Chemical Peel for Skin Rejuvenation

A chemical peel is a cosmetic procedure used to peel away damaged outer layer of the skin. It is a least invasive way to improve skin's appearance and it can be done on face, neck and hands.

The Procedure

A chemical peel is an outpatient procedure (no need of overnight stay). In this procedure the doctor first clean the skin thoroughly, then the doctor will apply one or more chemical solutions to small areas of the skin. This will create a blister on the skin and eventually peel off. During this procedure the most people will feel burning sensation that lasts about 5-10 minutes.

Ideal Candidates for Chemical Peel

Any person with the following skin problems are ideal for a chemical peel:

• Acne scars
• Aging skin
• Crow's feet
• Hyper pigmentation
• Melasma 
• Scars
• Sun damaged skin
• Sagging skin
• Wrinkles

There are three types of chemical Peels

• Light Chemical Peel: In this procedure just the outer layer (epidermis) of the skin is removed in a light exfoliation which results in a healthier glow. In Light Chemical Peel the doctor uses combination of alphahydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acids . All of these chemicals are the mildest choices.
• Medium Chemical Peel: In this procedure the chemical used will remove the outer layer and upper part of the middle layer of the skin called dermis.
• Deep Chemical Peel: In this procedure the doctor uses the strongest chemical called phenol to penetrate down to the lower layer of the skin. For this type of peel a sedative is used to manage the discomfort.

Advantages of Chemical Peel

• A chemical peel results in the following advantages:
• Improves skin appearance
• Removes damaged outer layer
• Reduces wrinkles, fine lines and freckles
• Smooth texture of the skin

A chemical peel is a very safe procedure, if it is performed by a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon. Dr. Anoop G Mohan is an eminent Plastic Surgeon trained in Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery and Hair Transplantation who offers many cosmetic surgeries and treatment at his TLC Clinique, with centres at Trivandrum and Kollam.

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Flatten Your Chest With Male Breast Reduction Treatment

The swelling in the breast tissue in men or boys is known as Gynecomastia. This condition is the result of hormonal imbalance of estrogen and testosterone hormones. Gynecomastia can occur in infants, boys at puberty age, and older man as a result of changes in hormonal levels. Enlarged breasts can be embarrassing and stressful for the men as they are difficult to hide and effects close relationships. Boys at puberty age faces teasing from their mates and avoid social gathering. But it can be reduced by avoiding alcohol, drugs, and proper medications. Gynecomastia is not a serious problem and can go with the time but if it persists than medication or surgery is recommended.

Causes Of Gynecomastia

• Natural hormonal changes
• Enlarged breasts in men
• Street drugs such as Marijuana, heroin, methadone
• Alcohol
• Aging
• Hypogonadism
• Hyperthyroidism
• Tumors
• Kidney and liver failure
• Malnutrition 

Symptoms And Signs Of Gynecomastia

• Swollen breast gland tissues
• Pain in breasts
• Tenderness in breasts
• Nipple discharge in breasts

There are number of risk factors associated with gynecomastia which include age, adolescence, and certain health conditions such as thyroid, liver, or kidney disease. Blood tests and mammograms are used to determine the cause of gynecomastia. Further testing includes CT scans, MRI scans, tissue biopsies, and testicular ultrasounds. Sometime some other conditions such as breast cancer, mastitis also have similar symptoms and it is very important for a patient to consult doctor timely for better treatment results. Gynecomastia normally relapses with the time without any treatment. The final treatment for gynecomastia is surgery. The surgery has two options, one is liposuction that removes breast fat but not removes the breast gland tissue, second is mastertomy in which the breast gland tissue is removed.


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Get Rid of Excess Fat with Liposuction

Liposuction which is also known as liposculpture, lipoplasty, lipo, or lipectomy is a kind of plastic or cosmetic surgery that breaks, sucks and remove extra fat from the body parts. The most common area used for liposuction are abdomen, thighs, chin, neck, upper and backs of the arms, buttocks, back, and calves. The extra fat in the body is removed by a hollow instrument, a cannula by inserting it under the skin. A powerful, high-pressure vacuum is put on the cannula for effective working. Liposuction is normally operated with the use of general anesthesia.  It is purely a cosmetic surgery which is not meant for a weight loss or obesity and its effects are subtle.

Liposuction is highly used for improving a person appearance and recommended only if a person did not achieve the desired results with strict diet, proper lifestyle and exercise. Liposuction reduces the percentage of fat cells in the isolated parts. It is good to discuss all the pros and cons of the liposuction with the doctor before deciding to operate as results are subtle.

Who Can Undergo Liposuction?

You are eligible for liposuction if: -

• You have excess localised fat deposits that do not respond to exercise and diet control.
• You have a good, elastic and firm skin and muscle tone
• You are a non-smoker
• You have specific goals for body contouring.

Liposuction Treatment And Recovery Process

The treatment of liposuction involves suction of excess fat from specific body areas. After the procedure is completed elastic bandages or compression garments are covered over the area of treatment. They help in compressing the body to suit the new contours and to avoid swelling of the wounds. Small drains are placed at the site of procedure to drain excess fluids as well.

