What is skin longevity?

Skin longevity is the practice of maintaining the skin's structure, resilience, and function over time — rather than chasing short-term cosmetic results. It's how we plan every treatment sequence at CAL MED, from Foundation through Refinement.

Who is Dr Gabriel Cao?

Dr Gabriel is the Medical Director of CAL MED. He holds an MBChB and BSc (Medical Sciences) from the University of Aberdeen and trained across A&E, ENT, facial plastics, breast and reconstructive surgery before specialising in aesthetic and regenerative practice. He's accredited by the Singapore Medical Council Aesthetic Practice Oversight Committee.

Where should I start as a new patient?

Most new patients begin with The Skin Reset — a six-week, doctor-led protocol that calms and stabilises the skin before any intensive treatment. From there, Dr Gabriel recommends the next tier based on your skin assessment and goals.

What treatments do you offer?

Face treatments are organised in six tiers. Foundation (HydraFacial, CAL MED Signature Cleansing Facial, Candela ClearGlow, SynerJet Pro). Stimulation (DEKA Red Touch, Mesoestetic MTS Microneedling, Profhilo, Rejuran HB+, Cytocare 532, Elravie RE20). Restoration (Doublo 2.0 HIFU+RF, Venus Legacy, DEKA Tetra Pro, Frax, Nefertiti Lift). Correction (Candela IPL, BIAxis Q-Switch, Nd:YAG, Cosmelan/Dermamelan). Refinement (botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, Profhilo Structura). Specialised (MonaLisa Touch and consult-led protocols). Body and metabolic treatments are listed separately.

How is CAL MED different from other clinics in Singapore?

Three things. Every consultation and injectable is performed by Dr Gabriel personally. We are Singapore's first DEKA Centre of Excellence. And we practise candid by design — if a treatment isn't right for you, we'll say so. If a course isn't needed, we won't suggest one.

What is The Longevity Method?

The Longevity Method is our doctor-led membership. It's built around continuity, not packages — a structured assessment with Dr Gabriel every quarter, treatments selected from the full CAL MED menu and sequenced for your goals, priority booking, and member pricing across all six tiers. Three tiers are available.

Where are you located?

CAL MED is at Guoco Midtown II, 20 Tan Quee Lan Street, #01-06, Singapore 188107. We're open Monday to Friday, 10am to 8pm. By appointment only.

How much do treatments cost?

Pricing varies by tier, protocol length, and your goals. Every treatment plan is priced after consultation, when Dr Gabriel has assessed your skin. Members of The Longevity Method receive preferential pricing across all six tiers.

THE LONGEVITY MENU · TIER 02

Stimulation

Build collagen now. Keep it later.

Stimulation is where the skin’s own regenerative machinery is activated. Through energy devices, micro-channelling, and bioregenerative injectables, we trigger the collagen, elastin, and cellular renewal that hold skin together long-term. This is the tier where results compound. Start earlier, keep more.

For You IF

Best For

Patients from their late twenties onwards. Skin that’s lost some firmness, density, or clarity. Anyone serious about how their skin will function in the next decade — not just how it looks next month.

Not For

Active inflammatory skin conditions (rosacea flares, eczema, acne crises) — these need Foundation first. Recently sun-burnt or compromised skin — let it recover before starting Stimulation.

What it works on

Collagen production, elastin density, skin firmness, fine lines, surface clarity, overall skin density and resilience.

THE TREATMENTS

7 protocols, each chosen for a specific job.

DEKA Red Touch

An Italian-engineered laser that stimulates skin rejuvenation at multiple depths. Foundational to our Stimulation tier.

Mesoestetic MTS Microneedling

Three tiers — standard, C.Prof booster, Premium Dutexome. Controlled micro-channelling to trigger collagen response and deliver actives.

Profhilo

An injectable hyaluronic acid that bio-remodels the skin from within. Improves hydration and elasticity, not volume.

Profhilo Structura

The volumising version of Profhilo. For patients who want bio-stimulation with a subtle structural lift.

Rejuran HB+

A polynucleotide injection that repairs skin at a cellular level. Particularly effective for thin or fragile skin.

Cytocare 532

A skin quality booster that addresses dullness, fine lines, and texture irregularity over a programme of sessions.

Elravie RE20

An extracellular matrix booster that supports the scaffold the skin sits on. Long-term skin quality work.

“Collagen builds over months, not minutes. The work you do this year shows up next year.”

— What to expect from Stimulation

HOW A PROGRAMME WORKS

Three steps. The same for every tier.

#1
Consultation

A structured consultation with Dr Gabriel Cao. Skin assessment, history, and a candid conversation about what you actually want — and what’s realistic.

#2
Treatment Plan

A sequenced plan, calibrated to your skin. Session count and cadence depend on the tier and your goals — some need a series, some need a single session. All of it is agreed upfront so you know what you’re committing to.

#3
Follow-up

Skin reassessment after the initial sequence. Adjustments made as needed. From here, your plan either continues, moves to a new tier, or steps into The Longevity Method for ongoing care.

Questions about Stimulation

How long until I see results from Stimulation treatments?

Most patients see noticeable improvement in skin density and clarity over 8 to 12 weeks. The biggest changes usually become visible at the 12-week mark, when collagen remodelling reaches its peak. A typical programme runs 3 to 6 sessions, spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart.

What's the difference between Profhilo and Rejuran?

Profhilo is a bio-remodelling hyaluronic acid that improves hydration and elasticity across a broad area. Rejuran is a polynucleotide that repairs the skin at a cellular level and is particularly effective for thin or fragile skin. Dr Gabriel often combines both, sequenced over a programme — they’re complementary, not interchangeable.

Is microneedling painful?

Mesoestetic MTS Microneedling is done under topical anaesthesia, so most patients describe it as warm pressure rather than pain. There may be redness and mild flushing for 24 hours afterwards. Most patients return to work or social plans the next day.

Can I start Stimulation if I haven't done Foundation first?

Yes, if your skin is already stable and your barrier is in good condition. Dr Gabriel will assess at consultation. For patients with sensitised, reactive, or irritated skin, we typically run a short Foundation phase first to make sure Stimulation treatments work as well as they can.

WHAT FOLLOWS FOUNDATION

When the skin is stable, these are the natural next steps.

If your skin needs to calm and stabilise before Stimulation.

When stimulation alone isn’t enough and structural lift is needed.

Doctor-administered injectables — often used alongside Stimulation.

Build the skin you want to keep.

Stimulation is where most of the long-term work of skin longevity happens. Start with a consultation with Dr Gabriel — we’ll build the right sequence for your skin.