DR.SUTINA "Discovering Beauty with Science"

  Take a look at these before-and-afters…     No, that’s not a patient of mine J It’s a painting of a girl from the late 18 th century.   Over the years, dirt accumulated on the surface of this beautiful portrait… The colors faded and all the detail was lost.   But they weren’t gone - they were just hidden.   A few years ago British art expert Ben Everett lovingly restored this painting. He carefully cleaned it, using gentle chemicals to remove the varnish and dirt. (You can watch the video here ; It’s mesmerizing!)   Slowly, the bright blue colors revealed themselves. The pearls on her bonnet shone.   Her face looked bright for the first time in centuries!   Now imagine we could do something similar for your skin…   Take all the dark patches, age spots and freckles that have accumulated over the years, and gently brush them all away…   Get rid of the dead skin and grime which makes your skin look dull (noth...

Our Medical Grade Laser Hair Removal with the   Candela GentleYag Laser system can safely and effectively treat the hair without targeting the skin. It is the GOLD Standard for permanent or long term hair removal on skin of color. Why ? Because the GentleYAG laser technology is known for its ability to provide 80-90% permanent hair reduction . . . regardless of skin type. The system uses  a revolutionary long-pulse high energy laser which emits a gentle beam of light that harmlessly passes through the skin where the hair is absorbed by the target. While the laser energy is transformed into heat, the surrounding skin is left unaffected. Also, a Dynamic Cooling Device™     further protects the skin during treatment by  spraying cryogen onto the skin to cool the upper layers and provide clients with increased comfort.                                        ...

Tried out the new Oxyceuticals facial today. A full 1.5 hour session of soothing facial with hand massage which we recommend to our clients if they desire a relaxing but effective facial. Available at our MediSpa this facial is also recommended for those who need a gentle yet effective healing treatment after laser resurfacing, laser rejuvenation, post chemical peels, post needling , post threads insertion or just to calm the skin if has been irritated after certain treatments or just simple sun exposure. 1st a special foam cleanser is applied to deeply cleanse the skin. This comes with a nice 5min facial massage. Usually by this time I start to relax and feel sleepy. Next pure oxygen is infused into the skin using a special spray handpiece. The oxygen is 100% pure from our Oxygen tank. After this more serums and massaging follow. (By this time I am half a sleep , so can't really remember what is applied) My favourite is the last part where a special oxygen mask is applied...

Went to San Diego USA in June to have theory and practical training for a new Poly-L-Lactic ( PLLA) filler called Dermaveill. Dermaveill is a US product produced by a new company owned by the CEO of Sculptra , another PLA filler. The studies for lipo atrophy and liquid lifting was conducted in a renowned, private medical centre in Tijuana, Mexico by DrJorge Tagle, their famous plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon. The trip was made fun by TJ, our organiser from Sunward. On the first day we had a session on the product, it's development, it's correct usage, it's potential complications and side effects and it advantages. Dermaveill is better then Sulptra as it's molecules elliptical instead of spherical, thus making it easier to inject with less needle blockage. It also has no risk of forming nodules in the long term allowing for more superficial injection techniques. The next day we went to Tijuana to have injection demonstration and guidance by DrTagle who has inje...

PRP has been used in our clinic for skin rejuvenation, post filler healing, acne scar reduction, pigmentation reduction, as natural fillers, hair regrowth and scalp rejuvenation. PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma contain huge amounts of growth factors and small amount of stem cell , so for a long time before it entered the Cosmetic Medicine world, it was used by someOrthopaedic Surgeons  to inject into the knee joints or any joint injuries for new cell regeneration and healing. After hearing about many famous athletes like Tiger Woods and our very own Datok Lee Chong Wei getting PRP treatment for their injured joints and how the treatment enabled  them to heal faster  and return to their game sooner , I decided to find out more about this mode of treatment and possibly learn how to conduct it. For the joints, the PRP is basically injected  directly into the joint using a fine hypodermic needle. It's quite a simple procedure and is over in just a few minutes if techniqu...

