Updates on my Chemical Peeling at Dr Tyng Tan Aesthetics and Hair Clinic

If you have been following my blog, I am sure you guys will remember that I have been undergoing Chemical Peeling aesthetic treatment for a period of time.

Yes, I am currently still going for Chemical Peeling on a monthly basis - and I do keep a record of my progress which I am going to share on my blog every now and then.

(Read till the end, you will be shocked by the "transformation" of my skin condition.)

I have many readers and friends asking me the same question, "Does it really work?"

I'll reveal the obvious answer below:-

This was how my skin condition looked like 2 YEARS AGO:
(You can read my old entry here)

Terrible acne issues mixed with scars... Honestly I was horrified when I looked back at this photo. 

A close-up of my disgusting acne - They were all over my forehead!

Wa Lao eh... Can they look anymore disgusting?!?!

AND THIS IS MY CURRENT CONDITION, AFTER several CHEMICAL PEELING SESSIONS, in YEAR 2016:-

I took this photo RAW right after my recent Chemical Peeling session, absolutely no filter or editing. (And no make-up or concealer, too)

It was only taken under different lighting, but you can tell that most of my acne on forehead were gone!!

Almost magical.

No word can describe how elated I was when I saw the before/after difference. 

Although I dare not say that my acne are completely gone, but I can safely say that they are now under control (I did get new acne during the inevitable pre-menstrual periods, but they were gone pretty quickly) - which I am very relieved.

Ever since I've began on my Chemical Peeling journey, I've received comments from friends and colleagues that they were able to "sense" something different about my skin. (And some of them were not even aware that I did Chemical Peeling. They just commented that my skin condition improved, which made me so happy like a madwoman. Seriously, it's a wonderful feeling to get rid of those irritating ugly-looking acne scars)

For those who are still doubtful of Chemical Peeling, I hope my results are evident enough to tell you otherwise.

That's me during a normal Chemical Peeling session: -

Yes, acne can be a real headache sometimes and it is NOT easy to get rid of them after they became scars. They made me really depressed at a point of time, especially when I am someone who do not like to depend on wearing make-up (not even foundation!!) on a daily basis.

I am just glad that Chemical Peeling works for me, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is seeking a solution for your acne issues.

There may be several clinics in Singapore offering Chemical Peeling treatments, but do bear in mind that having a good doctor to do the job is equally important. 

Sometimes, it's not about the price - but the quality of the services that are being delivered.

So far, my face has always been in the good hands of Dr Tyng Tan.

She's such a lovely doctor who never fails to make me smile whenever I went for my sessions. I remembered how I used to be really nervous during my first few sessions of Chemical Peeling, but she had always put my worries at ease. (Thank you, Dr Tyng Tan!)

If any of you are interested in Dr Tyng Tan's services in Chemical Peeling, you can read more information about it here and contact the clinic for any questions too!!:

Don't say I never share ah!!

http://aestheticsandhairclinic.com/service/chemical-peel-singapore

Dr Tyng Tan Aesthetics and Hair Clinic, Singapore

Address: 391B Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City

Tower B, #08-04, Singapore 238873.

Telephone: +65 6235 0010

And I shall end off this entry with a happy me!

[Review] Groupon deal: Vellus Hair Studio - GOOD or BAD?

As I'll be flying off to Taiwan pretty soon with the intention to have my hair permed (I have even made a booking with the salon two months before!), I decided to give my hair some nourishment and pampering in Singapore first.

As some of you may or may not realize, I have been a "Groupon deals hunter" lately, so much so that I am starting to be worried as I keep spending money on deals!!! (Heck, I really enjoyed those deals so far, especially those massage/spa ones)

I came across this one day while I was searching for hair treatment deals:

Vellus Hair Studio

Seriously, I have never heard of them before. (I guess Groupon is one of the ways for merchants to gain more awareness about their business?)

As the price was kinda attractive (Only $18 for Boce Hair Treatment + Wash + Blow), I thought I would give it a try.

Furthermore, the venue was located quite conveniently near Tanjong Pagar MRT. Definitely worth checking out!

Not to mention that I have my BFF going with me as well and we'll be trying out their services together! =D

Took a pic of myself before heading there. My hair was in such a terrible state that I had to wear my cap!

Unfortunately, I did not capture any photograph during the journey since I didn't intend to blog about it, but later changed my mind after the hair treatment (You will see why later).

I was taken aback by the salon's interior when I first set my foot in. In all honesty, it is a salon that does not look like a salon AT ALL. I was expecting to see some kind of standard salon chairs neatly lined in a row - but trust me, you will not believe your eyes when you see it for yourself. Unlike most salons, Vellus Hair Studio provides you all the privacy and comfort you'll need. Yes, you heard it right - You will have ONE room all to yourself. 

