12 Years to Perfect Vision: Rosemarie Domingo

12 Years to Perfect Vision: Rosemarie Domingo

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Even if you’ve had blurry vision for the longest time, a 20/20 vision can still be restored.

Despite not being able to see clearly for more than a decade, LASIK has restored Rosemarie Domingo’s bright vision to help her in her studies as a student.

“After almost 12 years, I had my LASIK done and my 20/20 vision was finally restored! I’m glad that I can get to see a clearer world because of Shinagawa. It was a life-changing experience!” she shared.

“The staff and doctors were very kind and accommodating to my needs. Facilities are clean and well-sanitized. Thank you so much, Shinagawa!”

If you haven’t been seeing brightly for a long time, don’t lose hope. Let’s do something about it.

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Skincare Myths and Realities

Skincare Myths and Realities

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Still wondering which advice or theories to believe when it comes to skincare?

To help you sort through the rumor mill, let us dispel some common myths:

Myth: If a product is “all-natural”, it must be better for your skin.

Reality: Just like groceries, even if something is labeled as “natural”, that doesn’t exactly mean it’s true unless it’s certified organic or meets some other kind of certification. Plus, in the realm of skincare, it’s actually beneficial to use preservatives to prevent bacteria growth. Schedule a consultation with us at Shinagawa Aesthetics to let us help determine which products your skin will most benefit from!

Myth: Dermatologist-tested is best.

Reality: Just like the “all-natural” label, “dermatologist tested” or “dermatologist approved” actually doesn’t mean much. There are no standardized tests required to meet this certification, so it may simply be a marketing ploy. If you’d really like to know what products are dermatologist approved, come and visit us at Shinagawa to help us customize your skincare product arsenal.

Myth: The more expensive the product is, the better it works.

Reality: Truthfully, many of the more expensive products use similar ingredients to what you’ll find at the drugstore. Pay attention to the labels; especially since that’s mainly what you’re paying for!

Myth: Your skin acclimates to products.

Reality: Unless you’re using retinol or prescription retinoids, you don’t need to worry about your skin “getting used” to your skincare products. If you do feel like you need a stronger product due to natural aging of your skin, make an appointment with us at Shinagawa to determine which products are best for your routine.

Myth: You should customize your skincare routine around your age.

Reality: Nope! Age is not a skin type, so instead of considering how old you are, customize your routine around whether your skin is oily, dry or a combination. However, keep in mind that anti-aging products are important to start incorporating into your routine as soon as possible!

Myth: So many SPF myths… Where to begin?

Reality: Let’s start by revealing the truth about SPF: You need to wear it every day, even if it’s cloudy, even if it’s raining. You need to wear broad-spectrum SPF, since it protects against both UVA and UVB rays. You need to wear an SPF of at least 30 and it needs to contain either zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, mexoryl, oxybenzone or avobenzone.

Myth: Steam opens up your pores.

Reality: Have you ever seen someone lean over a boiling pot of water while making pasta in hopes that it will “open up their pores”? This is just silly, but it’s a prevailing myth. Steam can help your skin in a number of ways, like hydrating and soothing, but opening up your pores is sadly not one of these ways since your pores are always open.

Myth: Cellulite creams work wonders.

Reality: We all really wish they did, but unfortunately, there’s no scientific proof that these creams work, which means that cellulite creams have a lot in common with snake oil (although we wouldn’t be surprised to see that pop up on Goop, either).

Myth: Damaged hair can be repaired.

Reality: Just like pores are always open, hair is always dead, which means that it can’t exactly be revived. Of course, smoothing products can temporarily make it shine or feel soft, but there’s no mending the damage done from heat styling and dying.

Myth: Popping pimples is the best.

Reality:  Welcome to the sensation that has swept the nation (we’re looking at you, Dr. Pimple Popper). But even though popping the pus from a pimple may feel like the best thing to do at the moment, it can actually lead to inflammation and scarring. However, with the right regimen (which we can help you find at Shinagawa), acne can be controlled without going to such drastic (and disgusting) measures.

