Aesthetic Treatments in Phase 1: Acne, Pigmentation, Warts Treatment

Phase 1 of Circuit Breaker is in effect. I am sure many of you are keen to resume your aesthetic procedures.

Sadly, not everything can be done in this period.

Aesthetic Treatments Allowed in Phase 1

According to guidelines released by the Ministry of Health, the only treatment for moderate to severe acne, severe or worsening pigmentation disorder, inflammatory skin conditions e.g. eczema, and viral warts can be carried out.

As such, below are treatments and procedures that can be carried out during Phase 1 of Circuit breaker classified according to conditions;

1. Acne

Types of Acne

Recommended Treatments for Acne:

Oral medications, Topical medications, Chemical Peels, Q-Switch Laser and BroadBand Light, Injection for acne cysts

2. Pigmentation

Types of pigmentation

Liver Spots/ Age Spots: Age spots vary in size and usually appear on areas exposed to the sun, e.g. the face, neck, shoulders, and arms. Age spots are also called sunspots, liver spots and solar lentigines. They are often associated with sun exposure and can appear suddenly as you age.

Melasma: Melasma is a common pigmentation disorder affecting Asian skin. Melasma is sometimes referred to as the mask of pregnancy because it is sometimes triggered by an increase in hormones in pregnant women.

Freckles: Freckles are flat, light brown circular spots that typically appear on sun-exposed skin and usually a result of genetics. Freckles are more common on the face of poorly pigmented individuals and people with fair skin tone. Youngs kids may develop freckles too as early as 2 years old.

Acne Marks (Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation marks): The red or brown marks that remain after blemishes have healed are caused by pigmentation and are known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation marks (PIH).

Recommended Treatments for Pigmentation:

Oral medications, Topical medications, Chemical Peels, Q-Switch Laser, Yellow Laser and BroadBand Light

3. Warts

Warts are caused by many different types of human papillomavirus (HPV).  They can be found on skin or mucus membranes and may occur singly or in groups. The most commonly occur on hands or feet.

It is important to remove warts. Though in most cases they are harmless, they can spread to other parts of the body easily.

Recommended Treatments for Warts:

CO2 laser removal

Read: 7 Types of Skin Bumps and How to Get Rid  of Them

Aesthetic Treatments Not Allowed in Phase 1

Regretfully, popular treatments such as Fillers, Ultherapy, HiFU, Threads, Infini, CO2 laser for scar management and removal of moles or milia, Vanquish and Exilis , still cannot be carried out in this period.

It is still unknown whether or not these procedures can be performed when Phase 2 comes into effect. We will update you all as soon as these procedures can be done, so stay tuned!

Contact us at +65 9728 2861 for more info about aesthetic treatments!