Weekendin Singapore Feb '14 | Issue 11 | Page 90

inthePINK inthePINK Instant Face Lift NO MORE Nip & Tuck L ooking good has never been more pronounced than in this present age. Fortunately, research and advancements in technology have contributd to the advent of the new equipment and techniques to keep faces beautiful and bodies slim, toned and sculptured. Indeed, today’s men and women have the benefit of looking as good as they can with the availability of more affordable and less invasive cosmetic procedures. Weekendin brings you some of the latest ones. For the face, Microbotox appears to be the way to go to iron out the wrinkles; the traditional botox may soon be a thing of the past. Too much cellulite giving you less than a well-defined chin? Well, Carboxy Therapy to contour your face may be the solution. For hair removal, laser removal will be a more effective way. Middle-agers need not fret too - Therma Slim can help tone expanded waist-lines and sagging tummies while the Slimming Suit Vacu and SmartLipo helps to remove excess body fat and cellulite. The list is long. There are even procedures to stem the effect of ageing Stem Cell Therapy and Anti Ageing programmes are definitely welcome news to the more matured and senior among us. After all, recent findings indicate that the average person’s lifespan has increased by 5 more years - so, why not 5 more quality years? Cellulite The Answer Microbotox, or Meso Botox The Answer SmartLipo What is it? Microbotox, or Meso Botox, is a new Botox skin rejuvination and face lifting technique by Allergan Inc. It involves the injections of micro doses of Botox in multiple epidermal blebs. Unlike the conventional Botox injection, Microbotox goes slightly deeper into the facial muscles. The Microbotox helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, creates a more naturally tightened and lifted face and also aids in the reduction of oil production, resulting in a smoother and pore-free clear skin. The results of the Microbotox are expected to last 3 months. What is it? SmartLipo or laser liposuction is an innovative technique used for minimal invasive liposculpture treatment that is performed in a less traumatic manner as compared to conventional methods. No surgery is involved because laser energy liquifies fat rather than the usual suction procedures. Thus, the recovery times of SmartLipo/Laserlipolysis are much faster. Patients can resume work after two days, while it is advisable to avoid vigourous activity for 1-2 weeks. Estimated price: From S$1,000 Estimated price: Per area S$2,500 Vericose Veins Sun Damaged Skin The Answer V-beam Laser Treatment The Answer Fraxel Laser Treatment What is it? Nothing is quite as beautiful as soft, smooth, healthy-looking skin. Advanced laser technology allows safe, easy, and effective treatment of many skin disorders painlessly, on an outpatient basis. How does laser work? The V-beam laser uses an intense beam of light. Port wine stains; strawberry hermagiomas and spider veins are all forms of vascular lesions. What is it? Fraxel Laser Treatment (FLT) is the latest beauty breakthrough to help restore ageing and sun-damaged skin - pixel-by-pixel, spot by spot. It is the only laser device specially designed to resurface a fraction of skin at a time with a million points of light, reducing downtime and maximising patients’ safety. FLT offers rapid results - most patients report softer, smoother and better-toned skin, with cumulative improvement that restores a more healthy and vibrant appearance in as few as four to eight weeks. Estimated price: From S$1,800 Estimated price: Per session S$1,300 - S$1,700 Laser Hair Removal Facial Contouring The Answer CoolGlide Xeo and LightSheer The Answer Carboxytherapy What is it? Excess and unwanted hair is a common problem for both women and men, which can be unsightly and embarrassing especially when sited around the upper lip, in the bikini area, under the arms (armpits) or on the legs. What is it? Carboxytherapy is the new, simple and proven technique that can dramatically remove the appearance of cellulite on your face, chin and neck. It is a non-surgical method. Carbon dioxide is infiltrated into subcutaneous tissue to rapidly improve the total look and feel of your face. Today’s advanced solutions for hair removal deliver better results than the past traditional hair removal treatments. As the laser treats more than one hair at a time, it is possible to treat larger areas such as the back shoulders, arms, legs and face. Shaving, plucking, waxing and depilatory creams provide temporary results that are irritating, time consuming, messy, and inconvenient. Estimated price From S$120 per session With the technology of CoolGlide Xeo and LightSheer, laser hair removal is an effective solution that is gaining popularity worldwide. Besides being effective in removing unwanted body hair, these treatments do not damage the surrounding tissue. Laser treatments will leave your skin looking and feeling silkier, brighter and smoother. Estimated Price: From S$250 Weekendin 90 91 Weekendin