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I always look forward to my monthly facials and visits to dermclinics; this time since May was all about mothers, as a mother of 3, I thought of treating myself to something new. As per advised by good friends, I visited Contours Advanced Face and Body Sculpting Institute conveniently located in Paseo de Magallanes commercial center.

I was impressed on how they  conceptualized the institute because it definitely does not look like a typical cosmetic surgery clinic. Had I not read fully the name of the institute I wouldn't even have the slightest idea that I stepped in to a surgical clinic.

The lobby or receiving area was calm and serene. Once registered they will then lead you to the adjacent waiting room enhanced once more with its modern classical design.

Definitely not the usual dark, cold and eerie clinics we usually go to. Don't get intimidated by its name, although they are a "body sculpting institute" whose forte lies in the areas of slimming and body contouring (either surgical or non-surgical) they also offer the dermatological services we meticulous ladies love.

As I was waiting for my facial and (the something "new" for me that I decided to try) diamond peel I was lucky enough to meet Dr. Claudine S. Roura, the brains behind Contours who out of concern asked me if everything was okay and made sure I was taken cared of.

I was pleasantly surprised, she not only has the brains, but this young and attractive Board-certified dermatologist is a graduate of University of Santo. Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, my alma matter and with her long list of medical achievements which includes being awarded the 2005 Walter de Groot Phlebology Fellowship, I knew instantly I was in good hands.

Because of her great passion in the art of body sculpturing she had undergone extensive training and is proud to say that she is the first and only cosmetic surgeon certified to do VASER High Definition Liposculpture in the Philippines. She was personally trained by Dr. John Millard of Colorado,, USA and Dr. Hoyos, the "Father of VASER Hi-Definition Liposculpturing".

I am not much of a fan of "liposuction" because first, I wince on the idea of being cut up open and second because of the horrifying stories that I've heard regarding this procedure that is why I couldn't help myself but ask what makes the VASER Hi-Def treatment different from the "traditional liposuction".

Have you ever wondered what happens after religiously going to the gym and miraculously surviving all the diet do's and don'ts and achieving your desired weight and still you haven't actually achieved your desired "drop dead gorgeous body".

To be more specific, as far back as I can remember, after having 3 kids, I have been doing all sorts of crunches just to have my old abdominals backs; the one which I can be proud to show off especially in the beach. I've been doing crunches practically all my life and still not satisfied, then this is where VASER Hi-Definition Liposculpturing comes in.

Dr. Roura said VASER is best suited for men and women who are generally healthy and fit. These are the people who desire a more sculpted appearance without having to go through  pumping iron until you reach a "hulk" like appearance, yet in the end still not having the desired body contour.

Melt Away Unwanted Fat - OK Magazine - May 2009

What: The Medislim treatments are a combination of slimming concepts that specifically target unwanted fat.

The Verdict: This procedure literally melts away inches with the use of thermal energy and ultrasonic technology that help break down fat while enhancing your body shape.  In addition, to stimulate the effective elimination of the melted fat, a lymphatic drainage system using endermologie is also applied.  The process may sound complicated but it really only takes 45 minutes to one hour a session.  Plus, It's totally pain-free!  You wont have to worry about incisions or downtime because everything is done entirely on the surface of the body.  Medislim is a great slimming alternative for those who want to take it slowly but surely and are not ready for anything too drastic.

Where:  Visit Contours Advanced Face and Body Sculpting Institute at the 2/F South Park Plaza, Paseo de Magallanes, Makati City.  Call (02) 556-4878 to learn more about their treatments.

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Summer's Must-Try Procedures

CONTOURS' MEDI-SLIM PROGRAM

2/F South Park Plaza, Paseo de Magallanes, Makati City

(02) 556-4878, 489-8526; 0915-1163911; http://www.contours.com.ph/

WHAT IS IT? A non-invasive way to get a bikini-ready you can flaunt. The procedure instantly trims your tummy, hips, arms, back, love handles, and thighs.

