Vitamin D Health Boosters

May 2, 2007

It might be time to get a little more natural light in your life as researchers suggest that vitamin D, which is produced by sun exposure, has a number of profound health benefits.

U.S. researchers have found a direct link between vitamin D and cancer prevention. Their four-year clinical trial found that women taking the vitamin had a 60-per-cent reduction in cancer incidence compared to those not taking it.

Reports that vitamin D deficiency have been linked to cancer, multiple sclerosis, juvenile diabetes and osteoporosis should have people rushing to change their lifestyle. Supplementation is particularly important in temperate climates.

Optimise Your Vitamin D Levels:

1) Have a blood test to determine, then monitor, your vitamin D levels three or four times a year. Check for 25 Hydroxy Vitamin D levels, which should be between 125 and 150 nanomoles per litre.

2) Sunlight is the best source of vitamin D. How long you should stay outside depends on how much sun block your skin creates naturally. Fair-skinned people, especially blonds and redheads, need only about 20 minutes a day to produce the recommended levels. Those with darker skin could need five to 10 times longer. Never allow the skin to burn, Dr. Cannell advises. Vitamin D production is maximized before skin turns pink, and further exposure does not increase levels.

3) Only a few foods have naturally occurring levels of vitamin D, and usually in insignificant quantities. An adult would have to drink about 40 glasses of milk a day to get the recommended dose of vitamin D. Milk is a more adequate source for children.

Fatty fish like salmon, sardines and herring contain vitamin D, as do egg yolks, shiitake mushrooms and reindeer meat. Some juice and cheese companies also fortify their products with vitamin D. It is more effective for adults to go outside than to modify their diet.

4) Vitamin D3 cholecalciferol pills are available over the counter in most pharmacies and health-food stores. Take 2,000 international units of the supplement per day, and no more. It is possible to have too much vitamin D.


Alcohol Consumption Boosts Breast Cancer Risk

May 1, 2007

Alcohol ConsumptionDrinking alcohol, even moderate amounts, is a well-established risk factor for breast cancer in women. A recent study found that 60 percent of breast cancer cases in women worldwide were attributable to alcohol consumption. But the mechanism(s) of alcohol-induced breast cancer are poorly understood.

Drinking just two alcoholic drinks a day when you have breast cancer fuels the growth of tumours. Cancer patients are often just told to moderate drinking.

A University of Mississippi team found giving mice the equivalent of two to four drinks a day doubled the normal growth of a tumour after four weeks. The growth and progression of breast cancer by fueling the development of new blood vessels — a process called “angiogenesis.” It does this by boosting expression of a key growth factor known as vascular endothelial growth factor or VEGF.

Dr. Jian-Wei Gu and colleagues from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson examined the effects of alcohol on tumor growth and progression of breast cancer in mice.

For 4 weeks, 6-week old female mice consumed regular drinking water or water containing 1 percent alcohol, which is equivalent to about 2 to 4 drinks in humans. In week 2, the animals were inoculated with mouse breast cancer cells.

“We found after about 4 weeks that breast tumor size almost doubled in mice that drank alcohol compared to control mice given plain water,” Gu noted in a telephone interview with Reuters Health. Moderate alcohol intake also caused a noteworthy increase in tumor blood vessels compared with no alcohol intake.

The team also observed a significant increase in VEGF levels in the tumors of mice consuming alcohol compared to the tumors of control mice.

Lead researcher Jian-Wei Gu said: “The vast majority of tumours result from over expressed VEGF. Every day, we produce a lot of cancer cells, but they don’t become bigger. But if the cells establish blood vessels, the tumour grows and strengthens, a process known as angiogenesis. Alcohol can induce tumour angiogenesis.”


Benefits of Vitamin D

May 1, 2007

Over the past 18 months, evidence has emerged suggesting that vitamin D may reduce the risk for colorectal cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, multiple myeloma and other diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Many cancers, in particular breast cancer, prostate cancer and bowel cancer, that correlate with latitude. This corresponds with the amount of Vitamin D produced naturally in response to sun exposure.

Since exposure to the sun carries risks for skin cancer, cataract formation and premature ageing, people need to take a moderate, balanced approach, and not trade cancers for cancer. A moderate, balanced approach is essential.

Some limited exposure unprotected may in fact reduce your risk of disease, but people should still follow sun sense guidelines, such as not overexposing themselves between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., and wearing sunscreen when the UV index is higher than three.

