[Sponsored Review] Aster Spring V-Lift Facial Therapy

Hi readers, I am back with another treatment review by Aster Spring.

The origin of Aster Spring?

Previously known as Leonard Drake, Aster Spring made its debut at Imbi Plaza, Kuala Lumpur in 1984 with its first flagship store in Bangsar Shopping Centre in 1992. Six years later Leonard Drake expanded to Penang and Johore before evolving into skin health management expert, Aster Spring. During which in 1994, it grews across the national borders to Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand. In 2004, Aster Spring's mother company, Esthetics International Group (EIG) made a listing on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. Just two years ago, Aster Spring Signature Centre launched in KLCC and the following year the beauty chain expanded to Malacca and Alor Star. Today, 30 years later, Aster Spring made a presence in more than 70 centres across Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand.

Did you know?

Having touched more than 10 million faces under professional hands, this year Aster Spring celebrates its 30th anniversary as an icon of beauty and well being. Aster Spring uses Dermalogica products at all of its centres. Having 30 years of experience, equipped with breakthrough technology, Aster Spring has created 246 specialized treatment options to cater to every skin type and concern. Each treatment are customized to treat and meet the needs of every individual. Their beauty therapist is meticulously trained to deliver precise treatment with detailed attention that customers will enjoy an experience that's beyond beauty and geat satisfaction. Fully dedicated to customer's well being, Aster Spring staffs engage with the tiniest detail so much that many of them have turned into firm friends with their assigned therapists. You can certainly place trust of your face in these expert hands knowing they will bring transformation to your skin. Within the next three years, Aster Spring aims to add another feather to its cap with a breakthrough expansion of 30 more beauty centres regionally, bringing the total to 100 centres in Malaysia.

To celebrate its 30th year anniversary, I was cordially invited to try their signature V-Lift facial therapy. This therapy claims to lift, tighten and tone skin in the non-surgical way. It helps to tackle sagging skin caused by natural ageing process, triggered by hormonal and biochemical reactions in our body. Using the patented Ionto-Sono® technology from Germany to accelerate collagen production, this therapy strengthens weak connective tissue to lift and firm skin from 'U' to 'V' in just three sessions.

My therapy was performed at Aster Spring Centre in Seremban. Prior appointment ensures availability which caters to busy working individuals. Upon arrival at the centre, I was greeted by friendly smiles and warm welcomes. Tea was served as as a therapist, Nana attended to me for a personal consultation to determine my skin type, problems, concerns and the lifestyle I am leading for record purposes. The therapist then pointed out problems of my skin with the help of a mirror before advising on treatments that best suits to treat the current condition of my skin. Nana even explained on what she will do during the treatment and what will you experience during the treatment.

#1  The main front entrance.

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I was then lead to a clean room and changed into a robe. The room was equipped with a bed, a locked wardrobe to keep your personal belongings, products to be used during the therapy session and a device to perform steaming water droplets and ultrasonic beams.

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After lying down, Nana started a conversation asking if I felt comfortable with the temperature. Filled with light aroma of flowers and soothing music, the room felt pleasant and ease. Nana then performed the first cleansing with a gel like formula for makeup removal and a second cleansing with exfoliating scrubs filled with oatmeals that she says is to lift and hydrates the skin. A nozzle attached to the mirror sprays very fine heated water steam to open pores. The therapy proceeds with extraction (which are feared by most if done under unprofessional hands). As my pain resistance is low, I requested for a light extraction and Nana says she will do her best. To ease discomfort, the extraction process was rather fast. She claimed to have cleaned 70% of my blemishes and blackheads only so as not to burden my sensitive skin as we have to undergo a heating massage later. 


My skin is oily underneath the dermis layer and dry at the surface. Did you know that actively producing sebum cells could result in an oil bump and form a new skin cell above if left untreated. Extraction helps to clear these oil bumps besides clearing clogged skin of dirts and dust. 


Nana then applied a serum concentrated with skin lifting actives, anti ageing peptides and plant botanicals that is the main product in this therapy with lifting and firming properties so as to provide a better glide surface for massage. She then took out a portable face lifting device using patented Sono LDM technology with infrared lights to perform rotations on the face. This device is designed to work on slacking skin contour resulting from aging and helps in deeper absorption of the serum applied earlier. Vibration-less but with a bearable amount of heat, this motion is suppose to accelerate collagen production, improve skin's elasticity and firmness. The whole application was smooth and comfortable with minimal sensation compared to those more aggressive, low frequency sound waves and lasers. This is followed by Aster Spring Touch - a sequence of European massage techniques to the shoulders with light drainage, lymph activation, deep relaxation de-stress and balancing senses. The 1 hour 45 minutes therapy ends with an application of radiance masque to soothe, cool, stabilize and restore instant skin suppleness.

Key Benefits of This Therapy?

• Activates cellular function for rejuvenation
• Sustain skin's metabolic processes to energize skin
• Initiates active repair of skin tissues
• Strengthens weak connective tissue to accelerate collagen production to lift and firm skin
• Intensifies circulation to boost cellular nourishment and detoxification

#6  Pardon the bare face and poor quality photo, taken from phone's front cam just to show you readers the difference.

Observable Results from This Therapy?

• I only have a little sagging skin in between cheeks and jawline area. However, instant lift to a sharper face was obvious after Nana did half of my face
• Skin became smoother to a touch, energized, more glow, tightened and firmed. Nana claims the results could last up to two weeks

#7  With my trusted therapist, Nana. 

Thank you Aster Spring for the opportunity. You can find Aster Spring in:

Web : www.asterspring.com  |  FB : Aster Spring Malaysia  |  Customer Service Careline : +603-7809 6777

Aster Spring is currently having promotion of 50% off on facial treatments above RM198 for new customers. You can now enjoy this V-Lift therapy at RM244 (n.p. RM488) or buy 3 at the price of 2.