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Dark Circles

While the monsoon season is about to vanish, the gloomy season of dark shadows is still very much looming on your face. The dark shadows which we are referring to are the infamous, under eye dark circles.

When you spot those pesky dark circles under your eyes, blaming your lack of beauty sleep isn’t just. While getting a decent amount of shut eye is incredibly important, being tired isn’t the only reason your skin appears red, purple, and even a little blue. There are many annoying reasons and there may be many questions you have too! 

Reduce The Appearance Of Dark Circles With Skin City

If you wish to learn more about dark circles and its effective treatments, we recommend you contact SkinCity clinic near you. We would be happy to answer your queries and suggest you a suitable appointment time for your consultation or treatment. Get in touch today!

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Pros And Cons Of The Laser Lipolysis You Must Know

When you are skeptical to go through surgery to remove unwanted flabs of fat, the new era fat reduction treatment, Laser Lipolysis. Laser Lipolysis is a pain free inch loss treatment with no pain or no down time. It’s a simple process which can take inches off target areas and provide dramatic results in as small as 1-2 sessions.

The treatment consists of diode laser paddles attached to a strap and placed on the fatty areas whilst two smaller Probe lasers are placed over lymphatic glands and held in place by underwear. The treated area will be measured to assess inch loss achieved and depending on the client, results are expected to be between 0.5 and 3 inches. Now, when it all seems so good, there are a few threads on the web and our patients ask us too; “what are the Pros & Cons of Laser Liposuction?” With any procedure, there are pros and cons with this procedure as well. Read further to learn about what they are.

Here Are Laser Lipolysis Pros & Cons

Laser Lipolysis is what some believe to be the most powerful new weapon in the war on fat and cellulite. The procedure is the kinder and gentler cousin of traditional liposuction, and the best part is that it helps reduce fat and the look of cellulite and sagging skin. However, there are few pros and cons associated with the procedure which are divulged as below.

Laser Lipolysis Pros

Laser Lipolysis has skin tightening effects

Small canula insertions equals to less invasion on the body

Less invasive than surgical liposuction

Local anaesthesia used is less likely for any complications

No visible scarring on the area of treatment

No downtime as patient can resume to normal activities shortly

FDA approved procedure which works on safety and precision

One session achieves noticeable result

Laser Lipolysis Cons

May be inadequate for treating large areas such as face or other body parts

Un-administered wavelength of laser can cause burns on skin

Lumpiness or uneven skin texture can be caused if not treated at a recognized clinic

You may gain fat if you gain weight but not in the treated area

Not so effective in reducing cellulite from arms, legs or buttocks

Anaesthesia may be required depending upon your pain threshold

We Offer Innovative SAFELipo Procedure That:

Is performed under local anaesthesia

Destroys fat cells

Promotes skin tightening

Reduces the appearance of cellulite

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Laser Lipolysis Vs Ultrasound Cavitation

Difference Between Laser Lipo & Ultrasound Cavitation

Non-surgical fat removal techniques have gained massive popularity lately and why not? Isn’t it our dream to reduce those aunty arms or unsightly tires around the waist without surgery? Nonsurgical body contouring is the rage primarily because laser fat removal techniques do not require incisions, stitches, anesthesia or lengthy recovery times. Noninvasive fat removal procedures aren’t synonymous to weight loss solutions.  Some of the procedures work by freezing fat cells; others use penetrated heat through radiofrequency and more.

While there are different kinds of techniques that produce different results, we’ll delve into understanding what the difference is when you compare Laser Lipolysis Vs Ultrasound Cavitation.  Here’s what the hype is about and what you need to know if you’re considering a non-invasive fat-reduction procedures.

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Moles Vs. Warts: What’s The Difference Between Moles & Warts?

Warts Vs. Moles: What is the Difference?

To understand the difference between warts and moles lets first understand what type of skin types are called Moles and what type of skin types are called warts.

Moles are the dark concentrated circle on the skin that formed due to the accumulation of skin cells at a single place rather than evenly spread across the skin. Warts on the other hand are a small growth that grows on the skin and has a rough texture which somewhat resembles the shape of a cauliflower.

Moles – All You Need To Know

Moles are very common skin spots that appear in most human being’s skin. These moles generally grow from an early age until the person reaches adulthood. In general, a person has anywhere between 10 to 40 moles on his/her body. Moles are circular in structure with colors varying from different shades of black or brown. The size of a mole too is different depending on the type of moles. Moles generally appear when the skin is exposed to the sun for a long time.

Although moles have a probability of turning into skin cancer, the possibility of it happening is very rare.

Suggested Reading: All About Skin Moles: Types, Causes, Treatments & More

Warts – All You Need To Know

Warts are caused due to a virus that comes from the human papillomavirus (HPV) family. The way a wart appears completely depends on its location on the body and how thick is the person’s skin.

Palmar warts appear on the hand while plantar warts appear on the feet of a person. Warts mostly affect children as studies have shown 1 in 3 children having it but in adults, it is just 3 to 5%. This could be large because of the increases immune system of a person as he/she grows from child to adult

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Stretch marks appear when the skin has been put under extreme expansion and contraction. Stretch marks may occur during various phases of life, either its due to increased cortisol (a hormone produced by the adrenal glands) secretion or associated with increased body mass. Due to such extreme condition the skin when comes back to its normal state it is not able to retain the exact elasticity that it had before causing long narrow stripes on the skin. They’re further diversified as Striae Rubrae and Striae Albae

Signs & Symptoms of Striae Rubrae (Pink / Red Stretch Marks)

Stretch marks are just like any other scars on our body, it does not stay the same and keeps changing over time. Striae Rubrae can be called as the first stage of stretch marks. The initial striae rubrae are slightly raised pink or violaceous linear marks (striae rubrae), which fade over months to years to hypopigmented, atrophic, wrinkled scars (striae albae). The marks are perpendicular to the direction of skin tension.

Below mentioned are the signs and symptoms of Striae Rubrae:

Raised skin layer

Red or pink in color

Constant feel of itching

Slightly flatter (depressed)

Can be 1-10 mm wide or many centimeters long

Signs & Symptoms of Striae Albae (White Stretch Marks)

The first stage of stretch marks that is Striae Rubrae advances into what looks like a thin white non-linear line that is permanent is called as Striae Albae. This produces a thinned epidermis, loss of dermal elastin, and a replacement of the dermis by abnormally dense collagen fibres.

Below mentioned are the signs and symptoms of Striae Albae:

Skin looks pale compared to other part

Wrinkles on skin

Non-linear lines that are now white in color