Advance course for Botox and Filler Injection

I was looking forward for the 30th as I would be attending a seminar for the Advance Course in Botox and Filler injection. The speaker was the famous Dr Jay Galvez, Chief of section of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Hospital of Manila, one of the prestigious hospital in Philippines. In advanced level, you skill isn't limited to injection on the forehead, glabellar area, and the crow's feet, but you learn about enhancement of beauty in a given face. To actually alter the facial structure to beautify or enhance the feature, and not merely to maintain youth.
Meeting up with the man was really an experience. He is so jovial and funny. I immediately as i arrived at the hall in Hilton hotel, i was asked to take a seat next to this girl who was talking to this guy. She is a medical representative from Singapore, and the guy, who was laughing and telling jokes at her extended her hand to shook my hand. "Hi, I am Dr Galvez". I was surprised!
He is so young, cheerful, easy going, unlike the head of department of Plastic Surgery in KLGH, some Datuk who thinks he stands out among the crowd by wearing a bow tie and carries himself as is he is a "orang putih".
Well, half and hour ago, i just close my clinic and rush back home to take a shower and off i go. I decided to have a have a snack, whereelse provides a faster service than McDonald Drive Through.
And thank God I found my GPS system now. Drop me at any part of KL, I got my personal guide to take me home.

GPS system, don't leave home without it!
As i entered the 4 star hotel, the thing that caught my attention was the overall ambiance. Dim lights , plants strategically placed. It totally creates a calming effect .
Immediately, Dr Glavez was passing a invitation card and while doing so, he said, Dr Wan, You are the first person i am inviting you to attend my workshop in Philipines this september. I was thrilled looking at the things that he will be teaching us,

Soon the seminar started and i got prior permission to photograph every slides that he will be presenting that day.
They provided notebooks for us to write on, As i open the file, the first picture that caught my attention was this
You can tell the indepth knowledge Dr Galvez have just by listening to his ideas and concept of beauty.
Many times, we see pictures of beautiful faces, and less beautiful faces. Now, what makes a person beautiful?
--i agree
Then we were asked which among these two women is prettier?
Chances are, you'll say the girl on the right side, but why? Because he has a well defined jaw and a tapering lower 1/3 of the face, high cheek bones, where else Julia Roberts's mouth is too big. Not proportionate to the face.
So what make a women beautiful?
....i am sorry, i just can't continue writing. perhaps I'll continue some other time

I hope i'll fall asleep before i die

Felt forsaken from time to time Been told family is breaking apart
blame it on the ungrateful me
I was told to the be reason for such disharmony

Now you're carrying my unborn child
threatened to leave me all alone
will you take my beloved children, gone
They are my life source, i can't live if they're gone

shocked me whenyou told me you don't want the child
that's my flesh and blood God has given us
I feel lousier as the days go by
Kept blaming me for not changing my ways

should have let me fit till i turn stiff blue
then your trouble is gone
blissful life is want you want
blissful life is what you'll get

I will be happy even if laying still in my grave
seeing my children playing, you face radiates again
oh, just happiness that's what you longed for
if i can't give you when i'm alive, perhaps things'll change when i'm dead

should have forsaken me when faced with the jaw of death
why did you asked the doctors to revive me?
its painless, as circulation to my brain has stopped
can't you wait a minute longer till I'm dead?

You don't realized or ever understand how I think
I love you with all my life, my dearest wife
I went astrayed and had to fight my way back
my life is a constant battle, battle from inside

Never thought my life will end up this way
saved a thousand but let my life slipping by
why? I don't deserve that! i have no faith in you
these are the words i am all too familiar with
haven't i done anything right all this while?

Am i such a lousy individual?
am i the trash of society, i don't know
You begin to convince me
Of all the lousy things about me

I feel sad and you deserve a better person
I have contemplated suicide for a while now
Each time i try to rammed myself to die
But all that i see were my children's eye

So God I pray to you over and over again
help me to better myself, not break myself
If this is how my life was meant to be
take me with you,God to be with you again.

