Beauty & Aesthetics - Removing my Sunken Dark Eye Circles at EHA Clinic in Singapore

Remove Sunken Eyes & Dark Eye Circles by FILLERS

Most effective and results seen immediately!

Sara Shantelle Lim visits EHA CLINIC - Every 6 months I will visit Doctor Elias Tam, to beautify myself. Every girl deserves to be beautiful but there goes to say that all girls need to put in effort to stay and look beautiful. I go to EHA Clinic to remove my swollen, dark eye circles and sunken eye rings. Eyes are the window to your soul so having beautiful mesmerizing eyes that sparkle is very important. Thank God for the invention of aesthetic medicine and procedures! 

On top of that, I also go to Doctor Tam for XEOMIN to achieve a V-shape face. I think that SAFETY and TRUST is the most important thing that anyone would need from an aesthetic doctor. I really trust Doctor Tam as he has many years of experience in aesthetic medicine and procedures. He is my favourite to-go-to aesthetic doctor when I want to do any Fillers or Xeomin on my face.

EHA CLINIC & SKINCARE

Doctor Elias Tam

Address: 1 Scotts Road, Shaw Centre, #15-01, Singapore 228208

Phone: 65 6235-3325

Website: www.ehaclinic.sg

Doctor Elias Tam 

MBBS(S) GDFM, GD(FP) DERMATOLOGY 

One of the 16 Vice Presidents of International College of Surgeons. 

Committee member of Society of Men's Health of Singapore. 

Dr. Elias Tam is the founder and residing doctor at the EHA Clinic. 

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PROCEDURE - What I really like about EHA Clinic is that Doctor Tam is really gentle and patient. I am very afraid of pain and have low pain tolerance but throughout the entire procedure I experienced no pain and could still smile for photos! 

V-SHAPED FACE - Oh from this picture, you can tell that I have quite a V-shape face. That's because I came to EHA Clinic to do XEOMIN, 1 month ago, to remove my chubby cheeks. The effect looks wonderful now. Apparently, my cheeks will keep getting smaller and slimmer over the next 2 months. In 3 months, I'll have the optimum result of XEOMIN.

To read more about XEOMIN to REMOVE CHUBBY CHEEKS -> READ HERE 

CLEANSING PROCESS

(My Korean Eyelash Extension is done at www.PrestigeEyebrow.com)

First they cleansed and removed all impurities from my face. Then they took some photos of my face before they proceed to apply numbing cream on my face.

NUMBING CREAM PROCESS

With the help of the numbing cream, I was not worried that it will hurt. To make things even better, once Doctor Tam came into the room, he gave me another 2 numbing jabs to ensure that it would not hurt not even a tiny bit. I was in the very good and experienced hands of Dr Elias Tam and I was calm.

MEETING DOCTOR ELIAS TAM

From this photo, you can see that without make-up, I do have very dark and swollen eye rings or eye bags. Therefore, I really needed Dr Tam to help me look more beautiful by getting rid of them effectively.

INJECTING FILLERS INTO MY EYES

AMAZINGLY, I felt no pain at all while Dr Tan was giving me several injections. Therefore, I was able to take lots of selfies and videos throughout the whole procedure. 

Sara Shantelle Lim 

BEFORE EYE FILLERS

As you can tell from this photo, my eyes are really dark and sunken.. This is how my eyes look before we jab the fillers into my eyes. He started from my right eye.

Sara Shantelle Lim

AFTER EYE FILLERS

Then, he moved on to my left eye. From this photo, you can tell that my eyes are less sunken. The result is IMMEDIATE and absolutely MAGICAL. My eyes INSTANTLY look less sunken, the fillers, floated my skin upwards, to look fuller and younger. I really love this procedure. It took less than 30 minutes! It is painless, fast and totally hassle free. I think its the perfect lunch time beauty procedure. Check in and check out in almost a jiffy! I was able to put on my sun glasses and continued with my shopping without any down time. Now, I have beautiful eyes and feel more confident when going out without make-up and without having to apply eye concealer to hide my eyebags. 

