Category: Body Care

However, we have come a long way from that. Not just are women embracing the fact that they prefer looking good and if that requires undergoing any feature correction, they would not shy away from that, even men have started embracing several of the available cosmetic
procedures to enhance their looks or in some cases, just to look fit.

Now, while cosmetic procedures have become commonplace, another range of events which is finding quick acceptance amongst the masses are the body sculpting treatments.

This blog lists 8 such treatments which one can undergo to get the perfect skin and body.

Face Lifts

One of the most common cosmetic procedures when it comes to facial correction. Facelifts are especially effective when it comes to anti-aging. This is because they tighten up the loose skin and give it a youthful look. The face lifts can be both surgical as well as non-
surgical depending upon the kind of effect one is looking at

Tissue Tightening

A more generic term which covers face lifts too. Tissue tightening is not just restricted to the face and can be done over any of the body part which has a skin sag. The tightening gives the skin and the body in general a very taut and youthful appearance. This procedure again
can be both surgical as well as non-surgical

Liposuction

A surgical procedure, liposuction is used to remove fat from the target areas such as upper arms, hips, outer thighs, abdomen, mid back, buttocks, knees, neck and chin. Liposuction may be performed alone or with plastic surgery procedures such as a face and neck lift, breast reduction or tummy tuck.

Lipodissolve

A non-surgical procedure with hardly any downtime. Lipodissolve aims at dissolving the fat stored within the fat cells and then having them flushed out of the body through the usual excretion processes.

Lipodissolve is better than liposuction in the sense that it treats the cellulite and the results look more natural because of the absence of the loosened skin which remained after liposuction.

Ultralipo

This treatment is carried out by exposing fatty areas to low frequency ultrasound which creates micro bubbles in the fat tissues by applying combinations of varying pressure and temperature. The cavitations thus created break the fat cells, the residue thus being taken out overtime through the lymphatic system, sweating and through the urinary tract.

Butt and Breast Augmentation/Reduction

A lot of females prefer bigger and bustier breasts and buttocks. The advancements in technology have made it possible to make such dreams a reality. It is not always about increasing the size, sometimes, some people prefer having their breasts/buttocks reduced as well because of either medical or aesthetic implications. It might seem surprising but majority of clients opting for breast reduction surgery these days are males who prefer getting rid of the male breasts that develop on account of excess fat.

Kosmoderma Skin, Hair & Lasers Clinics are dedicated to medical excellence in the field of Cosmetic Dermatology with international accreditation and facilities.
We offer scientifically proven treatments using US FDA approved technology. All our products have undergone extensive research and trials in USA, Europe and India. We pride ourselves in offering safe, effective and affordable treatments with high standards of quality. Kosmoderma gives personalized consults with skin care and uses facial analyzer and 3D imaging of the skin to analyze and personalize the treatments and skin regimen.

However, with the changed emotions or situations come the regret of not having thought through the decision of actually getting the tattoo. Had we lived some 20-25 years ago, it would have become a life-long regret but now that we have laser tattoo removal, it has become easier to erase the mistakes of our past.

This blog is dedicated to talking about a few myths which surround the process of Laser tattoo removal. So, read on and clear those doubts and in case you have some more, do write back to us or simply drop in a message in the chat window below.

Myth #1: Black Ink Is Impossible To Remove

The darker the ink, the easier it is to remove because Laser works by targeting the pigment. Since the color black absorbs all wavelengths, the laser is able to break it up completely and extremely efficiently.

Myth #2: The treatment Burns the Skin

Lasers are extremely accurate and only target ink, also the wavelength is carefully determined to suit the requirements and hence burning is completely avoided.

Myth #3: Treatment duration is usually very long

Not necessarily, the treatment duration depends entirely on the complexity of your tattoo and the kind of time you would want to devote to each session. Hence, it can be a lunch-time procedure too and with almost negligible downtime, you can go anytime and have the tattoo removed.

Myth #4: The treatments need to be taken frequently and regularly

Multiple sittings might be required owing to the complexity of the tattoo but the sessions can be scheduled as per your convenience because unlike most dermatological treatments, laser tattoo removal isn’t a medical treatment. It is a simple procedure which just needs to be done till the tatoo is completely removed and since it is the dyes that have to be removed, it would not be a situation that the skin starts colouring itself..

Myth #5: Anyone can do laser tattoo removal

One needs to understand that laser if wielded wrong can do significant damage to the skin. Hence, though the lesser prices of the multiple salons will entice you, always go to a seasoned dermatologist if you want a safe and hassle free laser removal.

