato juice with its alkalinity has antiseptic action against dead skin that is removed easily, leaving behind healthy and glowing skin. (Umadevi, 2013).
Heals skin burns: Apart from imparting healthy glow to the skin, potato can also be very useful in healing burns of at least 1st degree. A freshly sliced piece of potato can be put directly on the burn for at least 15 minutes and continue the process for about 1 hour. Apart from burns, potato slices can also be used for inflammations caused by insect bites and dermatitis. (Umadevi, 2013).
To prepare, you will need to clean and peel the skins of the potato thoroughly.
Steam it and mash it or put it in the food processor to mash it up. Same as avocados, you can add breastmilk or water if needed. Your little one will be filling after just a small amount being fed to him/her.
3: Porridge

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This is an Asian recipe. If you are not sure what's porridge, let me explain more to you. 
Porridge or also known as Congee is a type of rice porridge or gruel popular in many Asian countries. When eaten as plain rice congee, it is most often served with side dishes. When additional ingredients, such as meat, fish, and flavourings, are added while preparing the congee, it is most often served as a meal on its own. 

Despite its many variations, it is usually a thick porridge of rice largely disintegrated after prolonged cooking in water.
It's easy on the stomach, soothing and extremely digestible, rice porridge is a wonderful food for children. What's even better about it is, it's so easy to cook and you can use almost any ingredients you want. You can keep it simple with just some common ingredients.

Additionally, rice porridge recipes are great for busy moms. When you're too tired. 
For preparation, just wash 1 - 1/2 cup of grain rice. You can add chop carrots/potatoes and put everything into a slow cooker and let it cook. A couple of hours later, you'll have a your pot of porridge for the little one. You also don't have to worry about nutrition because it's all there. Carbs, proteins and fibre in one meal, plus no mess in your kitchen. What's more is that you can always prepare more and enjoy it with your little one.


Note: Although used interchangeably, there's a slight difference between rice porridge and congee. Porridge is more watery, more grainy and not as smooth as the Cantonese congee.


4: Sweet Potato
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Sweet potato is a versatile vegetable which is one of the great first food for babies because of its soft, creamy texture, delicious taste and less allergenic nature. Sweet potatoes are high in Vitamin A & E, also loaded with more health benefits and hence including them in children’s diet is important for their growth & development. Sweet potatoes are less allergenic in nature and suggested as one of the best first food for babies. Hence you can introduce sweet potatoes to babies from 6 months and sweet potato puree/mash is good to begin with. I usually use the Japanese sweet potato which actually is tastier and sweeter.
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Health benefits of Sweet potatoes for Babies and Kids
  • Healthy Weight gaining food for babies and growing kids as its rich in natural sugars.
  • Rich in calcium and iron,which is necessary for growth in babies and kids
  • Loaded with Vitamin A, which helps to maintain good eye sight
  • Rich in Vitamin C and E that encourages healthy glowing skin.
  • High in fiber that helps to relieve from baby and toddlers constipation
  • Good source of dietary fiber which helps to maintain a healthy digestive tract
With every food, we have to take the good with the bad, and sweet potatoes don’t get a pass on this rule. The “bad” here isn’t terribly damning, but it’s something to be aware of: sweet potatoes are moderately high in oxalates, a group of antinutrients that can prevent mineral absorption and may be linked to kidney stones or gallbladder problems. So do try mild quantity to your toddler and observe any sign of constipation before further feeding.

You can steam the sweet potato and mash them. Add a little water. Note* Do not add milk for this.

5: Butternut Squash / Pumpkin

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First let me tell you what's the difference between the 2.
Pumpkin is one type of squash and Butternut squash generally refers to four species of genus cucurbita, including the species to which pumpkin belongs. So, to make it clearer, both squash and pumpkin belong to the same family. Both are jam-packed full of some of the best nutritional compounds around. 
They are highly loaded with Vitamin A and beta carotene. Beta Carotene is one of the plant carotenoids that when eaten and digested, turns into Vitamin A in the human body. Beta Carotene may reduce the risk of cancer as well as heart disease. It also may be responsible for combating or putting off the degenerative effects of aging. Pumpkins are also good sources of potassium, protein, and iron. Butternut squash however, has more Vitamin A than pumpkin.

