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Aesthetic GPs vs. Plastic Surgeons

January 7, 2010

Aesthetic GPs vs. Plastic Surgeons

Source : http://health.asiaone.com/Health/Women%2527s%2BMatters/Skin%2BDeep/Story/A1Story20100106-190139.html By Judith Tan GENERAL practitioners offering beauty treatments must have proper credentials to carry out most of the less-invasive aesthetic procedures. Under guidelines laid down by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC), Academy of Medicine and the College of Family Physicians, these GPs must attend the relevant accredited courses and attain certificates of competence. The non-invasive procedures [...]

Dangerous chemicals in slimming capsule

January 3, 2010

Dangerous chemicals in slimming capsule

2010/01/03 Lee Shi-Ian KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities are cautioning women against a slimming product as some have suffered heart attacks after taking it. A Health Ministry source said tests revealed that the slimming product, sold in capsule form, contained not one but two dangerous chemicals, sibutramine and metformin., an orally administered agent for the treatment [...]

Did Felica Chin go for Plastic Surgery and Breast enhancement?

January 1, 2010

Did Felica Chin go for Plastic Surgery and Breast enhancement?

Pictures speak a thousand words … Felica Chin then … and Felica Chin now …

Yes, I enhanced my breasts … Miss Singapore Universe

December 8, 2009

Yes, I enhanced my breasts  … Miss Singapore Universe

http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking…ry_463902.html REIGNING Miss Singapore Universe Rachel Kum has finally come clean. Yes, her breasts did get a boost. In an exclusive interview with The New Paper, the 24-year-old beauty queen with a 34B-24-33 figure, admitted that she had her bosom augmented. She also revealed that she had botox treatment to make her face look slimmer, said the TNP [...]

Selling Pills online is ILLEGAL – NEWSFLASH

December 7, 2009

Selling Pills online is ILLEGAL – NEWSFLASH

Did you know that selling dieting pills online is illegal, Strait Times uncover the full story as follow : Wed, Sep 23, 2009, The Straits Times Source : http://health.asiaone.com/Health/News/Story/A1Story20090922-169216.html THE Straits Times put out a message on the popular online forum Flowerpod asking for weight-loss pills and got a response within days. Going by the nickname ‘AllureSecrets’, [...]

20 questions to ask your plastic surgeon

December 6, 2009

20 questions to ask your plastic surgeon

1. Am I a good candidate for this procedure? 2. How many years have you exclusively practised plastic surgery? 3. Are you certified by the governing board? 4. Have you ever had your medical licence suspended or revoked? 5. Where will the surgery be performed? 6. How long will the procedure take? 7. What are the risks involved with my procedure? 8. [...]

Read Here First … before you continue

December 5, 2009

Read Here First … before you continue

The purpose of dietcomment is to consolidate comments from real people from the top forums such as cozycot, flower pod, deluxemall, singaporexpat etc. in Singapore. The comments extracted from these forums for your viewing pleasure shall focus on three main area Review of Popular Slimming Centres in Singapore – Marie France Bodyline , London Weight Management Asethetic Clinics [...]

PANBESY — who has tried?

December 4, 2009

PANBESY — who has tried?

Panbesy is one of the popular doctor prescribed slimming pills in Singapore. To qualify, your BMI must be above 27. Even though it has proven to work and help many lose weight, the side effect of this pill can be unbearable for many. We uncover personal experiences from people who have tried panbesy in the [...]

What Singaporean have to say about OSIM UZAP or UKIMONO or OTO TriMAX …

December 4, 2009

What Singaporean have to say about OSIM UZAP or UKIMONO or OTO TriMAX …

From a scientific point of view, it is TRUE that by exerting pressure can help to break down fat. This pressure can be the pressure from your hands when applying the lotion vigorously to the effected area (how it is done traditionally) or, if you have the time and money, a mechanical device used in [...]

How does Body Wrap works?

December 4, 2009

How does Body Wrap works?

Many wonder how body wrap such as the Marie France REBORN actually works. Bear in mind in actual fact there are 2 types of body WRAP. Take note both wrap serve different function and has different result and they are FAT LOSS WRAP and INCH LOSS WRAPS Looking at Inch Loss Body Wraps, the inch-loss body wrap [...]

