It is an aesthetic procedure done for concerns such as lines and wrinkles on face which are caused by action of muscles of expression.
You may begin to notice results with in24- 48 hrs and lasts up to 4 to 6 months.
Botulinum toxin is a safe treatment with minimal or no side effects.
No, it cannot adversely affect the process of ageing. However once the effect of botulinum toxin waves off, the natural course of action of muscles sets in and there is recurrence of lines and wrinkles.
Botulinum toxin is not administered to pregnant women, lactating mother and persons with myasthenia gravis.
The injection process takes around 10-15 minutes .Your specialist will discuss your treatment goals and perform a facial analysis to determine the appropriate treatment areas for you.
Treatment requires minimal down time .So you can return to your daily routine immediately.
Yes, the number of men receiving cosmetic treatment overall has risen in recent years.
These are products injected beneath the skin surface to restore volume and fullness to the skin giving the patient a youthful appearance.
Results are seen instantly after the treatment, although this gradually improves over the course of 2-4 wks .Result can last for 12-18 months although optimal results can be maintained over a long period of time through regular repeated treatment.
Fillers can be injected to any depression or a fixed wrinkle particularly fold between nose and lip. It can also be used to change the shape of nose, lips, cheeks etc.
Side effects are rare and minor. Common side effects are temporary redness and swelling at injection site. These resolve within 2-3 days.
Do not rub the treated area for at least 48 hours after the procedure. Avoid bending down for 6 hours after the procedure. Do not exercise or drink alcohol 24 hours after the procedure.
Chemical peeling is a procedure where a topical agent extracted from fruit acids and other organic agents of a defined strength is applied to skin which causes exfoliation of the skin followed by regeneration and remodeling with improvement of skin texture & surface abnormalities.
Peels are useful for treatment of acne, photo damage, melasma (pigmentation of face common in women) and rejuvenation of ageing skin.
Peels should not be used if the skin is dry and flaky or there is increased sun exposure .They should be done in caution in patients with history of cold sores and warts on face.
A strict home care regimen according to your doctor’s instructions must be followed .Sunscreens should be regularly used.
Cleanser should be mild and non irritating .Scrubs should be strictly avoided .In patients prone to acne, moisturizers should be non greasy.
Cleanser should be mild and non irritating .Scrubs should be strictly avoided .In patients prone to acne, moisturizers should be non greasy.
Do not bleach, wax or scrub 1 week before and after peel.
Peels should be repeated every 2-3 weeks.
Laser cause selective destruction of hair follicles and achieve long term hair reduction after multiple sessions of treatment.
Lasers do not achieve permanent hair destruction after one single treatment. Several sessions (between6-10) are needed for significant hair reduction. This is because laser attack melanin present in hair. Only growing hairs contain melanin and hence only growing hair are destroyed. The resting hairs reach growing stage after 3-4 weeks and hence laser needs to be repeated 4-6 weeks later to remove this second generation of hair.
If viewed as fees per session, it appears expensive when compared to cost of a bottle of depilating cream or waxing. However when viewed long term and recurrent cost of other treatments are considered over several years, laser hair removal is actually more cost effective.
Before laser treatment, you should avoid waxing and plucking of hair for 2weeks. Avoid excess sun exposure. This is to avoid damage to the overlying skin as the tanned skin will also absorb the laser light.
Mild redness can occur and this can be treated by using steroid creams.
Laser is a cosmetic treatment to destroy the existing hair. If there is any underling cause which converts vellus hair to terminal hair, patient may develop future hair growth. Further hair growth after laser, even if it occurs is slow, the hairs are finer and maintenance session can be under taken after 6 months to 1 year.
Dermatologists have the necessary training and scientific back ground to perform the procedure and to investigate and treat the underlying cause for excessive hairs. Hence it is always advisable for the patient to consult a trained dermatologist.
Yes. It is truly a painless procedure and extremely comfortable using Reveal Diode Laser with 2D Technology
Hair grows quickly on the upper lip, the Reveal Vega LHR procedure offers best results.
No. Painless LHR has no down time, no recovery time. Each painless and fast session lets you continue your normal activities effortlessly.
Carbon peel is a laser treatment. It is beneficial for people with oily skin, enlarged pores, dull skin and acne.
The procedure is completely painless with minimal to zero down time
Your skin will become smooth & soft instantly .It reduces fine lines, tightens dilated pores, reduces acne, scars, pigmentation and improves skin texture.
Carbon peels should be repeated every month. Results vary between individuals .A course of 4-5 treatments will produce superior results.
Carbon peel is safe with no major complications. You can resume your daily routine activities immediately after treatment.
The laser light is absorbed by the tattoo ink and is converted to heat which fractures the ink particles into tiny particles and are removed by scavenger cells or lymphatic system.
A tattoo’s colour , depth and chemical composition of ink affects how it responds to laser .Black and dark blue tattoos respond readily to treatment.
Strict sun protection is recommended before, during and after laser session.
Number of sessions is not fixed and varies with the type of tattoo.
Hair growth is a continuous cyclic pattern of growth and rest known as hair growth cycle.90%of hair are in growing stage .The average daily loss of hairs is 30 -100, which is normal.
