Health Guide: Easy Way to Lose Weight

Sleep

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When you stay late at night everyday and eat after 8pm may be a risk factor in gaining weight. According to a study from Northwestern Medicine, the late sleepers consumed 248 more calories a day. Besides that, lack of sleep causes you to eat more throughout the day and not have enough energy for the next day. The best solution is to get enough rest for seven to nine hours every night. It is also a simple and effective way to keep your weight loss goals on the right track.

Drink loads of water

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Drink a full glass of water with your meals to fill your belly and also to drink water all the day. Avoid the high-calorie beverages that have no nutritional value such as sweet tea, alcohol, soda, flavored coffee and tea.

Eat your food slowly

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Chew your food slowly. The more time it will take you to finish a meal can prevent you from overeating. Chewing your food twice as long as normally would instantly help you to control your portion sizes and it will decrease the calorie consumption. It takes time for your brain to feel that you are full, so eating slowly can maintain your weight.

Eat breakfast

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Don’t skip your breakfast because your blood sugar will drop. Therefore, you become hungry and have less energy that will lead you to eat larger portion at your lunch or dinner. Also, people who skip breakfast compensate later in the day with more refined carbohydrates and fats. But when you eat breakfast, your body feel satisfies and full, making you less likely to overeat the rest of the day.

iLipo treatment

One of the fast and lazy ways to get efficient result is to do iLipo treatment. The iLipo lasers are released through the treatment pads that can place in specific areas of the body. The iLipo lasers trigger a chemical signal in the fat cells that break down stored triglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerol. Then, it can be released through the cell membranes. With the use of iLipo low level lasers, the machine imitates the body’s natural fat burning process and allows you to target the area for fat burning even before you begin to exercise. 

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Does Laser Hurt?

Does laser hurt the skin?

Many people think that lasers make skin become thinner and weak. Well, lasers do not cause skin to become weak and thin. In fact, the controlled heating and wound action of a laser treatment actually induces the natural skin reaction of collagen and elastin formation to replace the damaged skin. Laser provider should have well understanding of the limitations of the laser equipment which applying to your skin. By that, even you do repeatedly of laser treatment will not harm your skin.

Second thing you have to really careful about is where you choose to get your laser treatment done. Medi-spas and salons often offer laser treatment such as hair removal treatment which is much cheaper than at doctor’s clinics, but the staff is often not well-trained or experienced. Remember, safety is a key concern. Therefore, your best bet is always a board certified doctor’s clinic.

Medley can treat your following skin problems:

·        Active long standing acne

·        Pigmentation on skin

·        Sensitive skin

·        Dull skin

·        Hairy skin

Before and after the active acne treatment. 

Pic shown before & after the laser treatment.

Q-Switched Laser can treat your following skin problems:

·        Pigmentation

·        Facial hair

·        Dark eye ring

·        Unwanted tattoo

Cutera laser can treat your following skin problems:

·        Hair removal

·        Broken capillaries

·        Vein

Fraxel laser can treat your following skin problems:

·        Acne scars

·        Surgery scars

·        Freckles

·        Age/Sun spots

Fraxel is a non-invasive laser therapy that cure acne scars effectively. Significant improvement can be seen within 1 treatment which is done by Dr Anshaw.

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Fractional CO2 laser can treat your following skin problems:

·        Mole removal

·        Oil cyst removal

·        Surgery/ Acne scar

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Does your sunblock protect against UV rays?

Titanium Dioxide

An excellent mineral for UV protection. The active ingredient prevents sun’s ultraviolet from reaching the deeper layers of the skin, or by reflecting the radiation. Protect against both harmful UVA & UVB rays.

What is Titanium Dioxide?

Titanium dioxide is the family of nanoparticles. It made from two minerals: the effectiveness of sun protection and the potential for health concerns varies. In addition, titanium dioxide is a mineral used as a whitening, thickening, lubricating and sunscreen ingredient in cosmetics. It can protect the skin from UVA & UVB radiation and it is considered as no risk of skin irritation.

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Why Dr Anshaw used titanium dioxide for sunscreen?

• An excellent broad-spectrum UV radiation blocker
• Its whitening formula that provides bright reflection
• Decrease the risk of skin cancer and sunburn
• Defence against harmful UVA & UVB

What is SPF?

SPF stands for sun protection factor. It refers to the theoretical amount of time you can stay under the sun without getting sunburned. Let’s say your skin start to become red without sunblock in 15 minutes, applying a sunblock with SPF 30 increases the time by a factor of 30. Therefore, you could stay in the sun of 450 minutes with SPF 30 sunscreen. In addition, a higher SPF blocks out more rays–a product with an SPF of 15 will filter out approximately 93% of UVB rays; SPF 30 filters out about 97%.

Minutes to burn without sunscreen x SPF number = maximum sun exposure time

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Types of UV Rays

UVA Rays - Stand for Ultraviolet A or more easily remembered as "UV Aging rays"- they are the cause of long term skin damage & photo-aging. In other words, they cause premature ageing, wrinkles and sun spots.

