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Review – Latest “Skin-Tightening” Thermage CPT (3rd Generation) Procedure

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Age is really catching up with me lately (44 this year) and there’s nothing I can do to prevent it. I’m fully aware that aging is inevitable, so what I can do for myself now is to delay the aging process as much as I can.

One of my most obvious tell-tale signs of aging on my face is loss of skin firmness and sagging jawline. Although the best option is to go for a surgical facelift but there is too much risk involved and I’m not ready for it yet. Probably in another three to five years down the road I may consider it. Hence for now, the best alternative for me is to go for a non-invasive skin-tightening treatment – Thermage.

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Why Thermage?

Are you new to Thermage? Well Thermage is a non-invasive skin-tightening procedure that can help smooth, tighten and contour our skin for an overall younger looking appearance in a single treatment without surgery or injections. It uses patented radio-frequency technology to safely heat the deeper layers of our skin, stimulating the existing collagen and promoting new collagen growth.

I opt for Thermage instead of other skin-tightening treatments such as Ulthera and Titan, as I personally feel more confident with it and it has researched to be the best option for skin tightening.

I actually have Thermage procedure done twice, first by Dr Valentin Low (Paragon) many years ago and last by Dr Calvin Chan (Wheelock) last year in November 2011. However both were big disappointments!

This round, I decided to get Thermage procedure done by Dr Chee from Chelsea Clinic (formally known as Wen & Weng Medical Group) as he’s using the latest Thermage CPT technology.

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Non-invasive Reviews – Thermage, Botox On Under Eyes & Jawline By Dr Calvin Chan

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More than 4 months ago, I have published a post on “Can I Achieve A More Youthful Look With Non-Invasive Procedures?”.

Well and now after 4 months, I have finally proceeded with 3 of the non-invasive treatments I’ve mentioned on the previous post.

1. Botox on lower eyelid areas

2. Botox on my jawline

3. Thermage for my whole face and double chin area

So below are the reviews of the 3 procedures done by Dr Calvin Chan.

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Reviews! Reviews! Reviews!

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1. Botox on lower eyelid areas

Whenever I smile, deep creases or lines will surface under my eyes and that actually add years to my age. They are caused by repeated facial expressions, damage caused by sun exposure and loss of elasticity due to aging. I have tried numerous eye products before but unfortunately there is no one product that can help to eliminate the lines.

So after some tests and errors, I eventually realized that Botox injection is the best option for me. I have previously done twice by Dr Chee from Wen & Weng and I was very very pleased with the results. I decided to have my third Botox injection done by Dr Calvin Chan this round.

To get the best result, there are 3 main factors to consider – the skill of the doctor injecting it, the amount of Botox used and the type of Botox used.

Lower eyelids are difficult to treat as too much Botox can cause change to the shape of the lid, make my facial expression look stiff and unnatural. Deep creases or lines under my eyes when smiling can now be improved with just a small amount of botox actually.

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Can I Achieve A More Youthful Look With Non-Invasive Procedures?

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Looking young or younger is a challenging task I’ve been constantly trying to achieve. Although many peers may think that I’m still in my 30s (I’m actually 43 this year in 2010), to upkeep my youthful look never comes easy and cheap. Apart from my meticulous night regimen (about an hour nightly), non-invasive procedures such as IPL and microdermabrasion actually help to maintain my youthfulness in a way. Though they are mostly used to improve skin texture, they do help to increase collagen production in a superficial way. I’ve done both treatments more than 9 months ago (early 2010).

As age is catching up on me as quickly as I write this post (hahaha!!), I’ve began to notice my face is actually aging tremendously this year. It is fairly common for women above 40s. Hiaz! :-(

Although I wanted so much to turn back the clock, plastic surgery is definitely not an option for me. Cosmetic surgery may go wrong and I’m extremely fear of that. What’s done cannot be undone! And it’s permanent! I will not go under the knife unless there is no better solution than surgery, for example my eyebag removal surgery a year ago. Till now, I’m still not pleased with the results. Too much fats have been removed by Dr Woffles Wu that cause small indentation on both lower eyelids.

All I want now is to look slightly younger and I believe non-invasive procedures will be a better option for me.

