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Aesthetics
for the family
Rapidly gaining popularity within the family unit and even among children, aesthetic
treatment also has its fair share of detractors. We speak to Dr Shiau, a professional
with more than 15 years of experience, about this trend.
Everyone understandably wants
to look their best. And there is a
practical reason behind this pursuit of
beauty – getting that extra edge in life.
Economics professor Daniel
Hamermesh from the University of
Texas studied the financial effects
of being blessed with symmetrical
proportions and discovered that goodlooking people are likely to earn three
to four percent more as compared to
those with below-average looks.
Though it might not seem much, the
amount adds up significantly over the
course of a lifetime, up to a whopping
S$230,000, according to the professor.
In Singapore, there is a growing trend
for aesthetic procedures. We speak to
Dr Shiau Ee Leng, Medical Director of
CSK® Aesthetics regarding this.
What are the differences between
medical aesthetics and plastic
surgery procedures?
Medical aesthetic treatments are
non-surgical procedures performed
by trained aesthetic doctors. It is
minimally-invasive, safe and effective
with minimal to zero downtime,
unlike plastic surgery procedures.
Some examples of medical aesthetic
treatments that we do at CSK®
Aesthetics are Botox and fillers
injection, cosmetic laser, Ulthera
facelift, and Coolsculpt Zeltiq for body
shaping.
With the advancement in medical
technologies, medical aesthetic
treatments are safe and provide
MEET THE PROFESSIONAL
Dr Shiau Ee Leng has been a certified aesthetic laser physician since 2000 and
has performed more than 11,000 laser treatments. She is also trained in advanced
anti-wrinkle treatments requiring injections such as Botox and advanced fillers.
She is often invited to speak at seminars and conferences to help create more
awareness in the aesthetics field. She was awarded the Ambassador-Doctor Award
by the Singapore Tourism Board in 2007 for her efforts in improving regional
tourism, bringing in foreign doctors for medical conferences in Singapore.
As Medical Director for CSK®, Dr Shiau believes that true beauty is about feeling
good and living well. It has always been her passion to make everyone feel and
look their best at any age. Her well-rounded training and years of experience in
the medical aesthetic industry has positioned her as the professional you should
be looking for to perfect your skin and body.
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effective results comparable to
normal surgery.
What are some of the most common
myths that you’ve heard about
medical aesthetic treatments?
Many are told that aestheti 0