THE COSMETIX FIX: The hour-long session involves three steps: radiofrequency (RF) heating, ultrasound and suction. First, your therapist runs a heated RF device over your body to melt fat near the surface of your skin and smoothen out the cellulite-induced dimpling. Cosmo tip: If the heat gets uncomfy, ask your therapist to lower the temp. During the ultrasound, a cold rod is run over your targeted areas to break down the deeper layers of fat. Then, the suction machine loosens the melted fat to make it easier to flush out of your system. Step three is a bit ticklish, so be prepared to let out a giggle.

THE COSMO TEST:  We were amazed to see insta-results after the first procedure (three and a half inches off!). But, we were warned that some of the jiggle would return after. To test it further, we finished a ten-session program, losing a few inches here and there during each visit. The amazing results: less back fat our string-bikini bottoms now tie perfectly over shrunken saddle bags, and we finally don't have to suck in our bilbil at the beach.

THE REAL DEAL: Though the results aren't as instantaneous as liposuction's, this gradual contouring of the body is a great option for those who don't want to go under the knife. To score even better results, couple the program with a healthy diet, so you can continue to keep of the inches you lose with every session.

Technology - Vanity's Bestfriend - Manila Bulletin - May 4, 2009

CONTOURS is home to cutting edge technology (Part 2)

State-of-the-Art Facility

The equipment at Contours are all top-of-the-line, with no expense spared to outfit the institute with only the best and most effective technology. It has the VASER system, an advanced body sculpting tool that is both groundbreaking and unique in the country.

Similarly unique to Contours is the Silkpeel Dermal Infusion, a non-invasive exfoliation process combined with dermal infusion to deliver skin-specific solutions.

Contours also boasts of the IPL ( intense Pulsed Light ) that harnesses concentrated light energy for hair removal and photo rejuvenation. Its Radiage, in turn, makes use of thermal energy for skin tightening. Contours has the MARS ( Master Remodeling System ) combining lipolysis, defibrosis, muscle and tissue toning for slimming. In addition, Contours offers Liposound and Lipodrain, two more slimming modalities that combine ultrasonic waves and effective lymphatic drainage.

Also a Center for Vein Care, Contours specializes in Phlebology and maintains the safety standards for treating varicose veins. It utilizes only the most modern and most effective non-surgical treatment of varicosities.

Contours has full OR-RR complex, with major and minor operating rooms. Theres is a Conference room for in-house training seminars and continuing medical education. A dedicated Derma Treatment room is also present for administering purely dermatological procedures, and a similarly focused Facial room for facial treatments.

The IPL has its own Laser room for hair removal and photo rejuvenation, and all the slimming procedures available, such as Medislim,are conducted in the Slimming Room. The presence of all these allows Contours to operate as a full-spectrum dermatological and cosmetic surgery institute.

Operating in the Paseo de Magallanes commercial center, Contours is conveniently located at the outskirts of Makati and Pasay. It is away from the hubbub of the other commercial areas of the other commercial areas of the two cities, yet strategically placed to be well within reach.

What Can Contours Do for You?

The three major areas that Contours specializes in area:

-Advanced Body Sculpture, through VASER and VASER HI DEF

-Breakthrough Vein Therapy, through Foam sclerotherapy techniques and the endovenous chemical ablation of varicose veins to treat any size of veins.

-Precision Skin Care thanks to a board-certified dermatologist handling all skin care needs.

-The core VASER treatment offered at Contours, VASER Lipo and VASER High Definition Liposculpture, are as revolutionary as they are effective. The risks and complications that come with traditional liposuction treatments are all but eliminated in VASER-based treatments. Operating time in significantly reduced, and recovery periods are remarkably shorter as well, with more accurate and better-defined results.

