Chilblains are the painful inflammation of small blood vessels in a person’s skin that occur in response to repeated exposure to cold but not freezing air. Also known as pernio, chilblains can cause itching, red patches, swelling and blistering on their hands and feet. Chilblains usually clear up within one to three weeks, especially if…
An allergy is an immune system response to a foreign substance that’s not typically harmful to the body. These foreign substances are called allergens. They can include certain foods, pollen, or pet dander. The immune system produces substances known as antibodies. When a person has allergies, their immune system makes antibodies that identify a particular…
Kaposi’s sarcoma is a type of cancer that forms in the lining of blood and lymph vessels. The tumors (lesions) of Kaposi’s sarcoma typically appear as painless purplish spots on the legs, feet or face. Lesions can also appear in the genital area, mouth or lymph nodes. The underlying cause of Kaposi’s sarcoma is infection…
Fat grafting, also referred to as fat transfer or fat injections, is a surgical process by which fat is transferred from one area of the body to another area. The surgical goal is to improve or augment the area where fat is injected. It involves extracting adipose fat by liposuction, processing the fat, and then…
Dermapen uses the world’s most advanced skin needling technology to stimulate the production of collagen to create smoother, healthier skin. It reduces acne scarring, stretch marks, fine lines, pigmentation, enlarged pores, blackheads and scarring with less down time and better results than ever before. Microneedling is a dermaroller procedure that uses small needles to prick…
Thigh lift surgery also called as “thighplasty”, it is a surgical procedure that aims to smooth and reshape the upper thighs by removing loose skin and/or fat. The procedure helps a person achieve firmer and more aesthetically pleasing thighs. A thigh lift aims to smoothen and reshape the inner and outer thighs by removing excess…
Thread lift is a minimally invasive alternative to facelift surgery. Thread lifts claim to tighten the skin by interesting medical-grade thread material into the face and then “pulling” the skin up by tightening the thread. It is considered as a low-risk procedure with minimal recovery time, although side effects such as redness, bruising and swelling…
The forehead is the most visible part of the face which is one-third of the face. Everyone wants to have a beautiful and attractive forehead that matches their gender. Ideally a feminine forehead should be around six centimeters wide without lumps, curves, and smooth, whereas masculine foreheads are more extensive, higher, and backward. A perfectly…
A ganglion cyst is a small sac of fluid that forms over a joint or tendon (tissue that connects muscle to bone). Inside the cyst is a thick, sticky clear, colorless, jellylike material. Depending on the size, cysts may feel firm or spongy. Small ganglion cyst can be pea-sized, while larger ones can be around…
Hair loss is currently one of the most common problems. Though losing 25 to 50 hair strands in a day is normal, sometimes, the hair loss can be a lot more and rapid, causing worry and concern. Mesotherapy may help prevent hair loss, improve hair quality , and stimulate hair growth. Hair mesotherapy is also…
Shockwave therapy is a multidisciplinary device used in orthopaedics, physiotherapy, sports medicine and urology. It is a treatment method in which an applicator is used to direct radial “shockwaves” on the part of the body that needs to be treated. What is it applicable for? Shockwave therapy is a treatment used for a wide variety…
Hyperhidrosis is abnormal excessive sweating that’s not necessarily related to heat or exercise. A person may sweat so much that it soaks through their clothes or drips off their hands. Besides disrupting normal daily activities, this type of sweating can cause social anxiety and embarrassment. Excessive sweating from the underarms or of the palms and…
The thermalift procedure is an advanced way of tightening skin without surgery. It is also known as thermoplastic contouring or ThermaCool, it is non-invasive and there is no “downtime” or recuperation required. The treatment uses a radiofrequency device to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin by delivering heat to cells in the lower layers…
Otoplasty also known as cosmetic ear surgery is a procedure to change the shape, position or size of the ears. A defect in the ear structure that is present at birth or that becomes apparent with development can be corrected by otoplasty. This procedure can also treat misshapen ears caused by injury. Otoplasty creates a…
Laser hair removal is one of the most commonly done cosmetic procedures. It beams highly concentrated light into hair follicles. Pigment in the follicles absorb light. That destroys hair. It uses the concentrated beam of light (laser) to remove unwanted hair. It is a long-lasting form of hair removal that damages or destroys the hair…
The jet peel facial is a non-invasive dermal fusion system that delivers immediate visible results without downtime or skin irritation. The jet peel combines oxygen and a liquid such as water, anesthetic or skin nutrients to create a jet stream of micro-droplets that penetrates deep into the skin. It is ideal for all skin types,…
Intragastric balloon placement is a weight-loss procedure that involves placing a saline-filled silicone balloon into a person’s stomach. This helps in losing weight by limiting how much a person can eat and making them full faster. It is the latest weight loss procedure. A soft, round, inflatable balloon made of medical-grade silicon is placed inside…
Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and low (depression). People with bipolar disorder have periods or episode of: Depression – feeling very low and lethargic Mania – feeling very high and overactive (less severe mania is known as hypomania)…
The colon is the large intestine (bowel) and the rectum is the end of the bowel where stools are stored. Ulcerative colitis is a long-term condition where the colon and rectum become inflamed. This inflammation produces tiny sores called ulcers on the lining of the colon. It usually begins in the rectum and spreads upwards….
Pre-existing conditions can worsen during pregnancy, threatening the health of a mother and her child. Asthma, diabetes, and depression can harm the mother and child during pregnancy if not managed properly. Pregnancy can cause a healthy mother’s red blood cell count to drop, a condition called anemia, or induce depression. Another problem arises when a…