How much sun people need depends on age, skin colour, where you live, and the intensity of the sun — factors that influence how quickly vitamin D is produced.

Most experts believe the current recommendation of 400 units of vitamin D a day for people up to age 50, and 600 units daily for those over 70, is probably too low. Somewhere between 400 units and the upper safe limit of 2,000 units a day is optimal.

People may also increase their dietary intake by eating foods naturally high in vitamin D such as fatty fish like salmon, and eggs. Cow’s milk is fortified with vitamin D in Canada, and some cheeses and yogurt contain vitamin D.


New Pill Could Switch On Fat Burning

May 1, 2007

ObesityUS scientists have devised a drug that can switch on a gene to burn body fat, offering hope of an exercise pill. This exercise pill tricks cells into thinking they are undergoing serious exertion and so helps the body burn extra fat.

Mice given the drug burned off fat, even when they did not exercise, and were resistant to weight gain despite a high-fat diet.

The ultimate use would be to treat people at risk of obesity-related diseases like diabetes, rather than offer a “no-work six-pack” pill. This radical new potential treatment for obesity may allow fat people to use drugs to slim down rather than dieting or exercising. The drug, a synthetic form of fat, has only been tested on animals. It appears to work by flicking a master switch within cells that regulates the storage or burning of fat.

Ronald Evans, the researcher who created the drug, told the Experimental Biology conference in Washington DC over the weekend that such drugs could lead to new treatments for human metabolic syndrome. Sometimes called syndromeX, this consists of obesity and its consequences, such as high blood pressure, elevated levels of fat in the blood, heart disease, diabetes and resistance to insulin.

Dr Evans, of the Salk Institute, in San Diego, California, found the drug activated the same fat-burning process that occurs during exercise, increasing the amount of calories burnt with no apparent effort. This made the mice resistant to weight gain even on a high-fat diet. The drug mimics normal fat and chemically triggers a gene switch called PPAR-delta. Turning on this switch activates the same fat-burning process that occurs during exercise.

The potential of chemical metabolic engineering is extremely promising, particularly since we live in a society where too few people get an ideal amount of exercise.

Such a drug could reduce fatty tissue, lower amounts of fat circulating in the blood, cut blood glucose levels and reduce resistance to insulin, limiting the risks of heart disease and diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is linked to obesity, and experts believe up to half of all cases could be prevented through changes to diet and exercise.

There are already a range of anti-fat drugs on the market, but they are criticised by nutrition researchers, who point out that people who take such drugs may lose weight at first, but without appropriate lifestyle changes, inevitably pile it back on soon after.

UK expert Dr Fredrik Karpe, from the Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, is hoping to start human testing of this drug in the near future.

Commenting on the work, he said: “There has never been a method to ‘medically’ switch on fat burning before.

“The finding that PPAR-delta co-ordinates this process, not only by switching on fat burning, but also to rebuild the muscle in a way making it more fit for fat burning, is of major interest, not least as a completely novel approach for the treatment of the metabolic derangements accompanying obesity.”

But he cautioned; “Although this might become an ‘exercise pill’, it is unlikely to provide all the other benefits of real physical exercise.”


Pistachios May Help Lower Heart Disease Risk

May 1, 2007

Pistachios

An industry-funded study presented Monday at the Experimental Biology meeting in Washington, D.C. reported that the consumption of pistachios could reduce cholesterol levels.

“Pistachio amounts of 1.5 ounces and three ounces (per day) — one to two handfuls — reduced risk for cardiovascular disease by significantly reducing LDL (”bad”) cholesterol levels, and the higher dose significantly reducing lipoprotein ratios,” study author Sarah K. Gebauer, a graduate student in integrative biosciences at Penn State.

The multi-week study, funded by the California Pistachio Commission , concluded that three ounces of pistachios a day reduced LDL levels by 11.6 percent, total cholesterol levels by 8.4 percent, and non-high density lipoproteins (non-HDL) by 11.2 percent. Levels of non-HDL are considered predictors of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.

A handful of pistachios provide the same antioxidants found in dark, leafy vegetables and brightly-colored fruit.

“Our study has shown that pistachios, eaten with a healthy heart diet, may decrease a person’s CVD risk profile,” said primary investigator Dr. Penny Kris-Etherton, distinguished professor of nutrition at Penn State.


