"Skin Longevity" Is Crucial For Asians - Here's How Personalised Medical Aesthetic Treatments Can Help
Dr Ivan Puah emphasises the importance of a long-term approach – one focused on “skin longevity” with customised medical aesthetic treatments.
A youthful face is often associated with the "V" shape, while an aged appearance is typically linked to a "U" shape. So when you look at yourself in the mirror, is it a "V" or a "U"? Do you see pronounced cheekbones with a small and tapered chin OR a wider lower face with a loss of volume in the cheeks accompanied by saggy skin?
4D Fluid Facelift, a non-surgical facial enhancement and rejuvenation treatment, is designed by Dr Ivan Puah that makes it possible to restore the natural and curved contours of the face subtly. It can also be used to lift targeted facial features such as the cheeks, and enhance the chin, to achieve a balanced, youthful and natural appearance.
4D Fluid Facelift is achieved by injecting selected dermal fillers (facial fillers) to enhance the cheekbones, lift the nasolabial folds, reduce hollowness under the eyes, and improve the appearance of marionette lines and jowls.
Yes! It can also:
Replace volume loss on the face due to the ageing process
Improve skin quality
Smooth out fine lines on the forehead
Remodel the cheeks and chin for good facial definition
Define and enhance lips
Soften moderate lines around the mouth to the chin and from the nose to the lip corners
Hyaluronic-based (HA) dermal fillers are much preferred due to safety considerations. Once injected, the HA dermal filler acts as a cushion, supporting the facial structures and tissues that may have lost volume and elasticity.
Dr Ivan Puah will assess your clinical condition and ensure that your expectations are understood during the consultation and assessment. He will explain how best to administer your treatment and address your concerns.
During the treatment, Dr Puah will inject selected dermal fillers into areas of your face where required through careful and strategic injection points for an even and natural facial enhancement and rejuvenation result.
The treatment may take 30 minutes. You will likely be able to continue your daily activities as soon as your appointment is over.
Results and improvements will be noticeable immediately, but allow 7 to 14 days for any minor side effects, such as bruising or swelling (if any), to dissipate. Your skin will take some time to integrate with the surrounding tissues, and results generally will last up to 12 months.
Treatments such as 4D Fluid Facelift is marked as a medical device In Singapore under HSA regulation. It can only be prescribed and carried out by registered and trained medical doctors in Singapore.
Dr Ivan Puah, medical director of Amaris B. Clinic, obtained a Graduate Diploma in Family Dermatology from NUS. He has over 17 years of clinical experience treating patients with skin laxity, wrinkles, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, acne scarring issues, and many others.
He is also the appointed trainer-to-doctor by Merz Singapore and Allergan Singapore.
Can I do the 4D fluid facelift while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, 4D Fluid Facelift involves injecting dermal fillers (facial fillers) into the face, and these are not approved for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Does 4D Fluid Facelift with dermal fillers stretch the skin?
If your skin is stretched after a filler treatment, there is a possibility that the face is overfilled. This should never occur in the hands of skilled and experienced doctors who understand facial anatomy and harmony.
Pillow face (overfilling of cheeks and under eyes), Avatar nose (overfill on the nose bridge), bulging forehead, witch's chin (overly pointed chin), and overly protruding cheekbones are commonly seen in cases of over-treatment. In such cases, loose skin can sometimes be seen if the dermal fillers are dissolved in the areas where they are over-treated.
At Amaris B. Clinic, you can be assured over-treatment won't happen.
Is 4D Fluid Facelift suitable for men?
Certainly! 4D Fluid Facelift is a non-surgical facial rejuvenation and enhancement treatment suitable for both sexes. It can help men improve skin texture, enhance facial features such as cheeks or chin and lift up sagging nasolabial folds. Based on your needs and expectations, we will create a personalised treatment plan to achieve your desired results.
Can facial cream achieve the same volumising and hydrating results as 4D Fluid Facelift?
No. Although cosmetic and skin care companies have developed innovative skin care products purported to replace facial volume or increase skin hydration, it is impossible to achieve that.
Increasing volume is only achievable via injectables such as dermal fillers (facial fillers) or through a minimally-invasive procedure known as ADR-C Facial Enhancement (Facial Fat Grafting). To increase hydration internally, you will require moisturising dermal fillers.
Does 4D Fluid Facelift with dermal fillers hurt?
Nearly all our hyaluronic acid fillers are available with lidocaine to maximise your treatment comfort. The discomfort level is minimal.
Can I remove the fillers if I am not happy with the results?
It is possible to remove hyaluronic acid-based (HA) dermal fillers with an enzyme known as hyaluronidase, if needed. Hyaluronidase will break down the filler in a short space of time. However, it will not be possible to remove dermal fillers that are not HA-based.
Dr Ivan Puah's novel 360° Glandular Tissue Dissection (360°GTD®) technique minimises surgical invasiveness while achieving cosmetic results.
Dr Ivan Puah's novel 360° Glandular Tissue Dissection (360°GTD®) technique minimises surgical invasiveness while achieving cosmetic results.
Dr Ivan Puah's novel 360° Glandular Tissue Dissection (360°GTD®) technique minimises surgical invasiveness while achieving cosmetic results.