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The Weekend Facelift

                                                 The Weekend Facelift

Commonly called the "weekend facelift," the mini facelift is an attractive alternative to surgical correction of ageing facial skin. The procedure rejuvenates the face for a fraction of the cost of surgery, with far less risk and recovery time. A relative newcomer to the world of cosmetic surgery, the weekend facelift is quickly becoming very popular with both sexes.

Patient Evaluation

Generally speaking, mini facelift surgery is most effective on patients who are just beginning to experience the initial signs of ageing. Because the procedure is less invasive, it is also used only to treat relatively minor age-related symptoms. If you have minor droops or sags in your skin, this procedure may be right for you, if you are in good overall health and don't suffer from any circulatory system disorders.

Procedures

What separates the mini facelift from traditional full face lift is that incisions are kept to an absolute minimum. Broadly speaking, there are two techniques used in mini facelifts: endoscopic and non-endoscopic.

•    An endoscopic :       Weekend facelift uses three or more tiny incisions and a small camera,  which the surgeon uses to find his or her way around the area under treatment. The doctor is then able to reshape muscles and trim away excess skin with the help of a monitor.

•    Non-endoscopic:      Procedures require longer incisions, which are used to fold back the skin to reveal the muscle structures underneath. Even so, these incisions are tiny compared to those used in full facelifts, and they carry a greatly reduced risk of scarring and infection.

Many variants based on these two techniques exist. The European mini facelift, for example, focuses on skin and muscle dissection and a natural re-draping of the skin. An anterior mini facelift can be used if you want to improve the appearance of the lower part of your face, and a two stitch mini facelift is a noninvasive solution for treating nasolabial folds and saggy cheek lines.

Risks

Though the risks involved with this procedure are not nearly as worrisome as those presented by full facelift surgery, all surgical procedures carry a degree of uncertainty. The most common risks of weekend facelifts are:

•    Bruising

•    Allergies to the anesthesia

•    Swelling

•    Scarring

•    Excessive bleeding

•    Infection

•    Clotted blood at the incision site

In addition, the following rare complications have been observed in a small minority of patients:

•    Broken capillaries, which may require subsequent laser surgery to correct

•    Skin discolouration, which may or may not resolve spontaneously

•    Facial stiffness

•    Nerve damage, which may or may not be temporary

•    Loss of skin or hair in the treated area

Recovery

Normal recovery time is just 48 to 72 hours. Your actual recovery time may vary, though, depending on whether or not you experience any infections or healing complications.

After the procedure, you should avoid overexposure to the sun and make sure you moisturize and care for your skin diligently. If you do, you should be able to enjoy the benefits of the procedure for five to seven years.

Semi-Permanent and Permanent Makeup

Semi-Permanent and Permanent Makeup

Semi-permanent makeup helps in altering the skin tone by implanting an iron oxide organic pigment with the help of an electric pen tool. It is basically preferred for treating sparse eyebrows, to make the lash line more distinct, to make the lips look fuller and luscious, and also to conceal scars after a surgery. The method used for transforming one’s appearance is called ‘cosmetic tattooing’.

Benefits of Semi-Permanent Makeup

•      Does not smudge

•      Natural and refreshing look

•      Saves time

•      Money saver

•      Lasts for 9-18 months

•      Hurts less and the procedure takes about 40 minutes

Since the effects begin to wear off within almost a year, a touch-up treatment is recommended at reduced cost.

Permanent makeup or micro-pigmentation is the process of placing a permanent pigment mixture under the epidermal layer of the skin. It does not give such a dramatic effect as compared to the semi-permanent makeup and fades with time like the latter. It helps in shaping the eyebrows, augmenting the lip colour, defining the lash line and in hiding scars. Such makeup is also used for restoring and improving the areola and to provide facial symmetry.

