Skin Booster Injections: Deep Skin Hydration

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Skin Booster Injections

Skin booster injections are a way of rejuvenating the skin by enhancing the hydration levels deep inside the skin tissues and increasing its elasticity, firmness and smoothness.

Skin Booster Injections can be used for:

• All skin types
• Both men and women
• All areas of the skin which include your face, neck, décolletage, lips, backs of your hands, in the knees, elbows and more
• People who want to improve skin texture

The skin booster injection is giving a series of tiny injections of hyaluronic acid into the skin. Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in the body and its function is to maintain the hydration levels in the skin. As we age, we lose hyaluronic acid in our skin. Skin booster restores the skin’s firmness, natural hydration and radiance. Most people found their skin is improved within one treatment.

Before the treatment start, therapist will apply numb cream and massage on the area you wish to be injected. Meridian Clinic philosophy is ‘NO PAIN, NO BRUISE, WOW’.

Are skin boosters safe?

Yes. The long term safety of hyaluronic acid has been proven by clinical trial.

How long does it takes?

The treatment normally takes around 30 minutes but you will need to allow one hour for numbing session.

Results and Aftercare

While you may see results after just one treatment, for optimal results you will probably need a course of 3 treatment sessions which you can do it 2-4 weeks apart. Our body will gradually break down the hyaluronic acid over the time. In order to maintain flawless and youth skin, it is recommended to have further treatments every 9 to 11 months. After care creams and some medicine will be provided to use for the week after your treatment. 

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Address: 22-2, Jalan Solaris 4, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480 Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Contact Number: 03 6203 6006

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You Looked Tired

When someone told you:

YOU LOOKED TIRED TODAY

You be like....

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What Causes Dark Circles

Heredity

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Dark circles are hereditary and research indicates that genetics play a major role in passing down dark circles in coming generations.

Excessive exposure to sun

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Body produces more melanin when you expose too much to the sun. 

Lifestyle

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Consumption of alcohol and smoking are the cause to get dark circles under eyes.

Lack of sleep

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The skin become pale and dark circles are more prominent when you did not get enough sleep, minimum 8 hours sleep are needed.

Aging

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As we grow older, the skin around the eye area is delicate and thin, the thin skin makes the blood vessel more prominent.

Not removing eye makeup

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Ensure to remove eye makeup clean and clear before you go to bed.

Allergies

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Veins around sinuses are darkened and lead to dark circles problem. Take multivitamin may help to reduce the dark circles.

How to Get Rid of Dark Circles

Home Remedies

• Get enough of sleep is very important to improve the dark circles. Put extra effort to have an early night.
• Use dark circle eye cream recommended by your dermatologist to reduce dark circles caused by hyperpigmentation from sun damage and melasma. 
• Avoid direct expose to the sun; wear a big sunglasses that can cover the eye areas in daytime.
• Avoid salty food at night before important event and keep your head raised on an extra pillow in bed to minimize fluid build-up.
• Green tea bags soaked in warm water and put it on the eyes for 5 minutes.
• Do not rub your eyes too often as it may hurt the skin around the eye areas.

Treatment in Meridian Clinic

Eye Circles Laser

Pigmentation may be addresses by delivering an intense beam of light to specifically target the melanin that are caused by pigmentation. The light absorbed and converted into heat and destroys the melanin cells which carry by pigment molecule.

Laser then target the source of dark circles and the light will transfer into skin under the eye areas. The light is absorbed by blood vessels and pigmented areas in the skin. Laser is able to resurface the skin and reduce the fine lines on the skin which helps to improve the overall appearance of the eyes. In addition, laser helps to reduce dark circles.

Filler Injection- Hyaluronic Acid (HA)

Injectable fillers are used to correct the under eye dark circles, hyaluronic acid filler used to soften the shadow and restore the volume to the tear trough.

Pigment-Prevention Injection

It used to destroy the melanin cells cause by pigmentation. It has whitening effect which can reduce the dark circles.

Visit official website for more information: www.meridianclinic.com.my

Address: 22-2, Jalan Solaris 4, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480 Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Contact Number: 03 6203 6006

Whatsapp: 019 210 6006

WeChat: MeridianClinic

Email: customerservice@meridianclinic.com.my

Excessive Sweating: How to Stay Dry

What is Hyperhidrosis?

Hyperhidrosis is a common disorder in which the person sweats excessively.

Sweating may occur on the whole body or it may occur on certain areas. It usually sweats on:

• Armpit
• Palms
• Sole of the feet
• Face
• Chest

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Although people who generally sweat excessively, day and night, it does not pose a serious threat to a person’s health. But it can be embarrassing and distressing in the daily life.