Another Korean aesthetic surgeon was in town last Sunday for a workshop on using those fine Korean threads to shape the lower face. Combined with Dermotoxins, the effect was predictable and quite nice. I was also very interested in the threads with "cox" or "barbs" which are actually little protrusions along the length of the threads to create a stronger hold into the skin.  Although it causesmore swelling and potentially more possibility of a bruise occurring, the " lift"  effect is much better and shaping the lower face into a more defined "V". I will definitely be trying out this combined technique as soon as we receive our thread orders. Will put up some photos soon! Kuala Lumpur thread lift thread V shape Thread Face lift

Our old but very reliable microdermabrasion Diamond crystal peeling machine broke down after many years of high performance. It was one of our highest performing equipment and it had served us well. My dear Diamond MDA I shall miss you. And although I would like to continue our liaison , it does not see possible anymore as there is no longer a distributor in Malaysia. So, I have been going round researching and looking for a new MDA unit to replace our old one. Some here comes the Silk Peel and Hydra Facial. Silk Peel conducts both dry microdermabrasion using a diamond tipped hand piece which abates and abrade the upper layers of skin. If desired, a "wet microdermabrasion" can also be conducted using the diamond tip hand piece but while the abrasion is going on, solutions containing micronutrients and hydrating agents are infused alongside. This gives for a more effective treatment as delivery is more efficient as products are more penetrate. Now, the Hydra Facial? Well, a...

With the new E Two equipment using Elos system comes Sublime and Sublative Rejuvenation which enables you to achieve a more youthful appearance. This technology has been shown to effectively treat mild to moderate wrinkles, red and brown spots, and textural irregularities.  HOW DOES SUBLATIVE REJUVENATION WORK ? RF energy is precisely directed to the skin in the form of a matrix. Healthy skin around the dots accelerates the healing process of the skin. Post treatment, new collagen and healthy skin cells are produced. Mid to moderate wrinkles and superficial skin discolorations are reduced. The texture of  the skin becomes smoother and more elastic. WHEN CAN RESULTS BE SEEN ? Typical treatment protocol is 3 treatments, 4-6 weeks apart. The total no of required treatment sessions depends on the skin's condition. DOES IT HURT? During treatment, many patients feel a warm, prickly sensation as energy enters the skin. After treatment a pin...

WE recently acquired a new equipment called the E Two Sublime/Sublative which is a new and upgraded version of the very effective E Prime for skin tightening and improvement. Now you can comfortably reverse the signs of aging and achieve a more youhthful appearance without downtime, with the new E-Two  Sublime Skin Contouring. It is the first and only technology that uses combined energies to effectively stimulate collagen production and improve the overall skin tone quality, especially in areas that are most telling , such as the eyes, brow lines, cheeks and around the neck.  HOW DOES SUBLIME WORK?  The combined The combined bi-polar radiofrequency and light energies of E2 precisely heat the dermal tissue, stimulating collagen production. Fine wrinkles are thus reduced, facial contours improved and overall skin quality reveals a much smoother and even complexion.        WHEN CAN YOU EXPECT RESULTS ? Most time...

Topical Fillers The effects of aging skin are multiple : fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration and sagging. Now there is Skin Active system that combines powerful, clinically proven ingredients that work synergistically in all layers of the skin to help reverse the visible signs of aging. The potent formulations stimulate cell renewal, even tone, boost collagen and protects against oxidative damage. Lines and wrinkles are thus smoothed from inside out. SKin looks healthier, firmer and younger. In a clinical study, 93% of women observed smoother skin texture, more even skin tone, and diminished lines and wrinkles. They also preferred Skin Active to their daily regimen. Skin Active range comes with : 1. Exfoliating Wash to clean and exfoliate without over drying. It prepares the skin for optimal treatment benefits.  2.Cllular Restoration is designed to rejuvenate cellular function and strengthen the skin's underlying structure. This formulation contains Apple Stem Cell...

 Understanding Facial Aging  Facial aging process begins with the surface and subsurface structural changes. Therefore it affects multiple facial tissue layers, including skin, fat, muscle and bone. These tissue layers age interdependently, contributing to the overall facial appearance that is obvious on the outside. With age, skin undergoes several changes, which include: sagging skin, shrinkage of fat, muscle and bone. Collagen loss is a key factor in the aging process. As skin ages, the middle layer of skin (dermis) thins due to collagen loss. This reduces the skin’s ability to retain elasticity (from elastin ) and moisture (from hyaluronic acid).     What happens when skin ages? 1.Drier skin 2.Thinner skin 3.Less elastic skin 4.Skin more likely to wrinkle or sag 5.Reduction in collagen   The first tissue tightening treatment was addressed 15yrs ago with CO2 laser surgery. The ...