5 Ways Sleep Deprivation Wrecks Your Skin | Shinagawa Aesthetics Blog

5 Ways Sleep Deprivation Wrecks Your Skin

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“You got no rules, to be fabulous and gorgeous.” There are no rules for you to be pretty but abusing your skin by sleep deprivation can result in a bad effect your skin.
Here are five reasons why lack of sleep can have long term damage to your skin.

1. Can make you look older
When you sleep, your body recharges and your skin as well. Skin cells have time to repair themselves from daily damage, but when you are sleep deprived, your skin will not be able to heal itself and may increase your skin’s aging process.
2. Can cause breakouts
Stress hormone level naturally drops at night. Disrupting a good sleep cycle can cause oil glands to stimulate continuously, which can make you more likely to have acne breakouts.
3. Can cause dark circles
Having a dark circle is one of the common effects of sleep deprivation. Often accompanied by bags, dark circles can make you appear older than you are.
4. Can cause dull skin
Not having a good quality of sleep can increase your stress hormone level which triggers inflammation. Inflammation breaks down the proteins in the skin that keep skin smooth and radiant, in other words, it will lead your skin to have a dull complexion.
5. Can make your skin dry
Sleeping can rebalance the body’s hydration and helps to smooth out wrinkles in the skin. If you miss out on sleep it can also affect the moisture levels in your skin and lower your complexion’s PH level. This imbalance causes your skin to not produce the moisture it so desperately needs, leading to drier skin.

Getting enough sleep hours is very important. With the right Skin Rejuvenation treatments, improvements on the skin and physical appearance will no longer be difficult to achieve. There is a wide variety of skin treatment you can choose at Shinagawa that will surely bring youthful feels for you.

For the best skin care that suits your need, Shinagawa Aesthetics should be your best friend. Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 368 5238 | (+63) 917 862 7454 | (+63) 921 217 0517 and book a FREE consultation today!

Key Precautions To Take After LASIK | Shinagawa Lasik & Aesthetics

Key Precautions To Take After LASIK

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Just like other surgeries and medical procedures, following the doctor’s orders, and necessary instructions are significant in LASIK to avoid any complications and have a successful process.

As you may know, the recovery time for LASIK is drastically quicker compared to other surgeries. However, to make that possible, a patient also needs to do its part well for things to go right as it should be. Post-operation care is important and required to obtain expected outcomes.

With that, here are the important precautions after LASIK that you should strictly comply with for proper healing to be ensured:

1. Take a much-needed nap the soonest after LASIK – Automatically, a LASIK patient will be required to take an immediate rest and sleep for a few hours after the surgery as sleeping will radically reduce the natural discomfort and speed up the recovery.

2. Wear protective eye shields – Right after LASIK, you will be provided a protective eye shield and you should wear that, accordingly. It is essential for you to wear the provided shields, even when sleeping, for the first few days after the surgery to protect your eyes from infection and you from rubbing them to avoid disruption of the corneal flap.

3. Wear sunglasses – Since your eyes are expected to be extra sensitive to sunlight, it’s also important for you to make sure you wear sunglasses when you go out for at least a week after LASIK. Exposure to UV Rays makes your eyes susceptible to scarring or regression.

4. Take medications as prescribed – You will also be provided various eye drops that you would need to apply in a timely manner as well as medicines to help ease the discomfort and fast-track the recovery. The prescribed medications are there to help you prevent infection and irritation, and reduce inflammation.

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5. Don’t rub your eyes – It’s going to be tempting and it’s tough to put your hands off of your eyes but you have to. As mentioned, the protective eye shields are there because you simply cannot touch your eyes after LASIK. If you touch and rub your eyes, there’s a chance that the corneal flap created in the procedure might be displaced, leading to possible complications. You will be strongly advised to avoid rubbing your eyes for a month after LASIK.

6. Avoid makeup – For girls, it’s difficult to not have makeup for a prolonged stretch but if you happen to have LASIK, you should refrain from wearing makeup for at least a week, except the eye area, after your procedure. Applying makeup in your face, especially around your eye area, creates a risk of accidental injury to your corneal flap or infection from contaminated makeup products. Eye makeup should be allowed a month after LASIK.

7. Avoid strenuous exercised and activities – Any physical and strenuous sports or activities are strictly prohibited for a month after LASIK for obvious reasons. You will know from your post-operation checkups when you can be cleared for more physical activities.

8. Get in touch with your doctor right away if you experience any of these – Constant pain and irritation in the eye, prolonged body sensation, or persistent burning and tearing.

At Shinagawa, you will be oriented properly prior to your LASIK to make sure that everything will be done to achieve the excellent results that are expected from the procedure.

For more questions regarding pre and post LASIK care, contact our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517 so we can attend to you.

Rainier Placer Amazing Vision Recovery | Shinagawa PH

Captain Clear Eyesight: Rainier Placer’s Amazing Vision Recovery

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When constant blurry eyesight already interferes with work, it is most certainly a cause of concern.

That’s why when Rainier Placer’s vision already affected his job as captain of ships, he knew he needed to do something.

His then 700/1,200 vision gave him a lot of difficulties for the longest time.

“For 15 years of my life, I can only see blurriness as I’ve had very poor eyesight. Even my job got affected as it became too uncomfortable for me with constant headaches and very thing glasses,” shared Rainier.

