Cellulite Reduction & Body Sculpting
Cellulite, the dreaded, dimpled “orangepeel” effect seen in varying degrees on the thighs of celebrities, career womenand housewives alike, affects an estimated 90% of the female population theworld over. The condition can often be worsened with a weight gain from asedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition choices as well as hormonally-relatedweight gain from taking the pill or pregnancy.
treatments on offer
Velashape body contouring
A new FDA-cleared treatment for celluliteand spot reduction has hit Asian shores and looks set to deliver on thecountless failed promises of previous cellulite and slimming cures. Dubbed a“Weapon of Mass Reduction” by media after taking the Western aesthetics worldby storm, VelaShape™ is a non-surgical, no-downtime, and virtually painlesstreatment for body reshaping and cellulite reduction, with proven inch-loss inas few as four treatment sessions. An excellent choice for restoring yoursvelte figure after baby.
body by thermage
Thermage, the market leader in non-invasiveskin tightening and body shaping procedures, offers the specialized ThermaTipDC for the deep contouring of areas like the abdomen, arms, thighs and buttocksworks to smoothen and tighten loose skin, lumps and bumps. It also promotesincreased collagen tightening for dramatic shaping of the abdomen, “lovehandle”, thigh, buttock and arm areas.
Just ahead of the swimsuit season, Thermagehas also joined the battle against cellulite with the launch of the ThermaTip™CL treatment tip. The advanced deep heating ThermaTip CL rebuilds collagenconnective tissues and improves blood flow to the affected areas, helping toimprove and noticeably smoothen the appearance of the skin’s surface after justa single treatment. A newly launched “giant tip” has also added to its arsenalof treatments to help patients battle the bulge. The new 16.0cm2 treatment tip coversover five times the normal area covered by existing body contouring tipsoffered by the company with each shot, promising faster, more efficient and comfortabletreatments.
vaser liposelection
An ultrasound-assisted, low-volume,tumescent liposculpture procedure suitable for in-office use that does notrequire general anaesthesia. The system uses proprietary ultrasound technologyto emulsify fatty tissue and specially designed cannulae to suck out theemulsified fat, leaving nerves and blood vessels largely undisturbed, andresulting in low to minimal pain and bruising. In the High-Def version of theprocedure, instead of just creating a narrower waist or flatter stomach,smaller, slimmer cannulae are used and the suction technique modified to removefat from more superficial layers and etch out the natural shape of theunderlying muscles, creating pecs and a six-pack for men and a toned tube packfor women. The technique can also be used to remove fatty tissue on femalepatients’ torsos to enhance the shape of the breasts, creating the illusion ofgreater fullness.
vaser high-definition liposelection
Ever wanted a torso like Michaelangelo’sDavid? A newly-developed liposculpture technique could help you trade in yourlovehandles for a sleeker, more chiseled physical profile. The in-officeprocedure is a further advancement on the latest ultrasound-assistedliposculpture techniques, and involves removing fat from areas directly beneaththe skin to trace out and define the natural musculature to create the illusionof a six-pack and pecs for men and a toned bikini body for women.
It’s no secret that chiseled abs and atoned torso are tough to achieve despite countless punishing hours at the gym,but with the newly-developed VASER High-Definition LipoSculpture technique,getting a ripped, hard-bodied appearance may not be so difficult. Dr Chan is one of a handful of doctorsglobally have been personally trained in VASER High Definition LipoSelection bythe inventor of the technique, plastic surgeon Alfredo Hoyos M.D.