Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Ruby laser and Pico laser are often presented as competing technologies, but the comparison needs one clarification. Ruby describes a wavelength, 694 nm, whereas Pico describes pulse duration. A picosecond device can itself deliver a 694 nm ruby wavelength, while a traditional Q-switched ruby […]
Written by Dr Gerard Ee. Reviewed by Dr Shenthilkumar Naidu and A/Prof Vincent Yeow. Last medically reviewed 7 November 2026. Motiva Breast Implants in Singapore. Ergonomix, JOY and Preserve Explained Prices confirmed by The Clifford Clinic. Motiva Ergonomix (‘Ergo 1’) is S$15,000 all-in and Premium Motiva JOY with Ergonomix2 (‘Ergo 2’) is S$18,000 all-in, both […]
Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Dr Gerard Ee (MBBS, MRCS, Diploma in Practical Dermatology, Cardiff) is the Founder and Managing Director of The Clifford Clinic, with more than 14 years of experience treating acne, and among the first doctors in Singapore to use AGNES and AviClear. Last reviewed July 2026. In […]
Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Patients often compare Pico laser with yellow laser as though one is a stronger version of the other. They are not. Standard Pico wavelengths such as 532 nm and 1064 nm are selected mainly for melanin, so they are used for brown concerns including […]
Quick answer. Botulinum toxin type A injected into the gastrocnemius may relax a persistently tight, overactive calf. This can ease tightness and recurrent cramps and reduce the resulting load on the Achilles tendon and forefoot. Direct evidence outside spasticity is very limited, so treatment is reserved for carefully selected cases that have not improved with […]
Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Choosing between a Pico laser and a chemical peel is not really a question of which treatment is more powerful. The more useful question is where the pigment sits and why it formed. A superficial peel can improve pigment in the outer skin together with […]
Written by Dr Law Zhi Wei. Medically reviewed by Dr Nathaniel Heah, Consultant Urologist. Last medically reviewed 7 November 2026. Quick answer Laser circumcision uses a focused carbon dioxide beam to cut the foreskin and seal small blood vessels at the same time. This reduces bleeding during the procedure. It is the main method in […]
Quick answer. Botox (botulinum toxin type A), injected into the iliopsoas under ultrasound guidance, may relieve deep groin or hip pain caused by psoas spasm. It may also reduce a painful internal snapping hip when an overactive psoas tendon is responsible. Evidence is limited and comes mainly from spasticity and mixed myofascial pain studies, so […]
Written by Dr Gerard Ee. Reviewed by Dr Shenthilkumar Naidu and A/Prof Vincent Yeow. Last medically reviewed 7 November 2026. The Clifford Clinic confirms two all-in prices, S$15,000 for Motiva Ergonomix (‘Ergo 1’) and S$18,000 for the Premium Motiva JOY programme with Ergonomix2 (‘Ergo 2’), both before GST. The cost of breast augmentation in Singapore […]
Quick answer. Botox (botulinum toxin type A) may relax persistently overactive hip flexors, including the iliacus and psoas, when anterior hip or groin pain has not improved enough with stretching and physiotherapy. Evidence for this specific use is limited and mainly indirect, so treatment is reserved for carefully selected, resistant cases. Medically reviewed by Dr […]
