Aescure Medical & Aesthetic Clinic HydraFacial + BBL™ Forever Young-Sciton® Review
Monday, April 14, 2014
A couple of weeks ago, I headed out sea fishing with the hubby and friends (As I always do) - and what do you get when you go fishing? No.. not only do you get fish (haha!) ..
YOU GET DRY, DULL SKIN!
Lo and behold! I went out under the sun for half a day and came back with really tanned skin! Unfortunately, my face also felt dehydrated and rough. Kinda like sandpaper~ arghh.
I first got up close and personal with Dr Malini from Aescure Medical & Aesthetic Clinic when they invited me for a private event and Im so struck by how friendly everyone is and how cosy the place feels! So with my after-fishing skin woes, I quickly made an appointment to salvage my dry skin!
Located along among the charming Amoy Street shophouses, Aescure Medical & Aesthetic Clinic is a stone's throw away from Tanjong Pagar MRT and the CBD area.
They have an array of aesthetic and facial services to suit all skin types and needs.
Stepping into the clinic, I love how clean and immaculate everything looks!
As my main skin concern was dehydration and dryness, Dr Malini suggested that I try one of their signature facial treatments - The HydraFacial + BBL™ Forever Young-Sciton® skin session!
What is HydraFacial?
HydraFacial™ is a non-invasive skin rejuvenation treatment that cleanses, exfoliates, extracts impurities and hydrates your skin all the while infusing essential nutrients. It merges soothing and invigorating spa therapies with advanced medical technology to achieve instant and lasting results!
How does Hydrafacial work?
The HydraFacial™ treatment is a similar concept to microdermabrasion. However no crystals are used to assist in the exfoliation process, but instead a specially shaped spiral tip exfoliates and removes impurities along with delivering pneumatically applied serums that cleanse, hydrate and provide antioxidant infusion during the treatment process.
What is the process like?
Skin is exfoliated several times as the tip is moved over it in a planning motion, whilst the serums applied soften the skin and sebum making it much easier to extract away impurities without being too abrasive to skin.
What can I expect from it?
The HydraFacial™ treatment visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles, improves skin tone and texture and diminishes brown spots and other hyperpigmentation. HydraFacial™ is beneficial to the overall health and appearance of your skin. HydraFacial® also improves acne-prone skin.
Is there any 'downtime' with a HydraFacial™ treatment?
HydraFacial™ is not only painless; it is a soothing and relaxing treatment. Since HydraFacial™ is non-invasive - there is no downtime. As soon as your HydraFacial™ treatment is complete you can apply your makeup and continue on with your day as usual!
Before
Here's me with my usual makeup - Sunscreen, loose powder, eyebrow embroidery, eyelash extensions and some mascara on my lower eyelashes.
As I got changed into my robe, I was really excited and looking forward to the treatment!
Here we go!
The proprietary serums within the Hydrafacial MD™ range, which are delivered direct to the skin’s surface via the Hydropeel™ Tip, include activ-4™ which contains glucosamine and lactic acid, as well as active botanicals for cleansing and hydrating all skin types, beta-hd™ which contains salicyclic acid for cleansing and hydrating oily and acne prone skin and antiox-6™ an antioxidant treatment serum for all skin types containing hyaluronic acid, vitamins A and E and white tea extract designed to combat the damage created by free radicals within the environment, and deeply moisturize the skin. Effective for all skin types including acne, oily, sensitive and aging skin.
My therapist cleansed off my makeup and started the process quickly with her deft fingers massaging the cleanser into my skin.
Clean, Exfoliate and Extraction
There are basically three specially shaped spiral tips used during the procedure, and I could feel the serums infusing moisture into my skin during the HydraFacial.
The therapist is simultaneously bathing my skin with cleansing, hydrating and moisturizing serums.
Serums used in a HydraFacial treatment
Is it painful?
Nope! Not at all! There was a 'sucking' motion when the vacuum tip went over my skin, but it was absolutely painless!
Towards the end, my therapist lightly pats and massages the serums into my face
Here's a quick look after my HydraFacial.. but HANG ON! There's more! :)
After HydraFacial
What is BBL™ Forever Young-Sciton®?
