REVIEW: Ultherapy Skin Lifting & Skin Firming Treatment at Halley Medical Aesthetics Singapore

 

Ultherapy treatment at halley medical aesthtics

While I have an aim to age beautifully and a constant desire for a slim V-shaped face, I cannot deny the effects of gravity that is causing some sagging on my face and double chin. While there are botox and fillers to resolve these (maybe a topic for another day), there is also an alternative non-surgical aesthetics treatment called Ultherapy, the only skin tightening treatment approved by the US FDA. 


  BUT FIRST, WHAT IS ULTHERAPY?

  1. Using micro-focused ultrasound energy to lift the skin from within, accurately pin-pointing at a depth of 1.5mm, 3.0mm and 4.5mm underneath the skin, to target the dermis and SMAS layer, without disrupting the surface.
  2. Triggers the body’s own natural healing process to lift, tone and tighten loose skin via the micro-focused ultrasound energy heating up the facial tissue. This stimulates the collagen growth within your body.
  3. Helps to redefine the contours of your whole face or any targeted concerned areas, such as eyebags, forehead/temples, cheeks, jowl area, brow area, under the chin area, neck and chest.

 

MY FIRST-EVER ULTHERAPY EXPERIENCE


Consultation at Halley Medical Aesthetics clinic
: It was a fruitful appointment with the aesthetics doctor - Dr Mark Lim. He listened to my concerns, analysed my face and pointed out areas where some improvements can be made (In fact, so much to do on my face! Signs of ageing!). 


 

 


 

Dr Mark shared the various treatment solutions offered at Halley Medical Aesthetics to address my concerns (Sagging skin on face and double chin)... One of it being Ultherapy. He patiently explained what this treatment is and showed some information and Before/After photos of Ultherapy.

 

 


Check out some questions on Ultherapy which I asked Dr Mark in the video below:

 


Reasons why I decided to go ahead with Ultherapy:

  1. Zero downtime
  2. Non-invasive and FDA-approved treatment
  3. Natural process over a span of 3 months… Just in time to look my best for my important event happening soon (aka Wedding).
  4. Lasts for about ONE YEAR. (To consider as an annual anti-ageing aesthetics regime, maybe?)
  5. To tone and lift my sagging skin (including brow area to give my eyes a more “energetic” look) , to have a more defined jawline, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and to firm up my chubby cheeks area.

 

Experiencing Ultherapy for the First Time:

To reduce any discomfort, painkillers were prescribed for my consumption, followed by the cleansing and numbing cream application on my face by the therapist. Dr Mark Lim applied a layer of gel onto the treatment areas before starting on the treatment. Basic skincare was also applied after the treatment. 

 


 


Ultherapy actually utilises a See-Plan-Treat protocol (“SPT”), which basically means that Dr Mark Lim uses real-time ultrasound imaging technology to SEE the targeted area using visualisation technology, in order to PLAN the treatment map for the targeted area, so as to TREAT the areas with proper treatment techniques. Hence, ensuring the safe delivery of micro-focused ultrasound energy to where it is most beneficial for the best optimal results.

 

Here’s Dr Mark Lim explaining how the Ultherapy ultrasound imaging technology produces real-time imaging on the screen to see deep within the skin, to best deliver the “shots”. 

 


A total of 800 lines (or “shots”) were beamed into my face and under the chin area. The allocation of the number of shots was pre-planned by the doctor, whereby more lines were assigned to my left cheek since it is chubbier on this side.

 

 


Different transducers were used for the varying depths to best target the concerned areas. Halley Medical Aesthetics is one of the clinics with the full range of Ultherapy transducers in Singapore, which ensures that all areas of the face that are normally more difficult to reach with the typical large transducer can also be treated properly! 

 

 4.5mm Depth

 

3.0mm Depth


 

Some questions I had (which you may have too) before the treatment: 


Was it painful?

