Pinay doctor is 'America's Favorite Dermatologist'
12/17/2011
SAN DIEGO, California – It can be difficult to imagine that at one point, Dr. Tess Mauricio, a succesful business owner, author, and TV host, is nothing but the confident woman she is now.
But growing up in the Philippines, she endured insults about her skin and became more insecure after a medical condition left her with long-lasting physical and emotional scars.
"In the Philippines, I was made fun of too because I have dark skin, I had eczema growing up and that left me with scars. My nickname growing up was 'Nog-Nog'. I really had inferiority complex about my skin. When I came to the states, I didn't even wear shorts until I was married," Mauricio said.
Her family moved to the US when she was 12. They were well-off in the Philippines but in America, they started from the bottom.
Instead of being deterred, their financial challenges propelled Mauricio to work even harder.
But growing up in the Philippines, she endured insults about her skin and became more insecure after a medical condition left her with long-lasting physical and emotional scars.
"In the Philippines, I was made fun of too because I have dark skin, I had eczema growing up and that left me with scars. My nickname growing up was 'Nog-Nog'. I really had inferiority complex about my skin. When I came to the states, I didn't even wear shorts until I was married," Mauricio said.
Her family moved to the US when she was 12. They were well-off in the Philippines but in America, they started from the bottom.
Instead of being deterred, their financial challenges propelled Mauricio to work even harder.
She was summa cum laude at UC San Diego and went on to medical school at Stanford University on scholarships.
Mauricio never forgot the emotional scars she endured as a young girl and it became her life's purpose to make people feel good about themselves in her job as a US-board certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon.
“It's very important to address how people feel on the inside. We can improve the quality of your skin, you don't have to change your skin type to feel beautiful," she said.
Mauricio’s positive approach and expertise has earned her a loyal following.
After opening her first clinic 8 years ago, Mauricio now has 3 branches in San Diego.
She has been featured on several US shows including "The Rachel Ray Show," "America's Next Top Model" and "The Wellness Hour" where she was given the title "America's Favorite Dermatologist.”
Apart from her practice, Mauricio also co-hosts TFC’s talk show "RSVP" and recently launched a line of women's shape wear called "Look of Lipo.”
She's currently in negotiations with QVC to launch the product line in their channel.
Despite her success in the US, Mauricio still dreams of sharing her expertise to fellow Filipinos.
Apart from China, she also plans to open a clinic in the Philippines in the near future.
Mauricio never forgot the emotional scars she endured as a young girl and it became her life's purpose to make people feel good about themselves in her job as a US-board certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon.
“It's very important to address how people feel on the inside. We can improve the quality of your skin, you don't have to change your skin type to feel beautiful," she said.
Mauricio’s positive approach and expertise has earned her a loyal following.
After opening her first clinic 8 years ago, Mauricio now has 3 branches in San Diego.
She has been featured on several US shows including "The Rachel Ray Show," "America's Next Top Model" and "The Wellness Hour" where she was given the title "America's Favorite Dermatologist.”
Apart from her practice, Mauricio also co-hosts TFC’s talk show "RSVP" and recently launched a line of women's shape wear called "Look of Lipo.”
She's currently in negotiations with QVC to launch the product line in their channel.
Despite her success in the US, Mauricio still dreams of sharing her expertise to fellow Filipinos.
Apart from China, she also plans to open a clinic in the Philippines in the near future.
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