Before & After Eye Fillers

(with no make-up on!)

Fillers may be done for your eyes, chins, forehead, etc. 

Do call EHA Clinic to find out more about their services.

VIDEO - MUST WATCH! 

Sara Shantelle Lim removes her sunken dark eye rings at EHA CLINIC in Singapore by Dr Elias Tam

Other important facts about Fillers

Facial Fillers Better Than Rhinoplasty?

Dermal fillers are injected just below the surface of the skin, filling in unwanted wrinkles and lines, and, adding definition to the lip border. Fillers minimize or eliminate the lines that appear between the nose and mouth when you smile.

Injectable dermal fillers restore volume and fullness to the skin reducing the appearance of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.

Fillers for the nose can be used to lift the nasal bridge, creating a sharper nose, without traditional invasive surgery. Fillers for the chin can be used to add shape and form to your chin. Most use this type of filler for a sharper looking chin, much in the form of a V shape.

There are many different fillers and can be classified according to the materials used or broadly divided according to their efficacy into:

(1) Temporary filler lasting 3 to 9 months. Examples include fillers which are made from hyaluronic acid (Stylage, Hyacorp, Visagel, Juvederm, Restylane).

(2) Semi-permanent fillers lasting a year to 18 months. For example, Radiesse (www.radiesse.com) made of calcium-based microsphere technology (Calcium Hydroxylapatite) to provide immediate volume restoration and stimulates the body to produce new collagen.

(3) Permanent fillers that last longer than 2 to 3 years. Aquamid (www.aquamid.com) is made of polyacrylamide and is injected much deeper subcutaneous layer. It is meant to correct deep folds.

With so many choices, each with its own pros & cons, you should have a good discussion with us before deciding on the appropriate fillers to give you the best possible result, it may get the same or even better results than rhinoplasty. Fillers for nose are considered a type of non-surgical rhinoplasty.

XEOMIN for V-SHAPE FACE

To read more about XEOMIN to REMOVE CHUBBY CHEEKS -> READ HERE 

Doctor Elias Tam is one of the first few doctors in Singapore to carry XEOMIN.

I am also the 1st lucky patient to officially try XEOMIN when it was officially legal in Singapore.

Doctor Tam is the trainer of XEOMIN in Singapore.

ABOUT EHA Clinic & Skincare - EHA Clinic & Skincare is an aesthetic clinic dedicated in helping you achieve the look you had always wanted; looking good, feeling great. With cosmetic treatments such as hydra-dermabrasion, aqua-dermabrasion, hair transplant & fractional lasers etc becoming increasingly popular, they are also becoming ever more affordable in recent years, removing the barriers between you and the appearance you desire. EHA offers the latest advances in cosmetic equipment some of which is unique in Asia Pacific. Their ongoing investment in technology, combined with our commitment to the uppermost levels of patient care, ensures that we are your preferred choice for aesthetic procedures.

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Aesthetic - New XEOMIN has finally arrived in Singapore - Dr Elias Tam from EHA Clinic and Skincare provides XEOMIN

- Ask for XEOMIN today! - 

EHA CLINIC & SKINCARE

Address: 1 Scotts Road, Shaw Centre, #15-01, Singapore 228208

Phone: 65 6235-3325

Website: www.ehaclinic.sg

EHA Clinic - Doctor Elias Tam is well-known for Hair Transplant Treatments. They also provide Botox, Thermage, IPL, Radio Frequency, Lipokit, Aqua ST, Hydrafacial, Ulthera, Zeltiq, etc.

