Men need good skin too!

Cosmetic medicine does not differ much in terms of managing skin conditions between men and women. A recent survey, shows that men are also very concerned about their skin. They appear to be more confident when they have good skin and this has evolved a new trend where more men come forward for professional skincare.

Certain skin conditions are more predominant in female when compared to males, such as the "monthly" acne breakouts. In view of that women can be treated with oral contraceptive pills for acne. In men pigmentary changes are mainly due to over exposure to sun and not using sunblock. In women, in addition to sun exposure, hormonal influences, oral contraceptive pills and pregnancy can also contribute to pigmentary changes. In terms of managing the skin condition, men's skin is capable of withstanding stronger intensity when compared to women. So in certain skincare techniques, the intensity of treatment may be higher in men.

The skincare concerns of men, in order of frequency, are normally:

• Acne

• Scar

• Wrinkles

• Pigmentation

• Hair removal

• Open pores

• Comedones

Some of the common skincare options to treat men's skin are:

Non Ablative Laser Rejuvenation (NALR) treatment

NALR can be used to treat acne, scars, post acne discoloration, pigmentation and dull skin.

Intense Pulse Light (IPL) treatment

The IPL treatment distributes light energy as heat beneath the skin's layers without affecting the outer layers of the skin (the epidermis). IPL can be used to treat acne, scars, post acne discoloration, pigmentation and dull skin.

DIODE laser treatment

DIODE laser is commonly used for permanent hair removal. It can also be used to treat acne, post acne discoloration, pigmentation and dull skin.

Radio Frequency treatment

This technique uses radio frequency energy to heat beneath the skin's layers. The RF energy induces heat within the dermis and stimulates new collagen growth, reducing facial lines and wrinkles.

Botox Cosmetic & Dermal Fillers

Botox is injected in very tiny amounts into specific muscles to treat and improve facial lines, wrinkles and furrows associated with facial expression. Soft tissue fillers involves injecting a filling substance under the skin. It is used to "plump up" or contour and correct wrinkles, furrows and hollows in the face. 

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is a new method of managing skin conditions by injecting minute amounts of pharmaceuticals very superficially into the skin. This procedure, somewhat similar to tattooing medications onto the skin, is almost painless and helps to rejuvenate the skin. Some of the medications (vitamins, anti oxidants, etc) used in mesotherapy have great anti aging effects on the skin.

Microdermabrasion (MDA)

Microdermabrasion (MDA) is a very common procedure that has been in practice for a few decades to treat most aesthetic conditions such as acne, pigmentation, scars, fine lines, etc.