Rainier, 46, knew he had to roll the dice on his eyes in hopes of possibly getting better eyesight and fulfilling his duties even better.

From once feeling hopeless, Rainier became hopeful in a snap as Shinagawa was able to map out the best course of action for his case, a Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE). And Rainier surely was not left disappointed.

“But thanks to Shinagawa, my eyesight is now very clear. It was assessed that the best treatment for me was Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) and I had a successful procedure!”

In fact, the result of Rainier’s RLE procedure even exceeded his expectations and the initial prognosis. That’s why he’s stunned and amazed that he now has a clear vision, something that he never thought was possible.

“Shinagawa gave me even more than what I asked for! A day after the surgery, I was assessed and my left eye was already 20/20 (from 700) and my right, 20/25 (from 1,200). I can testify that Shinagawa is really the best!”

Rainier can now become an even better captain with eyesight sharper than ever.

Have a complicated eye condition, too? Let’s take a look at it! We are ready and equipped to find the best solutions. Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517.

Advantages That Dental Bridges Can Give | Shinagawa Dental Blog

Advantages That Dental Bridges Can Give

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Dental Bridges is more than just a fixed dental restoration and replacing missing teeth.

Compared to removable dentures, Dental Bridges are no joke when it comes to cleaning teeth. What’s convenient with Dental Bridges is that you don’t need to remove them. You just brush them just like you brush your teeth.

Aside from that, here are some of Dental Bridges’ amazing advantages:

  1. Natural Looking – Dental Bridges look natural. They have the same feel and look like your natural teeth.
  2. Natural Smile – Since Dental Bridges look the same as natural teeth, they don’t detract from your natural smile. Instead, they improve the health and color of adjacent teeth and help enhance your natural smile.
  3. Enhance Adjacent Teeth – Dental Bridges fix cracked and discolored adjacent teeth by crowning them on either side of the gap. They are the much-needed security and stability. Another role of Dental Bridges is ensuring that adjacent teeth do not lean or shift into the gap between them.
  4. Simple Procedure – As opposed to dental implants, Dental Bridges do not require any surgical process. Instead, it only takes a few minutes to set your bridge in place minus surgery.
  5. Quick Placement – Within your second dental appointment, Dental Bridges can already be fixed firmly. This is significantly quicker than the longer duration needed for other solutions.
  6. Jawbone Protection – As Dental Bridges fixes a missing tooth, they likewise restore jawbone protection as an open space compromises the strength of your jawbone.
  7. Low Maintenance – You can expect quality Dental Bridges to last a lifetime as they require little to no maintenance at all.
  8. More Affordable – Compared to implants, Dental Bridges are most certainly more affordable since it’s much easier to make and replace them.

With all these advantages, you should now realize how beneficial Dental Bridges can be to your teeth, and overall oral health and appearance.

Book a FREE consultation with our renowned dentists now to see how Dental Bridges can be a fit for you! Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 368 5238 | (+63) 917 862 7454 | (+63) 921 217 0517 to schedule an appointment.

Signs That Indicate You Already Need An Eye Exam | Shinagawa LASIK Blog

Signs That Indicate You Already Need An Eye Exam

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One of the most underrated facets of physical wellness is the importance of having healthy eyes.

The need to get eye exams on a regular basis is sometimes being overlooked and that is not a good sign, at least if you want to live a better life with a good vision and healthy eyes. You need to have your eyes checked just as much as you need your annual physical exams.

Having constant eye exams helps you take care of your eyes better. Eye exams promote eye health, prevent possible diseases and most importantly, help save your vision.

Regularly going to an ophthalmologist and/or optometrist at least once a year will most definitely help you maintain, or attain, a good eyesight and eye health.

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With that, here are some signs that you need to have an eye exam the soonest:

1. Experiencing constant eyestrain – While it is only a common condition that occurs when your eyes eventually get tired from intense use, eyestrain can damage your eyes. It can be very annoying, too.

An eye doctor can provide you with a corresponding prescription that can ease up eyestrain and make it easier for you to see. Timely eye checks and examinations will ensure that your eyes and vision will be properly monitored and given right prescriptions accordingly.

2. You might be at risk for eye diseases – If you know you happen to have diabetes along with other risk factors that can possibly lead to eye disease, it is very important to have your eyes checked every now and then, even if you wear glasses or not. That is to prevent and treat eye diseases.

Eye doctors have the ability to treat of slowing the process of eye diseases and conditions such as cataract, glaucoma or macular degeneration if they are caught and detected in their early stages.

3. Your frames are outdated – If you happen to have an eye grade and regularly wear eyeglasses and contacts, you have to make sure that they are not outdated. To be able to do so, it’s important for you to have your eyes checked to know what’s best for them. New and updated glasses or contacts may already be necessary for you.

4. Eye exams can help diseases be detected – Another key reason to have regular eye exams is that it can help in detecting various diseases. Since exams enable eye doctors to see inside the eye and observe, they can detect and monitor early signs of serious diseases such as high blood pressure and multiple sclerosis.

When your eye pupils are dilated, possible health concerns and problems can be seen, some things that are normally not revealed. Having a comprehensive eye exam is most certainly another way to monitor your overall health and wellness, aside from maintaining healthy eyes and vision.

Having a good and reliable eyesight is always critical as it will allow you to live a full life and make things easier for you.

You want that for sure. LASIK can help. Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 368 5238 | (+63) 917 862 7454 | (+63) 921 217 0517.