AESTHETICS AND BEAUTY - Every girl, lady and woman wants to be beautiful. Whether it is for self-confidence or to attract the opposite sex, it is human nature to be attracted to beautiful things. Nobody is born with perfect physical features but thanks to advances in aesthetic medicine, every man and woman can now achieve better results and improve their physical appearance. After hearing many friends raving and great recommendations about Dr Elias Tam, I decided to visit him. The first time I visited Dr Elias Tam at EHA Clinic a while ago, I was very satisfied with the results, quality and high level of warm and friendly customer service from all the clinic staff. Dr Elias Tam is very knowledgeable about aesthetic medicine and all the latest knowledge and technology related to this field. He was able to explain to me and remove my doubts and I trust that I was in his good hands. I was very happy with the results of my treatments. 

I am also very proud to be one of the first to use XEOMIN in Singapore. I must honestly say that Dr Elias Tam is a very skilled aesthetic doctor and his treatments are very reasonably priced and affordable in Singapore. He is an aesthetic doctor that I trust entirely to carry out treatments for me. Read about my eye fillers I did with Dr Elias Tam and see the amazing Before and After photos! For those who suffer from eye bags or sunken eyes, this is definitely the solution for your problems. After my treatment, I finally did not have to apply make-up concealer to hide my eye bags :)

What is XEOMIN^®?

XEOMIN^® is a prescription medication used in facial aesthetics to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar frown lines between the eyes (glabellar lines) in adults. XEOMIN^® contains botulinum toxin type A, a protein purified from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. XEOMIN^® is also sometimes referred to as incobotulinumtoxinA.

XEOMIN^® in Aesthetics: How Does it Work?

When you squint or frown, the muscles between your brows contract, causing the skin to furrow and fold. These lines that occur due to facial mimics are referred to as dynamic lines. Over time, as your skin ages and loses some of its elasticity, these repeated contractions can cause persistent frown lines.

Botulinum toxin type A – the active ingredient in XEOMIN^® – is used in facial aesthetic treatment to treat dynamic lines like glabellar frown lines. It acts on nerve endings in muscles to prevent muscle fibers from contracting. By reducing these contractions, XEOMIN^® can temporarily reduce the frown lines on your forehead between your eyes.

1. Does not require refrigeration, hence it last longer and better.

2. XEOMIN will drive Botox prices down.

Xeomin and Botox work the same way to paralyze muscles and smooth wrinkles. They share the identical active ingredient - botulinum toxin A. The difference is that Botox has an accompanying protein, but xeomin is naked. In the skin, all of the protein detaches from Botox within 1 minute of injection so there is no reason why the effect of xeomin should differ from Botox. Xeomin has proven effective in clinical trials. It is approved in Europe and the US to diminish glabellar (between the eyebrow) wrinkles. I have had good results with it.

What is the difference between BOTOX and XEOMIN? 

Why would people choose XEOMIN over BOTOX now?

• Xeomin does not have any additives, i.e. is a naked botulinium toxin, it has less risk of antibody formation.  This has the theoretic advantage of patients less likely to develop resistance to Xeomin.
• Xeomin does not have to be refrigerated
• Xeomin works essentially the same as Botox.  Same duration, amount of time, dosing, etc.  This familiarity makes it a much easier product for physicians and patients to adopt to.
• Xeomin will drive the overall price of botox down.
• Has been used in Germany for more than 3 years but product is very similar to Botox. 

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Doctor Elias Tam is one of the first few doctors in Singapore to carry XEOMIN.

I am also the 1st lucky patient to officially try XEOMIN when it was officially legal in Singapore.

Doctor Tam is the trainer of XEOMIN in Singapore.

EHA CLINIC & SKINCARE

Doctor Elias Tam

Address: 1 Scotts Road, Shaw Centre, #15-01, Singapore 228208

Phone: 65 6235-3325

Website: www.ehaclinic.sg

Doctor Elias Tam 

MBBS(S) GDFM, GD(FP) DERMATOLOGY 

One of the 16 Vice Presidents of International College of Surgeons. 

Committee member of Society of Men's Health of Singapore. 

Dr. Elias Tam is the founder and residing doctor at the EHA Clinic. 

