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Botox for Tight Hip Flexors and Anterior Hip Pain in Runners and Cyclists

Quick answer. Botox (botulinum toxin type A) may relax persistently overactive hip flexors, including the iliacus and psoas, when anterior hip or groin pain has not improved enough with stretching and physiotherapy. Evidence for this specific use is limited and mainly indirect, so treatment is reserved for carefully selected, resistant cases. Medically reviewed by Dr […]

Laser Circumcision in Singapore – How It Works and How It Compares

Laser circumcision uses a focused carbon dioxide beam to cut the foreskin and seal small blood vessels at the same time. This reduces bleeding during the procedure. It is the main method in the Singapore public system for children, where KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital performs around 1,100 to 1,200 childhood circumcisions a year using […]

Botox for Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Pain and Stubborn One Sided Back Spasm

Quick answer.  Botox (botulinum toxin type A) injected into the quadratus lumborum may relieve persistent one sided lower back or flank spasm when physiotherapy, dry needling and trigger point injections have provided only temporary relief. Direct evidence for treating this specific muscle is limited, so the case for treatment comes mainly from the muscle’s behaviour […]

Vasectomy Reversal in Singapore: Success Rates, Techniques and What to Expect

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. Vasectomy is intended to be a permanent form of contraception, but circumstances can change. A new relationship, the loss of a child, or simply a change of heart can lead a […]

Adult Male Acne in Singapore, Why It Persists and What Works

Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee  Dr Gerard Ee (MBBS, MRCS, Diploma in Practical Dermatology, Cardiff) is the Founder and Medical Director of The Clifford Clinic, with more than 14 years of experience treating acne, and among the first doctors in Singapore to use AGNES and AviClear. This article reflects […]

Is Vasectomy Right for Me? A Decision Guide for Men and Couples in Singapore

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 […]

Fungal Acne in Singapore, The Breakout That Is Not Acne

Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee  Dr Gerard Ee (MBBS, MRCS, Diploma in Practical Dermatology, Cardiff) is the Founder and Medical Director of The Clifford Clinic, with more than 14 years of experience treating acne, and among the first doctors in Singapore to use AGNES and AviClear. This article reflects […]

Breast Augmentation With Implants in Singapore

Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that increases or restores breast volume using implants or, in selected cases, fat transfer. Implant planning is dimensional rather than cosmetic. Chest width, breast tissue thickness, implant diameter and projection, incision route and the plane the implant sits in each constrain the others, so the plan is built from […]

Accutane (Isotretinoin) in Singapore, What Patients Should Know

Written by Dr Bernard Ong. Medically reviewed by Dr Gerard Ee  Dr Gerard Ee (MBBS, MRCS, Diploma in Practical Dermatology, Cardiff) is the Founder and Medical Director of The Clifford Clinic, with more than 14 years of experience treating acne, and among the first doctors in Singapore to use AGNES and AviClear. This article reflects […]