Dr. Vicki
Belo is one audacious woman. We say that in a very positive way because through this, coupled with perseverance, and hard work, Dr. Belo was hailed the No. 1
doctor in the world who has performed the most number of Thermage
procedures. From what was a humble 44-sq.-m.
space at the Medical Towers in Makati City, the
Belo Medical Group, celebrates 25 years of beauty expertise with two milestones, the opening of the Belo clinic at The Block, SM North
EDSA and the introduction of the Belo Collagen Drink with celebrity gem,
Marian Rivera.
Dr. Belo, founder of the
Belo Medical Group, is greatly thankful that "Belo" has become a household name that carries the pressure
of fulfilling quality service, most especially since the Belo Medical
Group received the Reader’s Digest award for being one of the most
trusted brands in 2010.
As the first and only Philippine medical-aesthetic clinic with a
National Accreditation Board of Hospitals and Healthcare Providers
(NABH) International accreditation, the Belo brand continues to open its
doors to the growing number of clients by opening its 10th branch
located at the fifth level of The Block at SM North EDSA. Inspired by
the vision of Dr. Vicki Belo to make every Filipino beautiful, one
person at a time, her 10th clinic also has a special touch of beauty.
The luxe and sophisticated interiors of the clinic was a creative
endeavor between Dr. Belo’s daughter, Cristalle Belo Henares and mega
fashion designer Patrice Ramos-Diaz.
Offering the latest innovations in dermatological and cosmetic
surgery, the clinic provides top-of-the-line treatments like Exilis and
Revlite (non-invasive fat melting and skin tightening procedures), Laser
Hair Removal, Belo Fat Freeze and many others, which retain one’s
beauty in full glory. Currently, there are 10 clinics in Metro Manila,
one clinic in Cebu and two in Davao. The second branch at Abreeza Mall,
Davao was also launched early this year.
If there’s a price to pay for beauty, Belo has made that price very
affordable. With a skincare line available at drugstores and other
leading online stores nationwide, Belo brings forth another miracle
working product, which Dr. Belo herself has actually been using for
years. With the ardent desire to share this with wonder powder with all
Filipinos, she has carefully packaged the Belo Nutraceuticals Collagen
Powder Drink with hyaluronic acid to suit the daily needs and
quick-paced lifestyle of every individual.
Imported from Japan, the marine collagen powder (derived from a
fibrous protein extracted from the scales or skin of saltwater fish,
including cod and salmon) is packed into 7,000-mg. sachets that can be
bought individually or in 14-sachet packs. Brand ambassador Marian
Rivera attests to the power of the powder that she takes twice a day —
one in the morning usually mixed with coffee, and the other one at night
with her dinner soup or juice. Having a sexy body is essential to her,
but maintaining fantastic skin is an entirely different story. “Having
beautiful skin is very important to me, especially now that I am fond of
posting (my pictures) in social media. And of course, I want Dong
(Dingdong Dantes) to fall in love with me every day,” Marian tells us.
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Dr. Vicki Belo uses analogy to illustrate how collagen functions.
“Youthful skin is like a brand new sofa — it’s so firm that when you sit
on it, you are pushed back up, unlike with an old sofa, where you
simply sink down. The collagen in our skin is like a spring that
enhances the structure and firmness of our skin.”
To emphasize the importance of the substance, collagen is the most
dominant protein in our bodies. As a matter of fact, 30 percent of the
protein found in our body is collagen. And more significantly, 70
percent of our skin is composed of collagen. It provides strength and
structure to different parts of the body, holding cells and tissues
together in bones, tendons and ligaments. Collagen is naturally produced
by our bodies and inhibits formation of wrinkles by keeping the skin
elastic and supple. Unfortunately, the rate at which we produce collagen
in our body decreases as we age and are exposed to the sun. Free
radicals and stress destroy the integrity of the collagen fibers in our
skin. As babies, we have 100 percent collagen. At 30, we have 20 percent
less collagen. At 40, we have 40 percent less collagen and at 50, we
have 50 percent less collagen!
With that said, we need all the help we can get to age gracefully.
Belo Nutraceuticals Collagen Powder Drink has remarkable anti-aging
benefits in making the skin firmer, the nails stronger and the hair
thicker. Furthermore, what makes it different from other collagen drinks
is that it contains hyaluronic acid, a moisture magnet that improves
skin hydration, absorbing a thousand times its weight in water
molecules.
The collagen powder has a vanilla taste. One sachet a day dissolved
in your favorite hot or cold beverage, be it coffee or tea, milk or
yogurt, is all you need to keep your skin hydrated and firm. As Marian’s
new favorite, Dr. Belo is hopeful that her new collagen powder drink
will reach more women searching for the final answer to youthful skin.
Indeed, Marian is a living proof that looking young is a daily drink
away. (Or getting married to an extremely hunky guy may be another
factor!)
If you don’t believe all the fancy billboards and celebrity endorsers
of Belo, there’s only one way to find out how real and long-lasting
beauty is achieved. Drop by a clinic and get Belofied!
(Also offered at its Belo Greenbelt clinic is the world’s first
Picosecond Laser that is far more effective on skin pigmentation,
melasma, fine lines and skin rejuvenation. For more information, call
819-2356 or e-mail at
info@belomed.com. Belo The Block is located at the fifth level of The Block at SM North EDSA.)
(For best results, consult your doctor.)
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