ABOUT EHA Clinic & Skincare - EHA Clinic & Skincare is an aesthetic clinic dedicated in helping you achieve the look you had always wanted; looking good, feeling great. With cosmetic treatments such as hydra-dermabrasion, aqua-dermabrasion, hair transplant & fractional lasers etc becoming increasingly popular, they are also becoming ever more affordable in recent years, removing the barriers between you and the appearance you desire. EHA offers the latest advances in cosmetic equipment some of which is unique in Asia Pacific. Their ongoing investment in technology, combined with our commitment to the uppermost levels of patient care, ensures that we are your preferred choice for aesthetic procedures.

EYE FILLERS

What I did to remove my dark circles, panda eyes, sunken eyes?

Before & After

You can tell a significant difference from the before and after photos. Definitely a highly recommended treatment for all men and women who lack sleep, or some people who are genetically born with sunken or darker eye rings. For those who dislike having eye bags, this is the solution for you. Remove your eye bags to have brighter and livelier eyes to look better. Having beautiful eyes is important as they say, your eyes are the windows to your soul :)

The Eye Fillers Treatment costs SGD$800.

REQUEST FOR XEOMIN

The last time I did EYE FILLERS treatment was in JAN 2013.
- READ MORE ABOUT IT HERE -

Sara Shantelle Lim

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Beauty & Aesthetics: Non Surgical Facial Contouring Treatment by EPW Laser + Medical Aesthetics Clinic (Tong Building)

V-SCULPT Program

Non-Surgical Facial Contouring Treatment

PART 1

EPW Laser + Medical Aesthetics Clinic 

Doctor Melvin Tan 

PART 1

Recently, I tried a non-surgical Facial Contouring Treatment called V-SCULPT by EPW Laser + Aesthetics Clinic, that helped me to achieve a less chubby set of cheeks and a more chiselled jaw line. There was no downtime or risks, normally associated with conventional facial surgery. This non-surgical treatment involves volumizing and refining areas of the face through the use of Fillers and Muscle Relaxers. Results are seen instantly with no swelling, bleeding or downtime in most cases. 

P.S: Surprisingly, It did not hurt at all for me.

EPW Laser + Medical Aesthetics Clinic 

Tong Building Level 17

EPW Laser + Medical Aesthetics Clinic was founded by Dr EP Wong, the clinic's Medical Director who is also a surgeon. With over 20 years of experience in the medical aesthetic practice, the clinic's highly skilled and qualified doctors, offer a plethora of safe and effective medical aesthetic procedures. All their procedures are performed by doctors only, and are sought after by both male and female patients from various parts of the globe. Due to the clinic's good track record of results achieved and their constant care by their doctors and dedicated counsellors, they have patients who keep returning for years. 

When Lora and I walked into EPW Laser + Medical Aesthetics Clinic, we were greeted by their friendly staff. The clinic has a cosy feel to the place, nicely decorated with warm colour tones for their walls, cushions and furnishings. At level 17, there is a great view of the city as their windows are built from their floors to their ceilings. 

Lora and I, were seated in a private area, separated by suede curtains, and we were served their delicious special welcome drink. The clinic is spacious and they use a lot of natural sunlight to brighten up their space. 

CONSULTATION

When a new patient steps into EPW Laser + Medical Aesthetic clinic, they will undergo a thorough consultation and assessment by the doctor before any procedure is recommended and performed. Their doctors would take the time to listen to what each patient requires and then advise them based on their lifestyle in order to recommend the appropriate, series of procedures or program. The procedures are performed only by qualified doctors in a clean, hygienic, and comfortable operating theatre. Their clinic counsellors follow up with patients on a regular basis to ensure full guidance is given for optimal results. 