Pistachios help reduce stress of everyday life

May 1, 2007

Pistachios

Research has confirmed that eating pistachios may reduce the body’s response to stress. A Penn State study has shown that elevated reactions to stressors can be reduced by the inclusion of pistachios in the daily diet.

“A ten-year follow-up study of young men showed that those who had larger cardiovascular responses to stress in the lab, were more likely to contract hypertension later in life,” says Dr. Sheila G. West, associate professor of biobehavioral health. “Elevated reactions to stressors are partly genetic, but can be changed by diet and exercise. Lifestyle changes can make the biological reactions to stress smaller.”

A randomised controlled study examiniming the effects of pistachios on participants who had high cholesterol, but normal blood pressure. They used a randomized, crossover controlled feeding study plan. All three diets included an equal number of calories.

After a two-week run-in diet containing 35 percent fat and 11 percent saturated fats, each test diet lasted for four weeks during which time participants consumed only foods supplied by the study.

The 3 diets were: a standard heart healthy diet with 25 percent fat and 8 percent saturated fat, a diet containing 1.5 ounces of pistachios with 30 percent total fat and 8 percent saturated fat, and a diet containing 3 ounces of pistachios containing 34 percent fat and 8 percent saturated fat.

At the end of each four-week diet regime, the researchers measured blood pressure and total peripheral vascular resistance at rest and during two stress tests, one physiological and the other physical.

The physical test consisted of putting one foot in a bucket of ice water for 2.5 minutes. The psychological test asked participants to listen to two numbers, add them in their head and say the answer. Then they were asked to pay attention to another number and add it to the second number they heard, not the original sum.

“The ice water is a stimulus for the sympathetic nervous system, but it is very different form the stressors we encounter every day,” says West. “We also wanted to see if the reaction occurred when the stress was nonphysical, so we used the math test.”

The researchers found that both pistachio containing diets reduced the stress effects on blood pressure, but that the 1.5 ounce pistachio diet reduced systolic blood pressure by 4.8 millimeters of mercury while the 3-ounce pistachio diet only reduced systolic blood pressure by 2.4 millimeters of mercury. The diets had no effect on normal, resting blood pressure.

When the researchers examined total peripheral vascular resistance, it was clear that the 3-ounce diet led to greater relaxation of arteries. Because the body strongly controls blood pressure, rather than allowing blood pressure to drop further, the heart compensated by pumping more forcefully.

“The relaxation of blood vessels after the 3-ounce pistachio diet likely reduced the workload on the heart,” says West. “This pattern of change would be beneficial if it is maintained long term. It is possible that other foods that are high in unsaturated fat and antioxidants would have a similar effect.”


Say Good bye to Tired Eyes & Eye Bags

May 1, 2007

By Dr Christine Cheng

It is often said that our eyes are the windows to our souls. A quick glance can reveal our current states of emotion, with happiness, fatigue and exhaustion being most visible. The delicate eye area is also vulnerable to early signs of aging.

Many people express frustration at looking chronically tired despite getting adequate rest. Eyebags, fine lines and hollowing under the eyes (tear trough) are common signs of ageing. So if getting the prescribed eight hours of sleep every night and religiously applying the latest eye creams don’t solve these problems, is it time to resort to surgery?

What is perceived as eyebags can be from a variety of causes:

When seen in a young person, particularly someone that squints from myopia, this could be due to over-activity of the eye muscles (orbicularis hypertrophy). Such eye bags are usually well defined and more obvious when the person squints. The eye bag is also closest to the eyelid. Such eye bags respond well to Botox, which has an added effect of widening the eye aperture, resulting in larger eyes!

Eye bags can also be caused by excess fat tissue in the area under the eyes. There are 3 distinct fat pads, lying in a straight row below the eyes. These herniated out below the eye muscles, causing a distinctive bulge slightly lower in the tear trough area. There is a large genetic component to these fat pads, which are also diet and exercise resistant (they don’t go if you go on a diet). Traditionally, surgery was needed to remove the excess fat. With greater experience with Mesotherapy, some doctors now inject the fat-dissolving cocktail directly into the fat pads, thus reducing the need for an operation. Up to 3 sessions may be needed for optimal results.

As a person gets older, the quality of facial circulation and lymphatic drainage reduces. The stagnation of toxins and fluid produces puffy eye bags. The size changes from day to day and also varies at different times of the day. As the situation tends to worsen with time, the extra fluid collection stretches the skin in the delicate eye area. Outside of eyelid surgery to remove the excess skin, there have been few effective treatments available till now.