Thankfully, due to the latest technology, shaving 10 years off of my age can be done without the help of a plastic surgeon. The areas that may require non-invasive treatments are :

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Review – My Final Marie France Slimming Treatment

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Two weeks ago, I’ve finally gone for my 4th and last slimming treatment session at Marie France Bodyline and this round the focus was on my abdomen area. For this session, the consultant has customized a set of personalized treatments (including CPT) that is specially tailored to my body needs.

The therapist began the session with a relaxing welcome massage on my shoulder. This massage actually help to relax my body and mind, and I believe it may help to enhance the effectiveness of the following treatment later on. After a gentle scrubbing, the therapist then applied a cold and warm gel on my abdomen and used an applicator to roll over the area to allow the gel penetrates better into the dermal layer of the skin.

The session also includes the essential unique slimming massage and the special infrared hot blanket slimming treatment. The hot blanket is in fact my most favorite slimming procedure of all! My whole body including my thighs and arms feel warm and calm. This intense warm sensation actually helps to relax my body and mind, I almost fell asleep with it zzzzz…… It was so rejuvenating that I wanted to make a request with the therapist - do not STOP the machine pleaseee!

I actually enjoyed this last treatment session very much. The complete customized treatment helps to detoxify, improve lymphatic drainage, enhance microcirculation of the dermis and fat deposits; and convert stubborn stored fats into energy.

It has been 2 weeks now since the last treatment at Marie France Bodyline. I didn’t have a chance to measure my BMI at Marie France Bodyline and therefore I wouldn’t be able to reveal on how much fat I have lost so far. And I have actually noticed a slight improvement on my abdomen area. It is less bloated, more toned and flatter now. I’m quite pleased with the results.

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If you are keen to read my previous posts on Marie France Bodyline and here are the links :

Embark My First Slimming Program With Marie France Bodyline – First Briefing Session

Review – First Slimming Treatment At Marie France Bodyline

Review – 2nd Marie France Bodyline Slimming Treatments On Love Handles

Review – 3rd Marie France Bodyline Slimming Treatment Session, Importance Of A Healthy Diet

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For more info, do visit Marie France Bodyline website at http://www.mariefrance.com.sg/ or Marie France Bodyline Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/MarieFranceBodylineSingapore.

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Review – 3rd Marie France Bodyline Slimming Treatment Session, Importance Of A Healthy Diet

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This Tuesday, I have gone for my 3rd slimming treatment session at Marie France Bodyline and this time the focus is on my tummy area again. I was given a new set of customized treatment that is slightly different from the 1st tummy treatment session. The treatment includes a slimming massage plus a special hot mask on the tummy area. This personalized treatment helps to break down fat cells speedily, increase cellular metabolism, reduce water retention and contour the silhouette.

Prior to the treatment, I met up with the nutritionist to help analysis my daily food intake (for the past one week) plus getting my weight measured again. I have lost 0.3kg since the last measure done a week ago. I’m glad that she has shared with me some valuable healthy eating tips that I reckon will help to maintain my weight in a long run, even after I have completed my slimming course later on.

She encouraged me to go for a healthy breakfast as this will help to set my taste bug and choose healthy food for the rest of the day. Due to the stress at work most of the time, I tend to snack quite a bit during meals. I need to change this unhealthy habit by substituting the biscuits and pastries with fruits or healthy low-fat snacks. I have learned to cut down my supper intake and if I’m still craving for food late at night, I will go for protein food such as milk or yoghurt.

Unconsciously, I have also learned to do more walking, for example : walking up the stairs instead of taking the lifts.

I can feel the differences after these healthy changes. I feel more energetic, mentally alert and my skin is more radiant too. So far, after 2 rounds of tummy treatments, my tummy appears less bloated and flatter too. I will not be featuring any photos yet as the result may not be obvious on the picture.

I will be heading down to Marie France Bodyline for my 4th treatment session today and I will post a review soon after.

If you are keen to read my previous posts on Marie France Bodyline and here are the links :

Embark My First Slimming Program With Marie France Bodyline – First Briefing Session

Review – First Slimming Treatment At Marie France Bodyline

Review – 2nd Marie France Bodyline Slimming Treatments On Love Handles

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For more info, do visit Marie France Bodyline website at http://www.mariefrance.com.sg/ or Marie France Bodyline Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/MarieFranceBodylineSingapore.

