Dr Samantha Tay, Medical Director, Aesthetic Physician at Nexus Aesthetic Clinic
AUTHOR PROFILE

Dr Samantha Tay

Medical Director, Aesthetic Physician

MBBS NUS, Former KKH Surgical Resident

Dr Samantha leads Nexus with a surgeon's precision. Skin biology first, needle second.

ARTICLES

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Split illustration of Profhilo hyaluronic acid bioremodelling beside Rejuran polynucleotide salmon-DNA skin repair

Profhilo vs Rejuran: How to Choose the Right One for Your Skin

Narrowed your skin booster choice down to Profhilo or Rejuran? They are not rivals. They fix different things. Here is how Dr Samantha decides which one your skin actually needs.

24 Jul 20266 min read
A doctor examining an Asian patient's facial pigmentation with a skin-analysis lamp during a consultation at a Singapore aesthetic clinic

Pigmentation treatment in Singapore: sun spots, melasma and acne marks each need a different fix

If a treatment left your pigmentation darker instead of clearer, the usual problem is a type mismatch. Sun spots, melasma, and acne marks look alike but need very different treatment. A Singapore doctor on how to tell yours apart.

18 Jul 20267 min read
Woman assessing her jawline and under-chin in a Singapore aesthetic clinic

Double Chin: Is It Fat, Loose Skin, or Your Jaw?

Not every double chin is fat. It can be loose skin or a receded jaw, and each needs a different fix. A Singapore doctor on how to tell which cause is yours, and the non-surgical options for each.

16 Jul 20268 min read
Melasma treatment in Singapore, mapped before it is lasered

Melasma treatment in Singapore: why the wrong laser makes it worse

Melasma is managed, not cured, and aggressive laser can make it worse. A Singapore doctor on the evidence-based path: sun protection, topicals, tranexamic acid, and gentle low-fluence Pico.

15 Jun 20266 min read
Dr Samantha administering HIFU on Ultraformer MPT for skin tightening at Nexus Aesthetic Singapore

HIFU vs Ultherapy: what's actually different

Both use focused ultrasound for non-surgical skin tightening. The real question is which one fits what your skin needs, including whether you want body coverage.

20 May 2026
How ECM Skin Boosters Work in Singapore and Who Qualifies (2026)

How ECM Skin Boosters Work in Singapore and Who Qualifies (2026)

If you have tried polynucleotide skin boosters, Profhilo, Skinvive, or any number of other skin boosters in Singapore and found that results eventually plateau, this guide is for you. There is a 4th-generation category of skin booster that works on a layer of your skin that hydra

23 Apr 202614 min read
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