REAL PATIENTS, REAL RESULTS: Sofwave® for Non-Surgical Face/Neck Lifting and Skin Firming/Tightening

Sofwave is an FDA cleared, non-invasive and no downtime treatment of fine lines and wrinkles using a next generation SUPERB™ Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam Technology.

The fractional heating effect created by Sofwave’s unique ultrasound delivery, stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin, which leads to the reduction in fine lines and wrinkles.

Sofwave’s unique technology enables the controlled delivery of energy, in terms of amount and location, while protecting the skin surface with an integrated cooling mechanism. There is no downtime with this treatment.

Results can be seen immediately after just ONE SESSION and continues to improve up to 3 to 6 months. Results last for up to 2 YEARS!

Want to know more about Sofwave? Ask our Board-Certified and Internationally-Trained Dermatologist about it.

Please call us at 88088140, 88869148 or 0917-9579335, or send us an email at cordermlasercenter@yahoo.com to schedule your consultation/treatment.

 

Why Erbium:YAG Lasers Offer Better Results for Skin Resurfacing Than CO2 Lasers

1. An Erbium:YAG laser wavelength is optimal for skin ablation.
Erbium:YAG lasers have a very efficient beam to target water and relatively limited hemoglobin absorption. The 2,940nm unique wavelength of Erbium:YAG delivers an almost instant skin ablation while limiting heat damage in the surrounding area.
This thermal damage is the biggest difference between Erbium:YAG and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) lasers. Because the absorption in skin tissue is relatively low in CO2 lasers compared to Erbium: YAG lasers (in both water and hemoglobin), their result is substantial excess heat in the surrounding tissue. The consequences of that are localized tissue death, more post-treatment discomfort, and greater instances of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH, dark spots) in CO2 lasers.
2. Erbium:YAG laser treatments create less thermal damage and are less painful.
Thanks to the greatly limited thermal effects of Erbium lasers, Erbium:YAG treatments are notably less painful than CO2 lasers, and patients do not require any anesthesia when receiving treatment for small lesions. These safety features make Erbium:YAG lasers the superior choice for treating delicate areas such as the periorbital region, neck, chest, and hands.
3. Erbium:YAG laser treatments have a lower risk of side effects, including hyperpigmentation and/or skin bleaching, compared to CO2 treatments.
Hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation are mainly due to thermal damage. Because the absorption in skin tissue is relatively low in CO2 lasers compared to Erbium: YAG lasers (in both water and hemoglobin), their result is substantial excess heat in the surrounding tissue. Excessive heating in surrounding tissues can result in either skin darkening (hyperpigmentation) or skin bleaching (hypopigmentation), which more likely can be a side effect of CO2 lasers.
4. Erbium:YAG treatments require a shorter recovery time compared to CO2 lasers.
Erbium:YAG lasers require a shorter recovery time compared to CO2 lasers because of the shallow depths of wounds they create. Furthermore, Erbium:YAG lasers deliver reduced thermal damage to the surrounding skin tissue, allowing for much faster healing compared to the deeper injuries and extensive thermal damage that CO2 lasers produce.
Our clinic has the latest Erbium:YAG laser – the Fotona TimeWalker. It is a versatile laser with combination Nd:YAG and Erbium:YAG platforms to treat a wide array of skin problems such as Deep Scars, Wrinkles and Sagging Skin, Active Acne, Rosacea and more.
Want to know more about Fotona TimeWalker/Erbium:YAG laser? Ask our Board-Certified and Internationally-Trained Dermatologist about it.
Please call us at 88088140, 88869148 or 0917-9579335, or send us an email at cordermlasercenter@yahoo.com to schedule your consultation/treatment.

NOW AVAILABLE AT CORDERM- PiQo4 Laser – The Latest and Most Advanced Picosecond Laser!