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Review – 2nd Marie France Bodyline Slimming Treatment On Love Handles

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Yes here I am again to review my second slimming treatment session at Marie France Bodyline on last Thursday. This round the focus is on my love handles!

For the past few years, stubborn pads of fat began to develop around my abdomen and waist areas. These stubborn fat deposits that hang from the sides of the waist and lower back are actually called love handles.

Lately, I’m actually feeling a little miserable and troubled with the increased waist size and the love handles. The love handles make my waistline appears so thick that I refrain from wearing anything tight fitting that will reveal my waist shape.

For this second session, the consultant has customized a set of treatments that are specially tailored to tackle the love handles that are situated at the sides and back of my waist. I believe love handles do not necessary occur on people who are fat or older. I have seen young people with slim figure having love handles too. I reckon love handles are something hard to get ride of. I definitely wouldn’t want to risk my life going under the knife for liposuction to remove those love handles. I’m actually glad to find out that Marie France Bodyline, a one-stop professional slimming centre, provides a range of personalized treatments that help to eliminate stubborn love handles that cater to different body types.

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Prior to the slimming treatment, I have my weight measured. I was delighted to find out that I have lost some weight from 119.6 pounds during my first treatment and now at 118.42 pounds. It was barely a week only and I have lost 1.18 pounds! ;-) I couldn’t ask for more cos I’m naturally not that fat and by losing 1.18 pounds does make a big difference for me. Look forward to a slimmer me moving forward! <grinnnnn>

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Review – First Slimming Treatment At Marie France Bodyline

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Last Thursday, I have finally gone for my first slimming treatment session at Marie France Bodyline. Click here to read my earlier post on “My First Briefing Session” at Marie France Bodyline.

Upon reaching the place, Fiona (the consultant) led me to a room for a one-to-one consultation. After a thorough analysis on my body problems and concern, she then recommended a set of slimming treatments that are specially tailored to my body needs. The set of treatments that I will be having are Cryocelle Phased Therapy (CPT) and Fat Mobilization System (FMS).

Cryocelle Phased Therapy (CPF) works by the principle of “Thermolysis”, meaning temperature variance. It is a process whereby the body is encouraged to convert stubborn stored fats into energy, resulting in inch loss. At the same time, the therapy enhances lymphatic drainage and microcirculation of the dermis and fat deposits, instilling a deep tissue detoxification. This forms an important foundation for the reduction of fat and cellulite deposits as well as provides relief for water retention. The treatment essentially promotes a trim, smooth and toned silhouette with improved skin texture.

The Fat Mobilization System (FMS) is Marie France Bodyline’s pioneer slimming therapy which helps individuals lose weight naturally by making use of the body’s own ability to burn excess fats. This treatment breaks down fat cells speedily, increases cellular metabolism, improves skin tone, contours and enhances the silhouette.

These treatments will help to tackle my problems like abdominal bulge, love handles, flabby upper arms and inner thighs. I realized the excess fat is mainly situated around my abdomen area and I actually couldn’t wait to loss those stubborn fat on the area. My present weight is now at 53.5kg and I’m aiming to reduce my weight to 50kg ideally. Wish me luck! ;-)

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A Guide To A Good Nutrition

Before I proceeded with the treatment session, I got to meet up with the nutritionist again and this time I got to spend a little more time with her as she went into depth on the nutrition and my eating habits. She patiently explained and shared with me some valuable tips on nutrition. In fact, I was glad to know that there is no dieting required and all I need is to make some minor adjustments such as by reducing the rice (carbo) portion daily. Thankfully, I do not really take much rice or noodle normally and I especially do not fancy fried stuff either. I love eating soupy food instead. At the end of the session, I was given a set of valuable nutrition charts plus a daily food intake form to be filled up daily.

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I started my treatment session with Cryocelle Phased Therapy (CPT) treatment. The therapist first applied a layer of gel onto my abdomen and upper thighs areas, she then rolled over the areas with an applicator that helps penetrate the nutrient into the dermis and fat deposit area. The treatment also includes a 20-minute slimming massage that is different from the normal massage. This unique slimming massage technique, stronger in pressure than normal massage, helps to get rid of the unwanted inches, improve circulation and enhance lymphatic drainage, as it warm and relax the muscles. I really enjoyed this special slimming massage and it’s highly recommended!