--W.C.H--

A step closer to prevent premature death

What else would you think when i mention these words other than Cervical cancer Vaccination. Indeed man has come a long way in studying this deadly disease which previously one has no control of. Since 400BC, the father of modern medicine, a Greek Physician as well as a sophist, Hippocrates, had described in his writings about cervical cancer patient with impending death. Later German Gynaecologist who invented the colposcope to identify early precancerous lesion on the cervix. in 1925.
Dr Hans Hinselmann- inventor of the colposcopy machine to detect early precancerous lesion of cervical cancer.

The colposcope

Three years later a Greek Physician, Georgios Papanikolaou, a pioneer in cytology in early detection of cancer developed the Pap Smear.
In `1974, A German virologist, Dr, Harald zur Hausen was studying and did research on Carcinoma of Cervix,has found Human Pappilloma Virus DNA in cervical cancer cells, and for this great discovery, he attributed HPV virus as a major causative factor in the development of cervical cancer.
For his discovery, he received the Nobel Prize in Physiology in 2008.

Dr Harald zur Hausen
winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology for his discovery in Human Pappilloma virus as the causative agent.

In 2007, the first ever vaccine against Cervical cancer, Gardasil, which gives protection not only cancer but prevention of genital wards. However cost is a real factor on why it didn't get much response from the community.

GARDASIL
When it was initially introduced, natually due to its cost (as being the first anti cncer drugs) It boast to be a tetrvalent vaccine, since it covers serotype 18 and serotype 16, then the other 2 that contribute to genital warts.

GSK, a giant pharmaceutikal company that produces Cervarix came into the market in the mid 2008.
Being bivalent vaccine that provides 100% protection against HPV16 and HPV 18, with some cross protection with serotype 31 and 45.
However, the latest data indicated tht Cervarix give 100% protection against HPV 16,HPV18,HPV31, and HPV 45. So, my friends! Cervarix has become a tetrvalent vaccine now.

Data has shown that due to the added ingredient ASO4, its like a turbocharger in production and sustaining high level of antibody for a long duration.. at least from calculated formula, it would last at least 20 years.
Based on the head to head studies, Cervarix has been proven to be far more superior than Gardasil.
So, what are you waiting for?
Well, just to make the deal sweeter......
or would you rather.....
For those who had this injection, the next challenge is to get and encourge women to step forward for your annual pap smear. Again and again, I emphasized, this virus attacks and is currently the number 2 killer among all cancers affecting women. Science and medicine has come a long way, and with this vaccine its like a quantum leap in science and medicine, and marks a milstone in the history of mankind being in control against a killer disease.
Next topic, on pap smear. You'll be surprised!

Advance Course in Botox and fillers injection

Right after my cervical cancer symposium finishes on the 29th, then i got invited to a workshop for Advance course the very next day at Hilton PJ.
As the cosmetic industry increases exponentially, so must our skill.Hence i was invited to attend an Advance Course on 30th july
I am excited about facial life with filler and Botox.
But the most interesting amongst all the topic..
The one topic that i look forward to listen to is the last presentation by Dr Joseph Galvez, who is the chief , section of facial plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, in University of City of Manila.
This should be interesting i been taught about faces, what is a beautiful face, lets see what i've been taught would it be the same concept here.
Then perhaps i can list down photos of bloggers with such features...! How's that!

2nd Cervarix Syposium

I received an invitation to attend another symposium on Cervarix, which is on 29 July held at Le Meridien Hotel. The presenters are Professor Peter Leslie Stern, who is a Head of Cancer Research UK, Paterson Institute for Cancer Research, University of Manchester Based at the Christie Hospital.
He will speak on "Targeting a challenging virus." It should be an interesting talk judging from the Curriculum vitae.
I have prepared a list of questions which i m eager to ask.
The second speaker is Dr Goh Choo Beng, who graduated from the medical faculty of the National University of Singapore in 1994. He obtained his specialization training in Radiology Oncology at the Singapore General Hospitak, and National Cancer Centre Singapore. His resume is impression and i can't type them all here.........i'll go straight to the point. He joined GSK in May 2007 as part of th Asia Pacific HPV vaccine Medical Affairs/Clinical R&D team and presently manages the medical affairs for the GSK adult and adolescent vaccine franchise in Asia Pasific.
As before, I think I'll skip the dinner and head for home just right after the Q & A sessions.
I hope I will enjoy this talk as much as did on the first one.

