Frequently Asked Questions.

+ What is Derma 360?

Derma 360 is a Professional Dermatological Center that provides expert medical diagnosis and treatment to conditions affecting the skin, hair and nails.

+ When was Derma 360 established?

In 2008, dermatologists from the Makati Medical Center teamed up to establish Derma 360, with a goal to provide professional dermatological services in an accessible location that was not within the walls of a hospital. They found their home in Rockwell Center, Makati City.

+ Where is Derma 360 located?

Joya Lofts And Towers, Rockwell Center, Estrella, Makati, 1200 Metro Manila.

+ How do I book an appointment?

You can book an appointment through our website, by answering our form here. You may also call: +632 7795 7468 or +639175300360 or email at info@derma360.com.ph. We're also available on Facebook and Instagram.

+ What is Derma 360's clinic hours?

Derma 360 is open daily from 10am to 5pm.

+ Are there doctors available every day at Derma 360?

Derma 360 has board-certified dermatologists available daily to provide you expert and personalized professional dermatologic care.

+ Does Derma 360 offer discounts or packages?

Derma 360 offers packages for a number of our services, as well as seasonal special offers. However we always advise our patients to consult our doctors first before availing any package or procedure. Please contact us for queries and appointments.

+ What can I consult about?

"Our certified dermatologists can provide expert medical diagnosis and treatment to conditions affecting the skin, hair and nails.

Consultations include: General Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, Contact Dermatitis & Allergies, Eczema Management, Mole Evaluation, Infectious & Tropical/Social Diseases"

+ Why is it important to consult with a dermatologist before any procedure?

It's important that all patients consult with our certified dermatologists so they can give you the best customized solution for your skin, hair, nails, and aesthetic needs.

+ What is the Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS)?

"Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) is an organization of dermatologists who are experts to your skin, hair, nails, and aesthetic needs.

All PDS certified dermatologists have to follow high ethical standards set out by the PDS, and must maintain good standing every year.

For more information on PDS requirements: https://pds.org.ph/requirements-for-good-standing/

+ Are all doctors at Derma 360 PDS certified dermatologists?

Yes. Profesionalism is key at Derma 360, therefore all doctors practicing at Derma 360 are PDS certified dermatologists

+ What is aesthetic medicine?

Aesthetic medicine is focused on improving cosmetic appearances. It involves the treatment of skin concerns using non-invasive and minimally-invasive procedures.

+ How much is a consultation?

Our initial consultation is Php 1,500.00.

+ Do you treat varicose veins and other vein disease?

What is vein disease?

Vein disease is a condition affecting the veins in the legs causing leg pain, varicose veins, swollen legs, or open sores. Varicose veins are swollen and twisted veins.

When the veins in the legs do not work the right way, vein disease happens. Normally, the veins in the legs carry blood from the legs back to the heart. The veins have tiny valves inside them to help keep blood moving in only one direction (toward the heart). The valves open to let blood flow to the heart, and close to keep it from flowing back down the leg. When the valves are damaged, blood collects in the legs. Blood is especially likely to collect in the legs when a person sits or stands for a long time without walking.

What conditions can cause vein disease?

Vein disease can be caused by:

A blood clot in a leg vein Leg injury Being pregnant more than once – This causes a change in hormone levels that can weaken vein walls. Weight gain Vein disease is also hereditary.

What are the symptoms of vein disease?

Leg pain, or the leg feeling tired or heavy Swollen veins – ""Spider veins"" are small leg veins that are swollen. ""Varicose veins"" are larger leg veins that are swollen and twisted. Swelling in the lower legs or ankles – People can have swelling at the end of the day or all the time. Skin color changes – The skin can turn red or red-brown. Skin color changes often happen first around the ankle. Open sores, also called ""venous ulcers"" – These are usually at the ankle and can be painful and ooze. Is there a test for vein disease?

Yes. Your doctor or nurse will do an exam to look at your legs. He or she might also do a test called an ultrasound. An ultrasound can check how well the valves in the legs work. It can also see if any of the veins in the legs are blocked.

What can I do to reduce my symptoms?

To reduce swelling, you can:

Walk around, and try not to sit or stand in one place for a long time Raise your legs up 3 or 4 times a day, for 30 minutes each time Do exercises to point your toes and feet down and up a few times each day To treat dry or itchy skin, you can:

Use an unscented moisturizing cream. Ask your doctor or nurse before using any other type of cream or ointment, because some creams and ointments can cause a rash. How is vein disease treated?

Doctors can use different treatments to treat symptoms and reduce swelling. These can include:

Special socks, bandages, or devices:

""Compression stockings"" - special socks that fit tightly over the ankle and leg. If your doctor or nurse recommends that you wear them, he or she will tell you which type to wear and how to put them on. ""Compression bandages"" - layers of bandages that wrap around a person's leg. ""Compression pump"" - a device that fits around the leg and squeezes the leg every few minutes. Special coverings that are put on an open sore to help it heal

Medicines – Doctors can use different types of medicines to treat different symptoms. For example, people who cannot use compression stockings or bandages might be able to try medicines that help the veins work better. People with a skin infection might need antibiotics. People with itchy skin might need a prescription cream or ointment.