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Embark My First Slimming Program With Marie France Bodyline – First Briefing Session

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A few weeks ago, I was approached by OMY (www.omy.sg) to extend an advertorial invitation on a slimming program from an established beauty brand – Marie France Bodyline. I was extremely delighted and without hesitation I took up the advertorial offer right away.

OMY is the Singapore’s first bilingual-friendly (Mandarin and English) news and entertainment interactive web portal by leading media group Singapore Press Holdings Ltd (SPH), primarily targeting at online users from 18 to 35 years old. The portal provides the latest news and infotainment for web-savvy users.

There are altogether 6 bloggers, including myself, are invited for this slimming program. Last Friday, 5 of us (1 blogger was out of town) have visited the Marie France Bodyline at International Building for our first consultation session. The OMY crews were there for a video shoot and interview too.

Fiona from Marie France was sitting on the extreme left. One of the bloggers was late actually.

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About Marie France Bodyline

Marie France Bodyline is established in Switzerland with more than 25 years of experience in helping individuals to lose weight naturally. Marie France Bodyline offers weight-loss and inch-loss solutions without strict dieting, strenuous exercise or pills.

The key to Maria France Bodyline‘s advanced weight management treatments is the intensive research and development carried out at their laboratories worldwide where innovative formulas using powerful active compounds are created, and innovative technologies are developed to address the many common body compliants of today’s women, including excess fat tissue, cellulite woes and lack of skin elasticity.

As the leading provider of slimming services in Asia, Marie France Bodyline operates a network of over 200 centers in Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Macau, Brunei, Vietnam and Dubai.

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My first consultation

The session began with the GM of Marie France Bodyline giving us a short introduction of the company. This was followed by a presentation on the slimming program by one of their staff named Fiona.

I’m glad to find out that Marie France Bodyline provides more than 100 body treatments specially cater to individual needs and preferences such as cellulite reduction, fat or weight loss, firming, muscle toning, slimming, sculpting, lymphatic drainage, contouring and many more. There are more than 20 treatments exclusively created for abdominal area alone.

Marie France Bodyline introduces most updated and advanced equipment for customers to lose weight naturally without strict dieting, strenuous exercise or pills. As Marie France Bodyline believes that each of our body shape is unique, it is therefore essential to have treatments especially customize for individual needs. This is to ensure the best slimming result will be obtained. Unlike most slimming centres which only provide a couple of standard treatments that cater for all body types and having that the results will usually be compromised.

After the presentation was done, we were given a short tour around the centre with the camera crew following us around. During the tour, we got to preview the newly launched equipment – V’PRO System.

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Introducing the latest V’PRO System

The V’PRO System is the first clinically proven, non-invasive, class II device to receive the FDA clearance for circuferential reduction and cellulite reduction. The V’PRO is CE marked for the treatment of cellulite and body contouring.

It uses infrared light that heats the tissue up to 2mm depth, radio frequency up to 20mm depth, vacuum that improves circulation and mechanical tissue manipulation that provide lymphatic drainage. It synergies of 4 technologies in 1 system (RF, IR, Vacuum, Massage). The synergistic combination of IR and conducted RF energies increases the oxygen transcellular diffusion by heating the skin. Vacuum and rollers manipulate and smooth out the skin to facilitate safe and effective energy delivery.

The therapist was demonstrating V’PRO on the volunteer model.

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BMI Screening

After the tour, each of us was given a BMI (Body Mass Index) screening which was performed by the nutritionist. After analyzing the BMI results, the nutritionist gave a quick run-through and highlighted the areas that are exceeding the normal range.

Overall, everything seems normal except my waist and hip areas, excess fat is situated around the areas hence I need to shed the extra fat (approx. 2kg) from the areas.

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Review – Cool Sculpting Treatment, A New Non-Invasive Way To Loss Fat

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During my 20s and early 30s, many peers will always admire my flat tummy and slim waistline. All thanks to my active lifestyle and high metabolism rate.

Fat began to store around on tummy when I reached my late 30s even though I was having the same lifestyle and eating habits as before. The truth is as I age, my basal metabolic rate decreases and with the loss of lean body mass too. And now at 40s, I can’t afford to eat the way as I used to, I have to cut down on fatty and sugary food. I hate those lumps, bumps and bulges. Hence, I refrain from wearing tight fitting clothing and I prefer to wear something loose fitting now.

