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Collagen Bio-Stimulators

rejuvenate your skin THROUGH THE NATURAL
ENHANCEMENT OF COLLAGEN PRODUCTION

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Collagen Biostimulator Injections

  • Collagen Biostimulators are injectable aesthetic treatments that are administered into the deep, dermal layer of the skin. These treatments activate the skin’s natural production of vital proteins essential for a healthy skin structure — including collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid.
  • By stimulating our skin’s own collagen production, it encourages skin remodeling from the inside out to effectively replenish facial volume and refine skin texture. Common aging concerns such as fine lines and wrinkles, loss of volume, skin laxity, thinning skin are also effectively addressed through this approach.
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The Role of Collagen In Our Skin

Collagen 101: The Secret Protein Behind Youthful Skin

Skin aging is an inevitable fact of life; and everyone will encounter it at some point.
Younger Skin
Aging Skin
Around the age of 20, our skin begins to produce 1% less collagen every year. This causes the skin to become thinner and more fragile as we get older.
With diminishing collagen levels, the skin loses its elasticity and firmness, resulting in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging.
Remember, it's never too early to start investing in your skin’s health! Collagen Biostimulators can serve as preventative measures against premature aging or as corrective solutions to address visible signs of aging.

Benefits of Collagen Biostimulators

Collagen Biostimulators: Benefits Beyond Volume

Collagen Biostimulators are primarily used to treat various age-related changes. When administered to the deep dermis layer (where our skin’s collagen levels exist), it naturally stimulates our skin to produce more collagen to effectively:
• Smooth fine lines and wrinkles
• Enhance skin firmness to counteract sagging or laxity
• Restore facial volume that has depleted due to age
• Boost the skin’s natural resilience and elasticity
• Improve uneven skin texture and the overall complexion
Additionally, collagen biostimulators can be used as a preventative anti-aging treatment to slow down the aging process.

type of Collagen Biostimulators

Exploring Collagen Biostimulator Options

Sculptra Treatment

Sculptra® is a poly-L-lacic acid (PLLA) injectable treatment that is designed to stimulate your skin’s natural collagen production. It is commonly used to treat:

  • Deep folds between the nose and mouth (nasolabial folds)
  • Creases around the mouth area (marionette lines)
  • Chin wrinkles
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Radiesse Treatment

Radiesse has calcium hydroxylapatite, a mineral in bones and teeth. Initially a dermal filler, it becomes a collagen biostimulator when hyperdiluted. This treatment has dual capabilities.

  • Facial volume loss
  • Lines and wrinkles (e.g. nasolabial folds, marionette lines, frown lines)
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Gouri

GOURI uses liquid polycaprolactone (PCL) and is a new collagen biostimulator in Singapore. It addresses these concerns:

  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Sagging face and jowls
  • Loss of collagen, elasticity and firmness
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if You're Wondering… What's the best
Collagen Biostimulator Treatment?

Each collagen biostimulator injectable operate in distinct ways to cater to diverse aging concerns. To determine the best treatment for your concerns, schedule a non-obligatory consultation with our aesthetic doctors to understand what each treatment entails. During the consultation, our aesthetic doctor will review your medical history, existing skin condition and your desired results, in order to recommend an appropriate treatment that aligns with your timelines, budget, and cosmetic goals.
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FAQ

frequently asked questions

Are collagen biostimulator injectables safe?

Collagen Biostimulators are safe for the general population when administered by qualified and experienced aesthetic doctors. These injectable treatments are designed to work in tandem with your body’s natural processes to stimulate collagen production, aiding in skin rejuvenation.

Nonetheless, it is important to have a thorough consultation with a doctor to assess your suitability for the treatment. It is also important to note that like other injectable treatments, safety has not been established in patients who are pregnant, lactating or breastfeeding.

