Dispelling LASIK Myths | Shinagawa Blog

Dispelling LASIK Myths

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Some still have misconceptions about LASIK. It is important to set the record straight about some fears associated with LASIK.

Here are explanations for some of the most common LASIK myths:

1. LASIK Can’t Fix Astigmatism

It can and it does. For those with astigmatism, LASIK can correct your deformed cornea, correcting your eyesight in the process.

LASIK works by using a highly focused laser to reshape the cornea, and people with mild to moderate astigmatism can be candidates for the procedure. However, you first must be a candidate for LASIK, which comprehensive eye screening can determine if you are.

2. It hurts

Thankfully, it doesn’t hurt. Some people that love to have LASIK fear that the procedure might be painful. Well, the good news is that it does not, thanks to modern medicine and machine advancements.

The only discomfort can be felt, just a pressure that usually lasts no longer than a minute

But what if you’re still anxious? We’d recommend talking to our doctors. He or she can give you a medication prior to the procedure to calm your nerves. We also encourage you to ask all your questions up front. You’ll find the more you know, the less there is to be afraid of!

3. It’s Dangerous

Again, it’s not. Do you know that having LASIK is much safer than wearing your contact lens every day? Yes, you heard it.

That’s why LASIK has an unparalleled success rate and there’s no chance of blindness at all.

4. Everyone Can Be A Candidate For LASIK

Unfortunately, not everyone can be a candidate for LASIK. LASIK can yield excellent results when performed on the right patient, but it is not for everyone.

If someone is experiencing corneal thinning, other key eye conditions, or taking medications with eye-related side effects, there might be a chance that it doesn’t qualify for LASIK.

The safety of patients is of utmost importance that’s why there’s a LASIK screening first before the procedure. Those who qualify for LASIK are all safe to have the procedure.

5. There Is Only One Kind Of LASIK

There are actually several kinds of LASIK. That’s the beauty of the procedure.

At Shinagawa, we have multiple kinds of LASIK to perfectly suit the needs of patients, depending on their eye cases. That’s what makes Shinagawa the worldwide leader in terms of LASIK.

6. Recovery After LASIK Takes Time

Not at all. In fact, a person who had LASIK can actually go back to work right away the day after, not needed to file leaves.

The entire LASIK journey is relatively fast.

7. Eyes Should Be Kept Open For A Long Time During LASIK

Your eyes are likely already starting to water thinking about how long you’ll need to keep them open for LASIK. But, there’s no need to shed tears over this.

Applied numbing eye drops are there to reduce the impulse to blink. In addition, there’s an instrument used to hold your eyes open for the time of the procedure. At the same time, your LASIK procedure won’t take that long. LASIK only takes around 10 minutes, more or less.

8. Eye Movement Can Mess Up The Procedure

Another concern that you can cross of your list. The laser used in the procedure has built-in technology that tracks and accounts for the eye’s movements, including the tiniest of involuntary movements. This keeps the laser on track to correct exactly the right spot.

Explaining these common LASIK myths should make you feel more comfortable and knowledgeable about the procedure.

By now, you should know just how beneficial LASIK can be to your life. Perhaps, it might be the right time for you to have it for a brighter vision and future.

Schedule your LASIK screening at Shinagawa! Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 7-368 5238 | (+63) 917 862 7454 | (+63) 921 217 0517 for inquiries and appointments.

Preparing To Face The World Again with Shinagawa Aesthetics

Preparing To Face The World Again

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As they say, life goes on despite the pandemic that we continue to face. In that case, you should be preparing yourself to face the world with grace and your most beautiful self.

As businesses get used to the new normal, we are all looking to move forward, not just to survive, but to
thrive.

The good news is that beauty treatments are most certainly one of the most sought after activities following the lengthy quarantine.

Skin Treatments

If you’ve started developing acne during this COVID-19 pandemic, you’re not alone. Also, you’ve perhaps become more aware of pigmentation, sunspots, and other skin discoloration while you’ve been spending extra time at home.

We can help you maintain healthy and clear skin with specialized skin treatments.

Hair Removal

Hair Removal is proving to be one of the treatments that patients are most excited to return to.
Removing unwanted hair can be one of your first steps in feeling more human again! We have an effective and tested Hair Removal treatments as well.

Body Shaping

It’s probably already time to shape up!

For sure, you’ve been a bit too enthusiastic in your serving sizes while at home throughout the quarantine period.

That can most certainly make it challenging for you to be in better shape and condition. If you need to lose a few centimeters around your mid-section quickly, we can help you with that.

Shinagawa Aesthetics offers a variety of treatments that can get you back in shape as soon as possible!

Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 7-368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517 for inquiries and appointments.

Dry Eye Risk Factors | Shinagawa Blog

Dry Eye Risk Factors

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Dry Eye Disease/Syndrome (DED) is an important disorder in light of the current lifestyle practices that cause considerable eye strain.

It is a multifactorial disease of the interpalpebral ocular surface and tears film that leads to discomfort, fatigue, and disturbance in vision.

