Erase the signs of WFH fatigue, never-ending video calls and the lack of a vacay glow with these subtle “tweakments” that will get you looking December-ready. Meaning, no one will ever know you had “work” done.
YOU WANT TO LOOK
FRESH-FACED, WITH CLEARER, SPOT-FREE SKIN
Acne breakouts, clogged pores and skin roughness can mar your look. These medi-facials help clear the skin, leaving the complexion smoother and more refined.
ADVANCED ACNE TREATMENT PLUS
WHERE
> IDS Aesthetics
#05-07/08 Novena Specialist Center, tel: 6568-3559, and #02-02 International Building, tel: 6450-3555
BEST DONE
> Three weeks before
WHAT IT IS
A clarifying facial that addresses active breakouts and clogged pores. The Theraclear machine helps remove pus from pimples, followed by light therapy, which soothes inflamed skin and keeps zits at bay. Skin is left clean and clear. However, with acne treatments, one session usually isn’t enough, and a course of six treatments is recommended to achieve the best results.
ESSENTIAL FACIAL RE/JUVENATION (EFR)
WHERE
> DRx Medical Aesthetic Clinic and Medispa
#16-01 Tong Building, tel: 6733-1555
BEST DONE
> A few days before
WHAT IT IS
Ideal for clogged pores, blackheads and white heads, this purifying facial includes deep cleansing and gentle bio-microdermabrasion to get rid of pore gunk and impurities on the face.
This is followed by a transdermal infusion of an in-house booster cocktail, depending on your skin’s needs – hydration, skin barrier strengthening, overall restoration, skin soothing or improved skin health.
To finish, a peel-off mask is applied to further nourish, hydrate and brighten skin. To maintain a clean and clear complexion, and keep maskne at bay, you can consider doing the facial once every two weeks or monthly.
YOU WANT TO LOOK
YOUNGER, WITH LIFTED SKIN
In need of a subtle facelift? These three treatments are the gold standard, working on the deeper layers of the skin (called the superficial muscular aponeurotic system, or SMAS) to tighten and lift, resulting in a smoother and firmer complexion.
THERMAGE FLX
WHERE
> Prive Clinic
#03-03 Palais Renaissance, tel: 9848-2888, and #02-28 Nex, tel: 9171-3328 > IDS Clinic #05-09/10 Novena Specialist Center, tel: 6568-3555, and #02-02 International Building, tel: 6450-3555
> Calvin Chan Aesthetic & Laser Clinic
#05-11 Wheelock Place, tel: 6732-4981
BEST DONE
> At least two months before
WHAT IT IS
Using radio frequency, the treatment delivers heat energy into skin to induce collagen and elastin production. By doing so, it jump-starts skin’s renewal process – by helping the collagen fibres to contract, which in turn lifts and tightens skin to reduce sagging.
Over time, your face looks lifted, your jawline more defined and sharper, and your complexion, smoother and more youthful.
ULTRAFORMER 3 HIFU
WHERE
> Epion Clinic
Tudor Court, 145 Tanglin Road, tel: 6732-2122
BEST DONE
> At least two months before
WHAT IT IS
To get that coveted V-shaped face, the treatment uses high-intensity focused ultrasound technology (Hifu). The heat energy stimulates collagen and elastin production, resulting in lifting and tightening from the inside out, giving you a more defined jawline and features, as well as reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
ULTHERAPY
WHERE
> SW1 Clinic
#13-01/02/03/04/05/06 Paragon, tel: 6817-8888, and #02-19/20 OUE Downtown Gallery Tower 2, tel: 6817-8882
> Prive Clinic
#03-03 Palais Renaissance, tel: 9848-2888, and #02-28 Nex, tel: 9171-3328
> Calvin Chan Aesthetic & Laser Clinic
#05-11 Wheelock Place, tel: 6732-4981
BEST DONE
> At least six weeks before
WHAT IT IS
Similar to Hifu, Ultherapy also uses ultrasound energy to promote collagen and elastin production. The difference is that the Ultherapy machine allows for real-time feedback of what’s happening during the treatment, which allows the doctor to ensure a more accurate delivery of heat energy to where it will benefit your skin the most.
Over time, as new collagen is produced, the skin becomes lifted, the appearance of wrinkles is reduced, and your complexion is smoother and tighter.