I would not say it is “painful”. Instead I experienced a hard intense “pressure” when the shots were beamed around my undereye and jaw areas, and felt the heat emitted from the transducer. Overall, it was quite comfortable, with that cool air constantly blown at my face, and I even found myself dozing off at some moments! 


How long is the treatment?

It depends on the treated areas. It took about 90 minutes for my whole face and under the chin area (Total: 800 lines - Machine screen indicates the number of shots having been administered).

 

Can I go about my daily activities after the treatment?

YES, YES, YES. Go back to work, go shopping or that buffet feast, or even to the gym (which was what I did after the appointment). No scars or bruisings, but I did notice slight swelling on my face for the first 2 days.

 

Last words:

Personally, I have already observed my face getting slimmer with a more defined jawline (even my friends noticed that!), but I still have the chubby cheeks with is most obvious whenever I smile widely. Will be posting my BEFORE/AFTER photos once I have my review session with them (3 months after Ultherapy treatment), and you can judge the differences yourself! ;)

 

Thank you Dr Mark Lim and the team from Halley Medical Aesthetics clinic. I am now one step closer to achieving the V-shaped face, while reducing signs of ageing! :p 

 

Halley Medical Aesthetics

277 Orchard Road 

Orchard Gateway #03-15

Singapore 238858

+65 6737 8233



Blaze the Bay with an Adrenaline Rush at DBS Marina Regatta 2018



Ever since my first attendance of the DBS Marina Regatta event in 2013, I have never missed a single time of it whenever it was held. Afterall, it has always given me an adrenaline-fueled fun-filled, and action-packed time, with many photography opportunities and memories to keep.


Hence it was of no-brainer that I went for this year’s DBS Marina Regatta, which was held not only over one weekend but TWO weekends - 26~27 May and 02~03 June 2018, in celebration of the bank’s 50th anniversary, at The Promontory @ Marina Bay. There were so many activities that were going on that I was there throughout the whole 2nd weekend to fully experience them!


Read on to find out what I was up to!


(1) DBS Marina Regatta 2018 Race
The international dragon boat race is in its 7th edition this year, with about 80 teams from the region coming to battle for the prize money, and of course, the glory. The determination, team spirit, and the strength is something that I have always find commendable within the dragon boaters.


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Spectacular view at Marina Bay
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Competitors giving their best shot!
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Dry practice before the race
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I felt this was good sportsmanship - Apparently they
shook hands with the other team after the race.
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And this year was extremely special as one team that I have always been rooting for, won something this year. It really showed the grit in them, and how they never allowed previous failures to deter them from giving their best each time they race.

 See how intense the race was! Difference of just milliseconds!
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This as well. Hence, always give your best no matter what.
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Apart from the competitive races, there were also friendly tug-of-war battles onboard a Dragon Boat, which the Young and Old could participate.And Sailing Boats which the Public could also board and watch the race from, or simply to sail on the Singapore River and enjoy the bay view. :)


(2) Battle Bay Extreme

Being the largest first-of-its-kind land and water obstacle course in Southeast Asia, the Battle Bay Extreme, powered by Under Armour, got participants to put their physical strength, determination and strategic planning to the test, against the obstacles like those shown in the photos below.

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And yes, Singapore's 1st Olympics Gold medallist,
Joseph Schooling was at the event too! There was a Celebrity Challenge going on as well!
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Other than vying for the winning spots to win prizes (such as JBL gear and TripleFit gym passes) and cash money, the participants were doing a good cause since the registration fees which they paid, would be donated, along with the the further contribution of SGD50,000 by DBS, to Thye Hua Kwan in support of the adoption of innovative digital solutions for Active Ageing for seniors.


(3) Bay Passport
Since I am not a dragon boater nor have the stamina and strength of a Ninja warrior, I still got to explore around Marina Bay by going around the various “pit-stops” at Marina Bay.