Myth #6: Anyone can get tattoo removal done

Not everyone is an ideal candidate for laser removal. The laser targets pigment that’s in the dye, but at the same time, it can also target melanin in your skin. So, the darker the skin, the more complicated it becomes to utilize a laser to remove the tattoo.

Myth #7: Laser Tattoo Removal Causes Scarring

Extremely wrong considering lasers are actually the go to treatments for treating scars. The wavelength of the lasers are pre-determined as per standard experiments done and hence the chances of scarring are zero .

Kosmoderma Skin, Hair & Lasers Clinics are dedicated to medical excellence in the field of Cosmetic Dermatology with international accreditation and facilities.
We offer scientifically proven treatments using US FDA approved technology. All our products have undergone extensive research and trials in USA, Europe and India. We pride ourselves in offering safe, effective and affordable treatments with high standards of quality. Kosmoderma gives personalized consults with skin care and uses facial analyzer and 3D imaging of the skin to analyze and personalize the treatments and skin regimen.

We are not really surprised at such an onset of questions because considering the high level of involvement and life long consequences that this procedure entails, it is only natural for the interested candidates to be curious about the level of comfort or discomfort that comes along.Hence, in this blog we will be explaining about how the process works.

Let us have a look at the two types of liposuction processes. Though the basic remains essentially the same, yet there are minute differences in the way these fat loss procedures are undertaken.

• The first of these is Tumescent Liposuction. This technique involves the surgeon injecting a solution into the fatty areas before the fat removal is undertaken. The solution consists of a saline solution, a mild painkiller and epinephrine- the drug responsible for contracting the blood vessels. This solution helps in easier fat removal as well as assists in lowering the procedural blood loss and lesser pain sensation during the surgery.

• The other type of Liposuction is Ultrasound assisted Liposuction which involves usage of ultrasounds to liquefy the fat.

How Liposuction is Done?

Depending upon which of the aforementioned techniques is used, the process can be surgical or outpatient. However, considering that usually the quantum of fat to be removed is high, the process is known to have more of a surgical nature.
The procedure involves the following steps:
? The procedure starts with giving anesthesia to the patient. The anesthesia can be given locally or the application can be general depending upon how much of the fat removal needs to be done in the sitting
? Post the patient is under the effect of anesthesia, the procedure is performed using a small suction device which is attached to a cannula (a small stainless steel instrument).
? The cannula is inserted into the areas to be treated using small incisions made between the skin and the muscle. The suction then happens using the suction device attached to the cannula

The time taken for the procedure depends upon the amount of fat that needs to be removed. The process of fat cell removal undertaken during liposuction is permanent and hence, the treated areas will experience hardly any weight gain.
However, that does not mean that liposuction will prevent fat gain in other areas of the body. It is thus important that one maintains a healthy lifestyle to avoid unnecessary gain of fat.

The Results

There is some initial swelling after the procedure. This swelling takes about 3-4 weeks to subside. Because of this, some patients tend to feel bloated or heavier in the initial days. However, we must emphasize here that this swelling is just temporary. Sometimes, the surgeon may leave some incisions open as well to facilitate fluid drainage hence resulting in faster recuperation from the swelling.

Final results can take anywhere between 6 to 12 months to show fully. However, most patients start seeing the difference within the first two months from the procedure itself.

Kosmoderma Skin, Hair & Lasers Clinics are dedicated to medical excellence in the field of Cosmetic Dermatology with international accreditation and facilities.
We offer scientifically proven treatments using US FDA approved technology. All our products have undergone extensive research and trials in USA, Europe and India. We pride ourselves in offering safe, effective and affordable treatments with high standards of quality. Kosmoderma gives personalized consults with skin care and uses facial analyzer and 3D imaging of the skin to analyze and personalize the treatments and skin regimen.

Fat is basically the “thing” stored in the fat cells and the fat cells are the cells whose number in the body varies with every person. But what do fat cells have to do with anyone getting fat. The answer is- everything!

Fat Cells are the cells that store fat in them. A bunch of adipocytes or fat cells together forms the adipose tissue or the fat. The major function of these cells/tissue is to store energy in the form of fat but they are also responsible for insulation and cushioning the body.

Though no concrete evidence has been found on what decides the number of fat cells in a body, yet most researches point that it is a hereditary implication.

Another interesting fact to know is that fat cells do not form throughout a person’s life. Rather by the time one has touched their mid twenties, most of the fat cells have already been formed. Over time, some damage and repair mechanism exists but the number of fat cells remains more or less constant.

Now, the fat cells have infinite capacity to store fat and expand in size so whenever you overeat, you know where the fat goes.