Collagen Biostimulators are frequently confused with dermal fillers. However, it’s important to recognise that these two treatments have distinct purposes and work through separate mechanisms:

  • Dermal fillers are primarily used to add volume and fill in specific areas of the age for facial contouring, or anti-aging purposes

  • Collagen biostimulators, on the other hand, aim to stimulate your skin’s natural collagen production over time to naturally reverse age-related changes (e.g. fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin)

The ideal age to start collagen biostimulator injectables is in the early 30s as this is generally when the natural decline in collagen production begins. Although visible signs of aging might not have shown up yet, starting treatment at this stage can effectively slow down the aging process.

Ultimately, the ideal age can also vary based on individual factors, such as skin condition and desired outcomes. Hence, consultation with an aesthetic doctor can help determine if you are a suitable candidate for collagen biostimulator treatments.

Collagen Biostimulator injections deliver visible results gradually, as the treatment stimulates your skin’s collagen production over time. Visible improvements in your skin quality usually becomes noticeable a few weeks after the treatment, with optimal results often seen within 2 months as the depleted collagen gradually rebuilds.

Patience is key here! The results are gradual, but are often more long-lasting and provides natural-looking enhancements.

Duration of results can vary amongst the type of collagen biostimulator used. Generally, the effects can last anywhere around 2 years. Additionally, maintenance sessions are advisable to sustain the benefits of collagen biostimulators over the long-term. Our aesthetic doctor will be able to provide guidance on the expected longevity during the pre-treatment consultation.

The downtime of collagen biostimulators is minimal, and many individuals are able to resume their daily activities after the treatment. As with other injectable treatments, side effects like mild redness, swelling, or bruising on the injection site may occur. These effects are temporary and will subside within a few hours.

Restylane® Kysse Lip Fillers
What is Restylane® Kysse

Dubbed as the gold standard of lip fillers, Restylane® Kysse is a hyaluronic acid (HA) filler that’s designed specifically for our lips. Using XpresHAn™ Technology, it provides flexible movement and natural-looking volume while enhancing the texture and colour of the lips.

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Benefits of Restylane Kesse

  • Luscious, plumped lips

  • Soft, natural-looking results

  • Smooths lip lines and wrinkles

  • Enhances the colour of your lips

  • Allows for flexible lip movements

  • More defined, volumized, and youthful lips

  • Longer-lasting results as compared to other lip fillers

  • Immediate results with zero downtime

What to Expect

Step 1

All Restylane® Kysse fillers come with lidocaine, an anesthetic, to ensure that your treatment is relaxing and entirely comfortable. Initially, a topical anesthetic will be applied on the injection site to numb the area.

Step 2

Our aesthetic doctor will begin the procedure with the first injection using an ultra-fine needle, before taking a pause to allow the lidocaine in Restylane® Kysse to further numb the lip area.

Step 3

The procedure then continues until the treated area shows the desired results. Thereafter, the injected area will be massaged to ensure that the filler gel is distributed evenly across the lips for natural results.

Are there any before and after photos of Restylane® Kysse results?

As dictated by Ministry of Health, we are not allowed to publish ‘before’ and ‘after’ images of aesthetic treatments. If you are interested in seeing the full before-and-after results please provide us with your name and email below, and we will send the images to your email address.

Restylane Kysse Frequently Asked Questions
Am I an ideal candidate for Restylane® Kysse Lip Fillers?

Patients should not use Kysse lip filler if they:

  • Have a history of severe allergic reactions.

  • Have had a previous allergic reaction to hyaluronic acid fillers.

  • Are allergic to anesthetics, like lidocaine.

While both of these are hyaluronic acid lip fillers, they have slightly different formulas. Restylane® Kysse adds volume and enhances your existing lip shape and symmetry to create smooth, natural-looking lips. It can also treat smoker’s lines, or commonly known as wrinkles around the mouth.

Juvederm, on the other hand, is a great option for patients who are looking for a more voluminous look. When deciding on which lip filler, it depends on the look you want to achieve.

Due to the different formulations, Restylane® Kysse has a unique structure that lasts longer than other fillers. Most dermal lip fillers last around 9 months, however you can expect results lasting up to 12 months with Restylane® Kysse.

