Area guide · Skin

Skin:
pigment, acne, scars, texture and quality

Medically reviewed by Dr Sin Yong · Last reviewed · 6 min read · Jump to questions

What sets the fee for milia seeds: milia removal cost.

Which acid suits which problem, and the pigment risk in Asian skin: chemical peel Singapore.

For guides organised by skin type, tone and age, see skin types and life stages.

Life-stage guides: 20s, 30s, 40s, after 50 and 60s and beyond.

Life-stage guides: 20s, 30s, in your 40s, after 50 and 60s and beyond.

Life-stage guides: 20s, in your 30s, 40s, after 50 and 60s and beyond.

Life-stage guides: in your 20s, 30s, 40s, after 50 and 60s and beyond.

Eczema, psoriasis and suspicious lesions are not treated here; see when an aesthetic clinic refers you.

Comedones and congestion are covered on blackheads treatment.

The chest is covered on décolletage rejuvenation.

Life-stage skin change is covered on menopause skin.

Acne in pregnancy: what is avoided, what is generally used, what waits, and breastfeeding notes.

Teen acne treatment Singapore: a guide for parents and teenagers on what is normal, when to treat early and how consultations work.

Sensitive skin treatment Singapore: sensitivity versus rosacea, perioral dermatitis and Demodex, and which devices are gentler.

Dry skin treatment Singapore: barrier physiology, air-conditioning, retinoid dryness and when it is eczema.

Oily skin treatment Singapore: why sebum, pores and acne cluster, and what is matched to each goal.

See also: Glass skin Singapore.

See also: Skin tag removal Singapore.

See also: Wart removal Singapore.

For pitted acne scars, see acne scar treatment Singapore.

Updated 10 October 2026 · Reviewed by Dr Sin Yong

Skin concerns are grouped here by what is actually wrong in the skin: pigment, active acne, scarring, texture and pores, redness, growths, and skin quality. The same device can help one and worsen another, so the type is confirmed before a laser or injectable is chosen. This page lists the skin conditions and treatments on the site.

Illustrative image for the skin area guide, not a patient

Conditions of the skin explained

Treatments used for the skin

How assessment works for the skin

Dr Sin Yong examines the area himself, at rest and in movement, and names the mechanism before naming a device. The consultation process and how fees are quoted are described on their own pages; if something feels wrong after a treatment done anywhere, the complication care page explains what to do.

“Pigment, scarring and texture sit at different depths, which is why one laser rarely answers all three.”

Dr Sin YongOn skin concerns
Signature protocols

Signature protocols for this area

What Dr Sin Yong treats most often here, and the protocol he uses for it.

Pigment & redness — illustrative model, not a patient
Pigment & redness
R2 is directed at the inflammation; T2 at the deposit, with a thermal pass
Acne scars — illustrative model, not a patient
Acne scars
Scar type and depth decide the combination
In brief
Which skin concerns does Dr Sin Yong assess?
Every condition listed on this page is assessed in person on Orchard Road.
How is the right treatment chosen?
By mechanism: the assessment names what is actually wrong (for example descent versus deflation, or pigment type) and only then matches a treatment to it.
Are fees listed?
No.

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Start with the scar type: the acne scar removal Singapore guide matches ice-pick, boxcar, rolling and tethered scars to the tool used for each.

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See the back acne treatment Singapore guide for the acne-versus-folliculitis check that comes before any treatment.

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Read the exosome treatment Singapore guide: what topical exosomes are used for after a procedure, and what the evidence does not support.

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Related: the LDM facial — dual-frequency ultrasound used to calm skin and support recovery around other treatments.

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Related: sebaceous hyperplasia — the yellow bumps on oily skin, their lookalikes, and how each is flattened.

Your next step
  1. 1. MessageWhatsApp +65 8023 7170 with what is bothering you. A reply comes from the clinic, not a bot.
  2. 2. AssessmentDr Sin Yong examines you himself on Orchard Road, with ultrasound where earlier filler is involved.
  3. 3. A plan in writingWhat he would do, what he would not, the fee factors, and the option of no treatment.

Every treatment is performed by Dr Sin Yong personally. Singapore Medical Council registered · invited to share his clinical expertise internationally as a Key Opinion Leader for CLASSYS, DEKA, HIRONIC, FOTONA, ALMA, LUTRONIC and ILOODA · HSA-registered devices · ultrasound-guided correction

Dr Sin Yong's aesthetic clinic in Singapore is on Orchard Road, a short walk from Orchard MRT. More about the aesthetic doctor in Singapore who performs every treatment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Every condition listed on this page is assessed in person on Orchard Road. Assessment comes first; some visits end with no treatment recommended, and surgical problems are referred to a plastic surgery specialist.

By mechanism: the assessment names what is actually wrong (for example descent versus deflation, or pigment type) and only then matches a treatment to it. Device names are not the starting point.

No. Singapore's rules for medical advertising restrict price advertising, and no plan can be set before an examination. Fees are quoted in writing after assessment; see how fees are quoted.

References

1. Kwon SH, Na JI, Choi JY, et al. Melasma: Updates and perspectives. Exp Dermatol 2019;28(6):704-708. PubMed

2. Jacob CI, Dover JS, Kaminer MS. Acne scarring: a classification system and review of treatment options. J Am Acad Dermatol 2001;45(1):109-17. PubMed

3. Davis EC, Callender VD. Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation: a review of the epidemiology, clinical features, and treatment options in skin of color. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol 2010;3(7):20-31. PubMed

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