The Medislim treatments are a combination of slimming modalities that specifically target unwanted fat. The treatments use thermal energy to melt the fat, and ultrasonic technology targeted on the fat  cells and focused on specific ares.

A lymphatic drainage system using endermologie is also used to stimulate the effective elimination of the melted fat. Medislim is an advanced and effective procedure for those who wants to take it slowly but surely and are not yet ready for a drastic change. But for those interested in faster and even more effective results, VASER Lipo is an option.

For the ultimate in body sculpture, VASER High-Definition Lipo is the way to go.

Technology, vanity's best friend-Manila Bulletin-Mon.-May 4, 2009

CONTOURS is home to cutting edge technology (Part 1)

A VASER center, offering High-Definition Liposculpture, a cutting-edge procedure that eclipses traditional cosmetic surgery methods, is now here in the Philippines. And Contours Advanced Face and Body Sculpting Institute is the only center in the Philippines that has this procedure, and is certified to perform it.

Contours is far from a typical cosmetic surgery clinic. Conceptualized in June 2008 with the objective of providing quality slimming service that brings real results, Contours is the brainchild of renowned cosmetic surgeon and dermatologist Claudine Roura, FPDS.

VASER TECHNOLOGY

VASER® Hi Def TM (VHD) is a body sculpting technique developed by plastic surgeons for men and women who are generally healthy and fit, but who desire a more sculpted, muscular appearance. The technique focuses on the precise removal of superficial and deep fat around muscle groups in order to enhance the visibility of the underlying musculature.

VASER Hi Def uses advanced liposuction techniques to selectively remove small deposits of fat surrounding specific muscle groups in order to enhance the visibility of the natural contours.

VHD was developed to create an athletic look in both men and women. It is not reserved for high-level fit people, but for normal people that desire to look the-best-ever.

Contours makes effective use of VHD in many of its cosmetic surgery procedures, letting it take the place of older, more traditional methods of liposuction and body shaping.

The Woman behind the vision

Dr. Claudine S. Roura is a Board-certified dermatologist and a Fellow of the Philippine Dermatological Society and the Philippine Academy of Cutaneous Surgery. A graduate of the University of Sto. Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, she completed her residency training in Dermatology at the Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center.

She is the first and only cosmetic surgeon certified to do VASER High Definition Liposculpture in the Philippines. She was personally trained by Dr. John Millard of Colorado, USA and Dr. Alfredo Hoyos of Columbia. Dr. Hoyos, the "Father of VASER Hi-Definition Liposculpturing," conducted the training seminar for Dr. Roura last March 2008 in Bogota, Colombia through his Advanced Body Sculpting Institute based in Lone Tree, Colorado, USA.

April 29, 2009.  We scheduled my niece for a breast augmentation procedure.  She is 22 years old, very young and beautiful.  She is tall 5 ft 6 inches, very slim, fair skinned, very pretty chinita.  The only problem is that her breasts did not develop according to her age.  She is flat, as in flat.  The family was very supportive of her having breast implants, they wanted the best, so I gave them the best that guarantees no breast contracture.  

Since she was very flat and almost no breast tissue, we needed to perform the breast augmentation procedure via a peri-areolar incision in a submuscular plane.  It was done under local tumescent anesthesia with sedation.  We inserted a 240 cc anatomical breast implant, it was beautiful, tear drop shape,  looks very natural.  The surgery was uneventful, very minimal bleeding.  The implant was just a bit hard to insert due to its nature being a polyurethane coated silicone breast implants.  They call it the "Brazilian breasts, forever soft".  The implant s are bit costly compared to the regular breast implants but it guarantees no contracture in 10 years time or the company will change the breast implants for free... How about that for a guarantee.

After the surgery, my niece went home, although a bit dizzy, she slept it off at home.  she experienced some pain post op as expected but the next few days she was a lot lot better.

She is now a cup B,  very proud and very happy with her new found figure.  Thanks to the breast augmentation procedure using the Brazilian breasts....