The Aesthetics Advisor

As the outbreak of novel coronavirus, COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, researchers are feverishly searching for effective remedies. As of March 31, 2020, there were 143 clinical trials of COVID-19 treatments or vaccines that are either ongoing or recruiting patients. New ones are being added every day. The drugs or treatments being tested range from repurposed flu treatments and stem cell therapy to malaria treatments (chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine) that were first developed decades ago.

However, do take note that most of these therapies under evaluation are mainly hospital-based treatments. These are not something that you take normally as a preventive strategy. For example, QT prolongation (causing irregular heart beats), hypoglycaemia, eye toxicity are some of the risks to be mindful of from drugs like hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin.

Do not self-medicate with prescription drugs. A couple in Arizona mistakenly thought that a popular fish tank additive that ha…

If you are looking to find a skin specialist in PJ, this post was written with you in mind.
Skin Specialists or dermatologists are medically qualified doctors who provide a range of skin care services from treating simple skin conditions to diagnosis and management of more complicated skin cases. Just so that we are on the same page, a skin specialist is a dermatologist if he holds a professional medical degree with further post-graduate training in skin diseases. We wouldn't call someone working at a spa a skin specialist though, but if you have a skin related problem and has not been well managed by a general practitioner, you need to be referred to a skin specialist or a dermatologist.This post is about finding the right dermatologist for your skin problem in Petaling Jaya (PJ), Selangor.



If you have a skin related problem, you're likely to start by seeing your family or primary care doctor. But in some cases, you may be referred to a skin specialist (dermatologist). It'…

There's a new body contouring device on the block: Emsculpt. Here's what it does and what it's like to get sculpted.



I’ll be honest: When I read about revenge bodies (hello, Khloe Kardashian), I often wonder whom the revenge is actually on? I mean, all that sweating and HIITing and eating fish all day long and permanently breaking up with pasta—are you really punishing your ex or yourself? Don’t get me wrong—there’s no denying that the results of all of that self-flagulation are pretty impressive. But do you really have to torture yourself to get those sculpted, toned abs and perky backside? Apparently not. Enter a new non-invasive body sculpting device called Emsculpt, which I heard about from a friend who (surprise!) just emerged from a messy divorce and wanted to get back the taut tummy she hadn’t seen since before having kids… and being single.

Cleared by the FDA in late 2018, this new body contouring treatment uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy to stim…

Antioxidants are often used as a marketing buzzword. Is there any science behind antioxidants and should you take antioxidant supplements?


What are Antioxidants?

There are hundreds, probably thousands, of different substances that can act as antioxidants. The most familiar ones are vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and other related carotenoids, along with the minerals selenium, manganese. They’re joined by glutathione, coenzyme Q10, lipoic acid, flavonoids, phenols, polyphenols, phytoestrogens, molecular hydrogen and many more. Most are naturally occurring, and their presence in food is likely to prevent oxidation or to serve as a natural defense against the local environment. Antioxidants tend to work best in combination with other antioxidants (Source).

Should You Take Antioxidant Supplements?
The oxidative stress caused by free radicals to the body’s cells is thought to be a major contributor to the development of cancer (Trusted Source).

Since antioxidants neutralize free radicals…

Dr Chan Yuin Chew, Dermatology Associates Pte Ltd.  #07-14 Gleneagles Medical Centre, Singapore 258499 Tel: (65) 64711733

Dr Lim Kah Beng. K B Lim Skin Clinic Pte Ltd. 
#09-06 Gleneagles Medical Centre, Singapore 258499
Tel: (65) 64710965

Dr Nayar Thekke Karumathil Mallika. Mallika's Clinic For Hair & Skin. 
#03-19 Gleneagles Medical Centre. Singapore 258499
Tel: (65) 64740112

Dr Ng Pei Lin Patricia. #07-14 Gleneagles Medical Centre. Singapore 238859
Tel: (65) 64711733

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Skin Specialists in Singapore

If you are looking to find the best mole removal clinic in Malaysia, you are in the right place.

It's clear from browsing the online space that there is a lot of misinformation being spread. Which specialist do you see for your mole removal? Your beautician, dermatologist, aesthetic general practitioner, general surgeon or your plastic surgeon? Before you decide, it's better that you do some reading and have some understanding what a mole is and the types of moles, so that you have better clarity in understanding the procedures involved.





Moles are frequently removed for a variety of reasons. They can be removed by two surgical methods:
Excision (cutting), with or without stitchesShave removal using a scalpel blade without stitches Although laser excision has been tried for moles, it is not the method of choice for most deep moles because the laser light doesn't penetrate deeply enough, and there is no tissue remaining to examine pathologically. Typically, the dermatologist (…