Some people with hyperhidrosis are shy to seek medical help and some believe no proper way can be done to improve this symptom.

However, help is available to improve the excessive sweating problem.

Start with daily life activities such as:

• Wear black or white clothes to minimize the sign of sweating
• Wear loose and light clothes
• Avoid spicy foods
• Avoid alcohol
• Use antiperspirant instead of deodorant

Excessive sweating is a long term condition. If lifestyle changes do not work, you may go for dermatologist for further treatments.

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Treatment 1

Botolinum Toxin Injection also known as Botox.

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Botox can be injected into the skin areas of the body which affected by hyperhidrosis. It helps to reduce sweating in these areas by blocking the signals from the brain to the sweat glands. The effect normally lasts for few months; the treatment can be repeated if necessary. Botox injection to treat hyperhidrosis takes around 30 to 45 minutes. The treatment can be done in just a lunch break.

Treatment 2

Iontophoresis may help if you have excessive sweating problem on your palms and feet. It can be used to treat armpits but it is less effective.

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Iontophoresis involves treating affected areas of skin with a weak electric current passed through water or a wet pad. This helps to block the sweat glands.

This treatment is not painful. Patient will only feel slight discomfort or skin irritation as the mild electric current pass through the palms or feet. The treatment duration is around 20 to 30 minutes. To get ideal result, 2 to 4 session of treatments are needed in a week. The symptoms will improve after a week or two.

Treatment 3

Surgery

     A dermatologist may use one or more of the following surgical techniques to remove sweat glands from the underarms:

• Excision (cut out sweat glands)
• Liposuction (remove with suction)
• Curettage (scrape out)
• Laser surgery (vaporize)                                                                                  

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Address: 22-2, Jalan Solaris 4, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480 Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Contact Number: 03 6203 6006

Email: customerservice@meridianclinic.com.my

What is your acne telling you?

Why do we need facial treatment? How often should we get a facial treatment is depends on few factors which is the skin type, skin care goals, skin condition, age, and even habit of life. The estimated time to get a professional facial is once a month and this is an ideal way to keep good skin. Our skin is a living organ and it will take around 30 days to renew the cells.

How to get rid of acne problems:

• Always, always and always remove make up before you wash your face.
• Wash your face twice a day, but do not over doing it. Cleansers wash away dirt, grime, makeup, and pollution.  
• A good cleanser will also let other skin products reach your skin and work better.
• Choose gentle cleaners that won’t strip your skin.
• Get more sleep because stress hormones can lead to abnormalities in skin structure and function.
• Avoid some make-up and oily face products, it may increase acne by clogging up the pores and increase the chance of infections. 

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Solutions for facial region acnes:

Forehead

• Go to bed early and wake up early. The best time is from 11pm to 7am.
• Drink loads of water so that the toxins can be flush out.
• Avoid soda and carbonated drinks.
• Light exercise about 20 minutes daily (eg: jogging, yoga)
• Practice better hygiene (eg: wash hands, wash hat, wash fringe)
• Reduce refined sugar in your diet.

Between the Brows

• Avoid smoking and alcohol
• Get enough of sleep
• Exercise but not overly strenuous exercises

Nose

• Eat less salt
• Eat less meat
• Eat less pungent  foods (eg: garlic, chilis)
• Get more fresh air
• Get enough Vitamin B
• Eat warm temperature foods

Cheeks

• Avoid fast food and junk food
• Get more sleep
• Get more fresh air
• The lungs are strongest at 7am to 9am, get aerobic exercises
• Always clean the hands and cell phones with alcohol
• Change pillow case frequently
• Try to keep positive mood
• Relax is always a key

Lip Area

• Include more fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet
• Take more fiber
• Avoid spicy and fried foods

Chin and Jaw

• Avoid eating supper
• Get enough rest
• Eat more fruits and vegetables
• Go for spa and try to reduce stress
• Exercise 20 minutes each day
• Go to bed early and get 7 to 8 hours sleep everyday

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After Treatment

Meridian Signature Acne Treatment

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告别包子脸，教你变V脸女神。

脸上的皱纹随着岁月累积，由每次的大笑，皱眉，微笑…等表情牵扯脸部肌肉而产生的。肉毒杆菌注射可阻断神经与肌肉间的冲突特性，使过度收缩的小肌肉放松就能达到除皱的效果。除此之外，它可达到暂时性麻痹肌肉，让肌肉因失去功能而萎缩。目的是要雕塑线条。例如：瘦脸，瘦小腿等。

多久时间可达到效果：

1. 约两个星期到一个月，有些人7到14天就见到明显的瘦脸效果，咬肌明显变小。
2. 视个人情况，因为药效在每个人身上扩散的时间不一样。

肉毒杆菌注射可以：

1. 瘦脸 (过度咀嚼口香糖会造成咬肌肥厚，使单或双面下颚突出现象)
2. 除皱纹 (鱼尾纹，法令纹，抬头纹…)
3. 瘦小腿
4. 多汗症，手汗症以及狐臭等

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常见问题

1. 治疗时间多久?

