The Body
Your body is your temple. You do your body good; your body will do you good.
Cellulite
Cellulite is the dimpling and lumpiness appearance seen on the surface of thighs, buttocks and abdomen of nearly all ladies. The actual cause of cellulite is unknown. Some are more obvious than others due to genetic, obesity, diet rich in carbohydrate and sugar, pregnancy, hormones and lifestyle (prolonged standing or sitting). The unsightly appearance is due to the protrusion of fat into the dermal layer of the skin. As harmless as it may seem physically, it is a different story mentally. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Below are some of the treatment options:
- Achieving healthy BMI (body mass index) through healthy diet, rest and targeted exercise
- Topical retinol for at least 6 months
- TEI System Infrared and electrostimulation therapy
- Carboxy therapy through the infusion of carbon dioxide into the fatty tissue to dissolve it
- Endermologie massage although long-term efficacy has yet to be established
- Subcision with platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
- UItracel Fractional Radiofrequency
- Multipolar Radiofrequency
- Ultrasound therapy although long-term efficacy has yet to be established
- Cryolysis which means freezing fat cells to death is still under evaluation
- Liposuction is not recommended as the invasive procedure targets deep fatty layer
Have you been bothered with wearing shorts, miniskirts or swimsuits due to cellulite? Pop by at our clinics in Petaling Jaya and Puchong. We are happy to shine the light for you.
Stretch Marks
These are fine lines that are caused by the inability of the skin to cope with growth spurt. It’s very common among adolescent girls (70%) and boys (40%). It may also be due to prolonged use of anabolic steroid, oral or topical steroids.
- Adolescents under growth spurts: thighs, buttocks, breasts
- Pregnancy: abdomen, breasts
- Body builders: shoulders
- Overweight
At the early stage of development, skin becomes flattened and thin. It turns mildy reddish and itchy before linear reddish or purplish raised lines are formed perpendicular to the line of skin tension (striae rubrae). Over time, the colour becomes whitish or silverish (striae albae). Stretch marks are harmless but could cause significant cosmetic concern.
Adolescents stretch marks usually improve with time and require no treatment apart from moisturizers and lifestyle advice. For adult stretch marks, lasers that target reddish colour (532nm, 585nm, 595nm wavelengths) are effective on linea rubrae. For striae albae, we apply ablative laser (FCO2), Ultracel fractional radiofrequency and mesotherapy with good outcome. Do you have other concerns about stretch marks? Please feel free to make an appointment at our clinics in Petaling Jaya and Puchong. We are happy to shine the light for you.
Keloid and Hypertrophic Scars
These scars are the result of exuberant scar formation by the body in response to trauma, inflammation, surgery and burns in predisposed individual. While hypertrophic scar is confined to the original wound and tend to improve cosmetically with time, keloid tends to be the opposite. Keloid may also cause irritation, pain and joint stiffness. Both scars can be effectively treated with topical method or light-based therapy. A gentleman once developed nasty keloids on one side of his ear a few weeks after removing his earings. It grew rapidly within 9 months that eventually disfigured the shape of his ear and impaired his hearing. CO2 laser and intralesional steroid injection were used in several sessions to restore to its original shape. Don’t walk these empty streets alone. We’re coming with you. Please feel free to make an appointment at our clinics in Petaling Jaya and Puchong. We are happy to shine the light for you.
Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)
PIH is the commonest cause of generalized hyperpigmentation. It is due to epidermal (1st layer of the skin) inflammation that damages the melanocytes (pigment-producing cells). There are endless causes such as mosquito bite, eczema, constant friction, blood vessel inflammation in the skin and etc. Most of the PIH can be easily removed by knowing the cause and applying topical cream. On the contrary, we did come across a lady who had not been exposing her legs for decades because of chronic indurated PIH from eczema. It pains us to witness the psychological impact on her life. P-I-H, simple as it may sound. We never take anything too simply here. Swing by at our clinics in Petaling Jaya and Puchong. We are happy to shine the light for you.
