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Post Laser Scab Care

1/24/2021

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Patient: How do I take care of scabs that form after laser treatments and surgery?

Scabs typically form whenever the optimal power is selected for certain lasers and is common and they signify a phase where your skin is raw and just starting to heal up. They scab whenever you want certain results such as
  • Significant Lightening of Pigmentation
  • Removal of Moles
  • Resurfacing Lasers
  • Removal of Red Vessel Spots

Scabs typically fall off in 3-7 days depending on your skin and treatment protocol. You would want to make sure you get the best scab care such that you reap the optimal results from your laser treatment!

Steps to Advanced Scab Care Post Laser

Step 1: Mechanical Protection
Prevention of further mechanical damage.
Avoidance of hot water, abrasives, microbeads, rough towels, mechanical friction, picking over the scab
 This is pertinent to allow your raw skin to heal up well.
Additional trauma can result in unintended damge and may even cause scarring! 

Step 2: Moisturisation
Be generous with moisturisation.
Moisturise every hour for the first 48 hours post treatment and scale it down to 5x a day for 5 more days thereafter. 
Moisturisation is key to give sufficient moisture for skin to soak up and heal as it is usually dry post treatment.
Use of RAI Post Laser Intensive Recovery Serum before your moisturiser is highly recommended for decreasing inflammation and decreased risk of PIH. 

Step 3: UV Protection
 Use an umbrella for 1 month post laser treatment whenever going out. 
Sun block is typically applied in insufficient quantities by almost everyone! If you are diligent in applying 3 x 50 cent coin worth of sun block over the face every 80 minutes, then you will be getting the intended SPF 50 as stated on the sunblock. Sun block can typically be applied 48 hours post laser treatment.
If you are sitting next to a window, try to shift your daily activities to be away from the window where UV-A easily penetrates. UV-A makes up 95% of UV rays from the sun and gives an insidious insult to our skin, especially when it is healing. UV exposure can lead to PIH which will compromise the intended laser results. 

Step 4: Treating Unintended Pigment Formation
Let your doctor know early if this occurs and treatment can be instituted to reverse unintended pigment formation. 
Risk of this developing can be decreased with RAI Post Laser Intensive Recovery Serum and with proper care, this can be avoided. 
*Dr Sin Yong is a regular user of Time Freeze Resurfacing Laser for scar treatments and papules/ moles removal. He also employs Nd YAG and vascular lasers in his practice to target pigments and vascular lesions respectively. A proper diagnosis of your skin condition by your treating doctor will form the basis for great results. Seek out the ideal laser for your skin condition before commencing any laser treatment! Always enquire if your treating doctor has specialised lasers for your skin condition rather than using a suboptimal laser setting for you skin!
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Resolving Rosacea

7/14/2020

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Rosacea is a long standing condition where inflammation and blood vessel dilation forms a significant part of the disease. It is postulated to involve our immune systems as well as neural systems. Commonly, this results in a flushed appearance across affected areas over our face with small areas of red blood vessel dilation. 

Triggers include that of 
  • UV radiation
  • Temperature change
  • Skin irritation
  • Alcohol
  • Spicy foods
Is there a way for us to resolve Rosacea? 
We are looking at a combination of steps to treat this effectively! 

Steps To Resolving Rosacea

(1) Avoidance of Trigger Factors
This includes all of the above and also encompasses the regular use of sun protection. 

(2) R2 Glow Laser Resolution Treatment
A cornerstone of treatment which allows us to reach a definitive resolution against rosacea. 

(3) Importance of Skin Care
Usage of quality skin care products that deliver a calming anti inflammatory effect helps to keep rosacea at bay. 
I recommend RAI Post Laser Intensive Recovery Serum which uses natural herbs to create a calm soothing environment for skin afflicted by rosacea. 
**Diagnosis is critical whenever we are treating skin diseases. 
With regards to rosacea, always remember to tell your treating doctor if you have any blurring of vision which can affect a number of patients. 
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Stopping Acne Flares

7/8/2020

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Acne Vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory skin disease of the pilosebaceous unit that affects about 85% of adolescents. It is characterised by comedones, papules, pustules, nodules and cysts which give it a spectrum of severity.

Yet, only about 40% of people affected seek medical help. ­­The cycle of increase in sebaceuous gland activity, coupled with abnormal follicular differentiation with an increase in keratinisation which in turn predisposes to microbial colonisation leading to increased inflammation propagates the spread of acne. 

Other contributing factors include:
  • Hormonal disturbances from medications
  • Family history
  • Comedogenic products
  • Dietary intake of high glycemic or dairy food which elevates IGF-1 levels and in turn cause an increased sebum production and follicular keratinisation

What can we do to stop Acne Vulgaris?
​The answer lies in breaking the cycle of acne.

I would recommend the following steps to break the cycle effectively.
Other additional steps maybe added for specific skin types.

(1) Thorough Evaluation of Skin Care Regime 
These are the products that we use on our face daily and forms the foundation in our battle against acne. Any comedogenic products should be removed and the texture and consistency of products should be evaluated.

(2) Adjuvant Laser Therapy
A combination of R2 Glow Laser and Pigmentation Removal Laser aims to achieve the following results.
(A) Decreased Inflammation (B) Decreased Bacteria Counts (C) Lightening of Pigmentation & Redness

(3) Chemical Peel / Hydrafacial Microdermabrasion
Chemical peels help to remove excessive dead skin cells which can predispose to clogging of sebaceous ducts which in turn results in comedone formation. 

** You should always have your condition evaluated by a trained doctor to ascertain the diagnosis before commencing any form of treatment. 

How do I know how severe is my acne?
Grading To Acne

(1) Clear
No lesions to barely noticeable ones; very few scattered comedones and papules

(2) Almost clear
Hardly visible from 2.5 meters away; a few scattered comedones and a few small papules; and very few pustules, comedones, and papules

(3) Mild
Easily recognizable; less than half of the affected area is involved; many comedones, papules, and pustules

(4) Moderate
More than half of the affected area is involved; numerous comedones, papules, and pustules

(5) Severe
Entire area is involved; covered with comedones, numerous pustules and papules, a few nodules and cysts

(6) Very severe
Highly inflammatory acne covering the affected area, nodules and cysts present

Do I need to be treated?
Or should I let time pass by and hopefully it gets better?


Like any disease, it is always better to treat it early before it spreads. 
Acne destroys our self confidence, takes away our self esteem and burdens our psychological health, creating a depressed self. 

Dr Sin Yong is a firm advocate against the acne and stands to utilise the best equipment at optimal treatment protocols to help you manage acne together. A common treatment regime will see good clearance of between 50-90% after 3 months. 

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Removing Fine Blood Vessels

2/29/2020

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Fine blood vessels on skin can arise from many different causes where the most common is that of excessive UV light which results in sun damage, inflammation and thinning of the skin.

Sometimes genetics can also play a part and these vessels can be present even in very early stages of life. 

These fine blood vessels affect the clear complexion that one can have and serve no additional purpose for the function of the skin.

They are also a marker that can give away our age as they signify cumulative UV damage.
Is there a way for us to remove these fine blood vessels? Permanently?
The answer is the R2 Glow Laser, using the Resolution setting.

A fast, effective and immediate resolution to these fine blood capillaries can be immediately seen. 

Notice how the fine blood capillary just above the laser has disappeared completely after treatment!
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Not only does it target fine red vessels, should you have unwanted purplish veins across the face, you may be amenable for a removal using the R2 glow laser as well. 

​
Achieve a clear complexion and rid those fine blood vessels from the face today
Using the R2 Glow Laser Resolution Settings! 
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