From the company that brought you the LightSheer Laser – Lumenis Be Ltd, comes the latest and revolutionary Picosecond Laser – PiQo4 Laser!
PiQo4 brings unique technology with combination of unsurpassed advantages:
1. Pico + Nano
First, the Nanosecond pulses are used to deliver short bursts of energy that break down the larger and deeper pigment or ink particles. Then, the area is rescanned with Picosecond pulses that dismantle the smaller and shallower particles. This combination yields far better results than using either one of the technologies on its own.
2. High Energy
The high energy levels of PiQo4 allow pigment/tattoo removal with fewer treatments compared with other competing laser systems. They can be set as either Nano or Pico, for dual pulse treatments.
3. Deep Reach
With PiQo4, your customers will appreciate the faster treatment results with shorter treatment sessions. PiQo4’s larger spot sizes allow deeper penetration into the dermis and better dispersal of the pigment or embedded ink particles.
4. Four (4) Wavelengths
Each pigment color absorbs a specific wavelength – PiQo4 offers 4 wavelengths in order to treat the broadest range of pigment/tattoo colors, on the widest range of skin types. Its four wavelengths – 1064nm, 532nm, 650nm and 585nm – target the most frequently used tattoo colors ranging from light orange to dark black.
PiQo4 is so versatile since it can treat all types of pigmentations like Melasma, Freckles, Dark Scars, Birthmarks, and all colors of tattoos, on all skin types, SPT I to VI (very fair to very dark). And even though it’s fast and powerful, there is very little downtime. So you can go about your usual activities even after the procedure!
Want to know more about PiQo4 Laser? Ask our Board-Certified and Internationally-Trained Dermatologist about it.
Please call 88088140, 88869148 or 0917-9579335, or send us an email at cordermlasercenter@yahoo.com to schedule your consultation/treatment.

NEW TREATMENT FEATURE: LIPLASE by Fotona TimeWalker – Revolutionary Lip Lightening and Lip Plumping Treatment without Downtime & Injections!

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WHAT IS LIPLASE?
LipLase is a non-surgical and non-invasive laser lip treatment. It enhances the lips by creating more volume through collagen and elastin production within the lips. It also lightens dark lips through its skin renewal properties. It can also help define lip shape by enhancing the cupid’s bow. It uses laser energy, creating a more natural-looking result than a dermal filler, which can sometimes give you “duck lips!”
The LipLase procedure targets a more natural way of providing you fuller lips by enhancing your body’s own collagen production to achieve fuller, more voluminous defined natural lips. It has minimal to no side effects since it only uses heat laser energy to stimulate the regeneration of your collagen, making it a safer procedure. The procedure will make you feel some heat around your lips while it is being done but that fades after the procedure is over.
HOW DOES LIPLASE WORK?
LipLase is done from the inside of the mouth and the outer area as well. There is no needle involved, which makes the procedure, a comfortable experience. It poses no bruising or other adverse effects, and neither does it have any downtime recovery. The laser energy on LipLase utilizes its heat, targeting the deepest layers of the skin to stimulate the increased production of the collagen.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM THE TREATMENT?
Each session of LipLase treatments takes less than 30 minutes. No anesthesia or numbing agents are necessary because the procedure is virtually painless and has zero downtime recovery. Although you may feel minimal warmth caused by the laser energy all over your lips during the procedure, it will be gone after the treatment.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS DO I NEED TO GET THE RESULTS?
To achieve full visibly plump and lighter lips, it is essential to have 3 to 4 treatments every 3 to 4 weeks. If you would like to maintain the lip plumpness, you may get touch up treatments once every year. For lightening of dark lips, results are permanent as long as you protect your lips from trauma and the sun’s harmful UV rays.
Want to know more about LipLase Treatment by Fotona TimeWalker? Ask our Board-Certified and Internationally-Trained Dermatologist about it.
Please call us at 88088140, 88869148 or 0917-9579335, or send us an email at cordermlasercenter@yahoo.com to schedule your consultation/treatment.

WHAT IS THE MOST SUITABLE FOR ME? Sofwave™, Ultherapy™ OR Thermage FLX™?

As we age, there are generally 3 categories of ageing styles we fall into, with each ageing style exhibiting distinct ageing traits. While we will almost certainly have a mix of features, this is a useful guide to explain how different treatments may be more suitable for different individuals.

The 3 aging styles are: “The Sinker”, “The Sagger” and “The Wrinkler“.

“Sinkers” are characterized by volume loss around key areas of the face such as the temples, mid-face and cheeks. This can cause a sunken, “hollowed-out” or gaunt appearance. Between Thermage, Sofwave and Ultherapy, Sofwave and Thermage are more suitable for sinkers as they do not melt fats and accelerate the gaunt appearance. Sinkers may also see more benefit with a combination of skin tightening treatments including dermal fillers to combat the volume loss.