Looking for the best and most effective skincare tips? Our dermatologists are ready to help you!

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Knowing Corneal Cross-Linking

Knowing Corneal Cross-Linking

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If you have a weak cornea, there’s actually a procedure that can strengthen it. Corneal Cross-Linking is a procedure that is done to treat a warped or weakened cornea. 

Surgery or disease sometimes harms the eye’s collagen, which helps keep the cornea together. The cross-linking procedure helps the new collagen fibers unite, strengthen, and reinforce the cornea.

Who Needs Corneal Cross-Linking?

There are some different conditions where cross-linking can be helpful.

Keratoconus: If you have keratoconus, the cornea thins and changes shape over time. The cornea is typically round but will bulge outward until it’s shaped more like a cone if you have this eye condition. This can cause blurry vision and other symptoms. Cross-linking is the only treatment that can be used to stop progressive keratoconus from worsening. This surgery can help you avoid a corneal transplant in the future, which is major surgery.

Corneal Bulging after LASIK Surgery: During LASIK surgery, the corneal tissue is removed to correct blurry vision. It’s rare, but surgery and tissue removal sometimes weaken the cornea. This then causes the cornea to bulge forward, like keratoconus.

The procedure may not be suitable for some people. Your eye doctor can tell you if the treatment can help you since it can’t reverse any cornea changes. Since it does help slow progression, you’ll want to make sure you talk to your eye doctor sooner rather than later if you have keratoconus.

More about Keratoconus

The name keratoconus means cone-shaped, and the abnormal shape of the cornea is what is responsible for the distortion of visual images. If you have keratoconus, you may notice symptoms such as glare, light irritation or sensitivity, distortion or blurring of vision, and frequent changing of contact lens prescriptions or glasses with a high level of astigmatism. These symptoms are common for other eye diseases, so getting a proper keratoconus diagnosis from your ophthalmologist is crucial.

The cause of keratoconus is unknown, but it will usually start to appear in people in their late 20s. The disease will usually progress for about 10 to 20 years, and the cornea will continue to steepen. Both eyes may be affected, but one eye will usually be worse than the other. Genetics may contribute to the risk of developing the eye condition. Vigorous eye rubbing helps add to the progression of the disease, so it’s important to avoid rubbing the eyes too hard.

Keratoconus can be seen during routine eye exams, so it’s essential for optimal eye health to regularly visit your eye doctor, especially if you have vision issues. A keratoconus diagnosis will often be confirmed using cornea photographs taken during an exam to highlight any irregularities and a measurement of the cornea’s curvature.

How to Prepare for the Procedure

On the day of the procedure, you shouldn’t wear any aftershave, perfume, or eye makeup. In many cases, you should be able to drink fluids and eat a light meal before the procedure. Since your eyesight will be affected for some time after the procedure, you will need someone to drive you home.

What Happens During the Procedure?

This procedure is outpatient, so you will go home the same day. There are a few things you can expect to happen.

The procedure begins with you being given eye drops to numb your eyes. Your ophthalmologist will then remove the thin outer layer of the cornea. This allows the numbing medication and the other medication to reach further into the cornea, so you won’t feel any pain during the procedure. Then Vitamin B, also known as riboflavin, eye drop medicine is applied to the eye for about 30 minutes. The whole procedure takes about 90 minutes, but you will likely be in the office for two hours to prepare as well as recover.

After applying the medication to the eye, a special device shines a focused beam with UV light rays at the cornea for about 30 minutes. The UV light activates the medicine in the cornea to form new bonds between the fibers in the cornea. Then a bandage is placed over the eyes to help the cornea heal. Your eye doctor will recommend leaving this bandage on the eye for about a week. You will be given steroid, and antibiotic drops to ensure your eye heals properly.

