Skin Hair & Nail Diseases

Skin diseases A to Z (Information about skin diseases)

COMMON SKIN DISEASES

ACNE (PIMPLES / ZITS):

This is a very common skin disease in adolescence, young girls and boys and even in adults. It is a common mistake to think that it is normal to have acne at puberty and no treatment should be done. In fact, this is a skin disease and wonderful treatments are available that can get rid of the old acne and prevent the new ones from forming. If treated appropriately pimples should leave no mark on the face. When not treated in time they can leave ugly and permanent marks. The treatment usually consists of some medicine to apply on the face couple of times a day and sometimes oral medications may be needed. It is a common mistake to apply steroid creams like “Dermovate” for pimples which, in fact, can worsen the pimples and damage the skin. Acne in most cases is neither caused by any food nor is the lack of water responsible for it. But in general, eating healthy food, avoiding fast food and drinking enough water is good for the body anyway. . Many commercial creams and lotions, to treat acne and make the skin fair, contain steroids that can permanently damage the skin and should not be used without the doctor’s advice. You should consult a qualified skin specialist for the treatment. With the latest treatments available, there is no reason to be walking around with pimples. To learn more about acne Click Here

DANDRUFF (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS):

Dandruff is a skin disease caused by mold / fungus and the overproduction of the body oil by the skin oil glands. Simply dry skin does not cause dandruff, so not washing the head is not the solution. Similarly putting the oil in the hair may mask the condition temporarily but is not the cure. Regular showers and the use of a good antidandruff shampoo may be your first step towards the treatment. If not improved a skin specialist can be consulted. With proper treatment this condition can be treated effectively.

WARTS:

These small growths are caused by a germ (virus) and can be transmitted from one person to another. Also, scratching a wart and
then putting the same finger on another part of the body can transfer the disease to that body part as well. These warts can be easily treated by burning with extreme heat or cold using special devices in your skin specialist’s clinic. Self medication by burning them with acids or picking at them can leave unsightly marks and even spread the disease.

HEAD LICE:

Head lice can cause severe itching in the head and is an extremely common problem in school going children. If commonly available remedies like combing hair with a very fine comb after shampooing with anti-lice shampoo do not work, a dermatologist may be consulted.

SLIGHTLY WHITE SPOTS ON THE FACE (PITYRIASIS ALBA):

These light colored spots are NOT caused by Calcium deficiency. It is a form of eczema and can be easily treated by your skin specialist. Avoiding the sun following the treatment may help lighten the surrounding skin thereby making the spots less visible during the recovery period. It usually takes a few months to regain the color in these spots after the treatment.

VITILIGO (LEUKODERMA):

These markedly white spots are not caused by drinking milk with fish. Sour food or Vitamin-C does not cause leukoderma. These are the common myths spread by non qualified medical practitioners. In fact every human being has an immune system (body defense system) to fight off infections caused by germs. Sometimes this defense system starts working against the cells which produce the skin color. These cells are called melanocytes (pronounced as MAY-LANO-SITE). In the beginning of the disease, the defense system just paralyzes the melanocytes and they stop making the color. At this stage they can be salvaged with the proper treatment. If not treated early, the defense system can permanently damage these cells, making the treatment difficult. The treatment usually consists of medicated creams, treatment with ultraviolet light in your dermatologist’s clinic, and sometimes oral medications with ultraviolet light. If no improvement occurs, a latest treatment called ‘Melanocyte Transplant’ is now available in Pakistan. In this treatment the color producing cells are transferred from the normal skin to the white spots, where they start producing the skin color.

UNEVEN TONE & DARK SKIN:

This can be easily prevented by avoiding harsh sun and staying in the shade. Different sun blocks with Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 35 or more and UVA + UVB protection, along with physical protection with clothing, hats and umbrellas can prevent uneven skin tone. Remember, the intense and prolonged sun exposure can darken the skin and make the skin older looking sooner. Normal exposure to the sun is necessary for Vitamin-D production in the body. So try to avoid the direct sun between 10 am and 4 pm when the harmful rays of the sun are at their peak.

Ear Beautifying Surgery

Ears just like us, human beings, come in different shapes and sizes .They may stick out too far, may be too big, mismatched or a little different in size. Luckily, un-like people, there is hope and the ears can be changed into a more desirable shape.

Children can get self-conscious about ears as their peers can sometimes be cruel and vicious and pick on them for having “large” ears. This is detrimental for their self confidence.

To such little people and big people we offer Otoplasty. Otoplasty is a procedure in which, without compromising the hearing ability, wonders are done for self esteem by bringing the ears back in proportion with that of the face and head.

Otoplasty can be performed in adulthood but the minimum age is around 5-6 years as the ears have reached their full size and will not grow any further. Since the cartilage of the ears in this age group is not as hard as the adults, their ears can be more easily shaped and sculpted into a desired form.

During consultation, one of our experienced doctors will examine your ears and will discuss the surgical and non surgical options available for the correction of the ears. The surgery takes about 2-3 hours, patient goes home soon after the procedure and resumes daily routine activities in a couple of days.