The discomfort experienced during the treatment varies from person to person and depends on factors such as:

  • Sensitivity of the patient

  • Pain tolerance of the patient

  • Anxiety level of the patient

Restylane® Kysse comes with anesthetic inside the gel already, hence discomfort is at its minimum.

All lip fillers have some mild side effects. You may experience some slight swelling and bruising on the injected area, but these should go away within 7 days.

  • As with other lip fillers treatment, a cold compress may be applied to the injected area to reduce swelling.

  • Avoid touching the injected area for at least 6 hours so that you do not accidentally injure your skin while the area is numb. Thereafter, the treatment area can be gently washed with soap and water.

  • Minimise strenuous exercise and exposure to excess heat, sun, or UV rays for the first 24 hours. Exposure to these may cause temporary redness, swelling, or itching at the treated area.

Full aftercare instructions will also be provided after the treatment.

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Acne

A commonly overlooked yet physically and psychologically scarring problem, acne is a long-drawn problem that commences at puberty and can drag on well into one’s 20s to 30s. Adult-onset acne is also common, commencing in one’s 20s to 30s and dragging on well beyond that. Caused mainly by accumulation of dead skin, bacterial infection and uncontrolled inflammation, acne is a rather well understood medical condition. Hormonal influences, genetic factors, and even proposed dietary influences are known to be the underlying drivers of acne in some too. Early intervention is the best solution – less acne translates to less scarring, saving you precious time and finances required in attempting to resurface those pesky scars later on.

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Acne Treatments

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels consist of mild acids that, when applied to skin, promote controlled exfoliation of skin as well as inactivation of the sebaceous units responsible for breakouts.

Used as a complimentary form of treatment to existing topical therapy, chemical peels can quickly and effectively control most forms of acne.

3-5 sessions are typically required at 2 weekly intervals to bring acne under control, with subsequent sessions done every 4-6 weeks for maintenance.

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Carbon Peel

Using a specialised laser and a black carbon-based ink on the face, sebaceous glands can be targeted, bacteria killed, and mild exfoliation performed.

Sessions done at 2-4 weekly intervals can help keep acne bay while also helping to lighten any post-inflammatory pigmentation left by the acne and even reduce pore size.

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AGNES

For the larger, stubborn and recurrent acne, the use of a highly selective probe to deliver high radio-frequency energy into the sebaceous unit effectively and permanently inactivates the gland.

This more permanent solution to acne allows for effective management of recurrent acne without having to resort to oral medication such as oral isotretinoin.

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Medical Facials for Acne Treatment

Gentle Medical Facial 

Perfect for unclogging pores and reducing P. acne presence in the skin, our gentle medical facial includes a session of microdermabrasion, a light chemical peel and a session with the Omnilux blue LED light  – a perfect combination for comedonal acne. 

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Sciton Blue BBL

Harnessing the power of intense blue light, the Sciton Blue BBL therapy eliminates one of the contributing factors of acne – the bacteria, P. Acne.

Stronger than LED light, BBL effectively reduces acne while calming the state of the skin as a whole. 

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Optimised Acne Treatment Programmes

Acne elimination programme

Combining the benefits of lasers and acids, this customised programmes aims at eliminating existing acne, preventing further acne formation and erasing the post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation formed by acne.  Skin is also renewed, texture improved and a fresh glow attained. With minimal downtime and side effects, this combination therapy is built to reign in those outbreaks.

Treatments for Freckles and Pigmentation

At The Aesthetic Studio Clinic & Surgery, we offer a variety of options for treating pigmentary problems, eliminating brown spots and uneven pigmentation. These treatments also provide additional benefits of rejuvenating the skin, improving texture and appearance, softening wrinkles, tightening the skin, removing redness and broken blood vessels.

