Healthway Medical Corporation says there is an increasing demand for medically proven solutions to improve one’s appearance and well- being through treatments focusing on the skin, hair, teeth and weight management. NeuGLOW, a wholly-owned subsidiary, will be launching four new centres to provide the “total” medical and dental aesthetic solutions.

“Together with the existing three NeuGLOW centres, we expect our seven NeuGLOW centres to strengthen our position in Singapore as a market leader in providing effective medical and dental aesthetics as a “total” solution to both local and foreign patients,” commented Dr Wong Weng Hong, the Managing Director of the Group.

Three of the four new centres namely NeuGLOW Face & Skin, NeuGLOW Lipo & Shape, and NeuGLOW Dental White are located at Novena Medical Centre. A sports medicine team will also be in place to ensure that NeuGLOW’s weight management programmes are highly effective. In addition, the aesthetic dental division will focus on teeth whitening via the latest laser technology. Simple checkups for cavities can also be detected and treated on the spot with the fillings.

As hair loss is increasingly common among many working adults, the NeuGLOW Medical Hair Clinic at Mandarin Gallery will offer pioneering hair restoration solutions, including the Omnigraft hair transplantation technology to permanently replace lost hair in patients with balding problems.

The group intends to finance the opening of the four new NeuGLOW centres from internal resources and new bank borrowings.

The opening of the four new NeuGLOW centres is not expected to have any material effect on the net tangible assets and earnings per share of the Healthway Medical Corporation for the financial year ending 31 December 2009

“Laser” is an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of light.
The machines are usually named based on the type of lasing medium they contain. Hence, we have the CO2, Nd:YAG, diode lasers etc.
Each laser emits energy in one particular wavelength that’s specific to the laser type. Because different targets in the skin will absorb different wavelengths, this property allows selectivity in the application of the various lasers. Obviously, some lasers function more effectively on certain conditions than others; equally obvious is that no one type of laser can treat all lesions and blemishes optimally on its own.

Here, we discuss the more common conditions of the face and the various lasers used to treat them:

Pigmentary lesions such as freckles, seborrhoeic keratosis, melasma are frequently treated with Q-switched lasers like Q-switched Nd-YAG and Q-switched alexandrite.

Vascular lesions like spider veins and port wine stains are amenable to laser treatment by the long-pulsed Nd-YAG and  pulsed dye laser.

Facial hair removal is effectively done with alexandrite, diode and Nd-YAG lasers.

Post acne scars are visibly improved with laser resurfacing by CO2 or erbium:YAG lasers. Recent introduction of “fractional” CO2 and Erbium has provided patients with the option of resurfacing with much less downtime and side effects.

Skin tightening and lifting can be achieved using lasers at the infrared light range. Long-pulsed lasers at other wavelengths are also effective, especially when combined with radiofrequency devices.

It is clear from the above short discussion that a number of different lasers are required to provide for a more comprehensive solution to the myriad of skin lesions that we frequently encounter.
It’s not surprising then, that at NeuGlow, we find ourselves necessarily equipped with numerous lasers of all shapes and sizes, and needing every single one of them!

Article by NeuGlow The Aesthetics Doctors
Dr Liew Kou Chuen
MBBS (S’pore)

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SINGAPORE : More people are going for aesthetic treatments despite the recession, and what is interesting is that increasing numbers of them are men.

To look their best this festive season, some are pulling out all the stops.

Aesthetic service providers said business has increased some 30 per cent despite the recession.

Many go for botox and laser treatments to reduce ageing signs, while others opt to go under the knife to sharpen their image.

But if you think these only involve women, think again. Men now make up 15 per cent of clients.

Dr Gerard Tan, medical director, Neuglow, said: “Men also realise the importance of actually looking good. A lot of all these procedures are non-invasive and do not need much time.

“All they have to do is to come in for a simple procedure, may it be a botox injection or filling up a void in their face – just basically simple procedures. This has made them want to come in, more actually.”

Observers said people are more willing to invest in aesthetic treatments to get an edge in the job market – especially during an economic downturn.

Some have even gone to the point of getting non-scientifically proven treatments. These include cellular therapy and placenta injections which are supposed to regenerate youthful looks.

Currently, doctors need to seek approval from the Singapore Medical Council’s Aesthetic Practice Oversight Committee before offering such procedures. This is because they are not considered well-established practices in the aesthetic treatment field. – CNA/ms

Botox treatment is presently the most popular non invasive treatment in the world today. Botox is a brand name for a protein that relaxes certain part of specific muscles that causes wrinkles of facial expression.
It does this by  blocking signals from the nerves to the muscles. The injected muscle will relax , which in turn causes the wrinkles to relax and soften.
As a result, the face will have a more relaxed, lifted look and the skin texture will be smoother.
 

How Does Botox Work?

 
Small, diluted amounts is injected through a very tiny needle directly into specific muscles causing controlled relaxation of the muscles.
In April 2002, Botox gained FDA approval for treatment of moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles.
It is most often used on forehead lines, crow’s feet  (lines around the eye) and frown lines

How Is the Procedure Performed? 

The procedure takes only a few minutes. Botox is injected with a very fine needle just under the skin into specific muscles with only minor discomfort.
 In NeuGlow we will try our best to make our patients as comfortable by minimizing the discomfort during the procedure. It generally takes three to seven days to take effect. Best results are seen after 2 weeks. The effects from Botox will last three to six months. As muscle action gradually returns, the lines and wrinkles begin to re-appear gradually and wrinkles need to be re-treated. The lines and wrinkles often appear less severe with time because the muscles are being trained to relax. 

What Are the Side Effects of Botox?

 
Temporary bruising is the most common side effect. Headaches, which resolve in 24-48 hours can occur, but this is rare. A small percentage of patients may develop a mild eyelid drooping by migration of the Botox and for this reason, you shouldn’t rub the treated area for 12 hours after injection This usually resolves in three weeks. There have been no allergies associated with Botox to date.

Who Should Not Receive Botox Injection?

 
Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a nervous system  disease should not use Botox. Since Botox doesn’t work for all wrinkles, a consultation with a doctor is recommended.
In today’s society there is a major emphasis placed on youth and vitality. With progress being made in a number of areas that have allowed people to seemingly remain younger longer, more and more people are choosing to delay the effects of aging, such as wrinkles. For a long time wrinkles appeared as one aged, seemingly alerting the world to their growing older.  One of the growing trends for aging in today’s society is Botox treatment. Botox treatment has allowed clients to remain seemingly ageless by stopping wrinkles in their tracks once they begin to appear.
In NeuGlow we strive to make these treatments comfortable, affordable and safe.

 
NeuGlow The Aesthetics Doctors
Dr Joseph Soh Liang
MBBS (S’pore)
Grad Dip Aesthetic Medicine (USA)

As a scar ages, it may fade over time without any medical treatment. However, this is not always the case. Some individuals may experience scars that are painful, itchy and/or remain resistant to change.

What is a hypertrophic or keloid scar?
Hypertrophic scar is another term for an enlarged scar. A Keloid scar tends to be dense and/or red. Both hypertrophic and keloid scars are thick, raised and discoloured.

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The Fractional Laser Resurfacing system works by utilising tiny beams on light energy to the superficial and mid layers of the skin with little discomfort. The word, “Fractional” implies that only a fraction of the skin’s surface is exposed to the laser light. This helps to speeden natural healing, allowing for a shorter healing time. Once the fractional laser beams passes under the skin, the production of collagen is stimulated (for up to 6 months after treatment) and new collagen forms.

Possible Areas of Treatment:
- Face
- Neck
- Hands
- Chest