Your hair loss may be abnormal if you are losing more than 100 hairs a day. This may result in a general thinning of hair .It is influenced by factors like genetics, nutrition, age, stress ,illness, medications and life style.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is concentrated blood plasma which contains approximately 3 to 5 times the number of platelets found in normal blood. It also contains growth factors and other bioactive proteins that aid in hair growth.
A small amount of blood is obtained from your body from which PRP is isolated using centrifugation technology.PRP is injected in to scalp which stimulate existing hair follicles and increases hair density.
You can expect new hair growth and improved density of your hair.
The pain is subjective .Topical anesthesia is applied before the procedure.
Yes, the treatment is used in both men & women
PRP therapy is safe and natural because your own blood is used.
You can wash your hair after 24 hours.
PRP therapy is repeated every 4-6 weeks for 3-4 sittings followed by maintenance therapy every 6 months to 1year.The number of sessions depend on the severity of hair loss.
Yes, PRP can be done in conjunction with other topical and oral medications. Life style modifications should also be done.
Hair growth starts in 1 month and maximum results obtained in 1 year.
Acne (pimples) is a very common skin ailment characterized by increased oil (sebum) secretion, black heads and white heads (comedones) pimples and in some cases scarring.
Acne occurs most commonly during adolescence and often continues in to adulthood.
Best way to prevent acne scars is to treat acne early. Picking at scabs should be avoided.
There are some topical medications that can improve mild scarring but most acne scars are treated with combinations of surgical procedures and lasers . Microdermabrasion , micro needling , subcision , TCA CROSS, fractional laser are the available treatments.
Use adequate sunscreens. Multiple sessions will be required for desired results.
Hair growth is a continuous cyclic pattern of growth and rest known as hair growth cycle. 90% of hair are in growing stage. The average daily loss of hairs is 30-100, which is normal.
A fix number of hair regularly complete the growth cycle and are ready to fall which is around 10%. If hair loss is more we can reduce it to within 10% but we cannot make it zero. The treatment is to replace fallen hairs with new hair.
Heredity only means that you can get hair loss more easily than others. The heredity gene sequence determines only 40% of the outcome, 60% is influenced by environmental and life style factors.
Your hair loss may be abnormal if you are losing more than 100 hairs a day. If you lose full length hair with a small white end it is telogen shedding. These hair can grow back in the next 4 months cycle. If you get multiple strands falling over, this is hair breakage due to weak hair shafts. Hair breakage commonly occurs in iron, protein , fat soluble vitamin deficiencies, straightening, curling, frequent coloring, exposure to excess heat or excess cold.
Brushing the hair allows the natural oil secretions from the base of hair to spread all along the hair shaft and impart a healthy look. Excessive or more frequent brushing can cause hair breakage. Brush your hair not more than two times a day.
Shaving the head causes some trauma to the scalp which temporarily increase the rate of hair growth. Few weak follicles in sleeping phase may not grow back immediately but would come back in the next 2-4 months. New growing hair looks thicker due to an optical illusion. Anything that is short in height looks thick.
The hair that falls during shampooing is not loosened or broken during the shampoo. This is the hair that is broken over the past few days that comes out when we clean the scalp. If we do not shampoo, it does not stop the hair from breaking or becoming lose. Hair loss will decrease when you strengthen the hair roots from within by using scalp applications and vitamins. Regular shampooing helps to maintain the scalp hygiene.
It is proven through scientific studies that pollutants in the air settle on the scalp and hair leading to hair loss. Exposure to dust and UV rays causes changes similar to skin damage leading to poor hair growth and hair loss.
We feel if the hair is falling, it has stopped growing. If some hair are in fall phase, there are other hair roots which are in growth phase. Treatments ensure that more hair will grow back to replace the fallen hair.
It is mainly due to external causes. Pollution, hard water, stress etc. causes accumulations of toxins in the body.
Whenever body is low on nutrition, the first process to be discontinued is making new hair. Body conserves the resources for vital functions. Crash dieting may or may not give you weight loss but will surely give you hair loss.
Keto diet consisting of high fat and low carbohydrates leads to biotin deficiency causing hair loss. Any extremes of diet may be good temporarily for a short period but when continued they deprive the body of all essential elements creating deficiencies.
Sugar levels release insulin. High insulin levels release testosterone from the binding protein leading to easy availability for conversion to dihydrotestosterone.
Preservatives, additives and flavouring agents are chemicals which increase the formation of free radicals and increase the oxidative stress on all rapidly growing cells in the body.
The best way to eat fruits is to cut and have it. It gives vitamins, minerals and healthy fiber with lower amount of fruit sugar.
Smoking provides a load of toxins and free radicals which interfere with rapidly dividing hair root cells. Smoking causes blockage of the thin blood vessels supplying the hair roots leading to hair loss. If you have sensitive, weak hair roots and are losing hair, you cannot afford to smoke.
Alcohol alters the mucosal lining of the gut leading to poor nutrition and hair loss. Alcohol reduces the absorption of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients from the gut.