Due to the numbing drops, you shouldn’t experience any pain during the procedure. There can be some pain in the immediate recovery period, though. The bandage reduces discomfort and pain, and you may be prescribed some painkillers after the procedure if over-the-counter pain pills aren’t strong enough.

Types of Corneal Cross-Linking

This procedure has two different types: epi (short for epithelium, the other layer of your cornea) off and an experimental epi-on procedure.

Using the epi-off technique, your eye doctor removes the epithelium before any eye drops are put on. With the epi-on procedure, your eye doctor will loosen the epithelium with a sponge or eye drops before the eye drops are put in.

The goal of the procedure is to keep the corneal bulging from worsening. At the same time, it can be done in combination with LASIK, making certain patients qualified for the popular vision correction treatment.

Corneal Cross-Linking is not a procedure you want to put off if you suffer from cornea bulging or keratoconus to preserve your eye health. Since it’s the only approved treatment for keratoconus and can help slow down progression, you want to speak with your eye doctor as soon as possible. 

Shinagawa Lasik Center is dedicated to eye care with the most advanced technologies in convenient locations. Reach our specialists today.

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Kenneth Gunabe’s Transformation after LASIK

Kenneth Gunabe’s Transformation after LASIK

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Transformation. Life-changing word and that’s what actually LASIK delivers.

For Web Developer Kenneth Gunabe, LASIK has transformed his life for the better.

“I had LASIK at Shinagawa and it was truly an experience of transformation for me! The procedure was indeed painless and fast! Now, I see everything clearly!” happily bared Kenneth.

“Big thanks to Shinagawa Lasik Center for giving the best service to your patients! The staff and medical professionals are all very accommodating as well as reliable and trustworthy. So worth the money!”

Are you ready for your own transformation? Let us guide you through!

For inquiries, questions, and appointments, call our Patient Care Lines:

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Know If CoolSculpting Is For You

Know If CoolSculpting Is For You

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CoolSculpting is a shockingly accessible, non-invasive way to reduce fat. To say the least, it’s the coolest way to lose weight, literally and figuratively.

Who is CoolSculpting for?

Even though men and women tend to show fat in different areas, CoolSculpting works for both. The procedure works great for getting rid of stubborn bulges in the love handle area, muffin top, flank, inner and outer thighs, chin and upper arms.

Who is CoolSculpting not for?

You should not have CoolSculpting if you suffer from cryoglobulinemia, cold agglutinin disease, or paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria. You should let us know at Charleston Dermatology before your procedure if you have had recent surgery, a pre-existing hernia or any known sensitivities or allergies.

How does it work?

CoolSculpting reduces the number of fat cells in the treated areas and it works best if you’re within about 30 pounds of your goal weight. Since all of us have a set amount of fat cells, when we gain weight, it’s because the fat cells are expanding in size. Even if you diet and exercise, sometimes those pockets of fat can be pretty stubborn. CoolSculpting makes these problem areas less troubling by using cryolipolysis. Since fat cells hate cold, CoolSculpting freezes them out until your body naturally eliminates the dead cells, which may take a few months

What can I expect during my appointment?

Because CoolSculpting is totally noninvasive, you can reply to emails, read a book or just relax. We’ll apply a clear gel pad and the applicator will adhere to your body. After we finish with the applicator, we will do a brief massage to break up the fat cells and enhance fat reduction. During the procedure, you might experience sensations like pulling, tugging, mild pinching, intense cold, tingling, stinging, aching or cramping. These sensations subside as the area becomes numb

What can I expect after the treatment is over?

One of the best parts of CoolSculpting is that there’s little-to-no downtime following a treatment. After your appointment, you might experience temporary redness, swelling, blanching, bruising, firmness, tingling, stinging, tenderness, cramping, aching, itching or skin sensitivity.

There you have it: CoolSculpting is an easy, FDA-cleared way to eliminate your fat cells and achieve your body contouring goals.

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 at https://shinagawa.ph so we can address and answer them for you.