“Saggers” commonly complain of loose skin and tissue. This is due to the loss of elasticity in addition to collagen. Ultherapy is useful to stimulate skin tightening of the SMAS layer to achieve a deeper lifting effect. Sofwave, another Ultrasound technology device, also FDA-approved for skin lifting, is also an appropriate treatment for those saggers who do not want to have the downtime that accompanies Ultherapy.

“Wrinklers” have predominantly wrinkly skin, often located around the eyes, brows and lips. Botox would be able to achieve nice, immediately-visible results for these, but for a longer-lasting treatment, Thermage, Sofwave and Ultherapy can be used. A person with multiple wrinkles and fine lines on the brows, around the eyes and face may benefit more from  Sofwave or Thermage, while one with wrinkles and also saggy skin may be more suitable for Sofwave or Ultherapy.

Also we should take into consideration the pigmentations or propensity to have pigmentations of the patient (whether the patient has freckles, melasma or dark birthmarks) on the face. Ultrasound technology such as Sofwave and Ultherapy would be more appropriate for the patient vs Thermage.

Want to know more about Sofwave, Ultherapy and Thermage FLX? Ask our Board-Certified and Internationally-Trained Dermatologist about it.
Please call us at 88088140, 88869148 or 0917-9579335, or send us an email at cordermlasercenter@yahoo.com to schedule your consultation/treatment.

CLINIC FEATURE: Rapid COVID-19 Testing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the spread of the SARS-COV-2, better known as COVID-19, it is essential that we all are tested to know if we are contagious or not, for our own safety and the safety of our loved ones. There are what they call as “Super Spreaders,” those who do not have symptoms such as cough, difficulty of breathing and fever, but they disperse the virus to people. Thus, WHO recommended that one of the best ways to stop COVID-19 pandemic from getting worse is to do mass testing of the people .
CorDerm is offering the Rapid Testing for COVID-19 to give our staff and our patients more peace of mind. The test only takes about 2 minutes and you get the results at the end of the test, on the same day.
Rapid testing for COVID-19 is a blood test that identifies antibodies produced by the immune system. This is your body’s response as it develops immunity to the virus. This test can read two kinds of antibodies: the immunoglobulin M (IgM), which is your early immune response, and the immunoglobulin G (IgG), which is your delayed immune response.
IgM can be found in patients who are positive for COVID-19 by RT-PCR and are still infected and infectious. IgG is found in those previously tested as positive, but who have since recovered.
– If you have no symptoms, are negative for IgM, and positive for IgG then you are probably infected and developing immunity. It is best to self-isolate.
– If you have no symptoms, are positive for IgM, but are also positive for IgG, then it’s best to self-isolate for another 14 days, take another rapid antibody test after that time, and check the results again.
– If you have no symptoms, are positive for IgM, and are negative for IgG, then you are considered infected. It is best to self-isolate for 14 days and take an RT-PCR swab test.
– If you have no symptoms, are negative for IgM, and are negative for IgG then you’re not likely to be infected but may consider taking a retest after 7-14 days, depends on your activity/exposure risk.
Thus, Rapid Testing for COVID-19 is a Good Screening test for COVID-19. Not only will it give you peace of mind that you are not infected with the SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19), but it will also make your home and workplace safe from the dreaded virus.
Want to know more about Rapid Testing for COVID-19? Ask our Board-Certified and Internationally-Trained Dermatologist about it.
Please call us at 88088140, 88869148 or 0917-9759335, or send us an email at cordermlasercenter@yahoo.com to schedule your appointment/consultation/testing.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Clinic Guidelines for the “New Normal”

Our clinic will be adhering to the GCQ guidelines mandated by the government. We are open during the GCQ, however, please take note of the following guidelines:
– A strict “No Mask, No Entry” policy will be enforced in the clinic.
– Your temperature will be taken prior to entering Medical Plaza Makati building.
– Companions are not allowed inside the clinic, except for those patients who are 18 years old and below, and disabled patients. This will prevent overcrowding in the clinic, thus social distancing will be facilitated more efficiently.
– No walk-ins will be allowed at this time. Please set-up an appointment prior to coming to the clinic.
– Pursuant to RA 11332, we will ask all patients to fill up a Health Declaration Form.
– If you’re feeling sick, has cough, colds, fever and difficulty of breathing, please go to the nearest hospital.
For more inquiries or to set-up an appointment, please call 88088140, 88869148 or 0917-9579335, or send an email to cordermlasercenter@yahoo.com.