Risks of Permanent Makeup 

The various risks associated with permanent makeup include:

•         Infection

•         Blood clots

•         Scarring

The surgery can take about 2-3 hours and the downtime can be about a week. Numbness, swelling and pain are some associated side effects of permanent makeup. In spite of having the luxury of eternal makeup, a lot of aftercare is required such as: avoiding exposure to sunlight and spicy food, application of ointments, etc.

Permanent makeup is not recommended for people suffering with any skin disease or infection. Also, pregnant or breast-feeding mothers, diabetics, people prone to keloid scarring and heart problems are also advised not to go for permanent makeup.

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Dr Lokesh Visited Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital on 7-8 july 2012 & delivered lecture for post graduate students of plastic surgery department & conducted teaching session on Aesthetic Surgery.

Delhi Aesthetic Clinic is proud to announce that Dr Lokesh Kumar is awarded  ethicon visiting Professor in Cosmetic Surgery for the year 2012.

Tattoo Removal

Tattoos have gained immense popularity in recent years; however, as many as half the people who get tattoos regret later. It is no surprise then that tattoo removal is an increasingly popular procedure.

There are three main tattoo removal options:

•    Tattoo excision

•    Laser tattoo removal

•    Dermabrasion

Patient Evaluation

The surgeon has to evaluate the size of the tattoo along with its age and colours to determine the number of treatments required. In general, red and black inks tend to disappear completely with sufficient laser removal sessions. Older tattoos may prove more stubborn to remove, requiring excision to eliminate completely.

Procedures

•         Laser tattoo removal: This is the most popular choice for removing tattoos.Laser tattoo removal has a low risk of scarring, doesn't cause bleeding and has few side effects. Some colours like yellow and green are harder to remove; specific lasers are chosen depending on the colour composition of your particular tattoo. The laser breaks down the tattoo, and your body's natural scavenger cells take it from there, removing any remaining pigment residue. Topical or local anesthesia is generally used.

            This treatment does not interfare with superficial layers of skin and laser targets the pigment situated in deeper layers.There are many treatment sittings required in this treatment at interval of 6-8 weeks.

•         Excision tattoo removal: During the excision process, the surgeon cuts out the tattoo with a scalpel and stitches the wound up. This method usually results in a lasting scar, and may require a skin graft from another part of the body if the tattoo is large. This is not a very popular method these days.

•         Dermabrasion tattoo removal: This technique uses abrasive surgical tools to remove the surface and middle layers of the skin. This is a painful and bloody process that will result in a permanently lighter patch of skin and possible scarring. This method is used only in very few cases.

Risks

The risks associated with tattoo removal depend on the method used to get rid of them. Each procedure presents a risk of infection or scarring. And neither laser removal nor dermabrasion can promise that the tattoo will be fully removed. Only excision guarantees your body art will disappear completely.

Recovery

•         Following treatment, antibacterial ointment and wound dressings are applied to the area.

•         Your doctor may instruct you to reapply the ointment for a few days, and will show you how to keep the area clean.

•         Showering or bathing is acceptable within a day or so of treatment, but you should avoid scrubbing the affected skin.

•         The treated area may be inflamed for several weeks and feel like mild sunburn.

•         If scabbing occurs, do not pick at it. A scar will result if you do.

•         With laser treatments, the tattoo will gradually fade as the body's immune system breaks down the lingering dyes in your skin pigments.

Alternative Procedures

•         There are a few other options to deal with an unwanted tattoo, including covering up an old tattoo with a new one. This is a popular and affordable alternative, but doesn't help if complete tattoo removal is the patient's goal.

•         Rejuvi tattoo removal uses a specially formulated cream which bonds with the tattoo ink, forming a thicker substance that the body can more readily eliminate. This process can only be administered by a trained tattoo artist or permanent makeup professional who has successfully completed a Rejuvi tattoo removal training course.

Beware of tattoo removal cream ads that promise complete and pain-free tattoo removal; experts warn that these creams are largely ineffective. Save your money and discuss your options with a doctor or specialist before making a decision on the method that is right for you.