How Long Does LASIK Last? | Shinagawa Blog

How Long Does LASIK Last?

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LASIK surgery is designed to permanently reshape the cornea permanently. This means that, once you’ve undergone this life-changing procedure, you might not have to wear glasses or contact lenses in the decades to come.

LASIK can help with a variety of refractive errors such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism.

Vision change: A common LASIK misconception, explained

Today’s advanced LASIK technology is designed to do one thing: permanently reshape your cornea. Patients who underwent LASIK are enjoying the lasting effects of the surgery, enjoying life even more with the benefits of having a bright vision.

For patients approaching or past their 40s, it would be good to discuss presbyopia (age-related up-close reading vision loss) with our eye care professionals. We offer two effective solutions for presbyopia (PresbyMax & FCAT-PresbyLASIK).

Lastly, having LASIK does not stop the development of cataracts, unless you have undergone a lens replacement procedure, which prevents the need for future cataract surgery. We also have bladeless Cataract surgery as well.

Going back, while inevitable age-related eye issues will catch up to all of us, LASIK or not, the effect of LASIK in terms of correcting your refractive error/s is permanent and for the long haul.

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Considering Laser Hair Removal? | Shinagawa Blog

Considering Laser Hair Removal?

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Warm weather means sunshine, swimsuits, shorts — and so much shaving!

If you dread warm weather because of the additional skin exposure, Laser Hair Removal is a good option to consider; it can greatly reduce your grooming demands.

Let us first cover everything you need to know about Laser Hair Removal.

1. How does it work?

Laser Hair Removal devices use a light source that specifically targets the pigment in the hair itself. The quick pulse of light and energy essentially heats and melts the hair and subsequently damages the hair follicle. This prevents future hairs from growing in the follicle.

2. How many treatments will I need?

The process only works during the hair’s growth cycle, so the procedure is often done multiple times. You may have great results after three treatments, or it sometimes takes as many as nine.

Treatment needs can vary because the laser targets melanin, or dark pigment, in the hair follicles. The darker your skin is, the harder it is to distinguish between the skin color and the pigment in the follicles. You can still get good results, but it may take more treatments. If you have light skin and dark hair, you will likely get good results after just a few treatments.

3. Does it work for everyone?

It works with all kinds of hair, except for gray hair.

4. How should I prepare for the procedure?

It’s a good idea to stay out of the sun as much as possible before the procedure.

Ultraviolet light stimulates melanocytes, which create more melanin (pigment) in the skin. The greater the contrast between skin color and hair color, the more effective the treatment.

You should also avoid shaving for three or four days before the treatment. If the hair has grown out some, it makes it easier for the technician to see it. Definitely avoid waxing or depilatories as they pull the hair out of the follicle, leaving no target for the laser.

5. How long does it take?

This depends on the area being treated. Smaller areas like the chin or underarms may only take about 20 minutes; a leg or full back can take as long as an hour and a half.

6. Does Laser Hair Removal hurt?

The treatment is just a little uncomfortable at worst because there are nerves attached to the hair follicles.

7. Are there areas where it doesn’t work?

Laser Hair Removal works just about anywhere, including the legs, arms, back, underarms, and bikini line. The only places that are off-limits are ones that can’t be seen such as inside the nostrils and around the orbit of the eyes.

8. What can I expect after treatment?

The treatment is effective for most people and is very safe.

The only problems you might experience afterward are a little swelling, redness, or irritation around the hair follicles. This can last for a couple of days.

Hyperpigmentation (skin darkening) also sometimes occurs, but that typically fades pretty quickly. Burns or blisters may arise, but they are very uncommon.

9. Will the hair grow back?

You may need a touch-up here and there — especially if you have a lot of body hair — but the overall effects of the procedure are lasting.

However, hormones sometimes complicate things. If you have an endocrine issue that increases your testosterone (such as polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition that causes a hormone imbalance), you may have to return for more touch-ups. Hair also sometimes grows back after pregnancy or menopause.

Considering Laser Hair Removal? Let’s walk you through the process. We have the best at Shinagawa Aesthetics!

Schedule a consultation with our skin experts! Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 7-368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517 for inquiries, questions, and appointments or talk to our consultants via LiveChat here on our website.

Winwyn Marquez' LASIK | Shinagawa Feature Story

LASIK Gives Winwyn Another Win

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Having LASIK was another big win for Winwyn Marquez.

The beauty queen was game in sharing one of the best wins and decisions of her life.

“I had LASIK because I can no longer go on with having to wear contact lenses or eyeglasses most of the time. I was really having a hard time at work,” shared Winwyn.

Watch her share her LASIK journey at Shinagawa BGC here.

“My vision is 20/12 already and it makes it so easy for me to see everything and read the prompter.”

Winwyn was amazed by how smooth the whole LASIK journey was for her.

“The procedure is super quick and painless. You’ll really be amazed that everything can be super bright after LASIK!”

“I’m telling you, it’s (LASIK) the best decision of my life! It’s super worth it!” she added. “I do recommend LASIK for those people having a hard time seeing.”

She also shared that lots of her showbiz and non-showbiz friends have already had LASIK at Shinagawa and that boosted her confidence even more prior to her procedure.