UVB Rays - Stand for Ultraviolet B and are often referred to as "UV Burning rays"- they are the chief cause of skin reddening and sunburn, tends to damage the skin's more superficial epidermal layers. It plays a key role in the development of skin cancer and a contributory role in tanning and photoaging. .

UVC Rays - Stand for Ultraviolet C. UVC rays are the most dangerous wavelength of UV light. UVC rays cause extreme damage to your skin, and are the main reason why scientists are worried about the ozone layer's depletion. As the ozone layer becomes thinner and thinner, its ability to filter out UVC light is decreasing.

UV rays and their effect on skin

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UV rays on the earth's surface

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Differences of PA + & PA++ & PA +++

PA stands for protection grade against UVA, UVA causes aging problems. Most Asians use PA to measure sun protection level which based on the Persistent Pigment Darkening (PPD) reaction reading at 2-4 hours of sun exposure. PA is only a rough indicator to measure the amount of UVA protection in the sunscreen. Moreover, there are three grades of PA which is PA +, PA++ and PA+++.

• PA+: Provides some UVA protection with a factor of PPD 2-4. It protects sensitive skin from low to medium UV radiation.

• PA++: Provides moderate UVA protection with a factor of PPD 4-8. It has better protection against UVA rays and suitable for people with normal skin who exposed to normal UV radiation.

• PA+++: Provides good UVA protection with a factor of PPD 8-16. It is a strong grade of UVA protection; used for normal skin with direct exposure to sunlight.

• PA++++: Provides great UVA protection with a factor of PPD >16. It is ideal for long hours of outdoor and water activities. The texture of sunblock PA ++++ is usually more oily compared to sunblock with lower protection grade.  

• PA+ is enough for normal daily activity, but if you stay long hour in the sun, Dr Anshaw suggest you go for PA++ or higher.

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Top 5 Reason for Botox's Popularity

Botox injection is an aesthetic treatment for facial wrinkles, reshaping the calf muscle & masseter muscle in order to get a smaller face, slimmer legs and youthful look. It has been approved by FDA, contrary to popular myth, it is safe for cosmetic use. Why Botox has become so amazingly popular?

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Before Botox Treatment

After Botox Injection by Dr Anshaw

  

Good Result but Remain your Own Uniqueness 

You don't get artificial look at all, it is just youthful. You look younger and you wouldn't get the 'plastic surgery' face, It is normal to take few days for the results to become apparent. For wrinkles, results can be visible as early as 2 to 3 days after injection. The results can last for 6 months; jaw line reduction last approximately 12 to 18 months. Again, this varies depending on the nature of the procedure. 

Time Saving

You don't have to wake up early just to conceal and apply the thick foundation on your face. The Botox injection procedure usually take around 20 minutes, it is convenient and fast. You can just do it during your lunch break and go back to work. There is only minimal swelling on the face after injection. 

NO PAIN, NO BRUISE, WOW

Are you scared of pain? Don't worry, it is painless after apply the numb cream. Besides that, the injection procedure is fast so you wouldn't get panic in long hours. Clinically proven that 9 out of 10 patients don't feel painful during the injection. 

Affordable Price

The price would be the most important factor contributing to the popularity of Botox. The price is affordable compared to other cosmetic surgery and face lift surgery. It is definitely worth to do it for jaw line reduction and wrinkles, lines reduction. To know the cost please call Meridian Clinic 03 6203 6006. 

Non-Surgical

Botox is a non-surgical way for people who do not want to do surgery, It has no downtime and Botox can achieve slight face lift effect. When injected into the dermis layer of the skin, Botox remodels the skin structure and stimulates the growth of collagen and elastic fibres that tighten and smoothen the skin. These results combine to uplift sagging skin, and create an overall non-surgical face lift effect.

Meridian Clinic Customer Review

Siân Davies is a customer from UK. She had done Meridian Signature Face Lift treatment, Meridian secret glow treatment, Botox & dermal fillers. She looks younger in her 50s. Initially, she is planning to do face lift surgery but in the end she choose non-surgical way to make her look better. 

Written by Siân Davies

I am extremely pleased with the results of my treatment. It has given me a great deal of confidence.

I was initially very unsure if botox/fillers were right for me, however after a very long consultation with Dr Lee, I felt confident enough to give it a try.

I had HydraOxy to hydrate my skin. I was then given Meridian signature face lift treatment which gave me an instant lift with best results 2 weeks later!

The fillers and botox finished the look. The before and after pictures are exactly what I wanted.

This treatment is ideal for those who are not ready to go ‘’under the knife’’.