Fat Transfer specialist in Lahore, Karachi & Islamabad

What is the fat transfer?

We can take fat out from where it is not needed like the bulging abdomen and can put it where it is needed like a depressed wrinkle, hollow cheeks or depressed cheek bones to make cheek bones higher. Since fat comes free of cost and is natural from your own body it is cheep and safe.

As we age, our muscles and skin lose some of their elasticity, and the cushion of fat, which provide the foundation for smooth and creaseless skin, dissipates.
The resulting facial creases and depressions can be corrected by implanting some material to take the place of the lost fatty cushion. When one's own fat is used for implanting, the possibility of allergic reaction or rejection is eliminated.

Fat transfer is an effective procedure in minimizing creases and grooves. It also can be used to augment lips, cheeks, the chin or earlobes (to help minimize tearing from wearing large earrings), recontour the face, and even adjust some body contours.

Fat transfer is performed in our outpatient surgery center by our skilled doctors. A donor site is chosen based upon patient preference. The hips, buttocks, thighs or lower abdomen are areas in women where fat can easily be harvested. In men, the donor area is often the flank area above the hips. During the procedure, both the donor site and the recipient site (site where the fat will be transferred to) are treated with local anesthesia, to minimize discomfort. The duration of the procedure depends on the number and size of the locations being treated. A small amount of bruising may occur. Patients usually resume normal activities immediately or within a day, and return to strenuous sports or activities within a week.

Where can the fat transfer be used?

It can be used at any area which is depressed and needs to be filled. It can be deep laugh lines on the face or a depressed scar of an accident, low cheek bones or small breast. It can also be used to rejuvenate the hands and feet where emptiness can give them an aged look. 

How long will the fat last in new location?

Once transferred about 50-70% of the fat is absorbed by the body and 30-50% will stay for a long time and maybe for life. It means that additional procedure may keep on adding volume to the pre-existing fat.

Is fat transfer a safe procedure?

Absolutely yes. It is as safe as it can get, because it is your own fat being transferred from one place to another. Since no foreign material is used, no reactions are seen.

Birthmark Stretchmark Tattoo Removal Pakistan Cosmetique Lahore

Laser Treatments

Laser Treatment for Stretch Marks

Stretch marks can form due to various reasons, most commonly after childbirth, due to rapid growth in adolescents or after rapid weight gain. There are two kinds of stretch marks, either they are pink and red in color or they can be white and less pigmented than the surrounding skin. In either case, improvement can be made with the help of our latest laser systems. We use world’s finest lasers made by some of the best manufacturers like Candela and Mosaic to treat stretch marks. With multiple treatments, these stretch marks fade to considerable extent.

Laser Treatment For Tattoo Removal

 

Tattoo removal can be performed with the old fashioned surgerywhere the tattoo was removed with all the involved skin, replacing the tattoo with a scar. It does not make much sense to trade the tattoo with a huge scar in our opinion. We use the Q-Switched Medlite Laser http://www.conbio.com/html/medlite.html
made by Conbio USA, to treat tattoos. Q-Switched lasers are the Gold Standard to treat tattoos internationally. Generally black, blue and red tattoos can be removed very effectively, whereas the green and yellow tattoos are somewhat difficult to treat. Treatment is painless as the local anesthesia is given to put the affected area to sleep, and the treatment takes 15-30 minutes to perform depending upon the size of the tattoo. Patient can go home mmediately after the procedure and ca resume the normal actibities immediately. A series of treatments usually one month apart, are usually needed to erase most of the tattoos.

 

Lasers for Birthmark Removal

There are many kinds of birthmarks, some are red, others are brown and yet other are grey. Lasers are very effective tools to remove these birthmarks without any major surgery, cutting or scar. Different kinds of birthmarks are treated with different kinds of lasers.

Pulsed Dye Laser for Red Birthmarks (Port-wine Stain)

We use the world renowned V-Beam Laser made by Candela, U.S.A. It is the most effective laser for these birthmarks and many other red colored growths as well as redness caused by diseases like rosacea and redness in the scars. In fact, it is the Gold Standard to treat the red birthmarks all over the world.

Q-Switched Nd: YAG laser for black, brown and grey birthmarks (Nevus of Ota & Nevus of Ito)

We use the Medlite Laser made by Conbio USA, to treat these birthmarks. Q-switched lasers are the Gold Standard to treat these birthmarks internationally. Treatment is painless as the local anesthesia is given to put the affected area to sleep, and the treatment takes between 15-30 minutes to perform depending upon the size of the birthmark. Patient can go home immediately after the procedure and can resume the normal activities immediately. A series of treatments usually one month apart, are usually needed to erase most of the birthmarks.

