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Chemical Peels

Sun exposure, pollution, ageing and other factors can leave the skin tone uneven, spotted, wrinkled or scarred.
A chemical peel uses a chemical solution to improve the texture and tone of your skin by removing the damaged outer layers.
Although they are mostly used on face, they can also be applied on your neck, hands and other body parts.

Indications

  • ❆ Acne and acne scars
  • ❆ Patchy or diffuse pigmentation
  • ❆ Tan, melasma, post acne marks
  • ❆ Fine lines and wrinkles
  • ❆ Certain scars
  • ❆ Sun damaged skin

Benefits

  • ❆ Smoother renewed skin
  • ❆ Youthful skin
  • ❆ Even out blemishes
  • ❆ Decreased oil production

FAQ’s

Are chemical peels safe?
Yes, they are safe. The type of chemical peel applied depends on the nature of lesions, depth of pigmentation etc. The doctor will decide the duration of application, the depth of penetration required and the pre and post procedure care is tailored to your needs.
Number of sessions varies between the patients. The doctor may recommend anywhere between 2-6 sessions based on the severity of your concerns.
The doctor will recommend a skin care regime of atleast two weeks before your session. This will include strict sun protection, moisturization and priming with an active agent.
Strict sun protection, avoidance of exercises for one day , avoidance of harsh scrubs, spa therapies and massages. The doctor will provide you the post procedure care.

Laser Hair Reduction

During laser hair removal, a laser emits a light that is absorbed by the pigment (melanin) in the hair. The light energy is converted to heat, which damages the hair follicles that produce hairs. This damage inhibits or delays future hair growth.

Benefits of laser hair reduction include:

Precision: Lasers can selectively target dark, coarse hairs while leaving the surrounding skin undamaged.

Speed: Each pulse of the laser takes a fraction of a second and can treat many hairs at the same time. The laser can treat an area approximately the size of a quarter every second.

Predictability: Most patients have permanent hair reduction after an average of three to seven sessions.

The dermatologist will begin by taking a detailed history including necessary work up for hormonal profile and prescribing medications if necessary.

Benefits

  • ❆ Long term hair reduction
  • ❆ Smoother skin
  • ❆ Cost effective
  • ❆ Suitable for hair removal from any area of the body
  • ❆ Quick
  • ❆ Zero downtime
  • ❆ No significant side effects

FAQ’s

When will I see the results after having laser hair removal?
You will likely see the results immediately after first treatment session. The results vary from patient to patient. The color and thickness of your hair, area treated, type of laser used, and color of your skin all affect the results. You can expect a 10% to 25% reduction in hair after the first treatment. 
To remove the hair, most patients need multiple sessions. After finishing the treatments, most patients do not see any hair on the treated skin for several months or even years. When the hair regrows, there tends to be less of it. The hairs also tend to be finer and lighter in color.
Most patients remain hair free for months or even years. When some of the hair regrows, it will likely be less noticeable. To keep the area free of hair, a patient may need maintenance laser treatments.
The most common side effects are minor and last few hours. These side effects include: Discomfort, Swelling and Redness.
This varies from patient to patient. Removing hair often requires a series of laser treatments. Most patients can have laser hair removal once every 4 to 6 weeks. The dermatologist will tell you when it is safe to have another treatment. 
Our lasers are USFDA approved and have an excellent safety profile. Careful assessment by the doctor , stringent training protocols and extreme care during the sessions will guarantee you a safe and happy experience.

Pigmentary Concerns

Pigmentation refers to the coloring of the skin.
Hyperpigmentation is a common, usually harmless condition in which patches of skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding skin.
This darkening occurs when an excess of melanin, the brown pigment that produces normal skin color, forms deposits in the skin.
Hyperpigmentation is usually harmless but can sometimes be caused by an underlying medical condition. Certain medications can also cause your skin to darken. It’s more of a cosmetic issue for most people.

