David Guison Accomplished Dream of Having Better Vision | Shinagawa Feature Story

Better Vision, Better Influencer: David Guison’s Accomplished Dream

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The uncomfortability of wearing eyeglasses and contact lenses for a long stretch can most certainly take its toll.

It did for influencer David Guison.

For the longest time, David was struggling with his poor vision as well as wearing spectacles and contacts. Since then, it became his dream to have a brighter vision and a more convenient way of life.

His dreams finally came through after deciding to have LASIK at Shinagawa for a better life.

“After years of contemplating, I finally did it! I had LASIK eye surgery at Shinagawa! What a life-changing decision!” expressed a thrilled David moments after his LASIK. “I was more excited than nervous. I’ve been dreaming of having LASIK for the longest time.”

“Since my high school and college life, I’ve been already struggling with my vision. I’ve been with eyeglasses and contact lenses since 2003. It’s really uncomfortable.”

David would also want to remove any doubts and fears that others may have regarding LASIK for them to be able to likewise live more.

“There’s really nothing to be afraid of. It’s painless, it’s bladeless and it’s just really fast like around only 10 minutes for both eyes already. It’s a really cool experience.”

“I was 350/450 before and now, I’m at 20/12. I’m finally ditching my eyeglasses, my contact lenses and solution that I buy every month.”

The Perfect Match-A for Your Skin | Shinagawa Aesthetics Blog

The Perfect Match-A for Your Skin

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One of the most popular drinks nowadays is Matcha Green Tea. Not only it is a good comfort drink and is also being infused in different desserts. It brings a positive effect that is a great help for your skin too.

What is Matcha?

Matcha, commonly known as matcha green tea, is actually not much different from green tea. Except for the fact that matcha has higher antioxidants than green tea.

While green tea is harvested from tea plants that grow under the sun, matcha comes from tea plants that are specially cultivated in the shade for about three weeks before harvest. Growing in the shade makes matcha plants have a richer concentration of chlorophyll and amino acids.

Benefits of Drinking Matcha to Your Skin | Shinagawa Aesthetics Blog

Here are some the amazing benefits of Matcha that is good for your skin:

Clears and Evens Out Your Complexion
It has remarkable properties to keep your complexion fresh and healthy. It contains a property – chlorophyll which will make your skin glow.

Treats Acne
It is known for a natural antibiotic agent. It means that it provides healing properties for your body, both internally and externally. It is rich in a unique property called epigallocatechin-3-gallate or EGCG which has been proven to fight pimples and blemishes on the skin.

Promoting Youthful Skin
It is rich with a myriad of antioxidants, which neutralize free radical damage to the cells in our body. These antioxidants will help your skin, hair, and nails healthy, radiant and youthful.

Protect and Treat Sun Damage
It can help reduce the effects of dangerous UV ray damage. It is high in catechins and polyphenols, which guard your skin against extreme weather conditions including dry winds and direct sun.

Fight excess Oil Production
The tannins in Matcha is a great help as it removes oil from the skin and slows the production of the oil causing the acne.

In the game of maintaining great skin, we have a fascination with everything new and are eager to try the latest and greatest products. From a delicious drink, health booster, and now with lots of benefits, it’s safe to say that matcha is here to stay!

Advantages of Matcha to Your Skin | Shinagawa Aesthetics Blog

Get to know the perfect match-a treatment in keeping your skin healthy and glowing with Shinagawa Aesthetics. Call our Patient Care Lines – (+632) 368 5238 | (+63) 917 862 7454 | (+63) 921 217 0517 for a FREE CONSULTATION today!

Knowing RLE and its Benefits | Shinagawa Blog

Knowing RLE and Its Benefits

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Do you know that there’s an alternative procedure for vision correction aside from LASIK and Cataract surgeries?

More and more people nowadays opt to have Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), also called Clear Lens Extraction (CLE), for vision enhancement.

While in parallel with Cataract Surgery which both replaces the natural lens of the eye with an Intraocular Lens (IOL), RLE presents a different dynamic and purpose.

RLE is designed for patients who have insufficient power in their natural lenses as it enables a clearer vision minus the need for visual aids. It is bound to replace a clear lens opposed to Cataract Surgery, which replaces a cloudy lens.

This dynamic procedure is also for those who did not qualify for LASIK.

Benefits

The benefits of RLE are mostly functional.

One of its main purposes is to make a person less dependent on eyeglasses and contact lenses, helping them have a more comfortable and active lifestyle.

In addition, the effect of RLE goes a long way, too. It likewise eliminates the need for a cataract surgery later on in life. Usually for patients in the retirement age group, in whom that seek vision enhancement, RLE is often preferred oppose to LASIK.

Moreover, almost all levels of hyperopia and myopia can be corrected by RLE.

If one turns out ineligible for LASIK due to higher than normal range of eye prescription, RLE is a normally a highly-recommended alternative. On average, patients who seek RLE are mostly over 45 years of age.

Here are some signs to be observed first to see if someone can be an ideal candidate for RLE:

  • Astigmatism
  • Difficulty with reading
  • Difficulty with distance vision
  • Those who don’t qualify for laser vision correction like LASIK due to being too farsighted or too nearsighted
  • Diagnosed with a significant cataract condition
  • Those who notably noticed, impaired depth perception, increased color distortion and decreased night vision

Wondering if RLE can be a good fit for you? Our renowned Ophthalmologists at Shinagawa know what’s best.

Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517 for inquiries.

Post Care Musts After Laser Teeth Whitening | Shinagawa Dental Blog

Post Care Musts After Laser Teeth Whitening

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Just had your Laser Teeth Whitening recently?

If so, you have to make sure you follow the proper post-treatment care for it to not go to waste. Your after treatment care is as important as the cleaning itself.

To fully relish the benefits of Laser Teeth Whitening, make sure you follow these post care musts:

  • As much as you can, avoid dark staining drinks like Coffee, Red Wine, Tea colored soft or alcoholic drinks and fruit juices.
  • Likewise, try to avoid dark staining foods like chocolate, soy sauce, red meat and all fruits except bananas.
  • Smoking for the first 24 hours following your Laser Teeth Whitening treatment is strictly prohibited as that will stain your teeth right away.
  • Also, use a plain white toothpaste and avoid colored toothpaste (red or blue) and/or Mouthwash also for 24 hours for the same reason.

These are easy steps that you should follow to complement your Laser Teeth Whitening treatment.

Having Laser Teeth Whitening is one of the most effective ways to get pearly whites in a snap. Have the most effective Laser Teeth Whitening at Shinagawa.

Our advanced Japanese technology is ready to give your teeth the best cleaning.

If you haven’t had a cleaning for quite a while, it’s probably time to give your teeth a favor. Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 368 5238 | (+63) 917 862 7454 | (+63) 921 217 0517 to schedule your Laser Teeth Whitening session.