“My friends from showbiz, and outside also, did the procedure as well. It’s really all worth it. It’s an investment forever! Thank you so much, Shinagawa! It’s like a whole new world for me now!”

Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 7-368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517 for inquiries, questions, and appointments or talk to our consultants via LiveChat here on our website.

Understanding Color Blindness Better | Shinagawa Blog

Understanding Color Blindness Better

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At the rear of each of our eyes, in the retina, is a collection of specialized cells called rods and cones that play a key role in our vision. The rods, about 120 million of them and mostly along the outside of the retina, are our sensitive black and white vision receptors.

The cones, numbering about six million and located in the macula, or middle of the retina, pick up light that our brains interpret as red, green, and blue, elements of a spectrum of color.

Problems with the retina’s cone cells can result in color blindness that’s genetic, a result of disease, or part of certain age-related conditions. It’s rare in men, and even rarer for women.

Our Doctors See Through Their Patients’ Eyes

At Shinagawa, our eye care specialists and doctors have studied how patients experience their vision conditions. When they perform cataract and LASIK surgeries, they measure and treat refractive problems, issues with focusing images on the retina.

Addressing the retina itself, our ophthalmologists can help patients who were born colorblind, but also those who experience it as part of a progressive condition such as macular degeneration or retinitis pigmentosa. These conditions change the middle of the retina, which is how they affect color vision.

Our eye doctors are experts at helping patients adapt to color vision challenges.

Treatment for Color Blindness

Color blindness can affect a person’s work. For example, many colorblind people see red and green as a dim brown color, and electricians need to be able to tell red wires from green.

For people with color blindness, as with many vision conditions, adaptation is an important part of treatment since there is no current cure. Filtered lenses and other adjustment techniques help patients adapt to being colorblind.

Ophthalmologists at Shinagawa Understand and Treat Vision Challenges

Our team of expert eye doctors is here to understand how you see the world and help you see more clearly. From LASIK and refractive surgeries to diagnosis of less common eye conditions, our ophthalmologists at Shinagawa are ready to help you.

Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 7-368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517 for inquiries, questions, and appointments or talk to our consultants via LiveChat here on our website.

Ways To Prevent Wrinkles For Aging Skin | Shinagawa Blog

Ways To Prevent Wrinkles For Aging Skin

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Inevitably, we all continue to age. We can’t stop aging but we can surely still age gracefully.

If you’re like so many other adults, you’re probably wondering if there’s anything you can do to prevent your skin from showing signs of aging.

It’s actually one of the most common questions dermatologists get asked. But there’s good news. In fact, there are lots of things you can do to help prevent aging skin.

Here are ways you can take matters into your own hands and reduce the toll time has on your skin:

1. Avoid the sun

It’s the best way to prevent wrinkles. Apply sunscreen every single day as part of your morning routine. You need it even when walking to your mailbox, or from your car into the store.

90% of the skin signs of aging are due to the sun. That says a lot. You know what to do — avoid it as much as possible and never forget your sunscreen.

2. Maximize your moisturizer

Avoid fragrances and any products that aren’t gentle on your skin. The irritation causes dryness and more damage. Instead, find moisturizers with ceramides that replenish your skin, and alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) that exfoliate and soften it. Moisturizers that irritate your skin will dry it and damage it.

3. Keep sugar and carbs in check

Have a sweet tooth? Partial to pasta? Sugar and refined carbs will spike your blood sugar, triggering the release of insulin. Insulin causes inflammation in your skin and all over your body. Sugar binds to the elastic and collagen fibers that make skin look plump and youthful. Damage to these fibers means less support for your skin — and more wrinkles.

High-glycemic foods cause a spike in insulin, which is like an inflammatory bomb.

4. Gasp for fresh air

Environmental pollutants — like soot and car exhaust fumes — can also damage your skin. If you’re exposed to pollutants every day, walking down your street, look for parks and green spaces to stroll. Environmental pollutants take a toll on your skin.

5. Step up your sleep routine

Over the years, not getting enough sleep can damage your skin. Again, you want to avoid the inflammatory bomb caused by insulin. Do your best to get six to eight hours of sleep per night. Try getting up early every day and going to bed at the same time every night. Not getting enough sleep increases cortisol and that causes more insulin release.

6. Smash the ash

Smoking causes havoc beyond your heart and lungs, damaging your skin, too. Smoking makes the little blood vessels in the skin constrict. Over time, the collagen and elastin fibers are damaged, and your skin gets more wrinkled. It’s not just the cigarette smoke. Pursing your lips to inhale also creates fine lines around your mouth.

7. Feast on good fats

Eating a good diet with lots of healthy fats from olive oil, avocado and nuts will nourish your skin. Your skin loves antioxidant-rich fruits and veggies, and lean proteins, too. And be sure to hydrate your skin with lots of water.

The more of these healthy habits you wrap into your lifestyle, the more your skin will reflect them.

The Mediterranean diet is good not just for your heart, lungs, and brain. It’s wonderful for your skin, too.

Follow these steps to keep your skin looking young and at its best. Better yet, consult our skin experts to know what’s best for you.

Schedule a consultation with our skin experts! Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 7-368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517 for inquiries, questions, and appointments or talk to our consultants via LiveChat here on our website.