一般注射时间是20到30分钟。

2. 治疗过程会痛吗？

医美医生会先进行清洁与消毒的部分。医师会用微小的美容针，用非常精确的量打入引起皱纹的肌肉。用药量很小，而且注射前美容师会用麻药先按摩脸部，所以一点也不痛。用过的患者一般形容成像蚊虫叮咬的感觉，不用担心疼痛的问题。

3. 听说注射肉毒杆菌需要持续打，不然脸部会跨？

不会有这样的情况，注射后的皱纹会有明显的改善。因为注射肉毒杆菌的主要因素是让肌肉能有充分的休息。不仅仅是防止纹路恶化，它还可以避免形成永久性纹路。一旦不再注射肉毒杆菌不会马上形成皱纹产生，也不会恶化。皱纹会慢慢地恢复成原有的形态。

4. 听说注射肉毒杆菌让脸部表情不自然？

一般情况下不会让脸部不自然。以我们的经验，患者注射肉毒杆菌后身旁友人会感觉你变好看了可是又说不出你哪里变了。当然，请合格专业的医师是重要因素之一，就算有不自然情况产生，医师事后还能修补。

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Dr Anshaw Lee Background

                                  Dr Anshaw Lee Chee Chau

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery               (INDIA)

Post Graduate Certificate of Dermatology                   (MALAYSIA)

Diploma of Dermatology                                               (THAILAND)

Anti-Aging Certification                                                 (BRAZIL)

Professional Certification in Cell Therapy                    (SWITZERLAND)

Stem Cells for Skin Rejuvenation & Hair Restoration  (U.S.A)

Board Certified Aesthetic Physician                             (U.S.A)

Visiting Fellow in Dermato-Laser Surgery                    (THAILAND)

FACULTY

Visiting Lecturer

UCSI Master Program of Anti-Aging, Regenerative Medicine and Medical Aesthetic   (MALAYSIA)

Teaching Faculty Member

American Academy of Aesthetic (USA)

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery M.B.B.S (MACHE, INDIA)       (2003)

Dermatology Therapeutic for Primary Care, General Hospital Kuala Lumpur    (2006)

Graduate Certificate Course in Dermatology in Primary Care, AFPM, Malaysia  (2009)

Diploma in Primary Care Dermatology by Institute of Dermatology, Bangkok, Thailand   (2010)

Visiting Fellow in Dermato-Laser Surgery, Ramathibodhi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand     (2010)

PROFESSIONAL SKIN LASER CERTIFICATIONS

1.     Fractional CO2  Laser by CoLaGen Thermoscan, Line XeL, More-Xel

2.     CO2 Laser by Nain

3.     Erbium Glass Laser by Fraxel Re:Store

4.     Erbium Glass Laser by MOSAIC F1

5.     Thulium Laser & Erbium Glass Laser by Fraxel Dual

6.     Monopolar Radio Frequency by Thermage CPT & Thermage NXT (Eyes, Body & Arms)

7.     Fractional Radio Frequency Laser with Micro-needles by INTRAcel

8.     Ultrasound Facelift by Ulthera

9.     Ultrasound & Radiofrequency by Tenor, Accent Ultra

10. Q-Switched ND: YAG Laser by Medlite, Medlite C6 & Revlite

11. Long Pulse ND: YAG Laser by Gentle YAG & Mini Gentle YAG

12. Alexandrite Laser by Gentle Lase & Mini Gentle Lase

13. Pulse Dye Laser by V Beam, V Beam Perfecta

14. Cryolipolysis and Coolscupling Laser by Zeltiq

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

1.     Associate Member of The Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia (AFPM)

2.     Member of the Malaysia Medical Association (MMA)

3.     Member of The American Society of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM)

4.     Member of The World Society of Anti-Aging Medicine (WOSAAM)

5.     Member of The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)

6.     Member of The International Hormone Society (IHS)

7.     Life Member of The Society for Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine Malaysia (SAAAMM)

8.     Professional Member of International Association for Cell Therapy (LACT) 

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Address: 22-2, Jalan Solaris 4, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480 Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Contact Number: 03 6203 6006

Email: customerservice@meridianclinic.com.my