Tag: Under Eye Treatments

  • Snacking Done Right

    The guide to losing weight lies in snacking- well you can call them smaller proportions of healthy food as well.

     

    This blog aims at busting the myth that it is only junk food which can qualify for being called as snacks.

     

    Have a look at the 5 low calorie and super healthy snacks perfect for your health routine and thank us later!

    Mixed Nuts

    The ideal nutritious snack which not just provides you with the essential nutrients but also help burning fats.

     

    Mixture of nuts such as almonds, raisins, cashews help in reducing the risk of heart diseases and considering that they are high in healthy fats, they fill once appetite fast thus preventing any sorts of random eating.

     

    Nuts are a perfect balance of healthy fats, proteins and fiber and a serving of about 28 grams contains approximate 180 calories.

    Cottage Cheese with Flaxseeds and Cinnamon

    While cottage cheese is a rich in protein diet which essentially due to its structure is very filling, it also contains linoleic acid which is instrumental in body fat reduction.

     

    Flaxseed and cinnamon on the other hand control body sugar and improve gut function which helps in better metabolism and lesser fat deposition.

    Whey Protein Shake

    Commonly known as the diet body-builders or gym enthusiasts take, whey protein helps one to gain muscle and lose fat.

     

    A 20-25 gram serving of whey protein contains 150-200 calories enough energy for a decent workout and to keep you filled up for long (in case you do not work out).

    Also, the fact that it is liquid gives you a change from the usual biting and chewing routine.

    Edamame

    A dish of unripened soybeans, it is a great healthy snack for vegetarians in specific. Edamame is rich in kaempferol- an antioxidant responsible for blood loss and lower blood sugar levels. In addition to this, it is also a rich source of folic acid, magnesium and manganese- all the minerals which can keep you from feeling hungry.

     

    Eat it roasted with spices. A 17g serving of roasted edamame contains about 150 calories

    Dried Unsweetened Coconut

    High in medium-chain fats, dried coconut boosts metabolism and promotes weight loss while also improving the brain functions mainly related to memorisation.

     

    A serving of 30g of unsweetened dried coconut contains about 180 calories.

    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.

  • Are Fat Loss procedures the answer?

    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.

  • The Guide to Freckle Removal

    The difference between freckles and other forms of sun damage such as sun tan and pigmentation is that freckles do not result because of the increase in the production of melanocytes. Freckles are caused due to the existing skin cells getting stimulated to produce more melanin.
    Hence, instead of appearing over broader areas, freckles appear as spots.
    Freckles mostly affect people with lighter skin tone because for the people with darker skin tones, melanin deposition is a natural skin defence which ends up resulting in pigmentation or dark spots.

    But how to deal with freckles- will only treatments work or some home care would be needed too?
    Well, this is what this blog about:

    Let us talk about the DIYs first

    Sour Cream Application
    Gently apply sour cream over the affected skin and leave for 20 minutes. Wipe off with a soft tissue and pat dry. Apply a Moisturising lotion
    This has to be done every night before you go to sleep.

    The Frequency: has to be daily for the first 30 days followed by twice a week for the remaining time till freckles start to fade.

    Principle: The lactic acid in the sour cream helps in clearing out the skin by reducing melanin deposition

    Buttermilk and Potato
    Grate a potato (after peeling it) and soak the shreds in buttermilk for about 15 minutes. Now, gently rub this on your face. You can also, cut thin potato slices, soak them in buttermilk and then keep on your face as well.

    Continue with this rubbing/keeping for about 15 minutes after which you can wash off your face with cold water.
    The Frequency: Repeat this procedure 3-4 times a week for best results
    Principle: The Glutathione in the potato combines with the lactic acid in the buttermilk to provide better results for removal of any form of pigmentation.

    Horseradish and Apple Cider Vinegar
    Grate half cup of horseradish and pour about 1 cup of raw apple cider vinegar on it and seal in an airtight container. Let the solution sit for about 10-14 days.
    Gradually shake the container about once or twice daily to ensure that the solid component does not settle at the bottom. After the stipulated period is over, strain the vinegar and store it separately. The horseradish can be thrown away
    The horseradish infused vinegar is ready to be applied to the skin. Gently dab with a cotton ball for application twice a day- once before the bath and second before sleeping.
    You can let the vinegar rest on your skin as well.

    Frequency: Apply daily for about a month for best results.