Procedures – Doctors can do procedures if other treatments do not work. A doctor can remove or destroy damaged veins so they can no longer fill with blood by liquid or foam sclerotherapy, laser, ambulatory phlebectomy, and the like.

+ How effective is laser hair removal?

Laser hair removal is a procedure where laser beams are used to deliver intense heat to the hair follicles to miniaturize or reduce hair growth. The laser light is absorbed by the dark pigment (melanin) in the hair roots, the heat produced causes miniaturization or destruction of the hair.

Since melanin is the target pigment, laser hair removal is most effective in dark hairs that are in the active hair growth cycle (Anagen phase). The most common areas treated are the upper lips, beard, underarms, bikini, chest, back, arms, legs. It may not be effective in naturally blond, red, gray, white, and very thin hairs.

+ How many sessions before I see an effect?

Laser hair removal targets the actively-growing hairs, therefore, follow-up sessions are needed to treat the new, growing hairs. Succeeding sessions are usually done at intervals of 4-6 weeks. Most patients would require about 3-6 sessions.

+ Is laser hair removal painful?

There are several kinds of lasers for hair removal, most entail some degree of discomfort like a sensation of a rubber band snap on the skin. This discomfort is usually tolerable but for some sensitive areas and patients, topical anesthetic cream may be applied 30-60 minutes before the procedure.

+ After laser hair removal, what should I avoid?

It is usually advised not to use any chemical products on the skin for the next 24-48 hours like deodorants, anti-perspirants, whitening products, peeling agents etc. It is also best to avoid sun-exposure, scrubbing and scratching of the area treated.

+ What can I expect to feel after a laser hair removal session?

Patients usually don’t feel anything unusual after the procedure. For a few, there may be a slight flushed color of the area treated and small red bumps which subsides in a few minutes.

+ What are the risks of laser hair removal?

Any kind of laser can be dangerous especially if performed by untrained personnel. The Philippine Dermatological Society recommends that Skin Laser procedures should be done by well-trained, experienced, and certified PDS dermatologists.

Some of the complications and risks are:

blisters, darkening, scars from burns bacterial infections breakout of cold sores whitening or depigmentation

+ What is melasma? And how can it be treated?

"Melasma is a very common skin condition wherein tan, brown to grayish patches appear on the cheeks, cheekbones, forehead, forehead, bridge of the nose, and upper lip, or chin. In a few patients it can even involve the sides of the neck, shoulders and upper arms. It is more common in women, especially in the ages of 20-50's. It is also seen more frequently in darker skin types and certain races such as Asian, Hispanic, Latin, African-American, Mediterranean, and Indian descent.

Ultraviolet Light Exposure (UV) and hormonal changes play the biggest roles in Melasma. Ultraviolet rays stimulate the skin's color-producing cells (melanocytes) to produce the dark patches.

Patients with melasma should always use sunscreen and practice sun avoidance. Even visible light indoors may aggravate melasma. When outdoors, it would be good to also wear a wide-brimmed hat and proper clothing for extra sun protection.

Suggest dermatological procedures may include chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and laser. Results from laser procedures may be varied. These must be tailored and individualized based on the severity, and skin types and characteristics.

If you have melasma, consult a Dermatologist to discuss medications or clinic procedures that may help improve it."

+ What can I do about a possible nail fungus?

Fotona’s ClearSteps™ Onychomycosis Treatment is a revolutionary, patient-friendly method for treating onychomycosis (toenail fungus). It is a simple and effective procedure that uses the power of Nd:YAG laser light to heat evenly throughout the depth of the effected nail and skin tissue, effectively weakening and killing parasitic fungi which have infected the patient’s nails.

+ Does the Derma 360 Premium Laser (Fotona 4D) hurt?

"Fotona 4D is Derma 360o’s PremiumLase. A Powerful laser treatment that provides skin rejuvenation, lifting, contouring and pigmentation lightening.

The laser procedure is very tolerable that patients do not even need a topical anesthesia."

+ How often do I need the Fotona 4D treatment?

On the average, a series of three to six consecutive sessions one month apart deliver optimal results. Although one may notice improvement after one session, a series of three monthly sessions would be good to start with, to see more significant to marked results.

+ What is the difference between the Basic Facial and Premium Facial?

With our Basic Facial starts with cleaning to remove oil and impurities followed by a choice of:

1.) Diamond Peel - microdermabrasion, to exfoliate dead and dull skin cells, thereby revealing the more youthful, new and healthy skin cells

2.) Oxyjet Peel - delivering continuous streams of rejuvenating oxygen and physiologic water to nourish and moisturize the skin cells

3.) Theralight - LED exposure for skin rejuvenation or acne treatment

Whereas the Premium Facial is our signature facial treatment. This MicroOxyBlue facial combines all three options for the Basic Facial. This facial is the ultimate treat to achieve youthful, radiant and flawless skin.