DR. ANNIE FLORA, Aesthetic Dermatologist, Laser & Hair Transplant Surgeon

PRP, or platelet rich plasma has been viewed with awe as the new magic wand in the field of aesthetic dermatology . Why has it gained so much importance, I will just review. Platelet rich plasma is nothing but our own body's defence mechanism in restoring balance at any sight of disturbance in the body. Platelets can be taken as tiny packs full of growth factors. They can be called as photons of restoration. Pre PRP Scalp Preparation:   Patient has to wash his/her scalp with antibacterial shampoo on the day of the procedure. Once in the clinic, a numbing cream is applied to the scalp to make the procedure comfortable for them. This stays for an hour. After this, the procedd of preparation of PRP starts. Procedure:  In PRP, a person's whole blood is drawn, mixed with anticoagulant and subject to centrifugation (spinning), to separate the blood components into RBCs below, PRP in the middle and Platelet poor plasma above. This central zone is then removed and rece...

        Acne / Pimples is a physiological process of life. Its a phase that almost all of us go through. It has a wide spectrum of skin damage, ranging from mild to severe.        Acne consists of Microcomedones, Black heads, white heads, small papules, red pimples, big pus & sebum filled cysts, etc. Acne lesions can also occur on the neck, chest, back, etc...         As acne heals, each spot has a pigmentation or a scar as a reminder. For some, the marks fade away, but majority tend to have it for quite a long time. As for the scars, correcting them is another story.. Acne can also occur due to hormonal reasons, steroid applications on the face, medications induced, or occlusive fairness OTC creams, etc.. a proper history will help in bringing out the cause.       Coming to acne treatment proper.... When does one need acne treatment? As one or two pimples pop out on the skin, its time to start takin...

           Women or men, all of us have to get rid of unwanted body hair to have the clean look that we always desire, just to make ourselves appealing to ourselves and others. Women go through the process of threading, waxing, epilating, shaving to stay smooth, but for how long? Men shave their beard every day. Men want to keep their underarms and over hairy torso a little softer if not smoother. Those into modelling need that clean, smooth appearance. Men also have the problem of excessive hair over the face, bushy eyebrows, ear lobe hairs, which they really find irritating. Put together, everyone has this problem of wating precious time with these unwanted body hair.            Laser Hair Removal is the permanent solution to our hair woes. Laser works on the principle of destroying the black color, which is predominantly present in the hair follicle. With each session of Laser, the hair follicles reduce in number, become ...