When a person exercises, the fat from the fat cells gets used up to create energy and keep the body functioning well. Now, fat cells produce a hormone called leptin which signals the brain to stop eating.
As the fat in the fat cells dissolves, the fat cells produce lesser and lesser leptin and thus the brain keeps asking for food to replenish the lost fat and hence giving us hunger pangs.

Also, even if the entire fat from the cells gets used up, the cells remain and hence the tendency to get fat. Thus your two questions can be answered as:

Why am I getting fat, how can i reduce it– Because, your body is storing fat. This can be both hormonal or because of your lifestyle. Try keeping a check on your lifestyle by eating healthy and exercising and the results should show. In case they do not, consult a medical practitioner and get your hormonal profiling done.
How should I prevent myself from getting fat again– Remember, you will always get fat if you get back to your pre fat loss lifestyle. So, maintain the discipline. Does that mean you should starve yourself- NO! Include natural fruit juices (not the canned ones) and fibrous food in your diet. Try millet based preparations- this will not just keep your hunger in control giving your brain a pseudo- I am full feeling but also help with digestion.
So, after having read this blog, we hope that you now know that having fat and fat cells in your body is not in your hands, but the size your fat cells can expand to- you definitely have control over it!

Trivia:
Women and Men when born, have essentially the same fat cell number. It is only after the puberty hits that the fat cell characteristics and distribution starts varying with the gender. While men store fat around their chest, abdomen and buttock giving them an apple shape, women store it in their breasts, waist, hips and buttocks giving a pear shape.

Also, in many cases, men are found to have lesser fat cells than women (a hypothesis which still needs a scientific evidence to back but is supported by observational data)

Kosmoderma Skin, Hair & Lasers Clinics are dedicated to medical excellence in the field of Cosmetic Dermatology with international accreditation and facilities.
We offer scientifically proven treatments using US FDA approved technology. All our products have undergone extensive research and trials in USA, Europe and India. We pride ourselves in offering safe, effective and affordable treatments with high standards of quality. Kosmoderma gives personalized consults with skin care and uses facial analyzer and 3D imaging of the skin to analyze and personalize the treatments and skin regimen.

But unlike best friends, heels can be harmful for not just the posture but the overall being of the body. This is because the added height comes at shifting of the pressure centres of the body and the spine reshaping it to suit the needs.
Does that mean that one should not wear heels at all or is there any ideal frequency or heel type one can consider? What about fashion and so many dresses which go well with heels only?

Well, this blog answers all of them but before that, let us have a look at the damage being done and why wearing heels always needs a serious thought:

The damage done:

Wearing heels shifts the pressure from your complete foot to the balls of your feet, thus increasing the pressure per area and hence the strain on your tendons.

To balance this abnormal distribution of pressure, the achilles tendon gets stretched and stiffens up over time. The hips thus protrude outside resulting in the spine to curve up and move outwards.

This in turn puts additional pressure on the knees to ensure that the upright posture is maintained.

Thus, while the overall body shape becomes attractive, it strains several of the body muscles and a constant exposure to such conditions over time can result in osteoarthritis or soreness in the back and calf muscles.

How to Avoid the Damage while still maintaining the Style Quotient
Well, it is not difficult at all. All you need to do is to make the following simple routine changes:

Alternate your high heels with wedges, lesser heels and block heels. This will ease out your muscles
When sitting, take your heels off and rotate your feet clockwise and anti-clockwise to facilitate smooth blood circulation. Widen up the fingers of your foot and stretch them so that they can relax
Include leg/calf stretches in your exercise routine. This will help strengthen your muscles so that they can endure more
When you wear heels, make sure you cap the time to not more than 3 hours and post that let your feet relax
Make sure that every night before sleeping, you give your feet a gentle warm soak to loosen up the deposited lactic acid and soothe the muscles. Follow this up with a gentle massage using a foot cream on your sole. This will prevent the skin from hardening.
Hope this would let your feet have a nice time too while you look your sassy best like always!

Kosmoderma Skin, Hair & Lasers Clinics are dedicated to medical excellence in the field of Cosmetic Dermatology with international accreditation and facilities.
We offer scientifically proven treatments using US FDA approved technology. All our products have undergone extensive research and trials in USA, Europe and India. We pride ourselves in offering safe, effective and affordable treatments with high standards of quality. Kosmoderma gives personalized consults with skin care and uses facial analyzer and 3D imaging of the skin to analyze and personalize the treatments and skin regimen.

What is KosmoSculpt?