So.. Basically, you can sleep, shake your leg, dig your nose, scratch your armpit for all you need - Nobody is there to watch (... Except the hairstylist, of course. LOL) Sorry, I'm just disgusting this way. Hahaha.

This was the first time I experienced such VIP treatment. Not to mention that Vellus Hair Studio works differently, too.

Instead of just plunging straight into cutting your hair or those standard one-liners, they will give you a briefing about hair scalp and a customized hair analysis of your scalp/hair condition! Using a micro device, you will be able to see a 1000% close-up of your own scalp and hair on a TV screen (which I thought was kinda' disgusting to the extent that I felt I had goosebumps).

It felt weird at the same time knowing that it is YOUR own scalp/hair that the screen is featuring. Seriously, my scalp condition was kinda' horrible as there were jelly-like substances clouding all over my scalp area and oil clogs. Those were so micro that they were not apparent to our naked eyes at all - unless using their micro device which I thought was amazing. 

Sorry that I did not take any picture at all during the process (I regretted much!) to show the before/after treatment as I did not expect myself to be blogging about it.

As my Groupon voucher was only for hair treatment, I topped up an additional $74 (It was originally $148 but we could have the 50% discount due to being a first-time customer) to try out their scalp treatment. (Note: I topped up on my own accord. I'm impressed that there was no hard-selling on their side at all)

If you were to ask me, I doubted the effectiveness of the treatment AT FIRST as I have never done scalp treatment before. I was actually convinced by the hairstylist's confidence in making my hair better after the treatment.... and GOSH, she really worked her magic in bringing my badly damaged hair back to life.

I do not have any before/after picture, but I did camwhore abit using my mobile phone during the process. 

Here's a random pic of the recommended cranberry tea that was served to us. (Plus point added for having such a service) The tea was nice!

While it was my BFF's turn for her treatment, I camwhored again:

And another using my camera. 

Mind you, I am not lying and neither am I affiliated with them in any way - so I earn nothing from advertising for them. I AM PURELY SHARING MY POSITIVE EXPERIENCE because it worked for me, and definitely worth a try if you are looking for a different-than-normal salon.

It may sound unbelievable, but you will be amazed at how different a treatment will make your hair look! 

You will even be given the chance to witness the effects of the treatment as the hairstylist will use the micro device to show you the results before and after. No kidding here, but majority of my oil clogs were gone. My scalp looks like a stranger's. LOL. At the same time, you can really FEEL a cleaner and softer scalp after the treatment physically. Just use your hands and reach out for your scalp. 

They do have a package for us to consider, but I did not sign up for it as I am starting to feel the pinch in my pockets. It was a real shame as I LOVE their services, and probably I'll return again when they have future promotions. I am not so much of a package-person... So.. Yeah.

But I am thankful to have found this salon through Groupon. I have always hated merchants that resort to hard-selling customers after they have purchased the deals to top up and stuff, but be rest assured that Vellus Hair Studio will not do that. That is one of the factors why I am impressed as well.

The staff were very friendly as well, and they were so kind to lend me their lighting for photo-taking purpose! :)

Here's a sneak peak of my OOTD (and my hair after the treatment) - If you like the dress I am wearing, do keep a lookout for my upcoming advertorial that I'll be doing for the online store! :)
I'll feature more photos soon!

P/S: I received positive comments the next day regarding my hair and how much better it is looking now. It made me a happy girl because I have never expected this!

Since sharing is caring, here's their address:

83A Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore, Singapore 088504

Facebook link:
https://www.facebook.com/VellusHairStudio

Sponsored: Theraclear - Acne Therapy Treatment Review!

Seriously, what has puberty done to me?!

The non-stop growing acne, pimples, blackheads and even whiteheads..

They are just awful and painful to watch.

I have tried many different pimple creams, etc. But none of them seemed to be really effective.
Not until when I was recently invited by Innomed Asia and Cozycot
to blog about a great technology invention - Theraclear, an award-winning acne therapy!
I was sponsored to one treatment - and I'll be sharing my experience with you here...

So what is Theraclear, you ask?
Well, this may just be your solution to end your pimple/acne sorrows. With just one single treatment, you will be able to see immediate and visible results - and the price isn't that expensive!
Ah, I know what you are probably thinking...
"This is just too good to be true..."
(Because that was my initial reaction too!)

Ah, enough said. Here's a video introduction about Theraclear:


Theraclear promises these benefits:
-No pain.
-Fast 10 minute treatment
-Noticeable visible improvement after 1st treatment
-Effective on mild to moderate inflammatory acne, commodenal and pustular acne
-Requires no pre-treatment gels or anesthetics
-Personal treatment insert maintains hygiene and reduces risk of cross contamination

Now...I shall put my personal experience about Theraclear to the test and... Here comes my honest review.