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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) 

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

Email: customerservice@meridianclinic.com.my

人工骨粉隆鼻五大必知！

什么是人工骨粉？

人工骨粉‘骨水泥’的化名叫羟基磷灰石，这种材料最早用于骨缺损修复，后有医生将之用于注射隆鼻、垫下巴、丰额头等。

骨粉隆鼻的好处：

1.   它的属性无毒，无致癌，无致畸，无致敏，是属于生物相容性良好的材料。

2.   5分钟内一次即可完成，方便快速。

3.  无需开刀，减轻开刀紧张的情绪，痛苦和疤痕。

骨粉隆鼻是较早期的隆鼻注射术。虽然没有以上列出的副作用但是人工骨粉无支撑作用，所以对鼻尖低者效果较差。而骨粉隆鼻最大的缺点就是失败后或对效果不满意不能够完全取出或溶解。骨粉隆鼻已经被淘汰使用了。

骨粉隆鼻的危险性：

1.   注射不均匀在皮下形成结节

2.  注射部位过浅造成皮肤变色

3.  鼻部皮肤红肿

4.  鼻部破溃

5.  骨粉隆鼻材料是液体，它会渗入组织间隙，将其取出十分困难

为什么人工骨粉隆鼻被淘汰使用

1.   有些人注射多年后有鼻部感染、红肿、头晕、头痛、恶心等感觉

2.  出现骨粉移位的情况，使鼻部两侧出现畸形隆起

3.  人工骨粉隆鼻如果注射的层次太浅可能会使鼻子出现位移、发炎、肿胀等症状，严重的人工骨粉隆鼻后遗症将导致鼻子溃烂等问题产生

骨粉虽然是粉状，但与血液接触后就会互相凝固，形成手术时塑性的形状，若要取出必须先夹碎，很难完全取干净;正常的鼻背组织生理结构已破坏，给再次手术增加了难度。这给受术者带来了很多不必要的麻烦和痛苦。

Meridian Clinic的主诊医生Dr Anshaw在医美及微整的行业中拥有超过12年的经验。他受邀成为美国医美协会专科顾问，指导医美医生学习如何注射玻尿酸和肉毒杆菌。除此之外，他也是UCSI大学的医美教授。他处理了很多国内外整容和微整顾客所不满的状况。其中包括骨粉注射等。

前阵子，有几个客人在国外诊所注射了骨粉，其中一个客人不满意她注射后的鼻型，因为外观看起来鼻子很大和触感太硬。

如何解决这个问题？

建议到正规诊所和找个整形专科医生做这手术。医生会在鼻孔内做切口，剥离腔隙，然后分次取出。取出过程中要求医生的手法一定要轻盈，这样手术创伤较小，另外就是尽量能使骨粉块儿完整取出。修复方法：做假体隆鼻，尤其推荐自体真皮组织隆鼻。

什么是玻尿酸隆鼻？

玻尿酸又名透明质酸，是人体真皮组织的成分之一。通过针孔注射入人体后，可直接增加皮下组织容积，起到隆起的效果，更能刺激骨胶原增生及锁紧肌肤中的水分，注入到需要改善的部位，达到塑形的功效。如丰唇、丰面颊、隆鼻、隆下巴、隆额头、隆太阳穴等。

玻尿酸隆鼻六大突破

　　1、效果自然逼真，犹如天生

　　玻尿酸注射后面部无明显痕迹，效果自然，大家只觉得你变美了，却又看不出来是哪里变了，美得不留破绽。

　　2、即刻看见效果，无痛无创

　　经过医生的注射和治疗后，马上就可以看到明显的效果。手术过程无创无痛，轻松简便。

　　3、轻松方便，做完即走

　　玻尿酸注射手术时间短，甚至可以利用午餐时间来做，不需要请假。

　　4、副作用少，安全质量有保障

　　玻尿酸原本就是人体真皮组织之一，在人体内停留时间短，一定时间后会被人体所分解，不会有长期副作用。

　　5、功效强大、作用广泛

　　玻尿酸最强大的功能是除皱，除皱效果非常显著，同时还可用于保湿、塑形。任何年龄都可进行，注射后明显变得年轻。

玻尿酸注射须知事项

1.   玻尿酸隆鼻是比较安全的，不用太担心，而且如果你对第一次治疗的效果不满意，等过一段时间玻尿酸被吸收后，还可以进行第二次玻尿酸隆鼻治疗。

2.  跟医生多沟通，告诉医生自己想要什么鼻型和要多高。当然，医生也会给予专业的意见。

玻尿酸注射的缺点

1.   一般玻尿酸隆鼻可耐6-12个月左右，维持的时间不是很长，建议第一针玻尿酸隆鼻后的4-8个月内就要注射第二针了，要不吸收了以后就会变回以前的样子了。因为玻尿酸是人体组织的一种成分，它会慢慢的被吸收。

2.  隆鼻术在刚打完后，皮肤摸起来会有像颗粒般的东西，大概3天后会消失。同时隆鼻后可能会产生暂时性的轻微发红、肿胀、瘙痒现象也是玻尿酸隆鼻的副作用，不过这些是都是手术的基本症状，通常在几天后消失。