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Why do we get stretch marks? Can stretch marks be treated permanently? What are the treatments available for stretch marks?

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  Stretch marks are a common problem for both men and women. They are not a serious medical condition but many want to remove them for cosmetic reasons. Stretch marks are bands of parallel lines which are long, thinned and rippled caused due to stretching of the skin's connective tissue. These lines are of different colour and texture than your normal skin. They occur when the skin is pulled by rapid growth or stretching beyond normal limits. Such stretching can result due to many factors like growth spurts, body changes, rapid weight loss or gain as might normally happen during adolescence, corticosteroids, breast implant surgery, genetics, chronic diseases, fluctuating hormone level, extreme muscle building, higher levels of steroid hormones in the body, as a result of frequent weight fluctuations or pregnancy. Up to 80% of the women get stretch marks during pregnancy.   Stretch marks can affect people of nearly all ages and all skin types. It is associated with bo...

What is Mesotherapy treatment and what are its advantages?

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  It is a non-surgical, cosmetic medicine treatment. The technique uses very fine needles to deliver a series of injections into the mesoderm layer of the skin.  Advantages: Mesotherapy for Hair- Male and female pattern baldness and hair loss can be treated through mesotherapy.  Mesotherapy for Skin- Improves the skin’s complexion, prevents wrinkles , revives dull skin , stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, improves skin tone and elasticity of the sagging skin. Mesotherapy for fat reduction: Fat Dissolving Injections would be given, which would help in dissolving the stubborn fat deposits easily. Which skin type is good for Mesotherapy treatment? All skin types are suitable Can you exercise after Mesotherapy treatment? One should avoid any strenuous  exercise  for at least 48 hours  after the  injections.  After  48 hours,  you can  resume to your regular physical activities. When will I see th...

What is Pigmentation? What are its causes? What are the latest available treatments to cure it?

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  Pigmentation is a condition that causes darkening of the skin. Patches of different sizes occur on any part of the body or can affect the entire body that makes skin look uneven. Most are benign, but you need to watch them in case they change size, colour and shape. Although it can affect both men and women, melasma is most common condition in women.  Pigmentation starts early from the deepest layers of your skin and will not show up until it worsens. People with darker skin tones are more prone to pigmentation, than the ones with lighter skin tone especially with excess sun exposure, a s skin pigmentation is stronger in dark skin . This skin issue can be stubborn but due to advancement in science and technology this condition can be easily controlled.   Causes of pigmentation : hormonal imbalances, allergic rashes, injury, UV radiation, genetic factors, melasma, photosensitizing drugs, drug reaction, use of different fairness creams, use of certain perfumes, auto...

What are the available treatments for Inch loss? How safe are the treatments?

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  Inch loss treatments are: Ultrasound Cavitation and Radio Frequency Ultrasound Cavitation: Ultrasound Cavitation is one of the latest aesthetic treatments that use low-level ultrasonic waves to break down the fat cells of your body into a liquid without affecting the surrounding tissues. Once these fat cells are liquefied, they would be eliminated from your system by the body’s own natural elimination processes. The treatment can be performed on any area of your body where there is excess fat. During the process of fat breakdown you will feel a warm, tingly sensation. This sensation is temporary and would subside within sometime. Some of the most common problem areas include the thighs, belly, buttocks, back, etc.  One can usually feel the treatment method as a massage as it is done with a handheld device in a gentle way.   Noticeable results can be seen after every session in the treated area. The treatment works towards eliminating extra inches and excess f...

Advanced Hair Treatments

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  Micro- Needling (Derma Roller):   Micro-Needling triggers your body healing reaction, which invigorates generation of proteins for new hair follicle growth. It also instigates stem cells in the scalp, helps to stimulate the blood circulation and increase the hair follicle, bringing about new hair re-growth. Mesotherapy for Female/Male Pattern Baldness : Mesotherapy is a non-surgical cosmetic method which is utilized to cure baldness in both males and females by reducing hair loss, restoring lost gloss, invigorates hair development, strengthening hair follicles, promotig hair growth and slowing male pattern baldness. It includes the system of infusing supplement rich fluid in the mesoderm of the scalp which encourages hair re-growth through better dissemination. No anesthesia is given amid the treatment. The treatment is non-invasive, safe with no reactions and it is virtually painless. PRP treatment for Hair Re-growth: PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) is a non-surgical dermato...

What is anti-ageing? What are the anti-ageing treatments?

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  As time passes, your skin begins to look and feel different. You may see that your skin starts to get drier, prompting increasingly articulated lines and wrinkles. Ageing is a natural physiological change brought about by natural (hereditary components and hormones) and extraneous variables (life style habits, dehydration, certain medications, UV exposure and contamination). As we age the sebaceous glands would produce less oil and there would be degeneration of body tissues which would cause dryness, irritation and wrinkles on the skin. Wrinkles can be generally found around the eyes, mouth, neck, forehead, back of the hands and arms. The parts of our body which are more exposed to the external environment, such as our face, neck and hands, will in general be progressively inclined to maturing and wrinkling contrasted with different parts of our body. Manifestations of ageing are: dryness, age spots, fine lines, pigmentary changes, sensitivity, folds, uneven skin tone ...

What is Laser Lipolysis? How safe is the treatment? Who are eligible to undergo this treatment?

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  Lipolysis is a newly designed fat reduction technique; it uses laser energy to change the shape and appearance of your body. In this procedure a small incision is made and tiny laser is inserted under the skin, the low wave laser energy melt body fat and the doctor will insert a tiny tube that sucks out the melted fat out from beneath the skin. The procedure also spurs the production of collagen and elastin which results in tighter, firmer and smoother skin. Lasers coagulate small blood vessels in the treated area, which results in less bruising. The procedure is generally done on an outpatient basis. Results are immediate and more visible. The recovery time is also very less. The treatment can be quite effective for patients who are struggling with persistent fats. Local anesthesia is given to avoid any discomfort during the procedure. It is a safe, effective and minimally invasive cosmetic procedure which can be done on all skin types. Results are permanent when a healthy we...