Dr Siew Tuck Wah

Look for a clinic which has experience in doing nose threadlifts. Nose threadlifts can give very good results, but also can come with side effects such as deviation, infection, and thread protrusion. Ask your doctor for his/her opinion on whether nose threads are suitable for you. In some cases, surgical rhinoplasty may be more suitable. PDO threads generally last 1 year. Thread lifts can also be done with other kinds of threads such as silhouette soft, or PLLA Korean threads – these can last up to 2 years.

1) What can be done to cure my acne scarring? There are several options, such as carbon dioxide laser resurfacing, Infini needling radiofrequency, and subcision. A combination of techniques is usually necessary, and I always combine different treatments. 2) What percentage of recovery can I expect on average? That will depend on your skin. anything between 50-70% after 3-5 sessions is realistic. 3) How much would it roughly cost? That will depend on the treatment option. A rough gauge would be anything from $2,000 - 4,000.

Hi Ching Tan, Pigmentation is a complex problem requiring proper diagnosis and a treatment plan from a doctor. Different types of pigmentation respond to different treatments. These include creams, chemical peels and lasers. Different lasers are also indicated for different pigmentation. A course of treatments is usually needed, depending on your skin condition. There is NO confirmed one-time solution for pigmentation, whatever the modality of treatment.

It is best and most effective to treat hair thinning early and aggressively. There are currently 3 (proven) ways to treat hair thinning: 1. Oral medication such as propecia. However, there are side effects such as impotence and decreased libido. 2. Topical application such as Minoxidil. 3. Low Level Laser Threapy or LLLT, is also effective for hair loss. You can use the iGrow laser or LED light. The above 3 ways are non-invasive methods to stimulate hair growth.

Understand you had a nose thread lift done and you are still unsatisfied with the nose tip. Without assessing your condition, I think that any non-surgical procedure might be challenging to further augment your nose tip. You should consider consulting a surgeon to discuss options which may include a rhinoplasty. All the best!