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Victoria G. Belo, born January 25, 1956, popularly known as Dr. Vicki Belo, is a renowned cosmetic surgeon in the Philippines. She is famous for having performed dermatological services on high-profile members of Philippine showbiz, politics, high-society. She is known as the "doctor of the stars".[1][2] She is also an active proponent of Philippine medical tourism. Her rise in cosmetic surgery began after Regine Velasquez became the first of her celebrity clients.[2]
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Training
Belo earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of the Philippines, Diliman in 1978. She attended the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1985. She obtained a Diploma in Dermatology from the Institute of Dermatology in Bangkok, Thailand, in 1990.[3].
Belo trained in Dermatologic Surgery at the Scripps Clinics in San Diego, California. She also trained in Cutaneous Laser Surgery at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1993. She studied Skin Rejuvenation and Laser Surgery at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in the University of California at San Francisco in 1995.She studied Advance Techniques in Phlebology at the Pauline Raymond-Martimbeau Vein Institute in Texas. She took an intensive course in Liposuction under Dr. Jeffrey Klein in San Juan Capistrano, California; and in Laser Assisted Liposuction under Dr. Rodrigo Neira.[3] Belo has pioneered various procedures in cosmetic surgery in the Philippines. She is a frequent resource speaker and guest lecturer in several organizations in the Philippines and abroad, such as the International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons in Washington, D.C.; the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery in Portland, Oregon; the World Congress on Liposuction Surgery in Pasadena, California; the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery; and the International Darmstadt Convention on Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (Quantum SR): Asian Experience in Frankfurt, Germany and USA.[3] Dr. Belo is a member of the following organizations: American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons (ISCLS), International Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ISDS), Philippine Society of Liposuction Surgery (Founding Officer).
Belo Medical Group
Dr. Belo is the Medical Director of the Belo Medical Group, which owns and operates seven medical clinics in Metro Manila. Enrique M. Soriano III is the Group's CEO.[4] They were the first accredited ambulatory cosmetic surgi-centres in the Philippines by the Department of Health (DOH) and certified by the Department of Tourism (DOT).
Private life
She is known for being associated both professionally and personally with prominent members of the Philippine showbiz, such as multi-awarded actress and singer Sharon Cuneta, and talkshow host Boy Abunda.[3] Film director Quark Henares is her son.[5] She is the daughter of former Congressman and delegate to the 1971 Constitutional Convention, Atty. Enrique Belo.
External links
- Belo Medical Group
- http://www.filipinoexpress.com/22/20_eweek.html
- http://www.pep.ph/news/17564/Dr.-Vicki-Belo-feels-no-insecurity-about-boyfriend-Dr.-Hayden-Kho-entering-showbiz
References
- ^ Ramos Araneta, Macon (2006-01-13). "War of the roses mars tourism meet", Manila Standard. Retrieved on 18 November 2008.
- ^ a b Honasan, Alya (2007-1-14). "Beauty, according to Vicki Belo", Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved on 18 November 2008.
- ^ a b c d Individual profile, Belo Medical Group, 2007.
- ^ Quimpo-Espino, Margie (2008-4-13). "Belo's got a new man", Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved on 18 November 2008.
- ^ Tapalla, Erika (2008-10-01). "Visiting Vicki Belo's home", Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved on 18 November 2008.