    Principle: Horseradish is a rich source of ascorbic acid, Vitamin C and has bleaching properties- these characteristics not just help in preventing deposition but also facilitate peeling off of the dead skin and lightening pigmentation spots

    The Medical Treatments

    DIYs are usually slow to respond to also they work best when used for maintenance. For better and faster results, one should go for medical treatments only. Some of the best are listed below:

    Microdermabrasion
    It involves creating abrasions on the skin surface to enable faster skin recuperation. These wounds not just result in faster healing of the damaged sites but also the area around it thus improving upon the overall skin condition in general. More on the same can be read here.

    Chemical Peels
    Varying from mild/superficial to strong peels depending upon the severity of skin damage, chemical peels are the very basic solution for almost all skin concerns.
    For pigmentation, freckles and other skin damage types usually medium and strong peels are used. Mild peels are mostly used for either skin maintenance or for sensitive skin types.
    To know more about chemical peels, you may visit this page.

    Laser Treatment
    Lasers when targeted at the right place and at right intensity are instrumental in breaking down the pigments thus lightening/removing the freckles/pigmentation spots.
    Usually safe if done using US-FDA approved treatments, they have been known to prove some of the best results for pigmentation concerns. For more, you may visit this link

    Hoping this information would help you.
    And in case you have any queries, we are just 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.

  • Knowing Anorexia

    Also, anorexia is not always about diet control or eating less. In certain cases it also follows a cyclic pattern of binge eating and purging.

    An anorexic patient is likely to see themself as large in size even though when they would be already thin.

    Types of Anorexia

    They are two types of anorexia

    • Binge-Purge Type Anorexia- This is the cyclic anorexia whereby a person first binge eats and then goes into a complete purgatory mode. The binge eating alleviated the fear of weight gain which triggers the purge mode. The purging is done either by natural vomiting, exercising excessively or inducing excretion through laxatives
    • Restrictive Anorexia- The more commonly found anorexia type, restrictive anorexia results in a person starving themselves by restricting their calorie intake. Due to their perceived image of themselves, the patients end up eating far less calories than they actually require.

    Causes of Anorexia
    The commonly accepted belief is that anorexia is a genetic disorder triggered by the surrounding situations. However, one’s personality traits have a lot to do in inducing anorexic behaviour than anything else. Some of the common environmental factors affecting one’s decisions however can be:

    • Size zero culture- the culture where the thinner one is, the better they are considered
    • Unrealistic body image expectations enforced by the glamour industry
    • Professions such as modelling which require one to stay thin
    • Psychological traumas which resurface later

    Treating Anorexia
    There is no medication for Anorexia however the following in conjunction have been known to help the patients cope:

    • Family Therapy: Spending quality time with the family in an environment of positivity helps one feel confident in their own skin. The patient’s family in such cases is advised by a trained therapist on how to maintain their conduct so as to ensure a positive rehabilitatory effect on the person
    • Intervention of a trained weight therapist: There are trained therapists who help heal a person on psychological as well as physical level by not just tendering to one’s thought process but also by monitoring their food intake and physical activity to ensure a wholesome body growth
    • Diet Monitoring: Prepared by a dietician, the diet chart helps one take the necessary amount of calories while gradually increasing the intake to ensure a healthy weight gain.
    • Sometimes antidepressants, taken under supervision and as per the prescription of a certified medical practitioner.

    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.

  • 5 Reasons why You Should NOT be Bald Anymore!

    Your Charm is Lost

    Looking at yourself in the mirror only reminds you of the smart and handsome past!


    Your Wardrobe Choices Get Restricted

    Well yes, t-shirts make you look unkempt and only formals enhance your personality


    You Become the UNCLE of the Group

    You do not really feel that but the constant reminder from your friends does enforce that opinion upon you.

     


    Every single morning without fail- You Miss Your Hair Dearly

    And what would you not do to cover that bald patch up!

    And,Kosmoderma is offering a never before discount on Hair Transplant.What is best is you have 2 offers to choose from depending upon the treatment taken:

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    2.Hair Transplant services starting at Rs. 50,000 with less than Rs 30* per graft!

     

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    So, getting ready to gain some hair?

    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.

  • Know Your Procedure- Questions to ask before Tissue Tightening

    Needless to say that with the growing demand, have cropped up several treatments and also clinics which assure you of a flawless smooth and tightened skin.