Tattoo Removal
Tattoo removal is very common in the western society and in the east, it is gaining traction amongst the younger population. While having a tattoo created may only take a few hours to a few days, having it removed is a very different story. Hence, we strongly urge one not to have a tattoo of the partner’s face unless there is a lifetime guarantee on the relationship.
Laser of different wavelengths target different tattoo ink colours. The duration and outcome of the treatment depend on the ink colour, depth and concentration of the tattoo ink and skin type. An old or amateur tattoo may only need 4 to 5 sessions while new or professional tattoo may need 6 or more sessions at interval of 4 to 8 weeks. The reason behind the long treatment interval is because the macrophages or scavenging cells need time to get rid of the fragmented tattoo ink particles from our system. Prior to the ink removal process by the macrophages, the laser delivers ultra high energy at ultra short duration specifically to the tattoo ink. This unique photoacoustic vibration shatters the tattoo ink into tiny particles for easy removal without harming the adjacent structures. Come on over if you are curious to know more.
Body Slimming and Sculpting
Before exploring the options to get back in shape, it’s important to understand that the long-term maintenance of a slim and toned body requires us to go back to the basics. And these are healthy nutrition, rest and exercise. Other medical issues that may contribute to weight gain or water retention must be optimized concurrently for best result. Some of these are thyroid dysfunction, polycystic ovarian syndrome and perimenopausal hormonal imbalance.
We are fully aware that there are stubborn fat and flabby parts of the body that just won’t go away no matter what you do. Fret not. We are here to help. Please continue reading to find out more or call us to make an appointment for greater insight.
When the body loses its fat or excess water, the skin may seem loose and saggy and the face may appear haggard. This is a common issue that weight loss patients face. Hence, it’s important to exercise regularly to tone up the muscles to attain the shape that you have always wanted. While effective exercises cause intended micro trauma to the muscles, healthy diet and rest rebuild muscles synergistically to make you look and feel better. For those who don’t have enough time for longer workout, what if we tell you there’s a way to tone up the muscles just by lying down for 40 minutes? Below are some of the treatment options we offer:
- TEI System – the infrared helps in detoxification, pain relief, reduction of muscle tension, relaxation, improved circulation, weight loss, skin purification, lowered side effects of diabetes, boosting of the immune system and lowering of blood pressure. The electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) helps to boost muscle function while preventing its degeneration. Tone up muscles improve metabolism and reduce fatty layer in the skin with better control of sugar and cholesterol levels. This therapy is not only suitable for slimming and sculpting, it’s also useful for elderly with mobility issue to maintain good health and injured sportsmen to regain muscle strength. It even has a specific program for post-pregnancy lady to reshape flabby tummy.
- Multipolar radiofrequency – while bipolar radiofrequency targets more superficial irregularities such as cellulites and stretch marks, monopolar radiofrequency targets deep fatty layer while tightening the overall tissue structure.
- Carboxy therapy – our body is programmed to remove excess carbon dioxide through increased blood flow naturally. Increased blood perfusion leads to enhancement of healthy metabolism. This therapy works by transiently increasing carbon dioxide in fatty tissue to stimulate enhanced blood circulation. In return, fat layers are reduced and restructured so that it won’t reaccumulate easily in the future.
- Medical screening to assess hormonal imbalance or other health issues that may contribute to weight and water retention issues.
We urge you to not underestimate weight issue as its long-term implication is problematic, to say the least. There are many who have successfully defeated obesity and its associated diseases, so can you! We’d love to be your motivational force on this life-changing transformation. Swing by at our clinics in Petaling Jaya and Puchong. We are happy to shine the light for you.
“Only the disciplined ones in life are free. If you are undisciplined, you are a slave to your moods and your passions” – Eliud Kipchoge, The greatest athlete of all time, CNN.
