How To Fight Signs Of Aging Effectively

by Andy Cheng Director

For thousands of years, Chinese have used the face features to analyse a person's character. According to the art of face reading, every facial feature - such as the eyes, nose, ears, cheeks, and lips - has a meaning that determines a person's traits.

Face reading became a way of life in ancient China that even traditional Chinese physicians also believe that they are able to determine a person's health and well-being just by examining the person's face.

It may sound absurd but it is true to a certain extent that you can tell if a person is unwell just by looking at the person's face.

We get the inside scoop from Dr. Siew Tuck Wah, Medical Director of Radium Medical Aesthetics to find out some health issues that are commonly reflected on your face, and the solutions that can address these concerns.

Dull, Sallow Skin

HOW IT AFFECTS ME According to the basic principles of face reading, your complexion is one of the most important things that determines how smooth-sailing your life is. If you suffer from dull, sallow skin with pigmentation or acne, your life will be full of problems and road blocks.

SOLUTION Try to reduce UV exposure as much as possible by staying away from the sun. "It can be challenging to totally avoid the sun altogether," says Dr. Siew. "But we can reduce sun damage by applying broad spectrum sunscreen about 30 minutes before leaving the house."

Alternatively, medical laser treatment such as dual yellow laser has the ability to instantly brighten the skin and break down stubborn pigmentation quickly. Results can be seen as soon as after the first session. “Dual Yellow Laser is currently one of the most effective laser treatments for pigmentation in the market,” he added.

Saggy Face with a Perpetual Frown

HOW IT AFFECTS ME ‘Sinkers’ describes a group of people who age drastically by losing a lot of collagen and elastin fibres that hold the fatty tissue and skin firmly in its position. 'Sinkers' generally appear sad, grumpy or even angry even though they may feel perfectly fine. A face that perpetually appears unhappy generally attracts misfortune and ill-luck. ‘Sinkers’ should act fast to rectify the problem as soon as possible.

SOLUTION Unfortunately, saggy skin is more of a genetic problem than a lifestyle one. There is very little you can do to prevent your skin from sagging. A simple, non-medical approach to retaining firm skin is to drink lots of water and constantly hydrate your skin. Hydrated, healthy skin is often firm and plump, delaying signs of aging.

A medical option to lift saggy skin is to undergo Ultherapy or non-surgical thread lift treatment such as Silhouette Soft Thread Lift. These treatments are non-surgical treatments that can be done within a couple of hours at the doctor’s office. With stimulation of collagen in the skin, saggy skin tightens and contracts, repositioning the skin higher for a happier appearance.

Puffy, Droopy Eyes

HOW IT AFFECTS ME Eyes are probably one of the first facial features people look at when they exchanges glances. Eyes are also the first area Chinese doctors observe when they are examining a patient to determine their health status. Puffy eyes, droopy eyelids, or dark eye circles can affect your energy level and your ability to connect and engage people socially.

SOLUTION Using a cold metal spoon to press against your eyes for a few minutes. As the spoon warms, replace it with another cold one from the refrigerator. Doing this for about 5 minutes a day will tighten the skin around the eyes and relax the blood vessels.

Chilled cucumbers are also great for treating puffy eyes. The enzymes and the astringent properties are effective for reducing inflammation and dark eye circles.

More effective methods to protect aging eyes include using the following non-surgical methods such as dermal filler for under eye, AGNES treatment to lift droopy eyelids and remove eye bags. These convenient treatments provide long-lasting results with minimal downtime.