Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) hair transplant is often regarded as the most effective long-term solution to replace hair in bald regions. This includes conditions like androgenic alopecia (male and female pattern hair loss), damaged skin from burns, physical trauma or disease. FUE can also lower the frontal hairline or thicken the eyebrows. However, as with […]
Similar to acne, hair loss is a problem that the majority of people will experience at some point in their lives. And while hair loss can be triggered by a plethora of reasons, the biggest cause of hair loss is genetics and hormones. In fact, the American Hair Loss Council estimates that genetics are responsible […]
Tired and listless eyes can make one significantly older than they actually are. In many cases, this look is a result of Upper Blepharoptosis, or simply “ptosis”, a condition causing the upper eyelid to droop down over the eyes, making one look sleepy and inattentive. It can also significantly obstruct vision as patients struggle to […]
Eye bags are practically synonymous with the tired look caused by an aging face. The face pace of living and generally high stress levels have accelerated the natural aging processes in many people, and more people are now suffering from eye bags. Fortunately, they are a common problem and eye bag removal procedures are well-established, […]
Today, there are a plethora of laser treatments available that can be utilized to treat a plethora of skin issues or target specific aspects of our skin – from acne, pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles to hair removal. Essentially, lasers are a type of energy that uses different wavelengths of light to create “controlled burns” […]
Acne scars are textural indentations and irregularities that occur as a result of damage to the skin following repeated inflammation from an acne outbreak. There are 3 distinct categories of acne scars that can occur: Atrophic scars: depressions on the skin (ice-pick, rolling and boxcar scars) Hypertrophic/Keloid scars: raised spots on the skin Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation: […]
Written and medically reviewed by the doctors of The Clifford Clinic. Last medically reviewed: 4 November 2026. In short: genetics and hormones decide whether you have acne-prone skin; habits decide how often it breaks out. These are the ten the clinic’s doctors correct most often. None needs a new product — most need you to […]
Historically, hair loss is much rarer in Asians as compared to people of other ethnicities. On average, Asian men start losing hair 5 to 10 years later than their Caucasian counterparts. The reason behind this is largely unknown with many unconfirmed hypotheses and speculations, but we do know that the trend is changing. In recent […]
Acne is a common inflammatory skin condition that has severe psychological effects on patients, especially when it leads to scarring. Approximately 80% of young adults and adolescents have the condition, and an increasing number of adults are experiencing adult-onset acne due to lifestyle factors and stress. Topical treatments are often the first-line of therapy when […]
Acne is perhaps one of the most common skin ailments in the world caused by clogged hair follicles. It occurs most commonly in pubescent teenagers, but it can affect people of any age. This is especially so in the past year, as wearing a mask has essentially become part of daily life, which has inevitably […]
