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Author: Dr Gerard Ee

Dr Gerard Ee is the Medical Director of The Clifford Clinic in Singapore. He earned his medical degree from St George's University of London and built his surgical experience across the Singapore General Hospital, National University Hospital, and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. He holds Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Dermatology (Cardiff), and is fully accredited in aesthetic procedures including botulinum toxin, fillers, lasers, and light therapies. A strong advocate of minimally invasive, natural-looking results, Dr Ee has published in several medical and scientific journals and presented his research in cities including Taipei, Las Vegas, and London.

Freckles Removal Singapore, Pico Laser, Q-Switched Laser and Recurrence

Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Freckles are small brown spots caused by increased melanin in sun-exposed skin, and they respond well to pigment lasers such as Pico laser and Q-switched laser. Most patients in Singapore achieve clear lightening over a short course of sessions. Because freckles recur with continued […]

Pico Laser vs IPL for Pigmentation in Singapore, Which Is Safer for Asian Skin?

Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Pico laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) both reduce pigmentation, but they act through different mechanisms and are suited to different conditions. Pico laser delivers a single wavelength in ultra-short pulses that fragment pigment by a photomechanical effect with minimal heat. IPL delivers a […]

Types of Knee Injections Compared, PRP, Hyaluronic Acid, Conjuran and Steroids

Four intra-articular injections are in routine use for mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis (OA). PRP, hyaluronic acid, Conjuran and steroid injections are all used to treat knee pain, but they act by unrelated mechanisms, differ in how quickly relief appears and how long it lasts, and are suited to different stages of the disease. This article […]

Pico Laser vs Q-Switched Laser in Singapore, Which Is Better for Pigmentation in Asian Skin?

Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Neither laser is universally better. They differ in pulse duration, not purpose. Pico laser fires in picoseconds, shattering pigment with more mechanical impact and less heat, which generally means fewer sessions and lower heat-related risk in Asian skin. Q-switched lasers fire in nanoseconds, carry […]

HBOT in Cancer Care, Supportive Use, Radiation Recovery and Post-Surgical Healing

Medically reviewed by The Clifford Clinic clinical team Reviewer: Dr Gerard Ee, MBBS Practising at The Clifford Clinic, Raffles Place, Singapore Last reviewed: June 2026 How we review: Articles in this hyperbaric oxygen library are written for The Clifford Clinic and reviewed by medical professionals. Reviewers check medical accuracy and ensure claims align with current […]

ABNOM Treatment Singapore, Dermal Pigmentation and Laser Expectations

Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee ABNOM stands for acquired bilateral naevus of Ota-like macules, the medical name for Hori’s naevus. It is a dermal pigmentation that produces grey-brown speckles across both cheekbones and is common in Asian skin. Because the pigment sits deep in the dermis, it does not […]

Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment Without Surgery for Mild to Moderate Disease

A diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis is frequently interpreted by patients as an early indication for knee replacement. In mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis, surgery is usually not the next step. Structured non-surgical treatment is the standard first line of management, and in many patients it controls symptoms for years without an operation. This article covers the […]

Hori’s Naevus Treatment Singapore, Why Cheek Pigmentation Can Be Stubborn

Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Hori’s naevus is a dermal pigmentation that produces grey-brown or grey-blue speckles on both cheekbones, and it is common in Asian women in Singapore. Because the pigment sits deep in the dermis, creams cannot reach it and it is often mistaken for melasma. It […]

Age Spots Treatment Singapore | Sun Spots or Melasma?

Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Most facial age spots are solar lentigines from cumulative sun exposure, but some are freckles, some are melasma, and a few are other lesions that need medical review. Treatment depends entirely on the correct diagnosis. Sun spots and freckles respond well to pigment lasers, […]

Botox for Lower Back Pain and Chronic Lumbar Muscle Spasm

Quick answer. Botox (botulinum toxin type A) can help a selected group of chronic lower back pain sufferers whose pain is driven by overactive lumbar muscles. Pooled trials show meaningful pain reduction and functional gains over placebo, though the benefit tends to fade over time and it is not a suitable treatment for every type […]