Liposuction Price in Singapore and Overseas

December 4, 2009

Liposuction Price in Singapore and Overseas

Prices of Liposuction varies depending on where and who. Many Singaporean are seek liposuction treatment out of Singapore in countries such as Thailand, Korea and Indonesia. The two favourite hot spots are Bangkok, Hatyai and Medan and treatment price can be as low as half. The differences in price is as follow: Plastic Surgeon in Singapore [...]

Slimming with marie france or marie chia?

December 3, 2009

Slimming with marie france or marie chia?

Just want to share my experience on slimming centre.. Wendy is absolutely right.. few years ago, I went for a promotion trial at this slimming centre (Slimming San…) (not going to name the centre).. after the trail end, I end up signing $4k worth of services.. durng the treatment period, was con to sign up more [...]

Dr Johnson 5 Days Slim Hot Gel *REVIEW*

December 3, 2009

Dr Johnson 5 Days Slim Hot Gel *REVIEW*

Dr Johnson 5 Days Slim Hot Gel like most slimming cream promise to burn fats. Personally, I bought a tube from ebay at $10 dollars. After applying it on my tummy, like any other slimming gel, it gives a burning sensation. By theory, the burning sensation warms the body to the core and facilitates deep, body [...]

Acupuncture help in Weight Loss .. true or false?

December 2, 2009

Acupuncture help in Weight Loss .. true or false?

I went to one where the acupuncture program consist of detox + acupuncture + dietary plan. The Acupuncture is to speed up the progress of the slimming as it help to increase your metabolism rate. I alway believe that if a person decided to slim down, he or she got to control of what his/her [...]

The Truth about REDUCTIL – Slimming Pills

December 2, 2009

The Truth about REDUCTIL – Slimming Pills

In Singapore , Reductil is only available through prescription by doctor. To “qualify”, your BMI need to be above 27. Other similar diet pill include duromine and panbesy, these are the other two popular slimming pills available in Singapore. How it works is it give you the feeling of being full quicker so that you won’t [...]

The price of a perfect body

December 2, 2009

The price of a perfect body

Sun, Dec 06, 2009 China Daily/Asia News Network Abdomen / thigh liposuction: RM6,000 to RM8,000 (S$2455.8 – $3274.4) Breast implants: RM10,000 to RM15,000 (S$4093 – $6139.5) Breast reduction in men: RM11,200 (S$4584.16) Lip augmentation: RM2,000 to 2,500 (S$818.6 – $1023.25) Forehead lift: RM2,500 (S$1023.25) Double eyelid surgery: RM4,000 to RM5,000 (S$1637.2 – $2046.5) Tummy tuck: RM12,000 to RM15,000 (S$4911.6 – $6139.5) Facelift: RM15,000 (S$6139.5) Butt [...]

Germa Slimming Camisole *REVIEW*

December 1, 2009

Germa Slimming Camisole *REVIEW*

I saw this Camisole Recommended by Taiwan Beauty Show many years back and decide to find out more about this “amazing” product. Germa Slimming Camisole is also know as a Slimming Body Shapers. Its purpose is to help you accelerate weight loss trough high compression, perspiration and micro massage by wearing these garments between 8 to [...]

Slimming Tea … does it works?

December 1, 2009

Slimming Tea … does it works?

If you’ve been looking for natural supplements and weight loss formulas to help you shed those extra pounds,  ‘slimming tea’ promises to get rid of body fat and increase your metabolism.  Best part about Slim Tea is it is caffeine-free and has been around the market for a long long time. Many dieters swear by [...]

Former Miss Argentina dies after plastic surgery

December 1, 2009

Former Miss Argentina dies after plastic surgery

Source : http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/americas/12/01/argentina.model.death/index.html A former Miss Argentina died Sunday after complications arising from plastic surgery, the official Telam news agency said. Solange Magnano, 37, died in a hospital after being transferred from a clinic where she underwent an elective surgery on her buttocks on Wednesday, the agency reported. Magnano ran her own modeling agency in Argentina, and had [...]

Liposuction in Medan, my experience

November 29, 2009

Liposuction in Medan, my experience

Medan is another popular destination for some to have their liposuction done. The price of doing it overseas in places like Medan can be more than half compared to doing it Singapore. hi all, i posted this in another forum and thought i would like to share it here as well i had liposuction done on my inner [...]