YOU HAVE...ONE MONTH BEFORE THE PARTY
REDUCE FAT AND SHAPE YOUR WAIST
Vanquish
WHAT An application pad hovers over your abdomen, heating up fat cells without hurting the skin, muscles or organs. This is thought to destroy the fat cells, boost your metabolic rate, and get rid of excess fluids and toxins. Post-treatment, you may experience mild redness and warmth on the areas treated, which could last minutes to hours. Your skin will feel firmer.
SESSIONS NEEDED Once a week for four weeks
COST From $600 a session
WHERE Healthsprings Laser and Aesthetic Clinic, #10-01A Liat Towers, tel: 6836-8386; Healthsprings Medical Clinic, #02-01/02 Greenridge Shopping Centre, tel: 6892-6681. www.healthsprings.com.sg
REDUCE STRETCH MARKS AND FIRM SAGGING SKIN
Viora Reaction Refit Treatment
WHAT Multiple modes of radio-frequency energy reach deep into skin to firm it up by boosting collagen and elastin production, and to break down fat cells. Vacuum therapy encourages deeper heat penetration, which is believed to improve blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, and stimulate your metabolism to shrink fat cells. The device has a built-in cooling system to minimise the heat.
SESSIONS NEEDED Once a week
COST $400 a session
WHERE Evan Woo Plastic Surgery, #07-21 Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, tel: 6734-1213. www.evanwooplasticsurgery.com
REDUCE FAT
Liposonix
WHAT The non-invasive procedure delivers high-intensity ultrasound energy deep into skin with the aim of destroying fat cells, while firming and smoothing it by strengthening the collagen. The ultrasound handpiece channels heat energy only to the target area, leaving surrounding tissue unharmed. You’ll feel a bearable warm sensation.
SESSIONS NEEDED One
COST From $2,000 a session
WHERE SL Clinic, #04-04 Wheelock Place, tel: 6235-3246; #03-33 Plaza Singapura, tel: 6336-1106. www.slclinic.com.sg
SOFTEN YOUR JAWLINE
Botox
WHAT Botulinum toxin is injected in small doses via a fine needle into the muscles around the jawline, to weaken the nerves that control muscle contractions. This relaxes tense muscles and softens an angular jawline. You should see results in two weeks, and these last three to six months.
SESSIONS NEEDED One
COST From $600 a session
WHERE SL Clinic
GET TIGHTER, FIRMER SKIN
Thermage CPT
WHAT Radio-frequency energy heats up the deep skin layers, which is believed to strengthen collagen fibres and boost their production for firmer skin and a more defined face. A topical numbing cream is applied beforehand, and a cooling spray is used during the treatment, but you may still experience brief, hot sensations as the application tip heats up areas of skin. Downtime is minimal – you should be able to return to your everyday activities right after the treatment. Results can last up to a year.
SESSIONS NEEDED One
COST From $3,800
WHERE Dr Eileen Tan Skin, Laser and Hair Transplant Clinic, #12-01 Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, 3 Mount Elizabeth, tel: 6733-8898. www.eileentanskin.com
IMPROVE ACNE SCARS, SPOTS AND WRINKLES
Chemical Peel
WHAT Chemical solutions such as alpha-hydroxy acid are applied to create a controlled wound that removes the topmost skin layers. This minimises the look of scars and dark spots. You’ll feel a warm to hot sensation lasting five to 10 minutes. Post-treatment, skin may turn red and shed for three to seven days, before a smoother, plumper-looking complexion is revealed.
SESSIONS NEEDED Once every three to four weeks
COST From $250 a session
WHERE Dr Eileen Tan Skin, Laser and Hair Transplant Clinic
YOU HAVE...THREE WEEKS BEFORE THE PARTY
REDUCE SCARS AND PEP UP SKIN
Viora Vtouch Fractional Radiofrequency Face Treatment
WHAT The non-invasive treatment uses two types of radio-frequency technology with the aim of boosting collagen production, as well as tightening and firming skin. The device also has vacuum and cooling mechanisms to reach less accessible areas such as the neck and decolletage, and to provide a more effective and comfortable treatment.
SESSIONS NEEDED Once a week for three weeks
COST $1,800 for three sessions
WHERE The Wellness Clinic, #04-09 Camden Medical Centre, tel: 6887-3073. www.wellnessclinic.sg
SHAPE YOUR FEATURES
Nose and Chin Augmentation with Fillers
WHAT Fillers are injected into the nose to create a more defined bridge or sharper tip, and into the chin to make the face heart-shaped. Topical numbing cream is applied pre-treatment. You should see instant results that can last from six months to a year.
SESSIONS NEEDED One
COST $800 for every 0.9cc of Radiesse Volumizing Filler; $800 for every 1cc of the Restylane range of fillers
WHERE The Knightsbridge Clinic, 277A South Bridge Road, tel: 9730-9399. www.knightsbridgeclinic.sg
YOU HAVE...ONE WEEK BEFORE THE PARTY
MAKE SKIN GLOW
Nouvelle Medi-Facial
WHAT An upgrade from the usual kind of facial, this begins with dermabrasion to get rid of dead skin cells and debris. Clogged pores, blackheads and whiteheads are then removed using a suction tool. After that, your skin is moisturised before a collagen-boosting mask is applied. The result: a smoother, more supple and radiant complexion.
SESSIONS NEEDED One
COST $250 a session
WHERE The Knightsbridge Clinic
GIVE DROOPY BROWS A LIFT
Chemical Brow Lift using Botox
WHAT The procedure lifts sagging skin around the eyebrows by injecting botulinum toxin into the muscles around them. This weakens the nerves that cause muscle contractions around the brows. Your forehead muscles then compensate by pulling up the lower forehead area, making your brows look lifted, and you, refreshed.
SESSIONS NEEDED One
COST From $250 a session
WHERE SL Clinic
YOU HAVE...ONE DAY BEFORE THE PARTY
REFINE YOUR COMPLEXION
Yellow Laser
WHAT This treatment helps reduce obvious capillaries, acne marks and dark spots. It sends out yellow light energy to repair damaged veins, destroy acne-causing bacteria, lower oil production by shrinking the sebaceous glands, and boost collagen production. At the same time, green light energy
helps to lighten dark spots and melasma by reducing
melanin production.
SESSIONS NEEDED One
COST From $650
WHERE Dr Eileen Tan Skin, Laser and Hair Transplant Clinic
LIGHTEN DARK SPOTS AND BOOST RADIANCE
Lumitherm
WHAT Low pulsed light energy is delivered into the skin via an application probe. Unlike other Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments, you won’t feel rubber band-like snapping sensations on your skin – a built-in cooling system in the probe ensures that you’ll only feel a comfortable level of warmth. The treatment jump-starts skin renewal and collagen growth to give you a smoother, softer, more supple and even-toned complexion.
SESSIONS NEEDED One
COST $250 a session
WHERE The Knightsbridge Clinic
This article was originally published in Simply Her December 2014.
All product and pricing information was correct at the time of the magazine's publication. We advise readers to check with the stores for the latest availability and pricing information.