Relief is a medical center in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The clinic focuses on clinical dermatology, aesthetic medicine, and trichology. It treats patients who want skin health and hair restoration. The facility sits in the Ensanche Naco district. The Scarborough sisters founded the center to offer personalized care.
The medical team has 10 doctors, including dermatologists and an oncologic surgeon. Several trained at institutions like UDIMA in Spain. The clinic treats acne, psoriasis, and alopecia. Its trichology department uses tricoscopy for hair and scalp evaluation. Digital dermoscopy helps with early skin cancer detection.
Technology-driven treatments include Endymed 3DEEP radiofrequency and Ultraformer III. The clinic also uses Hydrafacial Elite for non-invasive skin rejuvenation. Aesthetic options include Profhilo and hyaluronic acid fillers. The team performs minor procedures like mole and lipoma removal. Personalized protocols may add IV therapy and metabolic reviews.
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The medical team has 10 doctors, including dermatologists and an oncologic surgeon. Several trained at institutions like UDIMA in Spain. The clinic treats acne, psoriasis, and alopecia. Its trichology department uses tricoscopy for hair and scalp evaluation. Digital dermoscopy helps with early skin cancer detection.
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