DED affects patients’ quality of life and leads eventually to a decrease in productivity. Moreover, it has a considerable socioeconomic burden. It is a growing underdiagnosed health issue and the possible associated risk factors are very common and keep growing worldwide.

Dry Eye Risk Factors

  • Indoor environment — Air conditioning, ceiling fans, and forced-air heating systems all can decrease indoor humidity and/or hasten tear evaporation, causing dry eye symptoms.
  • Outdoor environment — Arid climates and dry or windy conditions increase dry eye risks.
  • Frequent flying — The air in the cabins of airplanes is extremely dry and can lead to dry eye problems, especially among frequent flyers.
  • Smoking — In addition to dry eyes, smoking has been linked to serious eye problems, including macular degeneration, cataracts, and uveitis.
  • Health conditions — Certain systemic diseases — such as diabetes, thyroid-associated diseases, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjogren’s syndrome — contribute to dry eye problems.
  • Medications — Many prescription and non-prescription medicines — including antihistamines, antidepressants, certain blood pressure medications, and birth control pills — increase the risk of dry eye symptoms.
  • Eyelid problems — Incomplete closure of the eyelids when blinking or sleeping — a condition called lagophthalmos, which can be caused by aging or occur after cosmetic blepharoplasty or other causes — can cause severe dry eyes that can lead to a corneal ulcer if left untreated.

Also, LASIK and other corneal refractive surgery can sometimes cause dry eyes. In most cases, however, dry eye discomfort after LASIK is temporary and resolves within a few weeks of the procedure.

Whatever the cause of dry eye might be, proper diagnosis and treatment should be a must to fight off the disease properly.

Shinagawa now diagnoses dry eye disease! Schedule an eye check-up for us to examine your eyes and see if you have dry eye disease. Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 7-368 5238 | (+63) 917 862 7454 | (+63) 921 217 0517 for inquiries and appointments.

 

Wonderful Benefits Of LASIK Over Contact Lenses | Shinagawa Blog

Wonderful Benefits Of LASIK Over Contact Lenses

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Aside from it being much safer, having LASIK and brightening your vision have more benefits that constantly wearing your contact lenses.

These benefits shall give you a better insight into why it is much more reasonable and convenient than the usage of contacts.

Benefits Of LASIK Over Contact Lenses:

  1. Better Vision – Many patients are delighted to discover that their vision is actually better after LASIK than it was with their best pair of glasses or contact lenses. This is due to the inability for contacts to correct vision in the same way that LASIK does.
  2. Financial Benefits – When all costs are factored in, LASIK actually is more of an economical solution to correcting vision issues long term than contact lenses, or even eyeglasses. When the cost of contact lenses is figured over a period of time, it is easy to see how fast the price tag can build. In fact, continuing with contacts as an alternative to undergoing a permanent vision-correcting solution such as LASIK has been precisely compared to renting instead of purchasing a house. Effectively, you are throwing money into something every month without reaping the benefits of a long-term investment. Investing in LASIK pays off in the short and long run. Once the cost has been calculated, it is simple to see how reasonable LASIK eye surgery truly is.
  3. Better & Easier Travelling – Traveling with contact lenses and all accessories that go along with them is, without a doubt, an added burden. Packing an adequate amount of cleaning fluid, rewetting eye drops, spare contact lenses, and cases can consume a considerable amount of space in your luggage. Also, there is always the chance of losing or tearing your contact which will leave you unable to see clearly. LASIK can eliminate all of that.
  4. Night Vision – Most LASIK patients say that their main motivation for undergoing LASIK was to gain the ability to see adequately in the middle of the night. The capability to see your surroundings in the dark is a luxury to many eyeglass or contact lens wearers who are tired of stumbling blindly through the dark to the bathroom during the wee hours of the morning.
  5. Sports & Outdoor Activities – Sports, especially water sports are constantly a threat to contact lens wearers. Eye protection such as goggles is frequently needed in order to avoid losing contacts but they can be cumbersome, awkward, and impractical for certain activities. After having LASIK, you will be able to take part in any sport without worry.
  6. Worry-free – There is a constant threat of losing a contact lens and experiencing a sudden decrease in vision. This can be troublesome when watching television or exercising but can be extremely hazardous when driving a car.
  7. Happier & Healthier Eyes – Contact lenses can worsen or be the source of many eye problems such as red, itchy, sore, dry eyes, or allergies. Eyes can, eventually, become intolerant to contact lenses which results in the inability to wear them. Also, losing or tearing contacts are always fear for those who frequently wear them. Extended contact lens usage is also associated with a number of risks.

Knowing these advantages that LASIK can offer compared to contacts, this shall make it a no-brainer to go for it for a brighter vision.

Schedule your LASIK screening at Shinagawa! Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 7-368 5238 | (+63) 917 862 7454 | (+63) 921 217 0517 for inquiries and appointments.

Foods That Speed Up Your Aging & Their Substitutes | Shinagawa Blog

Food That Speed Up Your Aging & Their Substitutes

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Everyone loves food. Eating is easily one of the most essential parts of life.