The BBL™ Forever Young-Sciton® technology utilizes the power of pulsed light to deliver excellent results in photo rejuvenation therapy. It also utilizes multiple passes and a variety of filters to not only address sun-damage and vascularity, but also to reverse aging and improve wrinkles and texture.
Forever Young BBL™ is the only device that has been shown to change the expression of genes associated with aging, longevity, and increased lifespan.
Protective gel was deliberately applied thickly over my face, and I needed to wear goggles during the procedure. I kept my eyes closed during the whole time but I could sense some heat and flashes of light during the BBL™ Forever Young-Sciton® treatment.
Dun confuse this with IPL.. coz it isn't!
I've done IPL before, and its quite common to associate IPL and BBL, but to my utter surprise this was not painful at all! I have quite an intense fear of IPL becoz I had a rather bad experience previously where it hurt so much, I had to stop the treatment halfway to take a break. Hence I was apprehensive to try the Forever Young BBL™ but Dr Malini was very gentle, patient and made me feel totally at ease.
How does BBL™ work?
The light energy delivered by the BBL will gently heat the upper layers of your skin. The heat absorbed by the targeted areas will stimulate your skin cells to generate new collagen. This will help restore your skin to its natural beauty, blending its natural colors and making it smoother, vibrant and younger looking.
How long will BBL™ take to recover?
This is a non-invasive and gentle procedure with virtually no down-time.
In most cases you will be able to return to work, apply makeup, and resume most of your activities right away.
Can you see the difference!
Even as my therapist remove the protective gel, I could see how clear and bright my skin looks already!
Dr Manlini explaining the treatment and effects on my skin to me, and I was advised to religiously apply sunscreen as after-care. Simple and easy, and definitely not too difficult isn't it! :)
I do LOVE it!
Right after my BBL™ Forever Young-Sciton® treatment, I head back to my facial room and as a last step, Dr Malini arranges a Vitamin Vegetable Mask to lock in all the goodness that my skin received earlier!
Based on marine algae extracts and a high amount of natural Vitamin C nutrients from orange and dill. The Vitamin C acts as a skin clarifying active principle, with antioxidants and is a stimulant of collagen synthesis.
True to form .. I took a picture of me in my mask to Instagram! LOL!
I had sooo many comments on Instagram and Facebook coz everyone was asking.. "What is this!" Hahaha! Now you knowww kekeke :)
It was a relaxing time coz the mask felt cool and I managed to unwind abit after being out the whole day and heading straight to dinner right after.
After
Lets see how my skin looks now!
There's absolutely no edit/photoshop to all my pictures in this post (except for adding words) My skin feels soft to the touch and there is almost no redness!
Even though I had a dinner appointment, I went sans makeup!
Picture taken from my Instagram @Sugar73
6 comments
do you know how much is this hydra facial per session? too many places are offering this facial now and the only thing that can entice me to sign up is the pricing factor. but it seems like everywhere has their own pricing strategy.
ReplyDeletewhere do you get yr lashes? care to share? so nice..
ReplyDeleteHello Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteYes yes I agree with u :)
Aescure currently has Hydra facial promo is at $288 for one session and $688 for 3 sessions. U can quote my name to waive ur consultation, and get a discount in addition to the services :) Hope this helps!
Hi hi! My lashes are done by either Gina or Xiaoyue at Milly's Far East Plaza :)
For more info, please head to : http://elaine73.blogspot.sg/2013/11/my-eyelash-extension-at-millys.html
Skin was injured after hydrafacial at an aesthetic practice in Novena. Do go to places with properly trained nurses and not beauticians.
ReplyDeleteHi Hi
ReplyDeleteJust to share, "trained nurses " in aesthetic clinics were mostly therapist/ beauticians before.
Just different job title between salons vs clinics.
Hi Elaine,
ReplyDeleteI read your blog and tried calling Aescure today but the number is not in service. Do you have any idea if they are still in operation? Thanks.
Hello there, Pixie! Feel free to leave a comment, thanks! xo