    Now, with so many options to choose from, how to select the best one and more importantly how to ensure that your doctor sees you as an informed client; well that is why we have prepared a checklist for you to ensure that you know what you are signing up for:

    Pre Consult Preparations

    • Understand the basics of Tissue Tightening
    • Evaluate- whether you want to go for a surgical procedure or non-surgical one?
    • Analyse your lifestyle and calculate- how many days of a downtime are you okay with?
    • Carefully analyse your face and prioritise the features in order of your preference
    • Set your expectations right- research on the before and after images of the patients. Do not trust the advertisements, go for actual images. It is advisable to view videos to get a more clear picture
    • Make sure you check the certifications of the clinic you are going to for the treatment
    • Read about the following
      • Radio Frequency based Skin Tightening
      • Face Lifts and Thread Lifts
      • Microdermabrasion
      • Laser based Skin Tightening

    Questions to Ask Your Doctor

    • Politely though, do make sure that you ask the Doctor about the tissue tightening cases handled by him/her
    • You can also ask the doctor to share the before and after images of the procedures performed by him/her
    • Tell the doctor about your expectations and ask him/her as to how much of them can be fulfilled
    • Ask them if the treatment/procedure can be customised as per your needs
    • Ask specifically about the downtime
    • Tell them about your skin type, if the doctor does not examine your skin and goes for suggesting the procedure directly, raise a red flag
    • Tell them about any allergies that you have and make sure to know what they have to say about the side effects esp for your skin type.

    All this being said, we hope that you will be able to make an informed decision regarding the procedure to be undertaken.

    Have a Happy, Tightened Glowing Skin!

     

     

    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.

  • The Hollow in Your Eyes: Under Eye Treatment Saga

    Same goes with the eye bags which are assumed to be caused by mostly stress and lack of sleep and in some cases are hereditary too.

    But, contrary to the prevalent belief, under eye concerns are more commonly caused by facial or nerval structures.

    Now, when it is pigmentation, one cans till go for topical creams and masks and get some results but in case of the body structure being like that, what to do to correct it is a big concern.

    At Kosmoderma, we understand this and that is why we have the following at offer:

    1. To facilitate the drainage of excess lymph which gets collected in the under eye region resulting in puffiness, we have a specifically curated under eye mask which contains Vitamin C and seaweed extracts. These two agents are responsible for draining lymph while Vitamin C has an additional benefit of being an anti-ageing agent.
    2. For those whose hollow under eye sockets are due to loss of fat or the lack of it, Hyaluronic acid based injections are given. The HA then replaces the lost fat and recontours the sunken sockets. Also, the smoothened result that it has on the overlying epidermis results in reduced friction between the bone and the skin and hence a reduced pigmentation.
    3. Platelet Rich Plasma is also sometimes injected injected in order to boost collagen generation in the region in addition to facilitating lymphatic drainage.
    4. Unlike Laser based treatments which will be effective in case of pigmentation resulting in dark circles, Fractional radio frequency based treatments help in tightening the skin around the eyes thus resulting in a better skin texture and new collagen production which helps in reducing the dark circles or puffiness as the case be.

    We hope that having gone through these, you would be able to make an informed decision the next time you face such a concern and visit a dermatologist.

    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.

  • Guide to Office Yoga

    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!

  • Why do we get Under Eye Dark Circles?

    • Allergies
      Dark circles under the eyes can be the result of allergies to airborne substances, such as pollen, dust, and pet dander, because of persistent eye rubbing
    • Medications
      Certain medication and also liver and kidney problems could cause dark circles under the eyes.
    • Anemia
      Iron deficiency anemia may cause a bluish tinge below the eyes.
    • Malnourishment
      Lack of balanced diet is a common cause of dark circles. A healthy and nutritious diet rich in vitamins like A, C, K, E and nutrients can help to get rid of dark circles.
    • Exposure to sun
      Too much exposure to sun weakens the thin skin around the eye area causing dark circles.
    • Heredity
      Dark circles under the eyes run in families. They tend to be more noticeable in people with fair skin or deep-set eyes.
    • Fluid retention which causes puffiness that may cast shadows
      Blood vessels under the eyes can become dilated and engorged, which can contribute to dark circles. Excess dietary salt and smoking are common causes. Conditions that cause fluid retention (e.g. heart, thyroid, kidney, liver diseases) or medications that cause blood vessel dilation may be a factor.
    • Aging
      The skin under the eyes is thin and delicate to begin with. As we age, skin and the fat pad under the eyes becomes thinner, causing blood vessels to become noticeable. This thins and relaxes the skin around the eyes and gives the appearance of dark circles. Sun damage can make it worse because it weakens skin.
    • Lack of sleep
      A lack of sleep can make skin appear more pale, which allows blood vessels to be more visible through the skin, giving the appearance of bluish or dark circles.
    • Dehydration
      Dark circles under the eyes can be a sign of dehydration. Be sure to drink enough water.

    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.