What is PRP? How is it done?

PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma. This is obtained from the patient’s blood and then processed to extract the plasma containing a high amount or concentrate of platelets along with healing factors, nutrients, and other essential components. After extraction of PRP is done, it is used fresh on the patient. As it is a concentrate only small amounts are injected at multiple sites in the skin, this is then followed by a micro-needling session to increase its efficacy.

How does PRP help?

The human blood mainly comprises of plasma and the blood components like red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, nutrients, etc. Blood flows through the body and nourishes every tissue, but sometimes despite the nourishment provided aging signs start to appear due to multiple issues. Also due to toxin build-up or improper blood circulation the amount of nutrients required does not reach the tissue; thus aggravating signs of aging. To treat such condition nutrition and healing factors are to be provided in high concentration, here PRP provides a solution.

PRP facial or PRP on skin promotes rejuvenation, enriches skin with nutrients, and gives an anti-aging effect. The procedure is done under strict hygiene and sterile environment, also proper anesthesia is given locally to the patient making the treatment almost painless. What does Vampire facial mean? The process involves blood as a medicine for the patient, and that is why it is also termed as ‘Vampire facial’.

Mesotherapy is a method highly useful in ailments and diseases where direct application of medicine or medicated substance does not give a satisfactory result. It is also used to give enhanced results than local applications or internal medicines, although a combination of all the above treatment might be suggested as per requirement to give better results.

What is the procedure?

It involves a series of injections given into the layers of skin with the help of a very fine needle; this is usually painless and is done under local anesthesia. Mesotherapy is very effective to improve conditions like acne scars, aging signs, darkened or hyperpigmented skin, stretch marks and gives an anti-aging, rejuvenation, lightening, and skin tightening effect.

Can Mesotherapy help any skin condition?

Mesotherapy is effective in many pigmentary disorders, early signs of aging and damaged skin conditions; this might be coupled with other procedures like skin peeling, PRP, laser or photo rejuvenation, etc. The medicine to be delivered by the mesotherapy technique is chosen after a detailed consultation, with consideration of the problem or requirement. It is usually planned in multiple sessions depending on the severity and intensity of the problem, and visible results are usually seen approximately after a month depending on the time required to heal and rejuvenate your skin. This period might vary from person to person.

The very first reaction to this procedure, if you have heard it for the first time or have almost no information, you might be quite reluctant. The word ‘Chemical’ indeed is a bit scaring and misleading, but honestly chemicals used as peeling agents are fruit-derived and safe to be used, but only by an expert!

What is it? And how does it work?

A chemical peel is a technique of skin-resurfacing with a solution. It is applied to exfoliate or remove the top layers of skin to promote the deeper layers for regeneration and rejuvenation. The new skin that is regenerated is expected to be smoother, lighter, healthier, and less wrinkled. In other words Peels benefit with a better and younger-looking skin.

What conditions are peels used for?

Chemical peels can be used for multiple purposes, few amongst them are – acne, wrinkles, skin discoloration/hyperpigmentation/ Melasma, uneven skin tone, and acne scars. Chemical peels come in a huge range of variety depending on the concentration and type of peel. These can be used singularly or in combination depending on the skin type, skin condition, or expected result. Also chemical peels are done with combination to other procedures for enhanced results.

What are dark circles?

Dark circle is a condition seen commonly due to multiple factors including lifestyle habits, improper nutrition due to dietary imbalance, allergies, disturbed or insufficient sleep, medical conditions, etc. Dark circles are also termed as under-eye circles or lower eyelid bags; medically it is termed as infra-orbital hyperpigmentation or infra-orbital pigmentation. Although the condition is symptomless or brings no limitation in day to day life, it is aesthetically more significant as it hinders personal and professional life because of the unpleasant appearance.

What causes dark circles?

Amongst the major reason of peri-orbital hyperpigmentation clinically sleep is the most contributing factor noted. Due to inadequate or improper sleep habits the blood vessels under the eyes lose its stability and the muscle orbicularis occuli surrounding the eyeball gets weakened and flaccid; this leads to loss of elasticity of muscle along with pigmentation or darkening of skin under the eyes.

In some medical conditions like disturbed thyroid levels, swelling below the lower eyelids is commonly seen as a symptom. While in allergic conditions, itching and disturbance to the local tissue structure around the eye margins.

How to get rid of dark circles?

There are multiple choices of treatments available along with some home remedies also that offer good relief; but the underlying condition must be resolved to get rid of it completely. Sleep and a healthy lifestyle is a must to it, this will surely keep you away from dark circles on your face. In cases where dark circles have caused hyper-pigmentation of darkening of skin too much to be controlled with topical applications and better sleep. If good sleep is difficult to initiate and maintain, it is always better to take treatment for both dark circles and sleep

There is a wide range of options for treating under-eye pigmentation, depending on the severity of the condition, and other general health conditions line of treatment is decided. The first approach is to restore sleep and facilitate appropriate rest to the muscular structure. Internal herbal medications can be given to improve sleep quality and topical applications can be given to improve the complexion of the under-eye area.

Dermal fillers are another option that can give instant results by injecting it in the area below the lower eyelid. Although it has a good result but there is a chance of allergy to the medicine or asymmetrical appearance after injecting the fillers. Also sometimes it can cause excessive puffiness in the area.

Chemical peel with low concentration TCA + lactic acid is also a good non-invasive solution. Glycolic acid in lower strength can be used instead of TCA. Peels give great results also being less expensive than dermal fillers and has almost no complications.

Microneedling to the under-eye area to restore its elasticity and tighten up the skin along with mesotherapy of collagen or skin rejuvenating serum has good results also lasting longer than chemical peels.

Netra Tarpan, a classical Ayurveda treatment for rejuvenation of eyes helps to restore the health of local tissue and facilitates with better sleep as well.

Most of the cases are treated with a combination of multiple treatments advised in a regime to give better and long-lasting results. All the efforts taken by the treating doctor depends on the patient as maintaining the results depends mostly on post-treatment care and a good lifestyle.

Almost everyone has suffered from acne at some point in life. More than a disease it is like a condition, occurring due to clogged pores of the skin. He clogged pore might be due to dead skin cells, excessive sweating, pollutants, dust and sometimes it is also influenced due to hormonal changes happening inside the body. It may also cause whiteheads, blackheads, or open pores especially on face, forehead, chest, upper back, and shoulders. There is no specific age for acne, yet it is most commonly seen amongst teenagers.

Acne itself is a self-limiting condition; the flare of pimples usually subsides in a week or so on. Sometimes the oily congestion of skin is infected with bacteria and this is when the condition worsens. This is the time when a person should consult a doctor and get treated.

Once the pimples are gone; skin is supposed to heal by itself and get back to normal. But if the healing tendency of skin is also disturbed or the acne has caused excessive damage a scar is left behind. These scars may remain for a lifetime if proper treatment is not taken. Fortunately with the help of medical-grade aesthetic treatments and some internal medications these scars can be treated and skin get back to normal or at least the scar can be reduced considerably to maintain good looks.

With the help of some herbal remedies the frequency and tendency of acne can be altered to get rid of the condition. Also treatments like skin peels can inhibit the growth of bacteria in the oily congested pimples. For acne scars treatments like microneedling, PRP, mesotherapy, collagen induction or a combination of such treatments can help in scar reduction.

If you are facing Acne or have Acne scars, contact us so we can help you.