FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) are intended

to answer a lot of the most commonly asked questions that

you may have about a specific procedure or disease. By dividing

the sections into procedural categories, you may be able to

find the answer to the question you are seeking more easily.

Please remember that what you read in this section is only

intended to provide you with a general answer to a question

and should not be considered in any way a substitute for a

personal consultation with our anti-aging team.

If

you have any other queries regarding any of the procedures

you can post your query we will reply you early as possible.

 
WRINKLES AND AGING
Ques. 1   What

is the cause of wrinkles?

Ans. 1 Wrinkles is caused by contraction of facial muscles.
 
Ques. 2 Can they be removed?
Ans. 2 Yes they can we removed with ease.
 
Ques. 3 How can they be removed?
Ans. 3 There are many modalities to remove them including Botox,

Face Lift(Surgical as well as Nonsurgical).

 
Ques. 4 How long will the effect of procedure last?
Ans. 4 Depends on which modality you have used.If that’s

Botox which you are usig then the effect will last for

about 3-6 months.By surgical means effects are long lasting.

 
Ques. 5 How can I prevent aging and look young?
Ans.

5

Aging are of two types exogenous and endogenous.

Exogenous aging is caused by excessive sunexposure,over

stress, lack of proper nutrition, etc. Endogenous aging

is due to natural process.Endogenous aging can be prevented

by use of antiaging package that consist of face lifting,

neck lifting, breast augmentation, buttock lift, tummy

tuck, vaginoplasty or phalloplasty, hair transplantation.

Exogenous can be reversed by the same but if you are willing

for nonsurgical procedures you can take some preventive

measures like protection from sunlight, vitA and vitC

enriched diet, reduction of stress, chemical peeling,

lasers, photo rejuvenation of face, fillers, hormonal

therapy, cessation of smoking etc.

 
Ques.

6

How many years younger will I look?
Ans.

6

Again depends on which modality you are

using surgical or nonsurgical. Surgical methods will reverse

your age by 20-25 years. Non surgical will give you a

younger look which will depend on your age.

 
ACNE OR PIMPLES
Ques.1 Why I have got this problem and what causes

it?

Ans. 1 Acne or pimples happens when oil (sebaceous glands)

glands come to life around puberty stimulated by male

hormones from the adrenal glands of both boys and girls.

Oil is a natural substance which lubricates and protects

the skin, and under certain circumstances, cells that

are close to the surface block the openings of sebaceous

glands and cause a buildup of oil underneath. This oil

stimulates bacteria, (which live in everyone’s skin

and generally cause no problems), to multiply and causes

surrounding tissues to become inflamed.

If the inflammation is right near the surface, you get

a pustule; if it’s deeper, a papule; deeper still

and it’s a cyst. If the oil breaks though to the

surface, the result is a ‘white head’. If

the oil becomes oxidized (that is, acted on by oxygen

in the air), the oil changes from white to black, and

the result is a ‘blackhead’.

   
Ques. 2 Is this problem recurring again after the treatment?
Ans. 2 Yes, of course, the common tendency of acne is between

the ages of 14-25. Some times it worsens much so that

treatment is necessary; to avoid pigmentation and scars,

if it worsens again you have to take treatment.

   
Ques. 3 Is this problem related to food? Dirt? Cosmetics? Hormones?

Drugs? Pressure? Occupation? Stress?

Ans. 3 throughout the world, parents tells teen to avoid fast

food, chocolates, junk food and greasy and fried food.

While these foods may not be good for overall health,

they don’t cause acne or make it worse.

Some individuals have more ‘oily skin’ then

others, if they will expose to excessive dirt, smoke etc.

their acne aggravates. Sweat does not cause acne, therefore,

it is not necessary to shower instantly after exercise

for fear that sweat will clog pores. On the other hand,

excessive washing can dry and irritate the skin. Most

cosmetic and skin care products are not pore clogging(‘comedogenic’)

of the many available brands, those which are listed as

‘water-based’ or ‘oil-free’ are

generally a better choice.

Some women break out cyclically, but most women don’t.

some oral contraceptive pills may help relieve acne, but

unless a woman has abnormal menstrual periods and excessive

hair growth, it’s unlikely that hormones play much

of a role in causing acne.

Some medications may cause or worsen acne, such as those

containing iodides, bromides, or oral or injected steroids

(either the medically prescribed prednisolone or the steroids

body builders or athletes take)

Most cases of acne, however, are not drug-related.

In some pts, pressure from helmets, chinstraps, collars,

and the like can aggravate acne.

In some jobs, exposure to industrial products like cutting

oils may produce acne.

Some people get so upset by their pimples that they pick

at them and make them last longer, stress, however, do

not play much of a direct role in causing acne.

   
Ques. 4 Is this leaving marks after healing?
Ans. 4 Some pts according to their skin type prone for post

inflammatory hyperpigmentation, yes, in such pts they

leave marks which lasts for a year or so.