YOU WANT TO LOOK
WELL-RESTED AND REFRESHED
Plump your skin with moisture and nutrients, reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and leave your complexion smooth and supple, like you’ve been clocking in lots of beauty sleep.
VITAMIN THERAPY
WHERE
> SW1 Clinic
#13-01/02/03/04/05/06 Paragon, tel: 6817-8888, and #02-19/20 OUE Downtown Gallery Tower 2, tel: 6817-8882
BEST DONE
> Three days before
WHAT IT IS
Quench dry, lacklustre skin with pure vitamins. These antioxidants are applied on skin to encourage cell turnover and repair, boost moisture levels and promote collagen production. It also strengthens skin against free radicals, for a smooth and supple complexion.
SKIN BOOSTER INJECTIONS
WHERE
> Calvin Chan Aesthetic & Laser Clinic #05-11 Wheelock Place, tel: 6732-4981
BEST DONE
> At least six weeks before
WHAT IT IS
Micro injections of hyaluronic acid. The tiny hyaluronic acid droplets absorb and retain moisture for supple skin. It also gives your complexion a lit-fromwithin glow. For long-lasting results, repeated treatments in two-week intervals are recommended.
YOU WANT TO LOOK
GLOWING AND HEALTHY
Have pigmentation and skin sagging? Or acne and skin dryness? For a fit-all-your-needs “tweakment” – hydration, brightening and lifting – consider these multi-tasking options.
PICOSURE LASER + PROFHILO
WHERE
> Prive Clinic
#03-03 Palais Renaissance, tel: 9848-2888, and #02-28 Nex, tel: 9171-3328 BEST DONE
> One to two months before
WHAT IT IS
This two-treatment combo is for those with pigmentation, postacne scarring and mild skin laxity. Picosure is a laser that delivers heat energy in super-fast pulses to tackle pigmentation that lies deep within the skin, but without damaging it. At the same time, it also activates collagen and elastin production to help skin look younger.
This is followed by Profhilo, which involves injecting high concentrations of hyaluronic acid into the skin to boost its moisture levels, and stimulate collagen production to plump the skin so it looks firmer and younger.
LUMINOUS LIFT
WHERE
> Epion Clinic
Tudor Court, 145 Tanglin Road, tel: 6732-2122
BEST DONE
> One week before
WHAT IT IS
One laser that combines two wavelengths, the multi-tasking Clarity Dual Laser addresses a variety of skin issues, such as lack of skin elasticity, enlarged pores and pigmentation. It’s even able to get rid of fine facial hair (goodbye, fuzzy moustache) too.
Best bit? It’s fast and comes with little downtime, making it a great lunch-time treatment. For optimal skin brightening results, you can do a course of eight monthly sessions.
PERFECT 10 LIFT + IDS MASKTOX
WHERE
> IDS Clinic
#05-09/10 Novena Specialist Center, tel: 6568-3555, and #02-02 International Building, tel: 6450-3555
BEST DONE
> Two months before
WHAT IT IS
Ideal for those want to look more youthful, these two treatments go together to take care of your entire face.
With mask-wear and the focus on your upper face, Masktox involves botulinum toxin injections along the upper portion of your face to target forehead lines, crow’s feet and frown lines.
Next, the Perfect 10 Lift targets the middle and lower parts of your face with hyaluronic acid injections in two molecular weights. These lift the skin, giving it a youthful suppleness and bounce. Do note that the Perfect 10 Lift involves two Profhilo treatments done a month apart.
YOU WANT TO LOOK
RADIANT AND DEWY
Radiance-enhancing treatments give your skin a much needed glow-up. Say goodbye to a dull-looking complexion and dark spots, and hello to a dewy glow.
BB AQUATOUCH LASER
WHERE
> SW1 Clinic
#13-01/02/03/04/05/06 Paragon, tel: 6817-8888, and #02-19/20 OUE Downtown Gallery Tower 2, tel: 6817-8882 BEST DONE
> Two weeks before
WHAT IT IS
Dying to achieve that #instaglow IRL? The laser treatment renews tired and dull-looking skin, improves its elasticity, and reduces the appearance of old blemish scars, enlarged pores and fine wrinkles. The result is a complexion that is more refined, smoother and brighter, akin to an instant “Photoshop” effect.
GLASS SKIN TREATMENT
WHERE
> DRx Medical Aesthetic Clinic and Medispa #16-01 Tong Building, tel: 6733-1555
BEST DONE
> One week before
WHAT IT IS
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