Thought you have put your acne days behind you? Think again. Acne Vulgaris is a common skin disease and is increasingly seen in adult women. Traditionally, adult female acne is defined as acne in women over 25 years of age. This can be broadly divided into persistent acne, new-onset cases, or recurrent disease:Persistent acne represents […]
Continue readingHair loss is a very common condition that increases with age. However, due to the various factors in modern society, there seems to be an increase in hair loss amongst the population. And patients are losing hair earlier in life. This could be due in part to genetics, pollution, cigarette smoking, high stress levels associated […]
Continue readingEveryone has it, everyone hates it and everyone’s on the quest to eradicate the dimpled nuisance that plagues our butts, bellies and thighs. Although nearly 90% of women experience cellulite sometime during their lifetime, misinformation about it is just as common as the condition itself. To help demystify this common skin woe and set the […]
Continue readingIf you could lay your hands on a designer bag at a fraction of the usual cost, would you really care about its authenticity? With many high street labels churning out their own interpretation, competing with attractively priced factory replicas flooding online shops, it is little wonder that one is tempted to cross over to […]
Continue readingIt may be a birthday that marked a cross over to the next decade of life, a bad break-up or a recent pregnancy. There comes a point in every girl’s life when it’s hard for her not to notice signs of aging whenever she caught sight of her own reflection. And from that point in […]
Continue readingFrom skin pigmentation to enlarged pores, acne scarring and saggy skin, medical laser treatmentsseem to have all your skin woes covered. While the benefits of lasers have garnered rave reviewsand gained an ever enlarging fan base in recent years, one shouldn’t undermine or be oblivious topotential adverse side effects that can cause more harm than […]
Continue readingCongratulations if you have undergone Dr. Harold’s FUE hair transplant to restore your hair to its former glory! But if you haven’t yet and are looking at potentially getting a hair transplant done, here’s some useful information. FUE Hair Transplant Post-Operation CareRight now you must be feeling rather excited, maybe even anxious about the next steps, how to […]
Continue readingYour eyes aren’t just a window to the soul, they can also be a tell-tale sign of aging! To begin with, the skin around your eyes is incredibly thin and can easily be damaged by any number of things including habitual rubbing, constant tugging while applying eye makeup, lack of moisture, one too many sleepless […]
Continue readingThere is a big confusion between the basic terminology in hair transplant procedures. The term hairs, grafts, follicles come to mind often. I find that most clients do not know the difference between each. Unfortunately, the hair transplant industry tends to use some of these terms interchangeably, often to the disadvantage of patients. In fact […]
Continue readingAre you suffering from tattoo regret and would like to have your unwanted ink removed? If you’ve made up your mind and really need to get it done, here are some things you ought to know about tattoo removal.Cover up while saving upLet’s not be pitter patter about this and get this right from the […]
Continue readingThe holiday season is descending upon us, and whether you’re a social butterfly with back-to-back Christmas soirees and Countdown parties to attend, or a home girl looking forward to an intimate family get-together, this is definitely the time you want to look your absolute best. It’s not just about the perfect holiday dress or those […]
Continue reading“Hair transplant is like a box of chocolates.” – Dr Harold Ma.(Kids, don’t try this at home)Dr Harold Ma preparing for harvesting of grafts. I have a special interest in hair restoration, specifically hair transplant surgery. For more than 10 years, I have devoted my passion, energy, resources and time into trying to perfect this […]
Continue readingWhen we want to treat the ageing face, we need to first understand what is causing the face to age. There are a few main aspects to consider. We call it the 4-D’s of ageing: Deflation of the face Descent of the face Deterioration of skin quality (pigmentation, blemishes, wrinkles) Dehydration of skin cells Deflation […]
Continue readingI’ve been an aesthetic doctor for 13 years and counting. I consider myself very fortunate to do something I love: that is listening to patients and doing my best to solve their cosmetic concerns. In the course of treating patients, listening to their concerns and woes, I noticed a trend in men: that a man […]
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Dr Harold shares his opinions on current hair-restoration promotion issues. Listen as Joshua Simon and Dr Harold discuss the perils of unsubstantiated claims from dubious advertisers.
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