A well-known name in Singapore’s aesthetic scene, dermatologist Dr Joyce Lim of Joyce Lim Skin and Laser Clinic specialises in treating medical and cosmetic problems relating to the skin, hair and nails. Part of her practice is also devoted to enhancing clients’ confidence and beauty through a variety of non-surgical, non-invasive treatments for facial and body enhancement and rejuvenation.

A member of several professional medical societies around the world, Dr Lim has her own private practice and is also a Visiting Consultant at the National Skin Centre of Singapore. The clinic addresses medical skin problems such as acne, eczema, hair loss, pigmentary problems and skin rash, and offers a comprehensive suite of aesthetic services including chemical peels, micro-dermabrasion, Botox™ and filler injections, laser treatments, fat removal by cryolipolysis and skin tightening and body contouring by Thermage.

For those looking to turn back the clock, there are Botox™ injections that eradicate frown lines and wrinkles and work by relaxing muscles and preventing lines from showing up when frowning or squinting. Botox™ injections can also be used to slim down a square jaw for a more oval visage, and to create a lifting effect on the rest of the face and neck.

As we age, we develop deep wrinkles and skin folds. These can be overcome by injecting fillers to plump up the skin to smooth out lines and remove creases. Fillers can also be used to contour the face and to improve volume loss by filling up concavities. Patients will benefit by having a higher nose bridge, higher cheeks, rounded forehead and pointed chin.

To improve the skin texture, erase skin signs of ageing or smooth out acne scars, various lasers are available. The latest are the Fraxel™ family of lasers. Based on advanced technology, the Fraxel lasers treat a fraction of the skin at any one time, leaving areas of untreated skin to allow for faster healing, shorter recovery time and less side effects.

The laser treatments use microscopic light to penetrate the skin, creating tiny wounds that trigger the body’s healing system. This in turn creates new, healthy skin from within, thus rejuvenating the entire visage. Joyce Lim Skin and Laser clinic uses Fraxel lasers to treat age spots, fine lines, acne and surgical scars, melasma and other pigmentary conditions and even precancerous lesions.

To tighten or lift up sagging skin on the face or body, the non-invasive, non-surgical Thermage CPT™ radiofrequency is used. There is no downtime after the procedure, allowing patients to resume normal social activities immediately after. Results are gradual and the tightening achieved looks natural. With the new Thermage CPT™ technology, results are better and the procedure less painful.

As we age, our metabolic rate slows down and this makes it easier for us to pile on the pounds. And just because we may have a Body Mass Index (BMI) that falls into the prescribed healthy range does not necessarily ensure that we have the ideal figure we hope for. Many otherwise slim people suffer from bulges that are extremely difficult to get rid of through exercise and this can be removed by freezing the fat. Zeltiq Cryolipolysis™ is an FDA-approved system of fat removal that targets subcutaneous fat and freezes it. As fat cells are sensitive to cold, they shrink after treatment and are naturally removed from the body through metabolic processes. Each treatment lasts for about an hour and the best part is that there is no downtime and no pain at all.

At Joyce Lim Skin and Laser Clinic, your beauty is certainly in expert and safe hands.