   
Ques. 5 I have got allergy over my face but my dermatologist

called it acne or pimples, but my age is 40yrs, how come

it is possible, acne is meant especially for teenagers?

Ans. 5 Acne is not just a problem for teenagers, it can affect

people from ages 10 through 40. It is not unusual for

women, in particular, to develop acne in their mid-to-late

20’s, even if they have not had breakouts in year

(or ever). These blemishes occur wherever there are many

oil glands, mainly on the face, chest, and back.

 
 
SCARS OVER FACE
Ques. 1 Can I get rid of these scars?
Ans. 1 Yes, of course there are many modalities by which these

scars can be removed or reduced.

 
Ques. 2 What are the methods by which these scars are removed

and which is the best?

Ans. 2 Chemical peeling, lasers, fillers, Microdermabrasion,

scar revision surgery that includes subcision and CROSS

technique. You can’t make out actually which is

the best coz treatment depends on the scar origin, as

for eg. Acne ice pick scars can be better treated by cross

technique followed by chemical peeling.

 
Ques. 3 How can I prevent scarring after acne or chicken pox?
Ans.

3

After chicken pox, u can start some mild steroid along

with retinoic acid .025% and for acne not to pick or scratch

them, again apply retinoic acid or glycolic acid in the

night.

 
RHINOPLASTY
Rhinoplasty is also known as nose corrective

surgery, usually done for tilted or pinched nose. While

the shape of your nose is usually the result of heredity,

the appearance may have been altered in an injury or during

prior surgery. Surgery of the nose improves the appearance

and proportion of your nose, enhancing facial harmony

and self confidence.

Surgery of the nose may also correct impaired breathing

caused by structural abnormalities in the nose.

The shape and size of your nose is genetic. Your nose

is generally fully developed by the age of 16. Rhinoplasty

may be performed if you are unhappy with the natural shape

and size of your nose. It may also be done to restore

the shape of your nose after an injury.

It is very important that you are clear in your mind what

it is that you dislike about the appearance of your nose

and that you are able to explain this to your surgeon.

He or she will then be able to tell you what is possible

with rhinoplasty surgery and what is not. Most people

who have rhinoplasty report that they are happy with the

results of their operation.

   
Ques. 1 How much time well it takes to accomplish surgery?
Ans. 1 1. It all depends on the surgeon, patient and the technique

used. Normally it will take around 2.5 to 3 hrs.

   
Ques. 2 What will be the hospital stay?
Ans. 2 The surgeon may send you to home very next day.
   
Ques. 3 What is the right time for surgery?
Ans. 3 13 years onwards.
   
Ques. 4 How will I look after surgery?
Ans. 4 Noticeable bruising, swelling and discoloration of the

eyes, nose and cheeks must be expected for a few days

following this procedure. Bruising and discoloration usually

disappear within the first week after surgery and can

be helped along by sleeping with you head raised instead

of flat. If any discoloration persists for a longer period

it can easily be camouflaged by the application of make-up.

General swelling usually disappears a couple of weeks

after surgery but swelling in the tip area can be experienced

up to nine months following surgery. It must be stated

however that these are generalizations and that the rate

of recovery will obviously differ from patient to patient.

   
Ques. 5 How soon I will back to my life?
Ans. 5 As in the case with all surgery it would be advisable

for you to take it easy after a Rhinoplasty procedure.

In fact to avoid making your nose vulnerable in any way

to accidental knocks or bumps, during the early stages

of your recuperation, movement should be kept to a minimum.

The longer you can prevent your nose from being exposed

to direct sunlight the better. When you do eventually

expose it be sure to wear good sun protection of some

sort.

Generally speaking you should be able to resume your normal

lifestyle, including resumption of work (provided the

work isn’t of a strenuous nature) a week to ten

days following surgery. Other activities including exercise

routines can generally be resumed after three weeks. But

always be aware of the procedure you have undergone and

as a result be careful not to expose your nose to any

potential abuse.

The internal healing process associated with Rhinoplasty

is generally not short. In fact it may well be that you

will only fully appreciate the outcome of your surgery

a year after the event.

   
Ques. 6 What is the risk factor involved?
Ans. 6 As with everything else in life there are also risks

involved in surgical procedures. No matter how good the

Surgeon performing the Surgery may be, complications can

arise. Therefore before proceeding with any surgery of

any kind please discuss all your concerns with your surgeon

and ask as many questions as you like so that you are

in a position to make an informed decision.

 
 
BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY
 
Also known as mammoplasty, Patients seeking

breast augmentation have been reported as being usually

younger, healthier, from higher socio-economic status,

and more often married with children than the population

at large. Many of these patients have reported greater

distress about their appearance in a variety of situations,

and have endured teasing about their appearance. Studies

have identified a pattern (shared by many cosmetic surgery

procedures) that suggest women who undergo breast implantation

are slightly more likely to have undergone psychotherapy,

have low levels of self-esteem, and have higher prevalence

of depression, suicide attempts, and mental illness (including

body dysmorphia) as compared to the general population.

