Skin Tightening

Several non-invasive devices can tighten the skin. While these devices do not deliver the results of a surgical lifting procedure such as a facelift, they can produce mild to modest tightening by sending heat deep into the skin. The heat causes some immediate tissue tightening and signals the body to start making new collagen. As the new collagen forms, skin may appear firmer and tighter. There is virtually no downtime.

Technologies used for this non-invasive skin tightening include:
• Infrared laser
• Pulsed infrared light
• Radiofrequency

Signs of Aging Treated
Different devices are used to tighten skin on virtually every area of the body. Most people choose non-invasive skin tightening to:

• Firm forehead and cheeks
• Lift the eyebrows
• Tighten jowls and neck
• Reduce wrinkles around the eyes
• Diminish the appearance of cellulite
• Tighten skin on the abdomen, buttocks, arms, and thighs

What Happens During Skin Tightening?
If you are considering non-invasive skin tightening and want to know what would happen if you underwent this procedure, visit Skin Tightening: What to Expect Before, During, and After.

When See Results from Non-Invasive Skin Tightening
Patients may see some improvement after the first treatment session. One study reported that some patients saw a 40% to 60% improvement after the initial treatment, with continued improvement noticeable for up to 1 year after a series of treatments.

Most patients, however, will notice gradual improvement over 4 to 6 months. It also is possible that minimal or no improvement results from non-invasive skin tightening.

With recent improvements in the technologies used for non-invasive skin tightening though, more patients are seeing positive results. These improvements also allow more areas of the body to be successfully treated.

Effectiveness
Results tend to be modest, but noticeable. Skin-tightening devices cannot produce the results possible with a surgical lifting procedure such as a brow lift or facelift. However, both younger and older patients can be treated successfully without downtime. These skin-tightening devices cause the body to produce more collagen, which makes the skin thicker and firmer.

Dr. Uddhav Patil - Plastic & Cosmetic Laser Surgeon at Masicon-2011

Earlobe Rejuvenation- You don't ever have to retire your favorite pair of earrings...

Just like the skin on the rest of our body, the earlobes change over time with aging and exposure to the sun. As collagen and elasticity decrease, the earlobes can become elongated and thin, with fine wrinkling on the surface. This can make it difficult to wear certain types of earrings due to lack of structural support around the post of the earring. The piercing hole may also become weak and stretched out or torn. Some scientists have even suggested you can tell the relative age of someone by the length of their earlobes.


In our cosmetic culture, earlobe rejuvenation is not uncommon and there are several options.

If your earlobes are of a generally good size and shape but your earrings are starting to droop, a good option is to use an injectable filler such as Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse or Evolence to plump them up and add support. This can be done on your lunch hour and you can continue to wear earrings immediately after the procedure.

If your earlobes are overly elongated, you can have them surgically shortened with a simple outpatient procedure. This is normally done under local anesthesia in the office with sutures left in place for about a week.

Earlobes with excessive wrinkling can be improved with either fractional or ablative skin resurfacing.

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Laser stretch mark removal

Stretch marks are a common problem for many individuals. Stretch marks happen as a result of sudden enlargement of the skin tissues over a short period of time. This could be either due to pregnancy or sudden weight loss or gain due to strenuous exercise. There are many creams and lotions in the market but they are not completely effective.

Laser stretch mark removal

Laser stretch mark removal is an effective procedure to cure stretch marks. The procedure works in a simple but unique way. The laser surgeon uses a laser device which sends highly focused and intense rays of UV light. These focused laser beams are directed on the affected area of the skin. These rays of laser light affect the skin surrounding the stretch marks.

The lasers used for laser stretch mark removal are specially designed to treat stretch marks. Lasers used for laser stretch mark removal break the molecular bonds in the affected skin tissue. As the bonds break, it results in further disintegration of the tissue; this process is known as ablation. Once the treatment is complete, new skin tissue starts growing swiftly and new layers of skin start to be formed. The marks disappear and new elastic skin is formed.

Cost effective and result-oriented

Many people are worried that the laser stretch mark removal treatment will cost a lot of money. However, with advanced technology, the treatment has become cost-effective and comes with assured results. The number of sessions required will depend on the pervasiveness and the age of the marks. If the marks have been there for a long time, then many sessions will be required. If the marks have been newly formed, then two to six sessions is all that is required.

Dr. Uddhav A. Patil (M.S. MCh Plast. Surg)

(Chairman & M.D.)
LakshyaKiran Therapeutic Lasers & Research Inst. Pvt. Ltd.
http://www.lakshyakiran.com/
http://www.varicoseclinic.com/
Tel: 0231- 2651944, 94224 14324
Email ID- lakshyakiran@gmail.com

Laser treatment – Improving the quality of your skin

If you suffer from acne, then you must have tried different ointments to cure it. You must have seen hundreds of ads on the TV, all advertising different products to get rid of acne. You may also found that none of the treatments seem to be completely successful in treating your acne. However, you should have some amount of patience and learn more about acne before choosing any particular treatment.

What causes acne?
Acne commonly affects teenagers more than other people. This is because during puberty, a lot of hormonal changes take place in the body. In males, the hormone testosterone is converted into dihydrotesterone which is responsible for excessive oil production. The skin pores become blocked by this excess oil. As the skin pores are blocked, the skin cannot get rid of the dead skin cells from the body. These dead skin cells remain on the skin for a long time and lead to acne breakouts. It is observed that people who have oily skin tend to suffer from acne more than others. Excess oil in the skin is not the only reason for acne breakouts however. Bacteria and dirt present in the skin can also lead to acne.

Type of acne
Acne is of two different types – inflamed acne and non-inflamed acne. Non-inflamed acne is that which is termed as blackheads and whiteheads. When a skin pore gets clogged with dirt and bacteria, it is known as a whitehead. When this pore opens up, the oil present in the pore is oxidised which causes it to turn black. If the body is not able to get rid of the bacteria, it causes inflammation which eventually leads to acne.

Laser acne treatment
With laser acne treatment, the dirt causing bacteria are destroyed and the sebaceous glands are shrunk in size. Laser acne treatment is a painless procedure that thousands of people have benefited from in the India.

Dr. Uddhav A. Patil (M.S. MCh Plast. Surg)

(Chairman & M.D.)
LakshyaKiran Therapeutic Lasers & Research Inst. Pvt. Ltd.
http://www.lakshyakiran.com/
http://www.varicoseclinic.com/
Tel: 0231- 2651944, 94224 14324
Email ID- lakshyakiran@gmail.com

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