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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.
Hair Loss and Why It Can Occur on Only One Side of the Head

Non Surgical Hair Loss Treatment in Singapore, Medication, Laser and Regrowth Options

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 […]

Sun Spot Removal Singapore: How Lasers Treat Solar Lentigines

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, Causes, Tests and Options

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 […]

Can Pico Laser Treat Acne Scars? When Fractional Laser or CO2 May Be Better

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 […]

Does Vasectomy Affect Sex Drive, Erections or Testosterone? Common Myths Explained

Medically reviewed by Dr Nathaniel Heah, Consultant Urologist, FAMS (Urology). Clinical focus: Andrology and Men’s Health. Last reviewed: June 2026. Next review: June 2027. At The Clifford Surgery, vasectomy consultations and procedures are led by Dr Nathaniel Heah, FAMS (Urology), a UK fellowship-trained Consultant Urologist with subspecialty expertise in Andrology and Men’s Health, with clinical […]

Brown Acne Marks vs Red Acne Marks in Singapore, Which Laser or Treatment Helps?

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 […]

Botox for Muscle Pain and Botulinum Toxin for Musculoskeletal Pain

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 […]

HBOT vs Other Recovery & Longevity Therapies

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 […]

Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation Treatment Singapore

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 […]

How Many Pico Laser Sessions Do You Need for Pigmentation?

Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee The number of Pico laser sessions needed for pigmentation depends on the type of pigment, its depth and your skin response. Discrete sun spots and freckles often clear in one to three sessions, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation usually needs three to six, and dermal pigmentation such […]