Post-operative surveys on mental health and quality of

life issues have reported improvement on a number of dimensions

including: physical health, physical appearance, social

life, self confidence, self esteem, and sexual function.

Longer term follow-up suggests these improvements may

be transitory, with the exception of body esteem related

to sexual attractiveness. Most patients report being satisfied

long-term with their implants even when they have required

re-operation for complications or aesthetic reasons.

 
Ques.

1

What is the cause of sagging of my breast.
Ans. 1 Breast sagging is due to loss of skin elasticity which

may result due to pregnancy,breast feeding,weight fluctuations,aging

gravity and heredity.

 
Ques. 2 Is it right for me?
Ans.

2

It is a highly indivisualized procedure and the surgeon

will evaluate according to your requirements and whether

those can be fulfilled or not.

   
Ques.

3

How will the surgery be done?
Ans.

3

There are four approaches of performing the surgery.These

are transaxillary,periareolar, inframamarry and transumbilical.

   
Ques.

4

Will I have to get admitted for surgery?
Ans.

4

This is an outpatient procedure and u don’t need

to get admitted for it.

   
Ques.

5

What can be the complications of surgery?
Ans.

5

There can be many complications of surgery like unfavourable

scarring,infection, bleeding, poor healing of lesions,change

in sensation, damage to deeper structures, allergy to

material etc

   
Ques.

6

Will I be able to breast feed my child after surgery?
Ans.

6

Yes you can breast feed your child but after 20 days.
   
Ques.

7

Will I get a feeling that something artificial thing

has been placed in my breast?

Ans.

7

In the initial days you might get a feeling but later

on it will be fine.

   
Ques.

8

Can the other person make out that I had underwent a

surgery on my breast?

Ans.

8

No,the other person wont be able to distinguish your

original breast from implanted breast.

   
Ques.

9

How much will it cost?
Ans.

9

It will depend on what implant you are using,which company’s

implant are you using and roughly ranging from 30000 to

60000.

   
Ques.

10

How long will the results last?
Ans.

10

The results are permanent.
 
MELASMA
Melasma is characterized by brown patches

typically on the malar prominences and forehead.There

are three clinical patterns centrofacial ,malar and mandibular.It

tends to affect darker-complexioned individual.

   
Ques. 1 What is the reason for this pigmentation?
Ans. 1 Sunexposure is the most important reason for causing

this pigmentation apart from hormonal and genetic influences.Some

precipitating factors are birth control pills, estrogen

replacement therapy, mild ovarian or thyroid dysfunction,

ovarian tumors, cosmetics, nutrition, phototoxic and photo

allergic medications, photo toxic drugs and medications

for epilepsy.

   
Ques. 2 Can it be cured fully?
Ans. 2 Melasma of pregnancy clears fully within a few months

after delivery.Melasma due to other reasons also do clear

by the use of medicines,peeling and lasers but there are

high chances of recurrence.

   
Ques. 3 How much time will it take?
Ans. 3 It depends on the treatment you are taking.Peelings

and lasers con clear it in a less time but medicines mat

take a bit longer.

   
Ques. 4 What precautions do I have to take apart from treatment?
Ans. 4 Avoid sun exposure and use of sunscreens while going

out in sun.

   
Ques. 5 Is it related to pregnancy?
Ans. 5 Yes it may be related to pregnancy but there are other

causes too.

   
Ques. 6 Are there any precautions which I can take during pregnancy

to avoid this pigmentation?

Ans. 6 Proper hormonal assessment can be done and sunscreens

should be used.

   
HAIRFALL
   
Ques.

1

What are the causes of hairfall?
Ans. 1 There are many causes of hairfall.The most common cause

is genetic(Androgenetic Alopecia). Other causes are related

to stress, hormonal imbalance, any major hospitilization

or illness,anaemia(mostly in females), trichotillomania(self

picking)autoimmune(Alopecia Areata), cosmetic use, etc.

   
Ques. 2 Can the hairfall be prevented?
Ans. 2 Yes the hairfall can be prevented.
   
Ques. 3 How can it be prevented?
Ans. 3 The hairfall can be prevented with the regular use of

medicines like biotin,finestride,topical minoxidil(2%

,5% and 10%).

   

Ques.

4

How long will it take to stop hairfall?
Ans. 4 Prevention of hairfall is a long process ,may take around

6months to 1 year.

   

Ques.

5

Can the hairs come on a bald patch?
Ans. 5 Yes the hairs can come on a bald patch. This is achieved

by medicines as described above and the use of Intralesional

steroid and Hair transplantation.

   
Ques. 6 Is there any remedy if I am completely bald?
Ans.

6

There is certainly a remedy if you are completely bald

but it is a costly procedure.The procedure is known as

Biohair transplantation.

 

 

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