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A: The medical term for these non-cancerous lesions is seborrheic keratosis. They tend to become more common when we get older. They are commonly found on the face, neck, chest or back. They have a rough and waxy surface, usually raised. These are benign lesion and do...

A: HIFU or high intensity focused ultrasound uses the sound waves to target the deeper layers of the skin to produce the right amount of heat to stimulate collagen production. As a result, HIFU improves skin texture, reduces wrinkles and skin laxity. It offers a great...

A: Rejuran is a skin healing/ rejuvenating treatment. It is also commonly referred to as Rejuran Healer, PN, PDRN Therapy, Miracle Healer Injection, or 婴儿针 (Baby skin injections). The DNA extract in Rejuran Healer is derived from salmon.Salmon DNA is used in Rejuran...

A: Typically, our skin takes about 5 - 7 days to heal after fractional CO2 laser. Although some people may take longer than this, probably up to 10 days or so. Basically, younger patients (<35 years old) recover faster. They normally take 5 days to see all the...

A: Yes. For laser mole removal, CO2 laser is being utilized. The laser beam will evaporate away the mole tissue. However, you may need 3 - 4 sessions to have the mole completely removed, depending on the size and how raised it is from the surface of the skin. After...

A: Yes, of course.Subcision can also be done on the naso-labial folds (laughing lines) to make it less deep. As deepening of laughing lines due to ageing is partly due to loss of collagen. Subcision not only releases the fibrous tissues attachment beneath the lines,...