The clinic that I was referred to was "Chua Medical Centre". Do note that they do not really accept call-in appointments. In order to be fair, they only cater to walk-ins.

The location is very near and within walking distance from Simei MRT station.

(It's situated at a neighborhood area, and you will definitely not miss this "CHUA MEDICAL CENTRE" sign!)

It's actually a small but cozy clinic.

Clean interior.

The waiting time was not really that long (around 8- 10 minutes). I was given a queue number and asked to wait at the waiting area while Dr Chua was busy attending to other patients.

With thanks to my dear boyfriend, he accompanied me to the clinic and assisted me in taking the photos. (See, I am giving him credits here! Haha)

And I finally met Dr.Chua! The doctor whom was in-charge of my Theraclear treatment.
Within less than 5 minutes of consultation and an observation of my skin condition,(My problem areas mainly lie on the acne around my forehead, etc.),he proceeded to request me to lie down on the bed stretch...

(Honestly, I was feeling really nervous as I have never been through anything like this before... Haha. Gosh, the mixed emotions while I was lying on that bed!)

Skin analysis of the right side of my face, which was in quite a bad condition.
(I was actually suffering more than just acne problems.. but major whitehead/blackhead breakouts as well :()

So here it is - The Theraclear machine!! It looked majestic... and quite scary at the same time.

 
Before the procedure, Dr Chua wiped off the make-up on my face. (I did not actually have any make-up on my face except for the eyes that day, but I let him clean it anyway.)
So if any of you out there are intending to go for the treatment after reading my entry, it is advisable if you go bare-faced - for the convenience of Dr Chua and yourself!

Before Dr Chua began, he advised me that I would experience tolerable pain during the treatment.
(My heart raced when I heard that because I am usually one who has a fear for pain!)
However, thinking about the fact that I would have a more beautiful skin after the treatment provided me a great sense of comfort... ...

And.. I guess I was ready...

AAAHH!!! It's finally on my face. AH, NOooooo. YES, NOoooo... YES!

The Theraclear tool working its magic on face..
(The feeling was just like having an air sucker trying to suck the life out of your face.)
Well.. It did not really hurt for the first few minutes..
But honestly speaking, it WAS quite painful at certain times during the treatment. I cannot lie about that.

The reason of why it hurts was because the tool was meant to BURN all your facial hair away.
And trust me, you can really SMELL it. That burnt smell was unmistakable.

(During the process, Dr Chua told me that I would love touching my own face after this because it would become so much smoother. Haha...)

Yes, there came a certain point of stage when I experienced really tough pain.

But it was still bearable and within my limits.

And the treatment was really fast - Before I knew it, Dr Chua told me that he was done.
The burnt smell was still lingering...
I was like "HUH?! OMG, how is my face now? Is it burned?! DO I LOOK BURNT?!"

He was amused and handed hand-held mirror to me. He said that it wasn't as bad as I thought. LOL.
Ah, my acne was still visible - but that was because this picture was taken one minute right after the treatment ended.
After the redness died down, I was actually quite surprised by the results!
Sorry that I have to censor my eyes because I really looked terrible with the smudging of eye make-up after the process!

A no make-up face pic that I took at home using my mobile phone - almost 2 hours after the treatment.

(As you can see, the redness that was around my left eye near eyebrow area has faded to a large extent!)

And here is a photo a few days later after the treatment.

And NO, I did not really apply much make-up or foundation on my face except for the eyes!
Can you see the difference?

And I realized my acne has stopped growing for the subsequent few weeks. I used to have new acne popping out on my face once every few days, and gosh - was that feeling terrible! And somehow I feel relieved that the growth has stopped.
Dr Chua has told me that one treatment would not be adequate, but I am already contented that the results are so visible within just one treatment.

Verdict: Although it may not be entirely true that Theraclear was described to be 100% painless, but it's still bearable. Jut that bit of pain for a more beautiful skin... Why not?
I have always believed in having natural and flawless skin without depending on the need for make-up products. (That is one of the reasons why I do not really use BB cream or powder on my face as I believe it will clog the facial pores heavily.)
And what Theraclear does is to vaccum and clean them entirely!

If you are interested in trying out Theraclear treatment for yourself too and see it work its magic on your acne, as below are the clinic's details. It's a well-worth experience!

Address: 248 Simei Street 3, #01-134
Singapore 520248
Contact number: +65 67853825

For more information about Theraclear therapy, you may refer to this site as well:
http://www.theraclear.asia/