Benefits of Liposuction

• Improvement in the cellulite appearance or reduction of cellulite
• Safe fat elimination
• Improve health linked with fat loss
• Improve individual appearance 
• Boost self-confidence and self esteem

The results of liposuction are quickly noticeable. The effects of liposuction are long lasting and do not return fat on those areas which are treated.

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Look Beautiful With The Help Of Cosmetic Surgery

Flawless perfection in beauty is often overrated. Every individual is unique in their own way. There are small imperfections in everyone. In some they are easily visible, in some they are not. You might have slightly lopsided ears or eyebrows, a torn or slightly wide earlobe, an ugly belly button and so on, that affects your confidence.

You do not have to worry about them anymore. The cosmetic surgery options available today are well equipped to deal with all these issues, that too with outstanding results. Some of the common cosmetic surgery procedures widely used today include earlobe surgery, otoplasty, umbilicoplasty and so on. They are discussed in detail here: -

Ear lobe surgery

Most girls are fans of gaudy long earrings, but constant use leads to drooping ear lobes with wide holes. Though some people enlarge their ear lobe holes intentionally with fashion trends like gauging, most do not find them attractive. Accidents, injuries or trauma can also result in ear lobe irregularities.

Ear lobe surgery is a cosmetic surgery procedure that is done to correct these irregularities, in such a way that they go back to their previous state and the irregularities are no longer visible. 

Otoplasty

Ear surgery or otoplasty is done to correct position, shape and size of the ear. Otoplasty is usually done on those who have overly large or protruding ears in varying degrees at both sides. With the help of ear surgery, the ears can be made into an apt shape and size that is in proportion to the patient’s face.

Umbilicoplasty

Umbilicoplasty is more commonly called belly button surgery. It is a branch of cosmetic surgery that is done to beautify the appearance of navel or belly button. With latest trends in fashion, umbilicoplasty has gained a great deal of popularity.

Umbilicoplasty is also done in conjunction with tummy tuck or hernia repair surgery. Belly button surgery is done to achieve a small and vertical shaped belly button. 

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Reduce Fat Easily Without Surgery

Cryolipolysis is a nonsurgical technique to reduce fat. Instead of invasive methods such as liposuction, cryolipolysis is a promising method for Nonsurgical Body Contouring. With the help of cold energy, fat is reduced in this process.

This procedure uses cryogenics (production and effect of low temperature) to stimulate lipolysis. It involves with controlled cooling point and targets the fatty area to reduce the fat deposits and reshape body contours. Without harming the overlying skin the cooling kills the fatty tissue.

With no incision and injection, the cooling is applied directly with the help of a device on the targeted area. Every session takes about 45-60 minutes depends on the fatty site. Depends on the number of site and amount of fat deposition the sessions will be carried out.

Limitation of Cryolipolysis

There are some limitations in the procedure. This process advises the patients with marginal fat loss and recommends the patients to adhere to strict diet and regular exercise to avoid further fat deposition. It is not said that this procedure will totally suck out the fat without your regular activities. In order to avoid complication by the procedure, the patient should choose a qualified surgeon to carry over the procedure smoothly.

Advantages of Cryolipolysis:

• A non-invasive alternative
• Associated with negligible risk
• Cost effective with quick healing
• No scar is left
• The fat reduction area remains tight
• Results are quite visible within 48 hours of time

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Get gorgeous Hair Through Hair Transplantation

Moving hair follicles from the donor site to the bald area of the head (recipient site) is called Hair Transplantation, which is a surgical procedure. This procedure is permanent solution for baldness. Hair transplantation is also done for the eyebrows, eyelashes, chest and beard hair. Modern hair transplantation procedure mimics the original hair growth appearance. This procedure lasts for several hours under local anesthesia.

There are abundant causes for the hair loss in both genders, such as hormonal imbalance, hereditary factors, scalp infection, chemo and radiotherapy, excessive use of hair styling products, stress, side effects of certain medicines, poor nutrition, menopause, PCOD, and aging. The Hair loss is not causing any physical problem. But still, it decreases a person's self-esteem. There are some medications to reduce hair loss. When all the ways are closed, the final path is Hair transplantation.

There are various techniques of hair transplantations such as follicular unit extraction (FUE), FUT or Strip method, FUSE graft, Neograft. The surgical method is preferred based on the hair loss cause and the patient’s condition.

FUE: Using micro-punch technique removing hair units by follicles directly from the donor area is called Follicular unit extraction. This minimally invasive procedure with zero pain, no scars, no hospitalization, no changes in the donor area and the shortest recovery are the best benefits of the FUE technique.

FUT or STRIP Method: Removal of a small strip of hair from the donor site to the recipient site (bald area). FUT gives the natural look to the recipient area, maintains hair density, causes minimal damage while hair grafting, takes single session coverage for the entire bald head at an affordable cost are the advantages of FUT.

TLC Clinique, offers best Hair Transplantation in Kerala with the help of dedicated team of doctors and other staff. They provide high-end technological treatments not only for hair related issues, hair transplantation, but also for Fat reduction, body contouring, liposuction, breast surgery etc.

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