Ramadhan promo......

Salam Ramadhan peeps.... a picture tells a thousand words. Sharing this for the benefit of my patients. Don't miss the exciting promotion.

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PRP Updates - The Vampire Facial?

Recently, there is a lot of hype about Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) facial since our beloved Kim Kardashian decided to get hers done and post the video on Youtube. There were multitude of responses from complete horror to complete awe. And whilst the whole population was amazed to see the procedure, it is not really a new thing.

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However, the in the medical world - more and more doctors are realising the potential benefits of PRP to treat their patients. As for myself,  PRP is like a lifeline to medical aesthetics alternatives of treatment to patients. We have multiple studies conducted on rejuvenation of the skin and most seem promising. My own patients have also shown great improvements in terms of texture, hydration, pigmentation and scars. The most rewarding was one patient with recalcitrant melasma who improved so much after a few treatments - despite previously tried with IPL, peels and Fraxel. We also had patients doing breast rejuvenation where most are satisfied with the tightening effect and skin rejuvenation effect of using PRP. In terms of volume, only time could tell, since the cases are pretty new. Most PRP facial patients are satisfied with the results and are looking forward for the next one.

So what is new to our Vampire Facial regime?

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After attending so many lectures, hands-on, friendly exchange of ideas with colleagues and literature study, nowadays I do my PRP facials differently than before. Prior to this, I only take 10cc of blood per session, but now I prefer to take between 60-120 mls of blood depending on area needed and indication. For face, usually 60cc of blood is suffice. The centrifuge process is also different where I start with a soft spin, extraction then a second faster spin. From the 6 bottles, I would usually obtain 12 cc of concentrated PRP - and roughly 12 cc of PPP. So what's the difference again?

The Platelet Rich Plasma is the layer between the red blood cells and the upper clearer serum part. The serum part is also called PPP (Platelet Poor Plasma). The platelet rich plasma is where all the growth factors and cytokines are available. The upper portion although has some platelets have minimal benefits, thus sometimes we just give it to the patient as a home mask. Some studies say the white cell are detrimental to healing but others say they have no role or helps with healing. The red cells play no significant role nor does it causes any reduction in effect. And thus, we have an autologous (coming from oneself) cells stimulator.

Luckily with Dermaqueen technique, PRP can be delivered evenly throughout the face without much downtime. Last weekend, I asked my nurse to help inject using the Dermaqueen vacuum assisted needle device onto my face with minimal anaesthesia. (I am still a baby when it comes to pain). There were only minimal needle marks at the thinner skin areas but there was still a remarkable difference. My face was brighter, and some of the pigmentation disappeared. Its been 2 days only and my skin still glows. The tear trough injected manually appear to still keep the volume injected which is good, thus making me look less tired. For a PRP facial, the best results would only be seen after 3-4 weeks although immediately after you would have a refreshed look and brightening of the skin. The best part is that we do observe continuous healing even up to 3 months after the initial procedure. Average results lasting period for a single treatment is between 6-9 months. However, most literature suggest a minimum of 3 sessions per year.

From my observation of doing my patients, I do have a few recommendations for patients planning to try this out. As PRP is from the patient, the patient him/herself has to be optimum to achieve the best results. You should keep yourself well-hydrated and well-nourished before going for a procedure. Smoking and drinking alcohol excessively seems to reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. You should be fit with no underlying infection going on as it will affect the outcome too. Patients with underlying blood or metabolic disease should consult the doctor thoroughly as some conditions are contraindicated for PRP. Use of health supplements that promote healing and cell growth may have some beneficial effects, although a proper study to compare the results is warranted to conclude. Vitamin C and other antioxidant supplementation may also benefit but is still subjected to further proper research.

Personally, I love this treatment as it offers a less aggressive treatment modality for skin rejuvenation as compared to energy devices. At the moment, we are studying the effects of PRP on stretch marks. Can't wait to report the finding.

For more information or to book an appointment with us contact the clinic at 03-21440080 / 014-2233268 or email to faceworksclinic@gmail.com

July-August Puasa Promotion....

Its the start of July and soon we will be having the fasting month and Hari Raya Celebration.
Faceworks Clinic is giving away wonderful promotions to make yourself look good for the coming festive season.

Interested? Call us today for your appointment at 03-21440080 or email us at info@faceworksclinic.com (if from abroad). Don't miss this great opportunity.

Year End Promotions.....

I almost forgot to post this one up... My bad :).

 

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Don't miss these exciting deals :).

Keep it Simple and Safe - K.I.S.S

 

Every women in their life time would require to wear some form of make-up. In a lot of formal cultures, it is an essential tool for all women and for some, it would be rude not to wear any. However, choosing the right make-up to suit your skin can be a difficult task. The most common problem that arise with make-up is not getting the right colours, but rather making sure you don't get any reactions to the chemicals they use to create the make-up in the first place. The most common problem would be break-outs after wearing foundations, development of itchiness or rash with lipsticks, gloss, blushers etc. Red eyes with eyeliners and mascaras.

After treating my face with Obagi for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from acne, I felt a little bit worried to use make-up in case I clog up my pores again and start having break outs again. Then I was approached by KISS. What is KISS? It is a range of mineral make-up mainly produced in Australia and has 100% concentration of minerals in all powders and maximum mineral in sticks.