KosmoSculpt is a proprietary procedure developed at Kosmoderma which offers holistic solution for fat loss concerns. A non surgical procedure, KosmoSculpt involves usage of a hand-held device which sends across a combination of energies(Magnetic Pulses and Radio Frequency) to the tissues below the skin’s surface in order to heat them and hence facilitate effective and fast collagen production.

How is it different from other Fat Loss Procedures?
Unlike other fat loss procedures, KosmoSculpt not just removes the excess fat deposits but also firms up the skin in those areas and reduces fine lines and wrinkles as well.

How many sessions does the procedure require?
It would largely depends on the area being treated. However 6-8 sessions would be required in most cases.

What kind of downtime should one expect?
A session usually lasts 30-40 minutes after which you are good to go!

We hope that information helped. In case you want to know more, we are simply a call on +917676757575 away!

Kosmoderma Skin, Hair & Lasers Clinics are dedicated to medical excellence in the field of Cosmetic Dermatology with international accreditation and facilities.
We offer scientifically proven treatments using US FDA approved technology. All our products have undergone extensive research and trials in USA, Europe and India. We pride ourselves in offering safe, effective and affordable treatments with high standards of quality. Kosmoderma gives personalized consults with skin care and uses facial analyzer and 3D imaging of the skin to analyze and personalize the treatments and skin regimen.

Add to that the kind of competition in market and the prices of such technology have gone down significantly as well.
So, with such easy availability in market, as much as it means that one should try these procedures, it also means that one should be wary of what needs to be done to ensure that these procedures give the most efficient results.

This blog piece is about few such things that should be kept in mind once the fat removal procedures have been undertaken:

Massage the treated site daily for about the next 10 days. Do it gently
Your body would contain a lot of dead cells after the procedure, drink a lot of water to enable a fast and effective excretion
Take the medications as prescribed by the doctor without fail
Make sure that the procedure is well timed and does not fall around your menstrual cycle. This is because the hormonal bloating interferes with the treatment’s effectiveness and also leaves you more susceptible to pain
Take up light physical exercises like running, biking or brisk walking to ensure mobilisation of the fat cells in order to facilitate elimination
Apply body wraps and skin tightening creams as suggested. This would help your skin prevent stretch marks or skin sags
Take the following supplements for effective mobilization of the fat cells:
Vitamin B Supplements and diuretics
Liver supplements such as milk thistle and artichoke to strengthen the liver functioning and hence fat cell metabolism
Take the necessary balanced diet and focus more on antioxidants to ensure that your body feels fresh even when it is undergoing an excessive fat loss which in some cases might induce nausea or loss of stamina

Kosmoderma Skin, Hair & Lasers Clinics are dedicated to medical excellence in the field of Cosmetic Dermatology with international accreditation and facilities.
We offer scientifically proven treatments using US FDA approved technology. All our products have undergone extensive research and trials in USA, Europe and India. We pride ourselves in offering safe, effective and affordable treatments with high standards of quality. Kosmoderma gives personalized consults with skin care and uses facial analyzer and 3D imaging of the skin to analyze and personalize the treatments and skin regimen.

So, why not exercise at a place where you stay put for your maximum active hours? Here are a few basic but effective Yoga moves which will solve the multiple purposes of keeping you fit, giving you a break from your office boredom and ward off the side effects of a sedentary life style.

Neck-o-Roll
Take off your shoes before you start these because no kind of restriction should be there.
Close your eyes lightly and drop your chin so that it comes closer to or touches your chest
Circle your neck slowly (with your eyes closed) first in the anti-clockwise direction and then clockwise. Make sure that you can feel the stretch
Do ensure that your shoulder remain straight while you perform this exercise
Repeat it 3-4 times in both directions and you will be able to feel the relaxation
Back Stretch
Bring both feet flat on the floor.
Bring your hands to your knees.
On an inhale, arch the back and look up toward the ceiling and feel your spine and most importantly the abdominal muscles stretching. Try to hold this position for as long as you can.
On the exhale, just relax
Repeat for five to ten breaths to start with and keep increasing over time.
Spiral Formations
Turn so you are sitting sideways in your chair.
Bring both feet flat on the floor.
Sit straight and twist towards one of the sides. Make sure your legs are stationary and it is just the torso that moves. Repeat it for the
Turn yourself 180 degrees so you are facing the opposite side of the chair to do the twist on the other side.
Wrist Stretch
Well stand up straight and rest your palms on the table in front of you
Turn your hands so that the inside edges of the hands face each other while the fingers face outside
Lean away from your desk with your arms straight while flattening your palms as much as possible.
Back off if you feel pain.
We are sure these would help, after all we make our head office team do it all the while!
Let us know how doing these exercises felt!