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ver the past few years, numerous technology breakthroughs have helped us redefine the way we look and age. Yes, now we can appear and feel younger than we actually are.

The endless pursuit of the holy grail of “perfect beauty” has continuously been modified through cutting edge laser treatments, plastic surgery and non-invasive cosmetic procedures, all provided by trendy aesthetic clinics, which are rapidly appearing in many major cities in Southeast Asia.

That said, amid the aesthetic clinic boom, every customer should know how to select a good quality and safe aesthetic treatment.

According to the Global Dermatology Team (a group of dermatologists from around the world who provide an information platform on dermatology at www.globale-dermatologie.com), the healthcare provider, in this case the aesthetic clinic, must clearly and fully explain the results and side effects of an aesthetic treatment.

The customer must also be informed about the amount he or she has to pay. This simply demonstrates the integrity of the preferred clinic.

The Global Dermatology Team explains that any physician has the manual skills to do a laser treatment, which has resulted in many general practitioners conducting aesthetic medicine procedures.

Hence, the best choice for customers is to choose a specialist in Dermatology or Plastic Surgery. But, as a general rule, The Global Dermatology Team states that the best healthcare provider is the one who knows when not to intervene — after having taken into account of all the parameters (risks, benefits of the treatment, and most importantly, price). Yes, eventually the customer should be the one who benefits the most from these beauty treatments.

As Asia’s leading medical tourism destination in the past decade, Singapore has provided more than 200,000 international patients annually with world-class expertise in all fields of medicine. This thriving medical tourism industry has generated massive revenues of up to US$3 billion for the tiny island nation.

Thus, in today’s global expansion of modern aesthetic clinics, Singapore has established itself as a forefront contender in providing a wide array of top-of-the-line clinical aesthetic services, attracting an increasing number of customers from all over the world in the last five years alone.

The Singapore Society of Aesthetic Medicine reveals that there are currently 40 full-time aesthetic clinics operated by general practitioners, dermatologists and plastic surgeons.

This clearly shows the ever increasing demand for high quality yet affordable and accessible aesthetic treatments among a variety of international customers, which include business executives, socialites and even college students.

With super sleek contemporary interiors that resemble the contents of the most fashion forward interior design books today, these aesthetic clinics not only strive to make their clients look better, but to also make them feel good about themselves.

Through a comprehensive pre-treatment consultation, the friendly medical aesthetic team carefully listens to what the clients want by assessing the desired aesthetic treatments together.

Nowadays, these aesthetic clinics usually offer both cutting edge non-invasive cosmetic procedures and high-tech plastic surgery, creating a dynamic synergy for those who yearn to free themselves from their own limits.

Being the first clinic in Singapore to introduce Ulthera, a non-surgical facelift procedure, in 2009, The Sloane Clinic believes in treating customers with care and respect.

At this widely popular chain of aesthetic clinics in Singapore, a top-notch team of fully trained doctors and accredited plastic surgeons, serve all the clients, whether for a minor enhancement or an impressive total makeover using the latest FDA-approved aesthetic technology.

Meanwhile, you can fully assured of the credibility that perpetuates David Loh Surgery as one of Singapore’s finest aesthetic clinics. A certified laser practitioner with 13 years of experience in aesthetics medicine, Dr. David Loh is the current Honorary Secretary of the Society of Aesthetics Medicine, Singapore and Conference of Aesthetic Medicine.

A well reputed aesthetic clinic situated in the strategic Orchard Road since 2002, David Loh Surgery performs innovative aesthetic procedures that require no “downtime” or recovery time at all. After undergoing an aesthetic treatment, customers are allowed to return to their daily activities immediately.

Enjoying a deluxe, personalized service is one of the reasons these international customers choose Singapore as their favorite aesthetic treatment destination.

Most aesthetic clinics generously pamper their clients with additional hospitality services such as arranging nearby accommodation and a local guide, providing a language translator as well as assisting with immigration and administrative matters. Some also include organizing several hospital tours for customers who are interested in other medical services.