If you’ve visited Asia Square’s sprawling contemporary food court, you might have come across Skinscape Clinic, an aesthetic clinic that has a steadily growing reputation, especially among the Downtown Core’s PMEB crowd. Here, Dr. Harvey Ho uses his expertise, experience and state-of-the-art machinery to deliver safe and effective treatments for varied aesthetic goals. And his rise in popularity comes at a very opportune time.
The global industry for male grooming products and services is expected to reach US$81.2 billion this year. The surge is in both the sales of grooming products as well as aesthetic procedures. Based on data from the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), the number of botulinum toxin procedures undergone by men surged by 403% from 2000 to 2018. Meanwhile, a recent study published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology revealed that in 2018 alone, over 661,000 Botox procedures were administered. As of 2022, Botox for men, often referred to as “Brotox,” has firmly secured its position as the most sought-after aesthetic treatment in the United States.
Enter Skinscape Clinic.
At Skinscape, customers will find a comprehensive, full-body suite of treatments — for the skin (including the Pico Laser Rejuvenation, a super-fast medical laser), the face (including the Ultraformer III HIFU, which stands for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, a full facelift without surgery and minimal downtime), the eyes (everything from under-eye dermal filler to dark eye circles treatment) and the body (fat freezing as well as hair and tattoo removals).
Some of them are longer-term programmes for problems that require more sustained attention, such as the Comprehensive Acne Scar Programme. But what’s great about Skinscape’s suite of services is that it includes quick-fix solutions and facial treatments with zero downtime, such as the Signature Medi-Facial (which combines bioexfoliation, hydrodermabrasion, extraction, electroporation and low level laser therapy to deeply cleanse, hydrate, rejuvenate and calm the skin), so you can go from dull to magnificent over lunchtime.
Most patients also opt for Clatuu Alpha Fat Freezing, a safe and non-invasive cryolipolysis or fat freeze treatment for body contouring and fat reduction, and one of Skinscape’s most sought-after treatments.
The one-hour treatment utilises a state-of-the-art 360° Surround Cooling Technology and precisely-designed applicators to fit different body types. It’s safe and effective. During the treatment, the applicator suctions the skin and subcutaneous layers of fat. It then freezes the fat deposits at a controlled temperate range of +5 to -5 degrees Celsius to induce apoptosis (fat cell death). Other tissues such as skin, nerve and blood vessels are not damaged. While it does not get rid of visceral fat found deeper in the body, it’s a great addition to a good workout routine if you’re looking for faster, more prominent results in sculpting your body.
For those with more severe cases of acne scarring, deep wrinkles, stretch marks and skin tightening, Skinscape has pioneered the Secret Duo treatment that combines Secret RF Microneedling and Erbium Glass Laser in one machine. The machine is able to achieve visible results in terms of lifting, tightening, and skin texture improvement in one session where other clinics would typically require three to five sessions to achieve similar outcomes.
Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling is the use of fine medical-grade needles to deliver RF heat energy to skin tissue after the needles have penetrated the surface of the skin. This causes controlled micro-injuries to the skin, which triggers the body’s natural wound healing response. As the skin heals, collagen production heightens and existing collagen fibers tighten at the same time. The result is smoother, tighter and firmer skin. Meanwhile, Erbium Glass Laser is a skin rejuvenation laser that targets the inner layer of skin without damaging the superficial layer. The laser beam is broken up into a grid of tiny beams that create micro-injuries to the dermis. As the micro-injuries heal, old and damaged skin tissue is removed, causing the deeper layers of skin to grow a new epidermis with more collagen, giving a more youthful look.
The Secret Duo treat can be used on the face and body and lasts 30 minutes. There will be scarring for about 5-7 days, before they fall off to reveal the new, youthful skin underneath.
But Skinscape’s most popular treatment is its Signature Medi-Facial, a highly sought-after treatment known for its luxurious experience tailored to all skin types. The facial regimen includes aromatherapy, double cleanse, bioexfoliation, DermaClear hydradermabrasion, manual extraction, DermoElectroPoration with bespoke serum, Healite LED light therapy, and a customized mask.
The ritual begins with grounding techniques and inhalation of specially curated aromatherapy scents, emphasizing the importance of deep breathing. The facial then progresses to a meticulously crafted medical protocol suitable for diverse skin conditions. This comprehensive approach incorporates bioexfoliation, hydrodermabrasion, extraction, electroporation, and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) to thoroughly cleanse, hydrate, rejuvenate, and soothe the skin. Each aspect of the facial is fully customizable by our skilled in-house therapists, who adjust treatment segments’ duration, energy-based treatment intensity, and serum selection tailored to each patient’s unique skin requirements. Additional enhancements such as peels, HIFU, or radiofrequency energy can be incorporated to further personalize the facial experience.
This 90-minute procedure has absolutely zero downtime, and is fantastic for those who need a quick fire way to look younger and more radiant quickly. We’ve used it ourselves ahead of important meetings and dates.
Skinscape Clinic is located at 8 Marina View, #02-07 Asia Square Tower 1, Singapore 018960.