Bay Passport to explore the area and win prizes!
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By completing five simple tasks out of the whole lot, I got to spin the wheel to redeem prizes, though the highly-anticipated prizes in the Lucky Draw eventually were the main point - Porsche Design Huawei Mate 10, and even Scoot Return tickets to Berlin and Maldives! WOW!

*Task 1* - Tested out the JBL products at their booth BL Booth
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*Task 2* - Tried out the camera capabilities of the Huawei phones at their booth. I was wow-ed by the camera technology to detect different settings automatically! Just what I need for my social media and photography needs!
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*Task 3* - I did some shooting at the Ovaltine Booth.
Video was up on my Instastory!
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*Task 4* - Scoot around Marina Bay with PopScoot electric scooters!
PopScoot's free trail service was definitely welcoming
as I need not walk the long route along Marina Bay.
It was my first time trying out the Scooter, and it was easy to learn!
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 *Task 5* - Attend a Creator's Market workshop
So I attended the Acai Prep workshop by Poppy & Co, since I do eat Acai (supplements).
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My first self-made FRESH acai bowl!
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Tried some food at Mahota as their booth
was at the Creator's Market.
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(4) Buskers by the Bay

I always regard Busking as a niche skill in Singapore, whereby one is to have lots of passion and commitment to their creative arts, on top of the strict regulations and/or requirements to adhere/fulfill, in order to bask on Singapore streets.

Walking along the Bay on both evenings, I got to be serenaded by the talented beautiful voices of some of the singing buskers, melodious tunes by musicians, and even entertaining acts by magicians and circus performers! And one interesting thing is that unlike the usual way of giving cash to the buskers, one can actually use the bank’s mobile payment method to show one’s appreciation of their skills.


Toon Hee with his balancing acts while juggling!
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The Pyro Guy and his incredible escapes!
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Ping-Loong
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(5) Shopping and Eating at Artbox

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The ever-popular, Bangkok-originated Artbox event is one that always draw a massive crowd in Singapore. With open spaces, art and light installation, to hang out with friends and loved ones and take photos of, Artbox also offers many food options, activities and shopping choices. Apart from local sellers, there were booths that were manned by Thais, with imported goods for us to shop and imagining ourselves in Bangkok (cos in reality we can't go as we have work/school/family/etc lol).


Spectacular sunset seen while I was at Artbox
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Good things come with a crowd. :p
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Just chill in the open area, amidst friends and live band music!
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Light installations for your Bokeh light effect shots, Wefie,
Couple photo, and playing #InstaBoyfriend for your
girlfriend's OOTD shot. :p
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The 2nd evening's Mesmerizing Sunset
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I tried brush calligraphy for the first time, by Renee
from PrinksDesign at the StageMetro booth.
(And I was more than happy to try out, as I always thought of learning brush calligraphy).
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(6) Social Enterprises stalls at the Artbox

More than 20 regional social enterprises set up booths at the Artbox, so that visitors could indulge in guilt-free and socially-conscious shopping, in support of these purpose-driven businesses, which are supported by the DBS Foundation. I visited some of them, and the stories behind the creation of these social enterprises were really inspiring and heartwarming.
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Despite the weather (Saturday morning was raining, with overcast for most of the day while Sunday was blazing hot, but no worries for I went prepared with an umbrella and poncho!) over the two days I was at DBS Marina Regatta 2018 event, I enjoyed myself thoroughly, and there was never a time which I did not feel the adrenaline rush - From watching the action-packed dragon boat races, to the shopaholic and foodie sessions that I had at Artbox.

I ended the night with the prize-giving ceremony for the DBS Marina Regatta racers, and celebrating in the joy and accomplishment of the dragonboaters, who sacrificed their time and effort, for their passion in this sport. And especially glad for the team that I have always bee rooting for... Congrats on the win! <3 br="">

There are always activities for couples, families and friends at the DBS Marina Regatta event, and one will never get bored while at the event. If the Marina Regatta is going to be held next year, I shall see you there! ;)
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