Advances in collagen mask technology now enables the delivery of highly active collagen molecules through the kin to produce an instant plumping effect. The combination of lymphatic drainage to remove excess fluid and an anti-aging cocktail delivered through a such a mask can produce marked reductions in eye bags in just one session! The results last for weeks and there is zero downtime involved.

This treatment is also useful in the treatment of the last type of eye bags which is caused by fat atrophy in the aging face. In Asians, the loss in fat volume is often in the inner part of the cheeks, right under the eyes. Light reflects in these hollow tear troughs as dark shadows, resulting in complaints of dark eye bag formation. The collagen in the mask and the co-administered cocktail plumps up the hollows and stimulates skin regeneration in the area, producing a more youthful fullness reducing the need for filler injections in that area.

Other signs of aging in the eye area are generally related to wrinkling: the crows feet spreading out towards the hair line and the crinkly fine lines under the eyes. Both respond well to a combination of Botox (prevents the wrinkles from getting worse) and chemical peels that stimulate collagen production and reduce the appearance of fine lines. Further skin tightening treatments may be needed in more advanced cases. Radiofrequency skin tightening and meso-lifting can be considered under such circumstances.

So you can now say goodbye to tired eyes and unsightly eye bags with simple solutions that do not involve invasive surgery.

Dr Christine Cheng is an Aesthetic Physician at Simply Aesthetic Rejuvenation & Contouring Clinic (http://www.simply-aesthetic.com) in Singapore. She runs an effective slimming program combining the Food Intolerance Test with Mesotherapy and Advanced Contouring techniques to speed up the fat melting process. She is the Aesthetics Contributor for Gethat Magazine.

Simply Aesthetic Rejuvenation & Contouring Clinic provides non-surgical solutions to enhance physical beauty. Treatments available include mesotherapy for fat melting, cellulite, stretch marks, alopecia and rejuvenation, botox, fillers and chemical peels. Their cellulite program (http://www.we-treat-cellulite.com) shows reduction after 3 sessions, with elimination of moderate cellulite after just 5 sessions.

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Simply A-Peeling - All About Chemical Peels

May 1, 2007

By Dr Christine Cheng

Recent advances in technology have seen the introduction of numerous machines all promising the reversal of the signs of ageing. From Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), to Laser, to Radiofrequency to Light Emitting Diode (LED) Technology, the various machines all claim to stimulate collagen production and tighten up sagging skin. The results are often subtle and may take months and multiple sessions to appear, correlating with the time it takes for new collagen to form.

Oft neglected in aesthetic marketing, possibly from its sheer simplicity, is the humble chemical peel. This category of treatment has also undergone drastic advances in the recent years, and the results seen often parallel those seen with more expensive machine treatments!

Chemicals have been used since the time of Cleopatra, whose milk baths are seen as early lactic acid peels. Chemical peels have long been used by dermatologists in the treatment of acne and pigmentation, as well as reverse the signs of ageing.

As skin ages, the rate of cell turnover slows down, resulting in the buildup of a thick layer of dead squamous cells. This causes the dull, lackluster appearance commonly seen as people age. Other signs of ageing include wrinkling, pigmentation (sun damage), loss of volume in the cheeks and lips and sagging in the jowl area.

Effective anti-ageing aesthetic therapy should reverse all the above signs of ageing. The selection of the correct chemical peel, plus the use of appropriate skincare on a daily basis, can produce such results in a matter of weeks!

However, the choice of peel is very important, as is the choice of operator. Chemical peels can have the same name, but if done at a beauty salon, has lower concentrations of acid than a seemingly identical product used by a doctor.

Chemical peels can be broadly categorized into alpha-hydroxyacids (AHA), beta-hydroyacids (BHA), salicylic acid, tricholoracetic acid (TCA) and phenol.

AHAs and BHAs include Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid. These are relatively simple peels which remove the excess dead skin cells and stimulate collagen production.

Peels containing salicylic acid are useful in the treatment of acne. Salicylic acid helps to reduce the plugging of the skin pores, hence reduces the formation of comedones.

TCA technology has advanced dramatically over the recent years. The addition of modifying agents to the solution has made this form of chemical peel safe, versatile and eminently controllable. Take the Easy TCA Peel from Skin Tech (Spain) as an example. Clear skin colour changes indicate the depth of peel. Hence this one peel can be used for simple rejuvenation (light peel required), to the treatment of melasma (large areas of deep pigmentation), to the elimination of pigmented lesions (sun damage) and fine lines. The Easy TCA peel requires four treatments, spaced a week apart. The entire treatment is completed after a month with marked improvements visible between baseline and follow-up photographs.

