Aesthetics · Written by Dr. Heng Wee Soon

Dull skin means light isn’t reflecting evenly, and the cause is often not a missing product but something deeper: poor cell turnover, a stressed barrier from overuse, dehydration, hidden sun damage or lifestyle factors like sleep and stress.

An acne scar is a change in skin texture: a depression (ice-pick, boxcar, rolling) or raised tissue (hypertrophic, keloid). Marks often fade on their own with time, sun protection and the right skincare.

A wide jawline can come from three causes: an overactive masseter muscle, loose skin, or a weak chin. Botulinum toxin relaxes the masseter (4-6 months), HIFU tightens skin (1 year), fillers add projection (12-18 months). Right treatment depends on the cause, often a combo works best.

You finally see clear skin. Then, a few months later, the same brown or grey-brown patches start creeping back across your cheeks, forehead and upper lip. Sound familiar?

You know the guy. The one who looks the same at 45 as he did at 35. Nobody can say exactly what changed. That’s not genetics. Increasingly, it’s a treatment plan.

You have probably heard about it; you may even probably be suffering from it. Melasma is a very common pigment problem in Singapore, however, treatments that give effective results are unfortunately, not as common.

Jowls refer to the loose or drooping tissue that develops along the jawline as we age. They can make the lower face appear heavier, blur the distinction between the face and neck and create a tired or older appearance even when the rest of the face still looks youthful.

If your HIFU results have been underwhelming, you're not alone. Many patients experience disappointing outcomes from skin tightening treatments and the reasons aren't always what you'd expect.

The neck is often one of the first areas to show signs of ageing, yet it’s also one of the most overlooked areas. Fine lines, horizontal “necklace lines,” sagging skin, and vertical banding can develop even when the face still looks youthful.