However, when it comes to aging, do you know that there are actually foods that can speed up your
process? You heard it.

Although minding your diet is easier said than done, it always helps to have a little reminder of how
certain foods can affect your skin health and the aging process. This list can help you with that.

Every person is unique. Not everyone will benefit from eating raw, clean, or whole only. And regularly
eating one or two of these foods won’t lead to less collagen and totally damage your skin. It’s straying
away from a moderate diet that’s best for you that will change your health, skin, or not.

So, go through this list with a grain of salt Take the information that’s most helpful to you.

1. Sweet potato fries for french fries
French fries can hit the spot — both in the satisfaction department and the age production department,
as they’re fried and salty. Foods fried in oil at high temperatures release free radicals that can cause cellular damage to the skin. Exposure to free radicals accelerates the aging process due to an action called cross-linking. Cross-linking affects DNA molecules and can weaken the skin’s elasticity.
What’s more, consuming too much salt can draw water out from the skin and lead to dehydration. That
may make your skin more prone to wrinkling.

What you can do: Swap french fries for baked sweet potato fries or fried sweet potato. Sweet potatoes
are rich in anti-aging copper, which aids in collagen production.

2. Honey or fruit for white sugar
Sugar is one of the infamous contenders to unwanted skin concerns like acne. As mentioned above,
sugar contributes to the formation of collagen-damaging AGEs. When our sugar levels are elevated, this AGE process is stimulated. It’s sped up even more if sunlight is involved. So, instead of eating ice cream on the beach, opt for refreshing frozen fruit or a popsicle with no sugar added.

What you can do: Reach for fruit or dark chocolate when craving something sweet. Blueberries, specifically, prevent loss of collagen.

3. Second thoughts on soda and coffee
What soda and coffee do to your health have more to do with sleep than skin. First, both are high in
caffeine, which, if you drink frequently throughout the day to night, may affect your sleep. Poor sleep has been linked to increased signs of aging and darker eye circles, wrinkles, and fine lines. What you can do: If you’re concerned about the sugar content, take a look at how much you’re drinking.  See if you can decrease the amount or make swaps, like having golden milk instead of coffee. Turmeric, the main ingredient in golden milk, is rich in antioxidants and one of the most powerful anti-aging
compounds around.

4. Moderate your alcohol drinking
Alcohol can cause a host of problems when it comes to the skin, including redness, puffiness, loss of
collagen, and wrinkles.

Alcohol depletes your nutrients, hydration, and vitamin A levels, all of which have a direct impact on
wrinkles.

Vitamin A is especially important in regards to new cell growth and the production of collagen, ensuring
that skin is elastic and wrinkle-free.

What you can do: Drink in moderation. That’s one drink per day for women and two for men. Make sure you’re well-hydrated with water. Try experimenting with some fun and creative mocktail recipes as well.

5. Olive oil or avocados for margarine
Take it easy with that butter knife. Older studies have shown that those who don’t consume margarine
or butter have less skin damage and wrinkles than those who do.

And the science checks out: Margarine is worse than moderate amounts of real butter due to the fact that it’s high in partially hydrogenated oils. These trans-fatty acids make the skin more vulnerable to ultraviolet radiation, which can damage the skin’s collagen and elasticity. What you can do: Swap butter for olive oil or smear avocados, rich in anti-aging antioxidants, on toast instead.

6. Avoid cooking in high heat
Some polyunsaturated oils high in omega-6 fatty acids, like corn or sunflower oil, can cause harmful free radicals and can increase inflammation levels. If you’re frying or using high heat every day, that adds up. But this doesn’t mean that all oils are unhealthy. When it comes to oils and wrinkle prevention, opt for monounsaturated fats to help keep the skin hydrated.

What you can do: Swap vegetable oils for olive oil. It’s rich in antioxidants, vitamin E, and phytosterols, and reduces inflammation.

7. Stick with poultry for processed meats
Hot dogs, pepperoni, bacon, and sausage are all examples of processed meats that can be harmful to the skin. These meats are high in sodium, saturated fats, and sulfite, which can all dehydrate the skin and weaken collagen by causing inflammation. For inexpensive protein options, swap processed meats for eggs or beans.

What you can do: Opt for leaner meats like turkey and chicken. These meats are packed with protein and amino acids that are essential in the natural formation of collagen. If you read this thinking it’s a sign not to eat any of these foods, we’re reminding you that it’s all about balance. Food is a long game, and there are plenty of other ways to boost collagen formation, like through supplements or injections.

Topical treatments such as retinol, vitamin C, micro-needling, and face acids can help prevent and smooth wrinkles. For more holistic options, you can also consider facial acupuncture or facial exercises.

When it comes to wrinkles and aging, Shinagawa Aesthetics is the right place to be. We can handle your
wrinkles and signs of aging well!

Schedule your FREE skin consultation with us! Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 7-368 5238 l (+63) 917862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517 for inquiries and appointments.