My favourite Tupac's piece

Thugs Mansion

Among the numerous collection of Tupac's, This would be my all time favourite. It showed the soft and loving side of Tupac amidst his wild gangster behavior. The video is at the bottom end. Read the lyrics and understand its significance. Then, you'll see Tupac as more than just a superstar rapper. He is a fighter for human rights, he tries to resolve the years of killing and hatred between the East coast gang and the West Coast Gang. He came out with the concept of Thugs Life, which lays down the rules .of engaement when rivals gangs meets.


Shit, tired of gettin shot at
Tired of gettin chased by the police and arrested
Niggaz need a spot where WE can kick it
A spot where WE belong, that's just for us
Niggaz ain't gotta get all dressed up and be Hollywood
Y'knahmean? Where do niggaz go when we die?
Ain't no heaven for a thug nigga
That's why we go to thug mansion
That's the only place where thugs get in free and you gotta be a G
... at thug mansion

[Verse One]
A place to spend my quiet nights, time to unwind
So much pressure in this life of mine, I cry at times
I once contemplated suicide, and woulda tried
But when I held that 9, all I could see was my momma's eyes
No one knows my struggle, they only see the trouble
Not knowin it's hard to carry on when no one loves you
Picture me inside the misery of poverty
No man alive has ever witnessed struggles I survived
Prayin hard for better days, promise to hold on
Me and my dawgs ain't have a choice but to roll on
We found a family spot to kick it
Where we can drink liquor and no one bickers over trick shit
A spot where we can smoke in peace, and even though we G's
We still visualize places, that we can roll in peace
And in my mind's eye I see this place, the players go in fast
I got a spot for us all, so we can ball, at thug's mansion

[Chorus: Anthony Hamilton]
Ain't no place I'd rather be
Chillin' with homies and family
Sky high, iced out paradise
In the skyyyyyyyyyy..
Ain't no place I'd rather be
Only place that's right for me
Chromed out mansion in paradise
In the skyyyyyyyyyy..

[Verse Two]
Will I survive all the fights and the darkness?
Trouble sparks, they tell me home is where the heart is, dear departed
I shed tattooed tears and couldn't sleep good
for multiple years, witness peers catch gunshots
Nobody cares, seen the politicians ban us
They'd rather see us locked in chains, please explain
why they can't stand us, is there a way for me to change?
Or am I just a victim of things I did to maintain?
I need a place to rest my head
with the little bit of homeboys that remains, cause all the rest dead
Is there a spot for us to roll, if you find it
I'll be right behind ya, show me and I'll go
How can I be peaceful? I'm comin from the bottom
Watch my daddy scream peace while the other man shot him
I need a house that's full of love when I need to escape
the deadly places slingin drugs, in thug's mansion

[Chorus w/ minor ad lib variations]

[Verse Three]
Dear momma don't cry, your baby boy's doin good
Tell the homies I'm in heaven and they ain't got hoods
Seen a show with Marvin Gaye last night, it had me shook
Drippin peppermint Schnapps, with Jackie Wilson, and Sam Cooke
Then some lady named Billie Holiday
Sang sittin there kickin it with Malcolm, 'til the day came
Little LaTasha sho' grown
Tell the lady in the liquorstore that she's forgiven, so come home
Maybe in time you'll understand only God can save us
When Miles Davis cuttin lose with the band
Just think of all the people that you knew in the past
that passed on, they in heaven, found peace at last
Picture a place that they exist, together
There has to be a place better than this, in heaven
So right before I sleep, dear God, what I'm askin
Remember this face, save me a place, in thug's mansion

[Chorus - repeat 2X (w/ ad libs)]

Nothing last forever..........

