One of my goals for this year is to practice self-care, the right way. I thought I was acing it by scoring myself things that sparked me joy. (Hello food trip, how are ya?) I want to have a head start this 2019 and learn more about taking care of my health, the holistic approach.

Luminisce Skin Innovations at BGC, Taguig

I’m treating my last visit to Luminisce Skin Innovations as a jumpstart to this resolution. Things started aligning after hearing their latest treatment called the PicoPlus. This is a non-invasive laser treatment that responds faster to skin pigmentation problems. This is a US FDA-approved laser that's perfect for:

PicoPlus works in high powered, 450-picosecond laser pulses to make the elimination faster. This produces more visible results in every treatment and allows for shorter sessions.

I got to see the before and after photos of clients who have already tried the PicoPlus. It was surprising that most of them are able to achieve the best results in as fast as 3 – 5 sessions only. Usual laser treatments take at least 5 sessions to get rid of skin pigmentation. Be mindful that this is still on a case-to-case basis.

(L-R) One of Luminisce's procedure rooms, A PicoPlus handpiece

The consultation happened in one of Luminisce's elegant procedure rooms. The assistants were kind to offer me any refreshments before my consultation with Dra. Kaycee Reyes started.

My current skin troubles

I got shy at first in talking about my skin insecurities but Dra. Kaycee reassured me by listening to all my concerns and told me the cause and effects of my skin problems. The patchy area beside my nose bridge and the area between my eyebrows bothers me the most. Next in line are the dark spots on my face and the hormonal acne on my forehead. Add to that the uneven skin tone in my underarms caused by shaving cuts and scratches back in my teens.

Dra. Kaycee Reyes discussing the benefits of PicoPlus

I swear Luminisce gave me the most relaxing makeup removal experience ever. The staff removed my makeup little by little while massaging it at the same time. My eye makeup didn't budge during the process, hell yeah!

Next up is the Skin OXYglow treatment for my face. They have a pen-like tool that emits cold air and puts a light pressure on my face. The treatment improves blood circulation while encouraging collagen production skin deep, at the same time. All thanks to its Vitamin C and Ceramide!

It's now time to try the PicoPlus laser treatment! I put on the protective eyewear before the session commenced. Dra. Kaycee first used the Focus Dots handpiece for toning and skin rejuvenation. She used this handpiece both for my skin and underarms. Before she rotated the handpiece all over my skin, Dra. Kaycee first asked if I'll be able to handle the hotness of the laser. It was close to zero pain which is why we proceeded shortly. It was a light and breezy 15-minute for this laser treatment on my face and underarms. 

This is not the same case with the Gold Toning+ handpiece that came after. The zap in this handpiece, that treats post-acne redness, was more evident. The intensity level was at its lowest already yet I still had to brave every sensation.

My face may look horrifically red after the laser treatment but all the zapping pain is gone as soon as it ended. There's also no downtime after PicoPlus. Meaning I can proceed to my next appointment without wearing a mask or feeling uncomfy midway.

My face was all red after the prickling session. The staff treated the red areas and applied my *favorite* Luminisce tinted sunblock after. All thanks to this, I won't get second looks from people because my face looked like a ripe tomato. 

A PicoPlus treatment may come at a hefty price but this trusty laser treatment is a 100% great investment! This service promises high effectivity to the troubled pigmented skin compared to topical products in the market. I would definitely save up for this so I can say a permanent bye-bye to my annoying skin concerns.

Get to try the PicoPlus laser treatment only at Luminisce located in BGC, Podium and soon in Alabang! To know more about this, you can visit Luminisce's Facebook page here. 😊