Dr. Tan’s Blog

Q: Can spicy food cause acne? A: Spicy food can cause acne. But, it’s not the spicy food that causes the breakouts. Instead, the side effects felt from eating spicy food are the main culprit to cause you that extra acne on your skin. For instance, whenever you eat...

Q: How to remove eyebags if I do not want a surgery? A: Many people have eyebags problem but are reluctant to go under the knife because all of us know that any surgery is associated with some considerable risks. The good news is now we have a new technology,...

Q: What treatment is involved in face reshaping? A: A rounded or even squarish face has 2 components. A square jaw is due to strong masseter muscle. While chubby cheeks next to the laughing lines area is due to fat. To shape the face to a slimmer look, botox is used...

Q: Why is my skin not absorbing products? A: If the product is not properly absorbing into the skin it's not delivering results. When you notice the product that you apply starts piling on the surface of your skin, you should revamp some of your beauty routine. You...

Q: How to make sure your pimples do not scar? A: Acne scars are the result of inflammation of acne blemishes. Some acne blemishes are small and the scars created are shallow and heal quickly. Sometimes the contents of blemishes spill into the surrounding tissue and...

Q: How to tell whether it is milia or whiteheads? A: Milia are small, white bumps that appear on the skin. They're caused by keratin that's trapped underneath the surface of the skin. Unlike whiteheads, the area around the bump usually isn't raised or inflamed. Milia...