Scars Removal & Reduction with Laser Treatment Lahore

SCAR REMOVAL

At COSMETIQUE®, we assure you to get the best treatment under the sun for the reduction and removal of your unsightly scars as our expert dermatologist, Dr. Azim Jahangir, is the most well versed doctor in Pakistan in this field. He is the author of the opening chapter in the book Surgical Techniques for Cutaneous Scar Revision. This alone should give you both confidence and trust that you are in the safest possible hands. Scars can be a consequece of an accident, a surgery or a skin disease such as acne or chicken pox. Whatever the cause, many options are available to minimize them to a great extent in most cases. Many times they can be made almost invisible. There are many surgical as well as non-surgical options to choose from when you decide to get rid of that ugly scar – that you always wanted to hide with makeup – but were never able to completely conceal. Our world renowned experts are here to help you choose the best possible scar removal treatment in your particular case. It could be a simple surgery using merely local anesthesia, a more interventional highly sophisticated surgery using flaps or grafts, or a totally non-surgical option like our state-of-the-art Mosaic®/ Fraxel® lasers or V-Beam® Laser by Candela®. These lasers use the latest technology to fade away your scars without you having to go under the surgical knife. The procedure is painless, general anesthesia is not involved and you can resume your routine activities as soon as the procedure is over. Generally it requires a few sessions of one or different lasers to fade out the scar to almost invisible.

Dr. Azim wrote chapter in this book

Nose Reshaping(Rhinoplasty)

Surgical:

Rhinoplasty (also known as nose job) is a very popular nose reshaping procedure that has helped many people improve balance among their facial features. It has made major differences not only in many people’s appearance but also in their self esteem and confidence.

If you think your nose has humps and bumps which you find unattractive, you may want to set up an appointment with Dr.Azim and discuss the possible options to re contour your nose. Our specialized doctors at Cosmetique® offer to increase or decrease the size of your nose, alters its tip or bridge and even change the size and shape of your nostrils, just as you fancy. You can discuss your personal desires and fantasies and we can help you achieve the most natural, aesthetic and practical solution to your nose problem. Although Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic surgery, it can also help correct structural defects in the nose that may have caused snoring or even breathing problems.

Non Surgical:

We also offer non surgical nose reshaping at our clinic which, on one hand, gives instant improvement and remarkable results, while on the other spares the patient from undergoing a major surgery and its associated risks. In some cases, temporary nose recontouring can be done as well. Due to its transient results, the patient can see the visual outcome of his expectations from a nose reshaping procedure before a permanent surgical adjustment is made. For more information and inquiry, call our office and book an appointment to discuss the nose reshaping options that apply in your particular case. .  

ShareThisNon-Surgical Skin Tightening with Radiage

There are many non-surgical techniques available to tighten the skin without surgery. While many companies and physicians claim to get the results as good as “surgical face lift”, these false claims are simply misleading. Surgical face lift gives the most dramatic results whereas the non-surgical techniques are less effective - but you do not have to go through surgery. The most popular is the “Radiofrequency” technique in which a machine like “Thermage^®” or “Radiage^®” by Ellman®, U.S.A., is used to treat the loose skin. In truth, all that radiofrequency does, is to heat the dermis layer (deeper layer) of the skin in a very controlled way. This layer of the skin contains special proteins called collagen (the structure that keeps the skin tight). With advancing age the collagen is depleted and the Radiofrequency heating can stimulate the skin to make more of this collagen – giving you the tighter skin. This process of making the new collagen by your skin takes time – a few months to sometimes a few years. So why do we see the immediate improvement with Radiofrequency? The answer is the ‘mild swelling’ caused by the procedure can give you the glow and mild tightness immediately that resolves within the next few weeks. But the longer lasting results will take time to appear as the new collagen will continue to form. While not nearly as effective as a surgical face lift, the Radiofrequency can improve the tone of the skin to certain extent without having to go through surgery.

We use the state-of-the-art radiofrequency instrument Radiage^® made by Ellman® U.S.A. Radiage^® is one of the latest non-ablative procedures for maintaining a youthful appearance. It is not a laser. It is a patented radio frequency system. The advanced Cool-Gel incorporates a cryo-gel to cool the skin’s outer surface while the Radiofrequency energy slightly heats and modifies the soft tissues beneath the skin. The procedure is rapid and bloodless.

What is the difference between Thermage^® and Radiage^®?

Both are radiofrequency devices made by two different companies.

Benefits of Radiage^® Over Surgery

It is non-invasive, so no surgery is involved.
The procedure takes about 15-20 minutes to perform in the clinic.
No anesthesia is required and absolutely no pain occurs during or after the procedure.
Since no surgery is involved, there is no bleeding or bruising.
Radiage^® procedure can be combined with other rejuvenation non-surgical modalities, like Botox^® and skin fillers like Restylane^®, to give you the youthful look that you always wanted without having to go through surgery.

Recovery

Basically, there is no recovery. You may resume all normal activities immediately after the procedure. Slight redness may be seen for less than an hour and in rare cases up to a few hours. The full effect of your treatment develops over a few months following the procedure and can be expected to last for one to three years. This varies from patient to patient. As with any cosmetic procedure, the results can be expected to fade gradually over time, at which time the procedure can be repeated if desired. 

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