Treatment for Freckles and Pigmentation with Topical Treatments and Creams
Topical treatments are critical to help fade brown discolouration and prevent new areas from appearing. We use established and well studied ingredients in our skincare products, such as retinoids (prescription strength vitamin A) and retinol, hydroquinones (prescription bleach at varying strengths), kojic acid, licorice, various alpha, beta, and poly hydroxy acids, exfoliants, and melanocyte stabilising products. The Aesthetic Studio carries distinguished dermatologic product lines such as Obagi, SkinCeuticals, PCA Skin, La Roche Posay, and other products only available to clinics.

Treatment for Freckles and Pigmentation with Chemical peels
We provide superficial, medium depth and deeper peels – tailored to our patients needs, pigmentation type and recovery time requirements. Even gentle light peels help fade freckles, sun spots, age spots, and other excess pigmentation to reveal clearer, younger-looking skin.

Treatment for Freckles and Pigmentation with Cosmelan® Depigmentation masque
Cosmelan® Depigmentation masque is a painless, single session, clinic applied treatment that particularly suitable for stubborn and dense pigmentation. Cosmelan®’s synergistic ingredients effect quick, effective blending and elimination of undesirable pigment. Cosmelan® is “sun-friendly”, and works well even on darker toned Asian and Latin skin. Cosmelan® will also produce a slight initial “peel” which helps refinish the skin surface while dramatically diminishing hyperpigmentation. This is followed by a specialised home skin care program to enhance, maintain and protect the new skin.

Treatment for Freckles and Pigmentation with Spectra Laser Toning
Spectra Laser Toning is an advanced treatment protocol that provides a gentle, safe, and effective treatment for stubborn blotchy hormonal pigmentation known as melasma. Spectra treatments also help with generalised pigmentation issues, redness, pore size, unwanted hair, acne, rosacea, and gently tightens and refreshes the skin. It is a favourite as there is no downtime or healing time.

Treatment for Freckles and Pigmentation with Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) – Sciton BBL
BBL/IPL treatments are the treatment of choice for reversing the signs of sun-damaged skin. It will gently reduce excess pigmentation on sun exposed areas of the body including the face, neck, chest, hands, and arms. In addition to treating brown spots, this light source treats redness, broken blood vessels, shrinks pore size, tightens skin, and can help with acne and rosacea. Maximum benefits are achieved with a series of 2 to 3 treatments.

Treatment for Freckles and Pigmentation with Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing
Fractional Carbon Dioxide (CO2) laser skin resurfacing treatments even out skin colouring by removing the dull, damaged, outer layer of skin; while minimising downtime. In addition to treating pigmentation, these laser treatments will also improve skin texture, redness, pore size, and wrinkles, repairing sun damaged or acne-scarred skin, and treat pre-cancerous skin lesions.

At The Aesthetic Studio Clinic & Surgery, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and appearance of your skin through innovation and clinical excellence. For a comprehensive facial assessment, call +65 6737 1100 or click here for an appointment.

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Tattoo Removal
Tattoos, while easily placed, are much more complicated to erase. Newer methods of treatment are more reliable, and total time required for tattoo removal can be shortened to less than a year.

Tattoos, while easily placed, are much more complicated to erase. Existing therapies involve the use of nano-second Q-switched lasers, but treatments prove difficult with many requiring 2-3 years of repeated visits at 2-3 monthly intervals. Newer methods of treatment involve the use of newly developed pico-second lasers. These lasers, firing many times faster than conventional Q switched lasers, fracture pigments more effectively. In effect, treatments are more reliable, and total time required for tattoo removal can be shortened to less than a year.

Here at The Aesthetic Studio, we employ the use of the Lutronic Picoplus Pico-second laser for optimal tattoo removal; with 4 wavelengths of light at your disposal, removal of tattoos of varying colour and complexity just got easier.

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Tattoo Removal Treatment
Tattoo Removal

With a high energy output, a wide range of precisely controllable fluence output and four wavelengths of light for increased versatility, the Picoplus Pico-second laser is optimised for tattoo removal and pigment management. 

Depending on tattoo complexity, 5-10 sessions may be required at monthly intervals for optimal clearance.

Combination with ablative lasers may be advised to reduce post-laser blistering commonly associated with tattoo removal.

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