Going to start off my very first blog post about my first visit to ids clinic located at novena specialist centre. In case you guys didn't know, ids clinic is opened by Renowned Dr SK Tan, whom was the founded of the much raved about Derma-RX clinic at Tong building (DRX clinic). Been wanting to give this clinic a shot to save my dying skin ( enlarged pores, black heads, whiteheads, scars, and occasional pimples that never seem to go away) basically, you name it I got it.
Plagued by all that and the countless frustrations and failed attempts at trying to find a solution for my skin, gradually I began to lose hope and confidence. All the money spent on facial packages and consultations with various clinic like the national skin centre head of skin (spent a bomb there,freaking useless ) And even the renown Dr Loke clinic at novena medical centre, didn't have much results.
Initially when I first read about bloggers review on DRX clinic, I was skeptical like was this another marketing gimmick cum sponsored post :/ , fazed by the fees as well, I put that thought on hold plus I was on another treatment with retinol A prescribed by Dr Loke ( it did work in helping to control excess oil! ). This however was not enough for me, cause everyday when I wake up, I'll be overcome by a wave of sadness when staring at my skin, especially under sunlight D: I do not even dare apply any makeup on my skin for fear of clogging up more pores or breaking out. Sometimes I will wake up feeling so disgusted at my skin, all that pitted holes, kinda reminds me of....the images of clustered holes D: fml.
TRYPOPHOBIA )):
In any case, after many unsuccessful attempts at finding a solution for my skin, self hating and fed up with the idea of getting mixed responses to the solution for my skin, like (facial will tell you to do more to remove the excess dirt clogging the skin, doing oxygen treatment will help and clearing the dirty stuff from the skin, while the doctor I went to all go against going for facial, saying how it makes things worse, facial is bad, shouldn't be done no help, cheat money..... )
UGH..,
I decided to make an appointment - after much deliberation, to visit the IDS clinic on 14/4/14!!! More so since the founder of DRX clinic has shifted over, I should visit him instead of DRX clinic right (:? RIGHT!
Just in case you guys wanna know, the IDS clinic is located at
Novena Specialist Centre
8 Sinaran drive
05-10
Stepping into the clinic was kinda unnerving at first sight, Cause all the nurses who were uniformly dressed, stood right by the reception counter, lol my mum was taken aback. Anyway Love the feel of the clinic though.
Outside the clinic
Waiting area
Upon registration, I was ushered in to a room by Ms Karine to have the image of my face taken at three different angles, so that they can track the progress of my skin. Shortly after, was the consultation with Dr SK Tan. Dr Tan exuded a warm and friendly feel and after hearing what he had to say, the steps I should take to reach my desired skin result, I can't help but skip a little on the
inside, like could this finally REALLY REALLY be my miracle ( cries!!!)
At the end of the consultation, I was ushered to another room where Karine advised and showed me
the various products that were recommended by Dr Tan as well as the steps to follow. One thing I am personally really glad for is that, absolutely NO HARD SELLING of products were involved ( phew!) so unlike those facial places... So basically I just got what I needed which are, as mentioned below. I will still remain using my own cleanser and toner (: According to DR Tan, I have to prepare my face for the laser treatment so I will have to start by using their products to keep my condition under control.
Pore blemish, c+ , A + and sunscreen
The steps I had to take
With that said, I can only trust that the money I'm planning to fork out for the products and the subsequent medical treatments will yield POSITIVE results. To be honest, I'm indeed excited for the possible change yet afraid it will remain the same.. EITHER way, I believe I am in good hands and with god's grace, something positive will happen!! ( Always declare righteous thoughts ((: )
Will be using this space to document the treatment so that I can track my own progress (:
The subsequent consultation is scheduled on 24/5/14
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In the meanwhile... Meibin will be hoping really hard !!
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It's blurry but you can still freaking see the marks.....UGH ):
Xoxo