It dawns upon my senses that we take our daily life as routine, how ignorant have i become. As a Buddhist and Hindu, my life based upon Dharma and Sathya made me gave up meat, and there i was a vegetarian for 8 straight years. I thought I would never harm another soul, consciously or subconsciously. I was so clear on the path that i walk upon. Seeing death routinely is part of my job description, more importantly than learning to revive a dying man is to look upon dying self. Time doesn't slow down for anyone, not even a fraction of a second. As the saying
"A year older, a year wiser." But i seem to be the exception to the rule. The quote that suites me perfectly is, "To err is to be human."
Am I being condemned to silly little mistakes in life that seemed to accumulate and snowball into this huge mess that made who i am today? Have I got no control over oneself? I do. I do have the desire to a better man. To kick off those bad habits, and walk upon the right path with head held up high, and every action isn't questionalble. I have a chance in this unpredictable lifetime of mine.
For years I walk on the valley of Shadow of Death, Life ain't blissful as i founght in a constant battle To live life of an angel or a devil Some choices were made while standing on the evil side I've prayed the same thing for years now good health to family and friend, Lead me back to the path of Truth whenever i am astrayed Forgive me for the sins that i've committed thus far in life I've been blind all these years, constantly living the devilish lifestyle Last year I was standing in front of the Pearly Gate But God gave me a second life, instead of leaving my love ones behind

Unsure whether was it the Pearly Gate or the Gate of hell
whatever it was it doesn't matter now
How many souls are given a second chance
To be human without erring in a lifetime
to complete the task assigned, to get out off
the circle of life and death

As I contemplate life and its rationale
i realized why babies are born crying
for the inevitable fear of sadness and sufferings,
Consequences of the evil acts in the past doings

No matter how much suffers we may endure, face it
God never lay the burden exceeding the breaking point
Its how you face the challenges, that's how your character's judged
So, choose one,Son, the Gateway to Heaven or Hell.

Its as been 10 years since i became a doctor
the more failed resuscitation, the more i am convinced
that though we may be attempting to save lives,
The Mack who decides who to stays or goes, is the Creator Himself.

I pray for wings to fly
i pray for a place in the Kingdom of Heaven
I pray for my death only to lead me into immortality
No happiness, no sadness, no birth, no death,
Just a constant state of bliss that radiates from within.

What is their true agenda?

Parvus Sdn Bhd is a major cosmetic company that supply several cosmetic product to Doctors such BTA-X, Dysport, previously holds a stake at filler industries such as Juvederm, Aptos thread, etc..etc. I first heard of Parvus through the editors of Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty Magazine. They make their presence known by holding annual conferences on Cosmetology. However, i was rather disappointed with the medical representatives that first saw me back in 2006 upon completion of my Cosmetic medicine training in Australia. I was working as a locum at Ng and Lee Clinic, while sourcing out the items to starts a cosmetic centre, like BTA-X, (i was trained using Dysport), fillers like Restylane which was own by Innomed, however, we have always wanted to make our ninche market in sclerotherapy, treatment of varicose veins and spider veins without the need for surgery. Unfortunately, the sclerosing agent that i was looking for was Sodium tetradecyl Sulfate, or its alternative, Polidoconal, not more available in the local market.
Fine, then i made an appointment with the representative from Parvus to open an account with them for our BTA-X supply. I remember vividly that i specifically told them that i am a trained doctor in administering BTA-X and that i am looking for supply. Eagerly, they were more than willing to meet up with me.
I remembered very well the name of the rep who attended me, Adrian Yam. Thin, well dressed who gave me "the look" that says,"Aiyah... such a sloppy dressed doctor. Really a cosmetic doctor,ah?" There were this other guys who came along, Wee, if i am not mistaken. They were discussing amongst themselves for a while, then muttered the sentence that would change my perspective on them/Parvus. " Doctor, before we can sell our Dysport to you, you must attend a workshop conducted by Parvus to teach you the basics of Dysport administration, upon completion which only we're able to sell it to you." With a contorted face, how much is the work shop?"If my memory doesn't fail me, it was somewhere in the range of RM2k-RM2.8K. That's it! I was pissed and retorted at them," Didn't i clearly state to you guys on the phone that i've just completed my training in Cosmetic Medicine, and i specifically mentioned that i was trained with Dysport?!" Why must i pay to attend a workshop just to open an account with Parvus? "Oh, if that's the case, we'll go back and talk to our manager to see if you can be an exception..."
Exception? Well, f*** this!
That was the day Mr Yam eloquantly mentioned that single sentence that totally changed my perspective on this company. They are so money orietated.
Few days ago, i received this.

