So what is the catch? For one thing, Rejuran is derived from salmon sperm (yes, you read that correctly, although some will sugar-coat is by calling it salmon DNA), so people who are allergic to salmon should not try it. Those who have undergone treatments involving collagen stimulators or biostimulators such as Ellansé and Sculptra should likewise not undergo Rejuran. Otherwise its contraindications are similar to those of other injectables; those who are on blood thinners such as warfarin should take caution as they are prone to bleeding and bruising.

For another thing, Rejuran does cause a rather peculiar post-treatment appearance. Because it is injected into the skin in dots, there will be small raised weals at the site of each injection that take about 24 hours to fully disperse (this may go up to 48 hours for the eye area). This is in addition to the needle marks that may persist for a few days after, although these are easily solved with the use of makeup. While the down time is short, the initial appearance of the weals (which look like rows and rows of mosquito bites) may be slightly alarming at first. And of course, as Rejuran is an injectible, there is a certain level of pain tolerance required.

Despite the drawbacks, Rejuran is quickly becoming a sought-after treatment, because it is just that good. A full course of the Rejuran involves three initial monthly treatments, followed by one every six months as a top-up. Results can be seen approximately four weeks after the first treatment, as the skin requires time to heal and regenerate.

On a more personal note, I did try the full three treatments of Rejuran for myself, to see whether or not it really is the miracle cure it seems to be. I most definitely saw a alrge reduction in the severity of the fine lines around my eye area, which have long been a concern, and my skin felt much smoother to the touch. The neck lines I have had for years were also smoother and noticeably reduced. I did not experience a reduction in pigmentation (although I admittedly do not have much), but other patients I met have said that they saw their sun spots diminish greatly after the treatment. Most impressive, however, was the effects of Rejuran on the eczema patches that I was experiencing on my neck and eye area. The neck patches, which had persisted for a good two to three months, disappeared within a week of the first treatment, and the small patch on my eye area disappeared after the second, never to return. Plus, Dr. Lam's skill with the needle meant that there was virtually zero bruising after the treatments, and I only had to contend with the raised weals. Dr. Lam also ensured that the weals and needle marks healed more quickly by adding a LED facial treatment after the injections. Overall, under her expertise, Rejuran gets my stamp of approval.

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Dr. Lam Bee Lan has been a practicing physician for over 20 years, and an aesthetics specialist for over 10. As a leader in her field, Dr. Lam also trains other doctors both locally and abroad on the use of Q-Med Galderma Restylane and Allergan Juvederm range of fillers, as well as on techniques for injecting Menarini Dysport® by Ipsen (botulinum toxin). She also believes in giving back to society, volunteering her time at Changi Prison to remove tattoos for the inmates. She has been awarded the 5-year Service Award by the Singapore Prison Authority for her efforts.

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