Dr Melvin Tan

BSc (Hons) MBBS MRCSEd

Diploma in Practical Dermatology

Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine

Dr Melvin Tan

Associate Doctor

S.Dc. in Neroscience and Basic Medical Sciences - First Class Honors

MBBS (University College London)

MRCS (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh)

Postgraduate Diploma in Practical Dermatology (Cardiff University)

Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine (American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine)

Visiting Fellow in Dermatologic Laser Surgery (Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok)

Certificates of Competency in Cosmetic Lasers, Botox Injections & Filler Procedures (Aesthetic Dermatology Education Group, Singapore)

I was treated by Dr Melvin Tan, a good looking doctor, with more than 5 years of experience in the aesthetic industry. First, he asked me, what and where my concerned areas are, before recommending, what he thought was suitable for me. 

My Concern Area: Chubby Cheeks 
As you can see from the BEFORE pictures below - I have slightly chubby cheeks.

Dr Melvin Tan's Solution: EPW - V-SCULPT Face Contouring Program (Fillers + Botox).

This program is for individuals who would like to have more well-balanced and proportional facial features. Is it ideal for patients who have recessed chin or inadequate chin projection, which can be corrected safely and effectively with a non-surgical chin or jaw line augmentation. This program is suitable for any individual who desire to look better aesthetically, without any downtime associated with conventional facial surgery.

He explained to me in detail, how this non-surgical Face Contouring Treatment could make my face look slimmer, with an elongated chin with the use of non-surgical fillers by JUVÉDERM^® Voluma (Hyaluronic Acid) and more well-defined jaw line with the use of BOTOX (Botulinum Toxin Type A). 

V-SCULPT Face Contouring Program (I did it over 2 Parts)

In Part 1, I did my chin Fillers and in Part 2 (two weeks later), I did Botox on my jaw lines. 

* I will post about my PART 2 Botox in another blog post.

TOTAL COSTS in Singapore Dollars (SGD$)

My V-SCULPT Program cost SGD$3000 in total, with the use of almost 2 syringes of JUVÉDERM^® Voluma at SGD$2000 and Jawline Botox at SGD$1000. (Note: Prices will vary according to individual requirements.)

I was served by Sue Amir, the Assistant Patient Care Manager, who walked me through the whole process of this non-surgical V-SCULPT Program. First, I needed to fill up my personal particulars into their clinic form, which also includes my medical history, allergies, etc. She was really jovial and patient with me, as she slowly explained all the detailed information about the process of the treatment. Then, I needed to sign a consent form that states that I agree and understand how the process is being done. I also needed to take a few photos of my front and side facial profiles for the doctor before I was led into the operating theatre to continue with the procedure.

PART 1 

V-SCULPT Program

Chin Fillers using JUVÉDERM^® Voluma (Hyaluronic Acid). 

Cost: $2200 for 2 JUVÉDERM^® Voluma + $100 Dr Melvin Tan's Consultation

I laid comfortably onto the operating bed. I was impressed by how the operating theatre looks. I felt like I was in an "ER television show". The Patient Care Counsellor began by cleansing my chin area and then she applied for me a special numbing cream. Dr Melvin Tan then began the procedure by measuring my chin area carefully with a ruler. He marked a line in the centre of the chin and explained every step of the way, what he was about to do to me, ensuring that I was at ease. He used almost 2 syringes of JUVÉDERM^® Voluma (with Lidocaine) Hyraluronic Acid Derma Filler. The rest of the syringe, was reserved for a second "touch up" (if necessary) on the next visit.

It is safe because the soft injectable gel is tissue-friendly and closely resembles the Hyaluronic Acid that exist naturally in our body. It is non-permanent and may last up to 18 months. The fillers are biodegradable, which means that they will naturally disappear into the body. 

The process of injecting the fillers into my chin area was surprisingly not painful at all. Dr Melvin Tan moulded my chin filler with precision using his discerning eye and skill, as it comes with experience. After injecting one syringe of filler into my chin, he handed me a mirror, to check if I liked the way it looks. I couldn't tell a difference then, as I guess the initial result was too natural. So, he continued on with another syringe, then stopped again, to see if I liked it. I held up the mirror again and it looked amazing! I was extremely happy with the result. My face looks slimmer! Next, they applied for me their Epiderma Sunscreen SPF 30 (Natural), before I stepped out of the operating theatre.

