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Francisco M. Peralta, Jr., MD

Francisco M. Peralta, Jr., MD image

Medical School: University of Santo Tomas Faculty of medicine and surgery 1985 Residency Training: General Surgery – UST Hospital 1995 Fellowship Training: Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery – Philippine Heart Center 1999 Subspecialty training: Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery – Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, USA Presently an active staff in the Varicose vein Center of St. Luke’s Medical Center Quezon City and Global City, chief of the Varicose Vein Center in University of Perpetual Help Dalta Medical Center Las Pinas. Years of practice: 15 years, specialty practice mainly focused in Adult Cardiac, Pediatric Cardiac and Congenital Heart Surgery, Thoracic and Vascular » » » [Read more]

Grichelle Jumalon Guillano, MD, FPDS, FPSVI

Grichelle Jumalon Guillano, MD, FPDS, FPSVI image

Dr. Grichelle Jumalon Guillano is a certified dermatologist at Ospital ng Kabataan ng Dipolog in Zamboanga del Norte Philippines. She specializes on clinical and aesthetic treatment of skin, hair and nail diseases; also includes consultations on skin care and enhancements like botox treatment, fillers, body contouring by cavitational ultrasounds, radiofrequency, Lasers/IPL treatment, chemical and diamond peels.

Suzanne 'Zein' Manalo, MD

Suzanne 'Zein' Manalo, MD image

Dra. Suzanne Manalo finished her Medical Degree at the University of the Philippines College of Medicine. She continued her training and specialized in Dermatology at the Philippine General Hospital. At present she has clinics in Sta. Ana and in San Fernando, Pampanga. She was an affiliate dermatologist at the House of Obagi SM San Fernando for 3 years. She caters to diseases of the skin, hair and nails, including treatment of varicose veins (sclerotherapy), and cosmetic procedures (botox, fillers, chemical peels, and lasers).

Troubled by Unsightly Spider Veins? Try Laser Treatment!

Troubled by Unsightly Spider Veins? Try Laser Treatment! image

Millions of people are troubled by unsightly veins. These veins resemble a spider, or a star, with several tiny veins radiating from the center point. They appear like a web-like maze, fine separate lines, or like branches spreading from a single tree trunk. These reddish, bluish or purple thread-like lines can develop on any part of the body, but mostly appear on the thighs or calves. Spider veins are superficial to the skin and are a lot smaller as compared to varicose veins. Since they are dark and very visible, they are a major embarrassment for women.