Not all lasers and lights are created equally

Be hair-free and fabulous with Dermclinic!

Define beautiful skin, and these adjectives easily come up: soft, smooth, velvety, silky, hair-free.

Unwanted hair growth is a common complaint for both men and women and it takes a lot to achieve being hair-free. For instance, plucking causes unsightly "chicken skin," while shaving requires a lot of upkeep, and produces stubbly growth in only a few days. Waxing or threading, on the other hand, requires having the procedure done every couple of weeks, and may be painful, even causing redness and rashes.

Dermclinic, with its 44 years of expertise in skin-care and beauty science, promises beautiful hairfree skin with its revolutionary hair removal service called NuLight.

NuLight is a safe, effective, noninvasive procedure that uses intense pulsed light (IPL) to target different areas of the body to remove unwanted hair from the face, neck, chest, back, underarms, bikini line, arms, thighs, and legs.

"Not all lasers and lights are created equal. NuLight targets hair at the root level to give a longer lasting, safer effect on skin compared to manual hair removal methods. There are many types of laser treatments marketed as a long-lasting solution to unwanted hair, but NuLight probably gives the best results,'' states Dermclinic founder Dr. Vinson Pineda, also known as the father of dermatology in the Philippines.

Among all the laser treatments available, Dr. Pineda points out, IPL has the widest range of frequencies, making it the most flexible to adapt to different areas of the body with the widest range of absorption to the melanin. "Different areas of the body require different modules of the laser, depending on the pigmentation, type, color and quality of the skin. IPL can easily switch through different modalities as it offers the widest range of choices in shadow filters and crystals to deliver the intensity required for the different target areas."

NuLight targets specific spots at the hair's stem cell region. It delivers light energy at specific wavelengths to precisely target and disable hair follicles while ensuring adjacent areas that need not receive light remain spared. Multiple sessions of NuLight will inhibit hair re-growth and help in keeping the target areas hair-free.

Aside from hair removal, NuLight may also be used for skin tightening and resurfacing, as well as in treating acne, rosacea, spider veins, melasma, age spots, and uneven pigments.

Dr. Pineda notes that IPL (and other laser procedures) are best done by professionals. "Aside from a superior machine, a highlytrained, professional operator is needed to perform the procedure to select the proper wavelength for the target area, and avoid complications such as edema, scarring, or pigmentation."

Established in 1969 by Dr. Vinson Pineda, Dermclinic prides itself in the development of products and services that are tailor-fit to the needs of the Filipino consumer. Over the years, as the market for beauty and wellness has expanded, Dermclinic stays on top of the game with full-time doctors trained extensively in professional dermatology, stateof-the-art equipment and facilities, and a wide range of services and breakthrough procedures to ensure the best aesthetic results.

"Dermclinic was founded to give Filipinos access to professional dermatological services and quality products that will help them protect and maintain the health of their skin," states Dr. Pineda. "I am hopeful that the innovations introduced by Dermclinic uplifts the standards of dermatology and medical aesthetics in the country."

For inquiries about Dermclinic's innovations, call 817-FACE (3223) or visit www.dermclinic.com.ph.