I’ve been googling for a good dermatological clinic these past two days, apart from the fact that I was also looking for library step stools I can use in the new room. While it was no longer surprising that facial and body care dominates health threads, people still ask around checking on clinics’ credible services. Now you know why these clinics invest on celebrity endorsements.
What do most people look for a dermatological clinic? Quality of service, expertise and budget.
I had quite a number of experiences visiting facial salons and going under various pricking instruments. I had been steamed, pricked, turned over and offered various medications, hoping for a better looking skin. It was a huge investment of time, money and pain. There is truth to the saying “No pain, no gain”.
Everyone promised better solutions, so let’s check who among them lived up to the promise…and my expectations.
Luz Facial Center
This was the first facial salon I visited ten years ago. The clinic was housed inside an old building located along EDSA in Cubao, near the Araneta Center. The interior was painted white, with a number of cubicles for facial treatments. The aestheticians were dressed in red gowns, as if they’re part of a Chinese new year celebration. The therapists were nice and polite. Been there for a number of times, but I had to stop because there was a time I felt nauseous and dizzy after a treatment. I think their chemicals fried my brains that time.Dermstrata
A friend took me to Dermstrata in Parksquare in 2003. I was happy with the service – diamond peel and a free massage – so I looked for a branch near my workplace and frequented it. But after a year of getting facials and using their medications, there was a little progress. I think my skin fell immune to any of their treatments that they no longer had effect on me.Bioessence
Friendly therapists and managers who were taught well on how to upsell their products and services. While they are good at looking after your needs, they made no bones about making a sale. I bought from them various facial products while maintaining my P1000 facial per visit. Pretty expensive with no lasting results. I just kept on coming back to them with the same problem.Godiva
I was happy with the service, having a permanent aesthetician taking care for my problematic skin. Budget-friendly and they didn’t do that much hardsell. You know that they’re sincere in making you beautiful. But I had to switch to another clinic after I moved in to another city.Nisce
Tried this once but their service in one of their branches in the south was not good. They’re a little expensive as well.DermCare
I can say I found a gem around my neck of the woods! Unbelievably affordable considering the quality of their facial treatment that would have been priced higher by other establishments. Good ambience and friendly staff. Looking forward to another visit soon.
After a mad rush from work to the mall, braving angry winds and rains and the sick Ortigas traffic jam, I arrived at Vivere Salon in Robinson’s Galleria with my hair dripping with rainwater. Francis, my brother’s barber for years, and mine for 2 years, greeted me at the door.