I was skeptical at first, but gave it a try. Initially it looked like so much work having to put layers and layers of loose powder but amazingly, after it sets in - it looked very natural. And since it is pure mineral, it only stays on my skin, so I don't have to remove it when ablution prior to prayers, and if I'm lazy, I can sleep on it till morning and not get any break outs. It has nice coloured lipsticks which help to moisturize the lip and the lip gloss has a nice minty taste to it. The eye brow pencil was soft and easy to apply. My only problem was the eye-pencil which was a nice soft black but it runs if you don't set it properly. The blusher comes in one colour, which didn't seem to last too long and I preferred orange hues rather than pink. Amongst all the products I liked the foundation the most because it acts like a concealer and a foundation 2 in one and that it lasts long on the skin with a natural look. Another cool thing is that it also has a good brush from goat's hair which absorbs all the powder thus leading to zero wastage. You just need a small amount for each application to get a good coverage.

Why should you choose mineral make-up over the commercialized cosmetic counter brands? Well, personally, if you have no skin problems, you can use whatever you like. But if you have acne or sensitive skin, using KISS would be one of the best investments because of these reasons:

• KISS mineral make-up is 100% from minerals.
• It is chemical-free, preservative-free, fragrance-free and free of synthetic colouring that may cause irritation to skin.
• It does not contain any talc thus does not clog pores. Talc is also considered harmful since long term exposure may lead to lung cancer or silicosis.
• It does not contain bismuth oxychloride which is commonly found in other mineral make-up preparations to help make the product stay longer on the face. However, this compound is not safe to be used on skin and may cause itchiness, rashes and it worst cases mild to severe cystic acne.
• It gives natural broad spectrum UVA & UVB protection as it contains zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for an SPF 24 cover.
• It is very water resistant (true for foundation and setting powder) thus rarely a need for reapplication. Even though it is water resistant, it does not stop water from reaching the skin surface (hence no  need to remove during ablution).
• Provides complete coverage for acne, rosacea and redness following clinic procedures such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion and laser resurfacing without irritating the skin.
• It is dry and inorganic which makes it impossible for bacteria to survive - thus making it have no expiry date.
• Each application of the make-up is minimal, thus one foundation will last approximately 6-9 months on daily usage and wear.

So when putting all this in consideration, perhaps it is a good investment after all for busy people like me who need to look good all the time. It does however take a lot of practice in the beginning, especially when you are use to conventional make-up methods which some are not applicable to mineral make-up use. At the end of the day, it all depends on the person's own opinion whether they would opt for this or not. If you are curious to try it out, you can try out in Faceworks Clinic where we do have a set for patients to try out the product on themselves and if you want, our nurse can do a make-over for a minimal sum.

For more information or to purchase this product please visit us at Faceworks Clinic or call 03-21440080 / Email to info@faceworksclinic.com .

Silkpeel training.....

Last Thursday, we had a training session for Silkpeel conducted by Mr David from Redo Marketing. It was a short and sweet session, where my staff were taught about the machine, and we discussed about the benefits of using Silkpeel.

Besides the usual facial regime, we were also shown the technique for eye area and lips. Lips was really interesting because prior to this, I never thought we could use the silkpeel on the lips. This to me is a very exciting new thing, since there are very limited procedures you can use on your lip. I was the model for the training and when it came to the lip part, it was pretty cool. The lines of my lips smoothen, and my lips was rehydrated again, and the colour became a lot redder than previously. It looked really healthy and it didn't hurt one bit. It is a good way to return the softness of lips, and actually you can puck out the lip more. Combined with a lip conditioner, my lips have remained soft till today and I'm just checking to see how long does the softness effect lasts.

For the eye area, David suggest 4-6 treatments for people with dark eye circles or fine wrinkles around the eyes to get the best results. Interval between treatment is approximately 2-4 weeks.

Another interesting part was learning about the off-face usage for Silkpeel. Apparently, it is good for the next to rehydrate, the decolletage area for people who love to use low necks, to whiten underams, to smoothen dry elbows and knees, and you can even use it for the bikini and brazilian areas post waxing to lighten up darker areas and give the area a more smoother feel.
I think I will be starting this bikini and Brazilian lightening treatments soon once I get an additional tip for those areas.

Information about Silkpeel:

SILKPEEL DERMALINFUSION : a breakthrough treatment that combines non-invasive exfoliation with deep delivery of skin-specific solutions to improve and revitalize your skin.

Why SilkPeel DermalInfusion?

• Goes beyond microdermabrasion by providing simultaneous exfoliation and DermalInfusion topical delivery treatment
• Painless,soothing treatment
• Noticeable, immediate outcomes and lasting skin improvement
• Return to normal activities at once
• Patient-specific topical formulations to address your unique skin care needs
• Eliminates the risk and health concerns of aluminium-based crystals

And the best part is that it takes around 30-45 minutes per session with no downtime. You can go back to work immediately after the procedure.

For more information or appointments, please call 03-21440080 or email to info@faceworksclinic.com

It's May.....

It's May, and its Mother's Day month.
Show your appreciation to your mum by treating her to a nice wonderful pampering treatment at Faceworks Clinic. Check out our:

Mother's Day Promo on Facebook

Valid till 2oth May 2011.
Don't Miss it.