Elastin and collagen help to keep your skin firm. As age happens, you may develop sagging skin due to loss of collagen and loss of facial fat. Your skin won’t bounce back easily and become less resilient as it loses elasticity. It is a natural part of the ageing process that reduces the production of […]
Most people battle with unwanted, unsightly pigmentation which not only shows up on the face, but also on sun-exposed areas of the body like the arms and legs. It occurs when the skin has an oversupply of melanin, produced by melanocytes and acts as a protector of skin cells from sun exposure. Causes of pigmentation […]
Some of the more common questions received from patients regarding acne scar treatments include why lasers did not remove scars completely and how to decide which acne treatments in Singapore to go for. Before you invest in another treatment for acne scar removal, it is important to know that lasers on its own cannot cure […]
Skin pigmentation occurs when the skin has excessive production of melanin, which is produced by melanocytes and acts as protection of skin cells from sun and UV damages. Sun damage is the biggest culprit for pigmentation, but other types also include freckles, sun spots, and age spots that can appear on the face, arms and […]
Written and medically reviewed by the doctors of The Clifford Clinic. Last medically reviewed: 4 November 2026. Although acne begins during adolescence and puberty, it can still occur during adulthood. Acne is mainly caused by sebaceous glands in the skin follicles that produce excessive oil and become inflamed. When the oily matter, called sebum, begins […]
Written and medically reviewed by the doctors of The Clifford Clinic. Last medically reviewed: 4 November 2026. In short: a pimple that keeps coming back in exactly the same place has a damaged pore underneath it. Each breakout scars the channel a little more and leaves an overactive oil gland behind, so the pore blocks […]
Availably in many aesthetic clinics in Singapore, TCA Cross is a specialized treatment that involves the chemical reconstruction of skin scars (CROSS) with the use of Trichloroacetic acid (TCA). It is a medium to deep chemical peel that is used to treat wrinkles, photo aging and help in acne scar removal. Cystic acne is a […]
Skin pigmentation is a skin condition which occurs when the skin produces melanin excessively and you will see patches of your skin turning into a darker shade. Melanin is produced by melanocytes and acts like a shield for the skin cells to protect against sun and damages of UV-rays. The UVA and UVB beams are […]
Signs of aging can appear as early as our mid 20s and early 30s. You will start to notice that your skin feels dry and fine lines start to appear around your face such as eye and mouth areas. When aging kicks in, our body experiences the slowdown in production of collagen and elastic fibers, […]
Cystic acne and pimples do not only appear on your face, it can also appear on any part of your body such as chest, shoulders and back. It can feel painful or even itchy. Similar to face acne, the hair follicles on the skin can trap bacteria and sweat, thus causing breakouts. Particularly in Singapore’s […]
