Review on Happy Lift Threadlift Procedure @ EHA Clinic [Sponsored]

1 Scotts Road #15-01 Shaw Centre, Singapore 228208

Tel: 6235 3325

Website: https://www.ehaclinic.sg/threadlift

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EHAclinic.sg

Happy me got to try Happy Lift by the experienced Dr. Elias Tam of EHA Clinic, Orchard. Dr. Elias Tam has decades of experience with dermatology and hair-care, aids with beauty medical research, trains doctors on newest beauty technology, gives interviews on radios and is on the panel of judges for Miss Singapore Universe pageants. I am honoured to be working with him on my skincare needs.

Now, back to the topic at hand. What is Happy Lift exactly, and what does it do for us beauty-loving females (and males, too)?

Let's see. In the past, whenever we hoped to achieve a sharper chin, sharper nose or to simply look younger with firm-looking skin, we would immediately think of surgical facelift. These days, Threadlifts have been the up and coming trends, offering natural and subtle-looking lifting results which are minimally invasive, and without the downtime of a facial surgery.

There are many types of Threadlifts out there, and Happy Lift is a breakthrough beauty technology using special, absorbable threads made of Poly-Lactic-Caprolactone. It is able to rejuvenate the skin without altering any facial features, and does not leave any scars. One session of this can last 1 - 2 years, depending on each individual's unique skin type.

What are the areas that Happy Lift is suitable for?

• Eyebrows
• Cheeks
• Jaws
• Chin
• Temple
• Neck
• Forehead
• Post-traumatic or congenital paresis of facial nerves

I chose to try this treatment for my jaws area, in the hope of attaining a sharp-V jawline. The entire procedure took only about 1 hour, including numbing cream's waiting time.

How does Happy Lift work?

1. Step One: Pre-Treatment
Advised to limit / avoid caffeine and nicotine products, as well as fruits / supplement rich in anti-oxidants to prevent bruising.

2. Anaesthetics
This treatment requires local anaesthetics to lessen the pain, therefore anaesthetics is usually administered 15 - 30 minutes before the procedure, depending on each individual's pain tolerance level.

3. Marking Out of Areas to be Sutured
Areas close to the hairline will be marked as the entry and exit points for the threads.

4.  Implantation of Threads Into Skin
The injection of the threads take place, inserted into the sub-dermis layer of the skin though pin-pricked sized punctures. I felt a slight piercing sensation as the threads entered, and Dr. Elias gently threaded it along my jawline. I understand from the nurses here that different patients have different reactions - some found it to be painful, whereas others thought the agony to be subtle. I did not even furrow my brows though-out the session.

Dr. Elias expertly explained each step as we went along, and chatted with me so that I felt comfortable and assured of the safety of this procedure. There might be a little bleeding but nothing to be alarmed about.

5. Cutting of Whiskers
The threads have safely threaded through my face, and I understand that the barbs along these threads provide new support scaffolding for the surrounding soft facial tissues, lifting them and holding them firmly in place.

Dr. Elias set to cutting the threads that protruded from my cheeks, making me look like I had whiskers. Cute, but I could not move those whiskers.

6. Post-Procedure
The local anaesthetics slowly wear off, so slight swelling and aching were experienced. There was no scarring as promised, but very tiny lumps where the entry and exit points were (those disappeared within days).  I was advised not to go for any facial massage for the next 8 weeks (around 2 months).

Over time, the sutures are slowly absorbed into the body over the next 8 -12 months, stimulating collagen growth so that not only chin is sharper, but skin would appear smoother as well.

Overall, I enjoyed this session of Happy Lift, and am thankful to be able to try it out, under the care and expertise of Dr. Elias and team at EHA Clinic. It is my very first thread lift, and I actually look forward to enhancing more of my features with this safe and effective treatment.  Thank you Dr. Elias Tam and EHA Clinic for Happy Lift = happy me!

Review on Red LED Light Facial Therapy by EHA Clinic @ Orchard [Sponsored]

1 Scotts Road #15-01 Shaw Centre, Singapore 228208

Tel: 6235 3325

Website: https://www.ehaclinic.sg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ehaclinicpteltd

After enjoying the Rejuran Treatment (review here) at Elias Tam Hair & Aesthetics (EHA) Clinic, I was excited to be back, this time trying the Red LED Light Therapy (SGD$130.00).

