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 […]
Non surgical hair loss treatment in Singapore includes topical and oral medication, laser and light based therapy, ultrasound treatment, regenerative injections such as polydeoxyribonucleotide and exosomes, and cellular energy support such as NMN and NAD plus. In most patients with early or moderate hair loss, these options, used alone or in combination, can stabilise loss […]
Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Sun spots, known medically as solar lentigines, are flat brown spots caused by years of cumulative sun exposure. They respond well to pigment lasers such as Pico laser and Q-switched laser, and discrete spots often clear over a short course in Singapore. Sun protection […]
Female hair loss treatment in Singapore begins with determining which of several common causes is responsible, namely female pattern hair loss, postpartum shedding, thyroid disease, iron deficiency, polycystic ovary syndrome or traction alopecia. Approximately half of all women experience noticeable hair loss at some point in life. In women, more often than in men, the […]
Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Pico laser can improve some acne scars, particularly shallow textural change, and it treats the brown marks that often accompany scarring. Deeper indented scars respond better to fractional resurfacing such as fractional CO2 or radiofrequency microneedling, which rebuild collagen more aggressively. Most patients present […]
Home › The Clifford Surgery › Urology › Vasectomy › Vasectomy and Sex Drive Written by Dr Gerard Ee. Medically reviewed by Dr Nathaniel Heah, Urologist. Last medically reviewed 6 November 2026. Key points A vasectomy does not lower sex drive, cause erection problems or reduce testosterone. Testosterone is made in the testicles and still […]
Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Brown acne marks and red acne marks are distinct entities that require distinct treatment. Brown marks are post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, an excess of melanin that responds to Q-switched laser and topical therapy. Red marks are post-inflammatory erythema, a vascular change that also responds to Q-switched […]
Quick answer. Botulinum toxin (Botox) relaxes overactive muscles and calms pain signalling nerves. It is not approved for musculoskeletal pain, but off label use has real supporting evidence for some conditions, most notably chronic low back pain and plantar fasciitis, and a weaker, more indirect evidence base for others. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee and […]
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 […]
Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, or PIH, is the flat brown mark left behind after acne, eczema, injury or a procedure inflames the skin. It is a pigment problem, not a scar, and it is especially common in Asian skin. PIH fades over months to years without […]
