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| Dr. Michele Rivera-Nuez| Medical Director | |
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Dra. Miles specializes in aesthetic and cosmetic surgery, and burn and reconstructive surgery. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and then spent her Post Graduate Internship at East Avenue Medical Center with rotating posts at the National Kidney Institute, Philippine Heart Center and Philippine Children’s Medical Center. She has also undergone an intensive six-consecutive-year Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery training at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital. |
In addition, Dra. Miles is also a Diplomate of the Philippine Board of Plastic Surgery and a fellow of the Philippine Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.
Dr. Nuez is the resident specialist who handles nasal augmentation, eyebag removal, and double eyelid enhancement.
| Dr. Leo Manuel Escasa|Dermatologist | |
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Doc Leo is a specialist in various dermatological procedures, having served as Dermatology Consultant at Divine Mercy Hospital, Adventist University of the Philippines – University Clinic, St. Peter-Paul Medical Clinic, and Managed Care. A Doctor of Medicine from University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center and spent his Post Graduate Internship at the East Avenue Medical Center and his Residency at the Department of Dermatology, East Avenue Medical Center. |
Dr. Escasa is the resident specialist for Shinagawa’s Viora and OPS treatments.
| Dr. Agnes Mitzel Aranas|Dermatologist | |
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After obtaining her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Santo Tomas, Dra. Agnes went on to work at the Office of Hospital Facilities, services and Regulations of the Department of Health before completing her residency at the Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center. She also has undergone a month-long fellowship program in Dermatological Laser Surgery at the Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University Bangkok, Thailand. |
Dr. Aranas is the resident specialist for Candela, Shinagawa’s signature permanent hair removal treatment.
| Dr. Desiree F. Manlapaz-Gonzales|Aesthetic Gynecologist | |
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Doc Des specializes in women’s health, and is particularly focusing on aesthetic gynecology, incorporating the use of laser technology in her practice especially for the removal of stretchmarks, genital warts and vaginal tightening. She graduated Chief Resident at the Victor R. Potenciano Medical Center for her residency after obtaining her Doctor of Medicine from University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center. A former medical contributor in The Philippine Daily Inquirer and The Philippine Star, she is a Member of the Philippine Medical Association, a Junior Member of the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society-POGS, as well as the first Filipino Doctor to become a Member of the Ovarian Club and a Regular Member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. In addition, Dr. Gonzales has also underwent formal training and is certified in the use of lasers in medicine and surgery in Florence and Pavia, Italy. Applications include the use of CO2 lasers and radiofrequency for stretchmark removal, laser scar revision, vaginal rejuvenation and laser use in colposcopy. She is also a specialist in Monalisa Touch, a revolutionary, bloodless, painless, and non-surgical treatment for menopausal symptoms. |
Dr. Gonzales is the resident specialist for Fractional Laser treatments.