SINGAPORE EXPATS FORUM
Singapore Expat Forum and Message Board for Expats in Singapore & Expatriates Relocating to Singapore

Very welcome Zoe!

Hi Miss Swan... You've actually got me feeling my own eyebrows now to see how coarse they are :lol: I've heard from some of the people who do the procedure that the finer hairs actually match up better in terms of absolute thickness -- that is, they're the ones that are closest to the thickness of t...

Hey there Zoe... In answer to your question -- in a laser peel procedure, a doctor will use a laser to remove the top layer of the skin on your face, down to a precision depth. A chemical peel uses any one of a number of different types of acid to do pretty much the same thing. In terms of results, ...

Hi there Miss Swan... There should be quite a few specialist doctors (mainly dermatologists, like the one mentioned by Tom Cat) that can help you out with this procedure. The technique itself is exactly the same as the hair transplant procedure used for treating male pattern baldness, except that in...

Hi there puzzled! To answer your question, you could seek another derm's opinion. But I know how the costs can add up with repeated visits... Did the dermatologist you saw at least prescribe a course of action, even if she couldn't determine the cause? Also, could she rule out any causes (such as ce...

Would like to second the great advice from guest -- vascular surgeons are often among the most knowledgeable experts when it comes to using lasers to get rid of spider veins and other unsightly vein issues.

Hey there SMW. From what I understand, the possible risks and side effects for laser treatment of spider veins are roughly the same as those for any other kind of treatment that uses a laser. So on the low end of the spectrum, you might be looking at some pain during treatment (Once for an article I...

Only if you frost a cake with it

Seasider, you wound me deep But seriously, thanks for the help.

Hi Butoot. Quick question: was the diet drug you are currently taking prescribed by a doctor? If so, I think it would be a good idea to check with that doc about these side effects. From what I've read, this drug (commonly known as phentermine) should only be available by prescription in most countr...

Hi SMW. My name is Dan, and I am editor of a cosmetic surgery magazine distributed in Malaysia and Singapore. From what I've heard, there are a multitude of places to get laser treatment in Singapore. In my view, the main thing that you would want to keep in mind when shopping around is to opt for a...

Hi BearHug! My name is Dan, and I'm editor of a cosmetic surgery magazine distributed in Malaysia and Singapore. We featured an article about stretch marks some time back; I'm happy to share what we found out with you and hope it's at least of some help. Basically, what I've heard from most dermatol...

Wow.. the pedicure you describe sounds pretty interesting, actually. If you don't mind me asking, what kind of machines did this woman use? In short, what were the extra procedures that you got through this pedicure treatment that you wouldn't have gotten if you had opted for a "normal" pedicure? An...

Hi there. In answer to the question about stopping hair loss and replacing lost hair, the medical community at large pretty much agrees that: -- there are only a couple of drugs out there currently that have been conclusively shown to stop hair loss in a reliable manner. These drugs are minoxidil (t...

Hi puzzled! My name is Dan, and I am editor of a magazine about cosmetic surgery that is distributed in Malaysia and Singapore. I noticed your question on the board, as skin darkening is actually something that we regularly spend quite a few pages talking about. Your best course of action might be t...