Phenol peels are the strongest form of chemical peels. Pure phenol peels are not available locally. Some peels have a small concentration of phenol included. These peels tend to have dramatic lifting effects.

Chemical Peels are generally very quick procedures, taking on average 5 minutes to complete each session. Depending on the type of peel chosen, gentle flaking is often seen for 2-3 days. This can easily be camouflaged with moisturizers. Some downtime can be expected if deep peeling is performed to reduce difficult pigmentation.

Chemical Peels do increase skin sensitivity to sunlight. Optimal sun protection is essential during and after the peeling process. Sun exposure without inadequate protection can result in a worsening of existing pigmentation. However, this is the situation with most aesthetic treatments, including PL and laser treatment.

Some are concerned about permanent skin thinning after chemical peels. Although the excess dead skin cells are sloughed off in the process, this actually triggers the skin to produce more collagen, hence increasing skin thickness and produces a lifting effect.

Chemical peels can be repeated on a regular basis (more frequent treatments may be needed initially) or at least once a year. They are synergistic with the other treatment modalities available, such as mesoglow (infusion of essential vitamins directly into the skin) and Botox. Their safety, efficacy and flexibility make this group of treatments simply a-peeling!

Dr Christine Cheng is an Aesthetic Physician at Simply Aesthetic Rejuvenation & Contouring Clinic (http://www.simply-aesthetic.com) in Singapore. She runs an effective slimming program combining the Food Intolerance Test with Mesotherapy and Advanced Contouring techniques to speed up the fat melting process. She is the Aesthetics Contributor for Gethat Magazine.

Simply Aesthetic Rejuvenation & Contouring Clinic provides non-surgical solutions to enhance physical beauty. Treatments available include mesotherapy for fat melting, cellulite, stretch marks, alopecia and rejuvenation, botox, fillers and chemical peels. Their cellulite program (http://www.we-treat-cellulite.com) shows reduction after 3 sessions, with elimination of moderate cellulite after just 5 sessions.

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Effective Cellulite Solutions

May 1, 2007

By Dr Christine Cheng

We liken it to orange peel or cottage cheese. Women have it, so do men. Cellulite, also known as dermatomyoliposclerosis, affects the young, the old, the fat, the slim, the gym-sculpted and the couch potato. General estimates say up to 90 per cent of women have it. But can we do anything about cellulite? Cellulite is a disease of the fat level of skin. The fat cells are arranged in chambers surrounded by fibrous bands. When there is a build-up of toxins and poor lymphatic drainage, water retention occurs and cellulite forms. The fibrous bands can contract, resulting in a permanent dimpling of the skin.

Unfortunately, once formed cellulite is hard to dispel with lifestyle changes alone. Many have suggested drinking more water, exercising and eating healthily, but none of these are effective. Even liposuction, often touted as the cure for cellulite, can worsen the situation. Hormonal changes also contribute to cellulite, which partly explains why women are more prone to it, and genes are thought to play a part. Cellulite appears largely on the thighs and bottoms, but can be found on the inner knees, hips, lower abdomen and under the arms.

Advances in Aesthetic Medicine have brought with it a number of effective cures for cellulite:

Mesotherapy improves the circulation, dissolves excess fat deposits and removes hardened fibrous connective tissue. Mesotherapy can dispel cellulite after 6-10 sessions, but mild to moderate cellulite responds as well, if not better, to machine treatments.
Endermologie, the use of suction and rolling technology, physically improves the circulation and expels toxins from the affected areas. The skin tone is improved, and even end stage fibrotic cellulite can be less visible after such treatment.
Ultrasound treatment can melt the fat in the treated areas and therefore reduce the bulging in the affected area. Coupled with lymphatic drainage, toxins can be eliminated for effective cellulite elimination.
Biomesosculpture is the latest in cellulite treatment. This technology stimulates the extra-cellular matrix surrounding our cells to reduce toxin stagnation. The infusion of a luxurious chocolate slimming cream infused with pure plant botanical and homeopathic extracts (ivy, dandelion, juniper) reduces cellulite and fat buildup. MRI studies show the instant inch-loss is due to fat reduction and not just water loss. The slight rise in temperature generated stimulates collagen production, hence stimulates skin firming and rejuvenation.