What I really liked about it was that it has a very natural looking result that did not affect my facial expressions. This quick, safe and effective procedure was done during my office lunch hour. It was so natural that when I went back into office, no one could tell what I did to my face. They could tell that my face looks slimmer, yet they have no idea what I did.

Chin Augmentation Results
BEFORE & AFTER

As you can tell from the picture below, you can see that my chin is slightly longer and sharper.

The tip of my chin also protrudes out a little, making it like a 3D kind of effect. 

I had a slight blue black on the tip of my chin on Day 2, which was easily concealed by their Epiderma Sunscreen SPF 30 (Natural). On Day 6, my bruise was almost completely gone. Can you tell, that my face looks a little sharper already? I'm excited to go for my Botox session soon! Stay tuned!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is JUVEDERM? 

A: It is a family of Hyaluronic Acid fillers with JUVEDERM Ultra, Ultra Plus and its X C formulation and the first and only dermal (Hyaluronic Acid) fillers to have been approved by the US Food Drug and Administration (FDA).

Q: What is Hyaluronic Acid (HA)?

A: Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a natural occurring substance found in our body that helps to hydrate and add volume to our skin, making it look younger and healthier  It is a natural acid that is broken down by the body in one or two days. 

Q: How Long is the Procedure?

A: A total of approximately 25 minutes in the treatment room. It only took 15 minutes for the numbing cream to be applied and take effect, then another 10 minutes for Dr Melvin Tan, to work on my chin.  

Q: Does it Hurt?

A: It did not hurt at all for me. Even though, I have a very low tolerance level for pain.

Q: Will I Notice the Difference Right Away?

A: It is instant. I was able to see immediate effect, that my chin was elongated and sharper. Yet, it looks extremely natural. I went back to my office, asking my colleagues, if they noticed any difference on my face, none of them, could tell what I did, but they did somehow notice that my face looked slightly slimmer. 

Q: Is there any Down Time?

A: I still went out for lunch and went back to my office after the treatment. No one knew, that I had a "Lunch Time" Filler Treatment. It looks very natural and there wasn't any swelling at all for me. 

Q: Are there any Side Effects?

A: Some symptoms like slight redness, swelling or bruising may occur, based on individuals. But it is easily concealed by make up. I didn't swell, yay!

Q: How Long will it Last?

A: This depends on your age, quality of your skin and lifestyle. It is approved by (FDA) that it lasts up to one (1) year from initial treatment, but generally it may last up to 18 months. 

Q: Any Post-Treatment Care Tips?

A: Avoid make-up 12 hours after the treatment. Avoid extended exposure to sunlight and temperatures below zero (0) degrees, 2 weeks after treatment. Avoid sauna, hammam, facials, strenuous exercise sessions two (2) weeks after treatment. You may use a soft, cool compress like an ice pack to alleviate any welling or bruising.

EXCLUSIVE INVITATION

Quote "The SG Sisters" to RSVP 

Topic: EPW's Eye Lift and V-Sculpt

Date: 29 June 2013 Saturday
Time: 11am to 12.30pm

Venue: EPW Laser + Medical Aesthetics Clinic at Tong Building #17-01

RSVP: +65 235 5533 or info@epiderma.com.sg (www.TheSGsisters.blogspot.com)

Associate Doctor, Dr Melvin Tan introduces these safe and effective non-surgical procedures to look better aesthetically  and without the down time or risks normally associated with conventional surgeries. 

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EPW Laser + Medical Aesthetics Clinic 

Official Website: http://www.epwlaser.com.sg/

302 Orchard Road
#17-01 Tong Building
Singapore 238862
T: +65 6235 5533
E: info@epiderma.com.sg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/EPW-Laser-Medical-Aesthetics-Clinic/111387332272747

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