REAL PATIENTS, REAL RESULTS: Synergistic Treatment for Acne Scars

Synergistic Treatment for Acne Scars is the Most Medically and Clinically-Proven Protocol for the Improvement of all kinds of Acne Scars – Atrophic/Deep, Pigmented/Dark and Hypertrophic/Keloidal. It employs different treatments like Subcision, TCA CROSS, Platelet-Rich Fibrin Matrix (PRFM), Infini™ Microneedle with Fractional Radiofrequency, PicoSure™ Laser, Fractional CO2 Laser, Dermal Fillers like Sculptra™ and Radiesse™, VBeam Perfecta™ Laser, Enerjet™ Jet Volumetric Remodeling, etc. to significantly improve the appearance of acne scars. Our clinic is the only one in the Philippines that employs the Synergistic Treatment for Acne Scars. We can guarantee up to 80-90% Improvement in the Appearance of Acne Scars.
This patient had been suffering from acne scars for years. She’s too embarrassed to go out without makeup because of her facial skin imperfections. She underwent numerous laser treatments in the past years with other clinics, including Fraxel (fractional CO2) laser, Pixel laser, Laser Genesis and Revlite laser, but had only very minimal results. Shee went to our clinic and underwent the Synergistic Treatment. After undergoing the whole Synergistic Treatment Protocol, there was 80-90% Improvement of her Acne Scars! And now she’s more confident and she does not need any more makeup to conceal her acne scars. 😊
Want to know more about Synergistic Treatment for Acne Scars? Ask our Board-Certified and Internationally-Trained Dermatologist about it.
Please call 88088140, 88869148 or 0917-9579335, or send us an email at cordermlasercenter@yahoo.com to schedule your consultation/treatment.

REAL PATIENTS, REAL RESULTS: PicoSure™ Laser for Melasma

PicoSure™ Laser is the World’s Fastest Laser to treat all types of Pigmentations including Melasma, Freckles, Birthmarks, Tattoos, Dark Scars and even Dark Underarms. Results can be seen even after ONE SESSION, and the no. of sessions are significantly less than other pigment nanosecond lasers. Plus, because of the speed of the laser penetrating the skin, there is no epidermal damage that will occur, thus, there is very little to no downtime for PicoSure™ laser treatments.
This patient had been suffering from Melasma for years. She had several chemical peeling treatments and laser treatments in other clinics, but did not have much improvement. She had THREE (3) SESSIONS of PicoSure™ Laser in our clinic, and after a month from her last session, her Melasma improved by more than 80%! Now she is not embarrassed about her facial skin anymore and she doesn’t need to hide under concealer/makeup.
Want to know more about PicoSure™ laser for Pigmentations like Melasma? Ask our Board-Certified and Internationally-Trained Dermatologist about it.
Please call us at 88088140, 88869148 or 0917-9579335 or send us an email at cordermlasercenter@yahoo.com to schedule your consultation/treatment.

REAL PATIENTS, REAL RESULTS: Synergistic Treatment for Old Scars

Synergistic Treatment for Old Scars is a Breakthrough Treatment for All Types of Old Scars such as Hypertrophic/Keloidal, Dark and White Scars. It is a combination of different treatments to achieve the best results for old scars and consists of PicoSure™ Laser, Fotona StarWalker™ Laser, VBeam Perfecta™ Laser, LaseRenu Laser, Spectra™ Laser, Fractional CO2 Laser, Relume™ by Lumenis®, EnerJet™ with JVR technology and/or Celestial Infusion. Results are seen even after ONE SESSION. We can guarantee up to 80-90% IMPROVEMENT of Old Scars once the whole Synergistic Treatment Protocol has been completed.
This patient had been suffering from old, white scars caused by recurrent eczema on her legs during her childhood. These scars gave her extreme embarrassment that she couldn’t wear shorts or dress which would show the scars on her legs. After 6 months of the Synergistic Treatment for Old, White Scars, her scars have improved significantly. Now, she can wear shorts and skirts with much confidence. 😊
Want to know more about Synergistic Treatment for Old Scars? Ask our Board-Certified and Internationally-Trained Dermatologist about it.
Please call 88088140, 88869148 or 0917-9579335, or email at cordermlasercenter@yahoo.com to schedule your consultation/treatment.