After pregnancy, I’ve been left with baby pooch and saggy skin everywhere. What treatments will help me?
In terms of non-invasive treatments, you can go for treatments like radiofrequency, ultrasound and shockwave technology to help firm skin and burn fats. For invasive treatments, a tummy tuck will also help. It is best for the patient to try out various non-invasive options to find one that suits her best. Of course, all these treatments will have to be complemented with a healthy diet and exercise for the best results.
How can I get my healthy glow and firm cheeks back?
You can try a Silk Peel or chemical peel together with a good homecare regime – comprising of a scrub, moisturiser, sunscreen and Vitamin C serum, to keep skin rejuvenated. Retin-A or tretinoin, a well-known clinically prescribed topical cream, can also be used to enhance skin radiance. To firm up cheeks, a quick fix will be fillers. Otherwise, go for clinical treatments that stimulate collagen like RevLite, IPL or Fractional Laser.
Is there anything I can do about the growing amount of pigmentation on my face?
Pigment controllers like hydroquinone, arbutin and tranexamic can be prescribed and bought from clinics and applied at home to control pigment growth. I also highly recommend the RevLite Laser which is effective for pigmentation reduction. About eight to 15 sessions may be required.
What kind of cosmetics and cleansers are suitable for acne prone skin?
Look for a mild cleanser with minimal preservatives, colouring and fragrance. For example, the Rose-2 cleanser from my skincare range was designed to be used post-laser treatment, so it is extremely gentle. It is also suitable for acne-prone skin. It is a myth to think that you need a strong cleanser for acne-prone skin, in fact that may aggravate the skin to produce more oil and pimples! I would minimise the use of make-up for problem skin. If you really need to cover up, use a light BB cream instead.
What is the difference between a chemical peel and a laser treatment?
A chemical peel uses ingredients like glycolic acid to achieve fairer skin, promote collagen production and enhance skin radiance. A laser uses heat in the form of laser energy to achieve the same results. In actual fact, you will need to use a very high concentration of acid to get the result of a laser treatment. This might cause PIH which stands for Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation, especially for Asian skin. Personally, I prefer to use the laser as I am able to control the depth of penetration and it is also faster and safer.

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