Bacolod-based doctor says beauty clinics should also enhance safety

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January 2, 2026 | 4:58pm

MANILA, Philippines — Bacolod-based aesthetic clinician Dr. MJ Cadigal-Ebrahimi advised clients to choose clinics that not only enhance beauty but also prioritize safety.

During a lunch with select media including Philstar.com, Dr. MJ shared part of her advocacy is to prevent misinformation about aesthetics treatment.

"The misinformed clients are the dangerous clients," she said. "Kasi sometimes sabihin nila na, 'I want to...' they'll say fillers instead of toxin. So you have to sit down with them."

Dr. MJ expounded on that point by saying fellow doctors have the obligation to educate their patients.

"It's up to the doctor on how they educate the patient," she continued. "Be there for your patient, to guide them, 'cause the moment that you let your patient say, 'Oh, I want this,' but in reality, you know she doesn't need that…you let your patient become the doctor."

Such incidents will lead to the wrong results, as such doctors — armed with more knowledge about anatomy, safety, and physiology — should take the lead on how things work.

Dr. MJ also advised the public not to heavily rely on internet for medical information, "Pag ganoon, 'di ba, if you can get everything on Google, eh, di, hindi na sana kami nag-aral."

She ended by pointing out that experienced, more principled, and valiant physicians are more than capable of guiding patients.

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