What's this treatment about? It is a quick, efficient and painless treatment with multiple benefits - using red light penetration into the dermis to boost circulation and produce collagen. In short, treat the face for issues such as acne, scars, eczema and wrinkles etc.

My makeup was cleansed and my eyes were covered with several layers. A layer of cooling serum was applied to my skin while the therapist warned me that the red light would "feel like the sun is directly above you" (citing her exact words!)

Dr. Elias Tam himself assured me that the light was safe, so I closed my eyes and went to rest while my skin received this treatment.

Boy, was the therapist's words right on cue - in my shut-eye world of darkness, I could feel the bright red glare invade my darkness, painting it red. Physically I didn't feel any discomfort or heat though, so all was good.

After about 20 minutes, the device was shut off and I slowly opened my eyes. With the mirror above me, I could see that my skin was glowing with bright fairness and supple. It felt so good, I went shopping in town with my naked bright face.

Thank you Dr. Elias Tam and team for taking care of my skin once again, and never failing to recommend exciting new stuff all the time!

Review on Rejuran Healer (婴儿针) at EHA Clinic @ Orchard

1 Scotts Road #15-01 Shaw Centre, Singapore 228208

Tel: 6235 3325

Website: https://www.ehaclinic.sg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ehaclinicpteltd

My close friends all know that I battled acne during my teenage years; and then in my adult years, I waged wars on my acne scars. From super thick coverage makeup to chemical peel to MTS Subsicion, I see some results but nothing that made me go "wow".

Recently,  I learned about Rejuran Healer, also may be known as PDRN Therapy, PN Fillers, Miracle Healer Injection or 婴儿针 (Baby Skin Injection). What exactly is Rejuran Healer, and how does it help the skin?

To put it simply, it is the injection of PN and PDRN into our skin. Polynucleotide (PN) is a biocompatible substance, also known as DNA fragments, and it is injected into the skin to boost hydration, stimulate collagen growth, counter ageing effects, and heal the skin effectively. PN is a long chain of nucleotides, and PDRN (Polydeoxyribonucleutides) is a subtype of PN; in Rejuran treatment, both PN and PDRN are present. Salmon DNA is used because it is found to have the most compatibility with human DNA, and it is heat-resistant and safe to use.

There are 3 types of Rejuran treatments namely Rejuran Healer (for full face rejuvenation), Rejuran-S for acne scars treatment, and Rejuran-I for under eye treatment.  Some doctors will add skin boosters to help speed up healing process as well as provide optimal results with such a combination. Treatment comprises 3-4 sessions done 4 weeks apart, followed by maintenance done every 6 or 12 months, thereafter. One can expect minimal discomfort or downtime with this non-invasive treatment. Prices vary but it is safe to say that per session ranges between SGD$480 to SGD$1,000 per Rejuran treatment (2ml), depending on which doctors or aesthetic clinics you choose to visit.

I chose to do mine with the talented Dr. Elias Tam of EHA Clinic, Shaw Centre. When I reached his clinic, his team of friendly girls attended to me - form filling, bringing out hot chrysanthemum tea and preparing my face for the injection. I underwent a consultation session with Dr. Elias Tam, who gave me some advice on after-care tips.

Then I proceeded to the treatment room where his girls helped remove my makeup and apply numbing cream to my face. Less than half an hour later, treatment commenced. Dr. Elias Tam himself administered the Rejuran injections. We started with half the face first. I could feel mild prickling sensation but the discomfort was minimal; there was a very faint "fishy" smell because of the salmon DNA, but I was fine with it (just in case some of you didn't know what to expect).

There was a little bleeding, especially for the deeper scars where Dr. Elias Tam worked harder on, to let the PN / PDRN penetrate better. My face was cleaned up after the 25-minutes treatment, and I was put under a Light Treatment to let skin calm down. I think I fell asleep during this 15 - 20 minutes period.

Immediately after the treatment, my face was filled with rows of small 3D circular bumps, looking kind of ugly (you might even get goosebumps). The bumps subsided within the day mercifully (I walked around with sunglasses), and over the next few days, there was some redness. Light minerals makeup is recommended if you need to put makeup the day after the treatment. Skin smoothed out and felt plumper.

Overall, I like Rejuran Healer, and cannot wait for the next shot. If you have cause to worry that you might be allergic to seafood / salmon, do ask for a patch test before the treatment, just to test your body's reaction. Thank you Dr. Elias Tam  and team for taking care of my skin, and for the opportunity to try this new form of treatment in the market!