Nothing is free from Parvus....
As expected......

Personally, I've boycotted all the products that they carry. I found Allergen who supplies Botox, to be more helpful, and they extend all the way out in making a name for you as a practicing Cosmetic Physician. Recently, Allergan helped to organize a talk in my clinic which they advertised in a local weekly women's magazine, and on a monthly basis, they would send a rep to check up on how's things with our business, asking whether our stock is enough....etc..etc. The person whom from a doctor -representative relation that blossoms to becoming a personal friend of mine is Sri Naga Leong, the nicest, and i believe to be the most hard working representative who was working for Allergan before shifting to greener pasture in Pharmalink.
For 4 years now, i use only Botox, and nothing else. Just as Parvus mentioned in their site , first impressions does count, and it goes a long way.

What a good way to start your day!...

I have a friend who is a practices family law, whom had given me sound advice and represented me during my turmoils with my brother is law. I have learned so much from her. This morning is received an email from her, which made me reflect upon myself and my life.Its so related to all of us, and this is a piece which i would want to share with the fellow public.

Don't break the elastic! In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on television, she said it was 'exciting.' Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day....like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first. The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words! Maya Angelou said this: 'I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.' 'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.' 'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.' 'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.' 'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.' 'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back..' 'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.' 'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.' 'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.' 'I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.' 'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.' Please send this to five phenomenal friends today... If you do, something good will happen: You will boost another person's self-esteem.. If you don't......the elastic will break and your underpants will fall down around your ankles! Believe me, I didn't take any chances on MY elastic breaking.......I sent it to a lot of special people I care for.

test confirmed for helicobacter pylori

remember my previous post on accuracy of Visual quick pack test? which turns out to be INACCURATE!!
http://www.hippocrates1976.com/2009/07/testing-efficacy-of-helicobacter-pylori.html
So confirmed with an actually blood test drawn from the arm and sent to the lab.
I rest my case!

For Fans of Restylane filler, come to Klinik Wan dan Keluarga

Q Med, the founder of NASHA technology tht makes it possible to design product swith special properties to address different intended uses and patient needs. Some of the key benefits of Restylane include:-
- Compliance with international safety standard
-non-permanent products
-product developed through science.
-scientifically documented efficacy
superior lifting capacity
-stimulation of collagen synthesis and skin revitalization.
Being termed as the Gold Standard when comes to fillers, it obviously mean its quality is above the rest.
Since it was first introduced back in mid nineties, it marked a birth of a product of unquestionable quality and still continuing doing research for other usage.Until the birth of Macrolane, a large molecule substance injectable under local anethesia, which ranges from increasing breast size, cupsize, a more well defined chest, or calf, or even buttocks.
The range of Restylane products which ranges from obliteration of static lines, enhancing the nasal profile, enhancing the facial features, cheek augmentation, lip enhancement, all are available in Klinik Wan Dan Keluarga(by appointment only) .
Write to drwan76@yahoo.com for more information.

Testing the efficacy of Helicobacter Pylori spot test.

Now is the perfect time to test the efficacy of the spot H.Pylori Antibody spot test, which was sold to me by this company.Thought it would be convenient to conduct the test our self compared to the conventional blood test done in the lab. And my nurse who was on MC fainted yesterday, was brought to Selayang Hospital, has a history of Malena, pain aggravated by food.

While waiting for the line to turn clearer.
Negative? So, send a tube of her fresh blood to gribbles lab to confirm this.

Who the h*** used my nick?

I was just browsing the net when i stumbled upon something really disturbing. Once a modal who created a media frenzy when her ah hem... tape leaked in the net just simply put her out of the limelight. I googled her name and what the h***!!! Someone actually used my nick that link to my site and asked about her!

click to enlarge the picture

Everybody knows that person. Why would for God knows any logical reason would i ask about that person in a chatterbox when you can just simply google her name?
Whoever it is, you're trying to taint my name??? Oi! Got nothing else better to do,ah?

Picture of the Day

Oh, sorry that i didn't mention its going to be gory and unsuitable for certain people. Views discrimination needed.
Nah, Its this guys who works for TNB who accidentally had his little pinky cut while trying to disconnect a fuse.