What is LASER? LASER stands for “Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation”. Lasers work by producing an intense beam of bright light that travels in one direction. The laser beam cut, seal or vaporize skin tissue and blood vessels. We can vary the intensity and pulse duration as required and use it accordingly. …
Surgery with least blood loss What is Electrosurgery? Electrosurgery is a minimally invasive surgical method of applying high-frequency electric current to human tissue to cut, thicken, or dry out the tissues. It is used during major surgeries to make small/precise cuts with very limited blood loss. In cosmetic dermatology, it is used widely to …
Previously used for treatment of drug poisoning in emergency rooms, Activated carbon – nowadays, has turned out to be an integral & inevitable component in beauty therapy. Present in face masks, face washes, face scrubs, bars, exfoliators, shampoos, nose strips (for blackheads removal), tooth paste, tooth brush, and why not, even in juices obviously with flavour, activated …
It is true that 20-30 minutes a day in sunlight would give you adequate daily dose of vitamin D. However, at times, the sun’s harmful UV rays can worsen certain skin conditions including Pimples (Acne). Hence, it is advisable to use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing to safeguard your skin from the UV rays. …
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Natural sunlight have therapeutic properties and has been a treatment modality from ancient times. “Photo” means light and “therapy” means to treat. Therefore, phototherapy involves usage of sunlight (Ultraviolet light) in the management of certain diseases. Ultraviolet rays are of three types viz; UVA, UVB &UVC. UVA & UVB wavelengths are used in phototherapy as …
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The sun is a blessing, but it can also be a curse, inflicting sunburns, tanning and premature ageing. Sunlight comprises of 3 types of harmful rays viz., Ultra violet A (UV A), Ultra Violet B (UV B) and Ultraviolet C rays. UV C rays do not reach the earth’s surface as the ozone layer shields …
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Menopause-An inevitable change that not only you, but every middle-aged woman experience. It turns your skin oily than before, higher testosterone may result in thick chin hairs, your physique may change. During menopause, lowered levels of oestrogen makes you prone to thinning, sagging & wrinkling skin. Your body stops producing collagen-proteins that revitalize your skin, …
Wondering about the uneven dark patches you see on your body? With approximately 5 million melanocytes producing the colour pigment melanin, skin colours range from the darkest brown to the lightest pinkish hues. Melanin is the most significant factor that determines the skin colour- the higher concentration of melanin in your body, the darker your …
Birthmarks, Dark patches, Skin discolouration? No longer a big deal!! Read More »
Cryolipolysis or Cryosculpting is a unique or non-invasive method for the selective reduction of fat cells with controlled localised cooling. This based on the finding that fat cells beneath the skin are naturally more vulnerable to the effects of cold than other surrounding tissues. This selectively targets localized fat deposits — abdominal fat, love handles, …
The sun’s heat and UV rays can affect your hair just like it affects your skin. Although you cannot feel the damage as easily as you can see it on the skin, hair is getting a beating from the sun and the wind. So, we need to take measures to protect our hair during summer. …
