Being beautiful is no secret - it only requires effort and
truthfully speaking, some money to spend on aesthetic treatments. Hahaha..
I've started aesthetic treatments in the last few years and swear by a few
treatments to maintain a nice facial shape, i.e. V-shape face. For the last 2
years I've been 100% off aesthetic treatments as I was expecting my 2nd child, followed by
breastfeeding her for close to 18 months. Now that I've fully weaned her, it is
time again to regain some beauty in Mama's face!
In the sharing
session today are treatments I did to shape up my face and give myself a less
tired look - I call this the mummy makeover (for the face)! My fitness regime has
helped a lot with my post-partum figure, but we all know that one can't really
exercise the face or target fat loss on certain areas – and this is when I will
visit a clinic for an expert opinion on what I can do to for a facial
rejuvenation. The v-shaped face and less tired looking results were achieved with HIFU (high intensity focused
ultrasound), botox, and fillers. If you are not familiar with these aesthetic
treatments, they're basically non-invasive, comes with minimal downtime, and
little to no pain (though they all vary from treatment to
treatment).
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HIFU
& JAW BOTOX:
LIFT, TIGHTEN AND ACHIEVE A V-SHAPED FACE
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Here you can see my "BEFORE" face on the left,
it is how my face was before ANY aesthetic treatments. I have not done any
aesthetic procedures for the last 2 years prior to getting HIFU done, so thats
probably how
I look like naturally. Quite shocking to see the difference 'cuz it was my
first time getting HIFU done.
What is HIFU?
HIFU aka High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound uses precise
medical ultrasound for non-surgical tightening and lifting of the skin. It is
usually done prior to jaw botox (if you require it to achieve a more
v-shaped face) as the heat from the HIFU will denature the
botulinum toxin. The doctor will advise you accordingly on what you require
to achieve your desired face shape.
What is HIFU for?
The treatment heats up and stimulates existing collagen
fibres, causing them to thicken and shorten, giving you a tightening
and lifting effect. It is also used to
melt facial fats while tightening the area. This is particularly useful
for lower facelifts, double chins, neck tightening, and especially jowl
reduction (fats around the corner of the mouth). On
the overall, it sculpts a nicer and more lifted face shape for you from the
combined effects.
What is the procedure like?
The Ultrafomer HIFU is a moderately comfortable procedure -
on top of topical numbing, some places may perform nerve blocks as well to
make it more comfortable. Patients might feel a mild ache
along boney areas, such as along the jawline. This is due to
the ultrasound energy reflecting off the facial contours. The Ultrafomer HIFU
procedure
is approximately 60 minutes long for a lower face / half face
procedure including numbing time, and has minimal downtime. Your
skin may appear slightly flushed immediately after the treatment, but any
redness will subside within a few hours.
Pain Factor (for me):
2/5 for most areas, 3.5/5 on my
jawline where the jaw bone is. I won't deny there is a certain degree of
discomfort along the jawlines, but apart from that the rest was really pretty
okay. Overall, it is bearable.
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** Note - there are many brands of HIFUs out there, but
the Mizu Aesthetic uses the Ultraformer HIFU, which is done by a doctor and
typically performed only once a year, or twice for maintenance. Some HIFUs may
be cheaper but will require you to visit more frequently and these are
typically lower powered HIFUs which promises zero pain and sometimes less than
ideal results.
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UNDER
EYE & CHEEK FILLERS:
FOR A YOUNGER, LESS TIRED LOOK
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Picture above shows my immediate results
of getting
under eye fillers. The fillers actually gave my under eye area an
instant "lift" by filling up areas of fat/collagen loss, which means that
there are less shadows at the under eye area, thus reducing the
appearance and lightening my dark eye circles! This was also my first
time getting fillers at my under eye area and I love! 'Cuz makes this
panda-Mama looks more alert and less tired. Definitely a must-have for Moms..
Hehe..
What are Fillers and what are they for?
Dermal fillers are a gel-like soft tissue filler
injected into the skin.It can help with many things, including facial
augmentation, diminishing facial lines and also restoring the volume and
fullness in the face. As we age, we lose fat on certain areas of our faces,
which makes us look tired and old. The fillers gives us a rejuvenated look by
filling up areas of volume loss, making us look younger and less tired.
The many uses of dermal fillers
~Facial Augmentation (Nose, Cheeks, Chin)
~ Enhance shallow contours
~Soften facial creases and wrinkles
~Improve the appearance of recessed scars
Is the procedure painful?
The area to be treated will be numbed with a topical
anaesthetic cream and a cold pack 10 – 20 minutes before the injections are
given, so pain is minimal.
Pain Factor (for me):
1/5?? It's
not painful really, but some parts of the procedure may feel scary b'cuz of
the needle, but in fact pain is minimal. Especially it was my first time
getting under eye filers, so it was pretty intimidating when the needle came
close to my eye. Be sure to have a reputable aesthetic doctor perform any
form of aesthetic treatment.
WHAT ABOUT JAW BOTOX?
I think I forgot to mention about my jaw botox, pain factor is the same as with for fillers 'cuz they are injectables and the feels are pretty much the same. And yes, it suitable for those of you who have muscular jaw. Clench your jaw to see how much muscles pop out on the side of your face, if yours throbs like mine, you might be a suitable candidate. But being said, PLEASE get a proper consult from a certified aesthetic doctor!!!
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The photo above
and below shows more immediate results of my under eye fillers, just different
in view. My point is just to show that the under eye filler perks my face up,
giving me a fresh look even without or with
minimal makeup.
I also did cheek
fillers, which are injected to my cheek area to make the apples of my cheeks
look fuller and more contoured. If you look at
this photo above and the very first photo, you should be able to see slight, but visible enhancements of my facial contours.
Why cheek fillers?
Cheek fillers can be used
for higher cheek contours to restore youthfulness or to create a more feminine
appearance.
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Difference of
aesthetics are usually not that obvious compared to plastic surgery b'cuz it
enhances our natural features instead of changing
anything entirely. So do not be worried about your family or loved ones not
recognizing you post-treatments. Based on
experience, usually your friends around you won't know you did anything but
might notice how you're better looking. Haaas.
So the 3 treatments were
what I did to achieve my V-face and overall
rejuvenation which I am VERY HAPPY with right now. Maintenance is
definitely a must b'cuz results from aesthetic
procedures are usually not permanent.
Depending on the nature of the treatment, some has to be done monthly,
quarterly, half-yearly, annually or every other year. Do seek consultation
from a reputable aesthetic clinic and doctor k.
Cost wise I do find Mizu
Aesthetic affordable. I've inquired online with a few
aesthetic clinics over the years and I find that their price list is
among a few named clinics a pocket-friendly one. Plus doctors there (Dr. Tan
and Dr. Joanne) are really friendly. #notpaid !
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I
get my treatments done with Dr. Joanna Chan of Mizu Aesthetic. They are located
in the heart of CBD, at Marina Bay Link Mall #B2-12 Singapore 018984, right
below Marina Bay Financial Towers!
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Anyways juz wanted to give my skincare sponsor a shout-out. I use the Skinceuticals Phyto Corrective Serum and Masque post-treatments, like facial lasers or anything that causes redness to calm my irritated skin. It is a compulsory routine of mine and I swear by them, so if you need anything to calm your skin you may try them. |
That's all for today & I hope you liked my little sharing session. Do feel free to leave comments in the comment box below if you have any question/s regarding the topic and I'll try my best to answer them if it's not already stated in my blog above. Stay tuned for more reviews, bye~! ; )
If you'd like to see some short videos about my aesthetic treatment session, check out my Insta Highlights on my profile.. click here for my IG.
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