Of course the best way to eliminate the flabby tummy is to undergo liposuction. Even if this is the best and only solution, I will never go for it because of many bad reports on liposuction that have “gone wrong”. In early Jan 2010, a 44 year-old man died after undergone liposuction treatment at a general practitioner’s clinic.

And recently, I have met up with Dr Chee, the founder of Wen and Weng Medical Group, a reliable and trustworthy doctor whom I have known for more than 10 years. What I like about him is that he never once hard sells or pushes me on signing up any package or treatment. I always feel comfortable whenever I go for a consultation or treatment at his clinic. He gives honest advice and on some occasions he even discourages me from taking up some treatments that he reckon do not work on me. And best of all, he never overcharges me! ;-)

And after sharing my concern on my abdominal bulge, he suggested that I may give CoolSculpting a try.

CoolSculpting is considered the newest non-invasive treatment to reduce fat. This treatment may not be suitable for everyone though. Dr Chee analyzed my tummy and concluded that I’m actually a right candidate for this new treatment. This treatment is ideal for people who are not fat but the little bulge is just enough to show through a snug-fitting t-shirt or blouse. And these small areas of fat don’t seem to warrant a surgical procedure.

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What is CoolSculpting?

CoolSculpting, developed by ZELTIQ, is a new non-invasive procedure for fat layer reduction. This revolutionary procedure, developed by a team of scientists and physicians, uses a precisely controlled cooling method called Cryolipolysis to target, cool, and eliminate fat cells without damage to neighboring tissue.

After a one-to-three hour CoolSculpting procedure with your doctor, your body goes to work. Over the next two to four months, the crystallized fat cells break down and they are naturally flushed from your body.

On average, each CoolSculpting procedure will result in a 20% reduction of fat in the treated area. After the initial treatment cycle is completed, you can attain further reductions with additional procedures although some patients may find that one treatment is sufficient for them to achieve their goals.

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Treatment Review : TOUCHE Elite Clinical Radio Frequency (RF) Skin Treatment

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Recently, Pearlin, our darling Social Media Connector, has cordially invited me for a complimentary Spa Treatment at TOUCHE Elite @ Orchard Hotel Shopping Arcade. I’m glad to be invited for this exclusive treatment. :-)

Upon reaching the spa, I was warmly welcomed by 3 beautiful ladies at the counter. The Spa Manager briskly showed me around and also briefly introduced the varies treatments available at TOUCHE Elite.

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There are total of 4 TOUCHE outlets in Singapore. TOUCHE Elite, an exclusive spa, provides 2 great top-notch beauty treatments which are only exclusively available at TOUCHE Elite. And they are DNA-RNA Platinum NanoPLUS Treatment and Grape Wine AntioxidantPLUS Treatment.

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TOUCHE Elite not only provides rejuvenation for face and body but also pampering the customers from head to toe with mani- and pedicure services.

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TOUCHE Elite has 9 single treatment rooms and 3 couple treatment rooms for the lovely birds to enjoy the rejuvenation treatments at the same time. What a great idea!

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As I have no idea on what spa treatment will they be offering me in the first place. I was extremely delighted when the manager offered their popular Elite Clinical Radio Frequency (RF) Skin Treatment as my complimentary treatment. Seems like they can read my mind……….hee hee………..I love anything that can do skin lifting task!

Elite Clinical Radio Frequency (RF) Skin Treatment, using the FDA-approved medical RF-type energy, is the latest breakthrough Technology using radio frequency wave to activate skin, fats and muscle tissues at cellular level for optimal correction, rejuvenation and improvement to restore our youth and vitality.

It is a non-invasive and safe treatment that uses a hand held wand to apply radio frequency energy deep into skin. RF waves causes a raise in temperature to shrink existing collagen to result in tightening of the overlying skin.

Key benefits

  • Regenerate collagen
  • Diminish wrinkles & double chin
  • Defining facial contour lines
  • Uplifts & firms sagging skin
  • Even out skin tone
  • Improve blood circulation
  • Reduce pore sizes & adult acne
  • Suitable for sensitive skin, especially eczema

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A skin analysis is done by Melissa and the result shows that my skin is dehydrated. Oh no! :-(

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This picture is taken before the Elite Clinical Radio Frequency (RF) Skin Treatment.

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