Taste: Butternut squash is sweeter than pumpkin. Pumpkins have a more nutty, earthy flavour. 

The most simple way to prepare it for your babies is that you can basically just bake or steam either one and mash it.
For more yummy recipe, you can just google. Do note though that pumpkin are high in Beta Carotene – Beta carotene is responsible for “Orange Babies”; if your baby’s nose, cheeks or even the soles of his feet are taking on an orange tinge, avoid giving your baby too much.


To end off my post, I shall add in a bonus! 

There's this one fruits that I always gave to my son! It's sweet and healthy.
It's the Dragon fruits! I know this is not a common fruits that anyone will feed their child, but I would like to touch on the healthy benefits.



Dragon fruits have a surprising number of phytonutrients. Rich in antioxidants, they contain vitamin C (equivalent to 10 percent of the daily value), polyunsaturated (good) fatty acids, and several B vitamins for carbohydrate metabolism, as well as carotene and protein. Calcium is present for strong bones and teeth, iron and phosphorus for healthy blood and tissue formation. The benefits are realised in a number of ways, from a strengthened immune system and faster healing of bruises and wounds to fewer respiratory problems. I usually feed the red flesh dragon fruits to my boy as the health benefits are largely different to the white one and are usually sweeter.
To read more on the health benefits, please read it here: http://drhealthbenefits.com/food-bevarages/fruits/health-benefits-of-red-dragon-fruits


Here's my precious enjoying his yummy dragon fruitty <3

* Do note that my intention of this post is not to encourage any parent out there to stop breastfeeding or formula feeding. It is written out of my own experience. Also please do not introduce more than 2 solid food to toddler new to solid food. Thank you :)
If any of you have more recipe ore good food for toddler to share, please leave a comment below! <3
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Friday, June 9, 2017

KiasuParents launch campaign to rekindle kampong spirit amongst parents in Singapore

Singapore’s popular online parenting portal, KiasuParents.com, is organising a campaign to encourage parents to openly share their parenting experiences and knowledge with others and rekindle the kampong spirit amongst parents in Singapore.

This campaign includes a photo story competition for parents to share inspiring photos of themselves working or having fun with their children, between 22 May 2017 to 21 June 2017. Entries must be accompanied with a photo story to share your parenting experience. A total of $10,000 cash prizes has been set aside for the winners. 

To qualify, all you need to do is share your entries on social media, either on Facebook or Instagram, with the key hashtags #KiasuParents, #KindredSpiritParents, #AXA and #FlyingCape and encourage your friends to go to the contest microsite to ‘Like’ their favourite photo.

A total of 100 entries will be shortlisted as finalists based on the most number of ‘Likes’. These 100 chosen entries shall be posted on the contest microsite for public voting between 23 June 2017 to 9 July 2017. Winners will be chosen based on a combination of popularity votes and organisers’ judging scores. Members who vote for the winning entries will stand to win prizes too. A prize giving ceremony cum photo exhibition will be held on 15 July 2017 at Lattice80, #08-01, 80 Robinson Road.

 Competition period: 2 May – 21 June 2017 Voting period: 23 June – 9 July 2017 Submit your entry through a photo story at kampong-spirit-parents.kiasuparents.com

 Since KiasuParents.com’s launch in 2008, its platform has attracted many parents to network with one another through lively forum discussions in varied topics ranging from Primary One registration to recommendations for a good dentist in town. Many parents also rely on the site’s AskQ feature to get support from the community and help their children with their academic problems. 

 To date, the portal enjoys 3 million page views monthly and has over 125,000 registered members and more than 11,000 Facebook followers. Through the campaign, KiasuParents.com aims to promote a greater sense of community spirit amongst Singaporean parents and increase their willingness to share their knowledge with others. 

 Parenting should not be a lonely process, and many selfless parents have contributed via the platform in the last 10 years, to share and help new parents navigate the complex task of bringing up children in Singapore. 

 KiasuParents.com aims to be the bastion for kindred spirited parents in Singapore, providing a one-stop platform for parents to find other like-minded parents, and be better informed on how we can play, educate, and work with our children.
Anyway kindly help to vote for my boy and me here:
http://kampong-spirit-parents.kiasuparents.com/index.php/photos-2/?contest=photo-detail&photo_id=367

 Thanks much <3
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