Of all the treatments listed thus far, Biomesosculpture shows the most promise as it treats cellulite formation at root cause. This detoxifying treatment has immediate, permanent results. With minimal downtime, this treatment is safe enough to use every day. Cumulative inch loss is far greater than surgical fat reduction if sessions can be taken in close succession, with the major advantage of minimal discomfort or disruption of normal activities. Ten sessions are suggested for each area. Results may continue to improve after the treatment course, as the toxins causing the imbalance and stagnation have been eliminated. Biomesosculpture can be used for spot reduction, reducing the appearance of cellulite, lymphatic drainage, buttock lifting, thigh tightening, waist reduction, hip reshaping and stomach rejuvenation. It can also be used for facial rejuvenation and chin/jaw line lift.

Dr Christine Cheng is an Aesthetic Physician at Simply Aesthetic Rejuvenation & Contouring Clinic (http://www.simply-aesthetic.com) in Singapore. She runs an effective slimming program combining the Food Intolerance Test with Mesotherapy and Advanced Contouring techniques to speed up the fat melting process. She is the Aesthetics Contributor for Gethat Magazine.

Simply Aesthetic Rejuvenation & Contouring Clinic provides non-surgical solutions to enhance physical beauty. Treatments available include mesotherapy for fat melting, cellulite, stretch marks, alopecia and rejuvenation, botox, fillers and chemical peels.

Their cellulite program (http://www.we-treat-cellulite.com) shows reduction after 3 sessions, with elimination of moderate cellulite after just 5 sessions.

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Kissing Your Wrinkles Goodbye

May 1, 2007

By Dr Christine Cheng

Wrinkles, deep folds and fine lines are signs that we are no longer are as young as we feel. These can be dynamic (appear with facial expression) or static (there all the time). Dynamic wrinkles are caused by muscle activity and become static and deeper with time.

Many of us yearn to look youthful without plastic surgery or having a face frozen by Botox injections. Fortunately, this is possible and easily achieved with a judicious mix of Botox and injectable fillers.

Botox is a purified protein that prevents muscle contraction. Used in large amounts, it can cause a frozen unnatural look. However, judicious use can produce a very natural result as the facial muscles are just weakened & not paralyzed.

Botox for cosmetic use has gone beyond wrinkle relaxation. It is now also used for facial contouring and face lifting. The traditional uses (reduction of frown lines, forehead lines and crow’s feet) remain the most frequently requested cosmetic procedure in the USA.

Injectable fillers or dermal fillers are used to treat static lines.

Most of the wrinkles and folds that develop in the bottom half of the face are caused by loss of elasticity, atrophy of underlying support structures and the pull of gravity over the years. Things like folds between the nose and the mouth (naso-labial lines); marionette lines running from the mouth to the chin can be improved with dermal fillers.

These are substances, injected under the skin to create volume and smooth out the folds on the surface in procedures known as soft-tissue augmentation. Not only does it plump-up the area being treated, but recent research shows that some of these fillers also stimulate your skin to produce more new collagen and stop the further breakdown of your existing collagen.

Fillers are often used to enhance facial contours too: lip, nose and chin augmentations are popular requests.

There are many types of filler available on the market and the hyaluronic acid fillers are generally the most popular in view of their safety and affordability. Temporary fillers can last for up to a year depending on the location of injection and the type of filler chosen.

Hence Botox and fillers are quick and safe options for those of us wishing to remain youthful (and natural).

Dr Christine Cheng is an Aesthetic Physician at Simply Aesthetic Rejuvenation & Contouring Clinic (http://www.simply-aesthetic.com) in Singapore. She provides Botox, fillers and chemical peels for rejuvenation purposes. She integrates anaesthesia-grade pain-relief techniques for optimal client comfort. She runs an effective slimming program combining the Food Intolerance Test with Mesotherapy and Advanced Contouring techniques to speed up the fat melting process. She is the Aesthetics Contributor for Gethat Magazine.

Simply Aesthetic Rejuvenation & Contouring Clinic provides non-surgical solutions to enhance physical beauty. Treatments available include mesotherapy for fat melting, cellulite, stretch marks, alopecia and rejuvenation, botox, fillers and chemical peels. Their cellulite program (http://www.we-treat-cellulite.com) shows reduction after 3 sessions, with elimination of moderate cellulite after just 5 sessions.

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