Hyperpigmentation
can be caused by:
  • ❆ Birthmarks
  • ❆ Age spots
  • ❆ Melasma
  • ❆ Acne scars 
  • ❆ Pregnancy
  • ❆ Certain drugs such as antibiotics and birth control pills
  • ❆ Sun exposure
  • ❆ Cryotherapy, laser therapy, or light therapy
  • ❆ Other causes

Benefits

  • ❆ Even skin tone
  • ❆ Improved skin texture
  • ❆ Reduced fine lines and wrinkles
  • ❆ Safe and effective

Reasons for hypopigmentation (lightened skin colour than normal ) include:

Past skin injuries due to burns, blisters, ulcers, chemical exposure or infection, Inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema
which is caused by the lack of a melanin-producing enzyme
Depigmentation: Depigmentation occurs when your skin completely loses pigment and turns white. One common cause of depigmentation is vitiligo, an autoimmune condition that causes smooth, white patches to appear on the skin.
At SkinConnect a detailed history is taken to undermine the underlying cause of the pigmentation. Management may include laboratory work up if required and a comprehensive at-home skin care regimen that needs to be followed for optimal results.
In addition, based on the cause, depth and nature of pigmentation various modalities of procedures may be advised such as chemical peels, lasers etc.

Acne Scar Treatment

Acne scars are the result of inflammation of acne blemishes. The acne pore swells and a breakdown occurs in the wall of the pore. Some acne blemishes are small and the scars created are shallow and heal quickly. Sometimes the contents of blemishes spill into the surrounding tissue and cause deeper scars.

The types of acne scars include:
  • ❆ Icepick scars
  • ❆ Rolling scars
  • ❆ Boxcars
  • ❆ Papular scars
  • ❆ Hypertrophic scars
  • ❆ Keloids

Benefits

  • ❆ Reduced appearance of acne scars
  • ❆ Smoother skin
  • ❆ Aesthetic appeal
  • ❆ Reduced lines and wrinkles
  • ❆ Skin rejuvenation

You and your dermatologist will discuss the best options for your acne scars. It is not unusual for a patient to have repeat procedures, or need two or more types of procedures to restore their skin.
Resurfacing procedures include chemical peels, TCA CROSS, laser resurfacing, dermabrasion, microdermabrasion etc. Other procedures include microneedling, steroid injections, dermal fillers, subcision, excision, etc. might be considered for improvement of skin texture.

Laser Toning

Laser toning works on the principle of controlled thermal injury which promotes melanin metabolism naturally and elevates skin hydration. Its low energy breaks down the pigments and these are absorbed by your bloodstream and eliminated from the body.
It shrinks the pores, refines your skin, smoothens fine lines and lightens black spots.
This procedure doesn’t damage your superficial skin layer. However, it slowly eliminates skin concerns from the deep layers.
So, your skin will look brighter, rejuvenated, even-toned, and plumper.

Indications

  • ❆ Dark spots or blemishes
  • ❆ Acne scar
  • ❆ Sunspots
  • ❆ Freckles
  • ❆ Wrinkles and fine lines
  • ❆ Birthmarks
  • ❆ Melasma
  • ❆ Dark circles
  • ❆ Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
  • ❆ Uneven skin color, tone, and texture
  • ❆ Unwanted hair
  • ❆ Smokers line
  • ❆ Skin tightening
  • ❆ Vascular lesions

Benefits

  • ❆ Youthful radiance to your skin
  • ❆ Tighter and firmer skin
  • ❆ Helps to produce new collagen
  • ❆ Reduces uneven coloration in your face
  • ❆ Can reduce the pore sizes

FAQ’s

Are There Any Precautions?
Avoid sun exposure before and after this procedure. Follow the pre and post treatment care guidance given by the doctor. You can follow this step for two weeks before the procedure. Similarly, don’t use any harsh scrubs or soaps over the treated portion. Do not rub or scratch these areas.
4-6 weeks is optimal gap between the sessions.
There is no downtime for laser conditioning. Patients can return to their typical day schedule just after the treatment.
Optimal results usually require 4-8 sessions.
The laser is USFDA approved and has excellent safety profile.

Microneedling Radiofrequency

Radiofrequency microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that uses tiny needles and radiofrequency waves to rejuvenate facial skin.
The treatment is a form of controlled skin injury. The damage stimulates the growth of healthy new skin, which can benefit common skin issues like acne scars and wrinkles.
Compared with treatments like chemical peels and dermabrasion, radiofrequency microneedling is minimally invasive.

Benefits

  • ❆ fine lines
  • ❆ wrinkles
  • ❆ stretch marks
  • ❆ appearance of large pores
  • ❆ acne scars
  • ❆ scars from injury or surgery
  • ❆ loose, sagging skin
  • ❆ hyperhidrosis

FAQ’s

Is there any downtime after radiofrequency microneedling?
You may develop mild tiny crusts on the target area after the procedure. It is recommended not to pick the scabs with bare hands, and let them fall off on their own.
The procedure is very tolerable though some patients may feel a slight pricking sensation during the procedure. RF Microneedling may cause mild swelling and redness, which is normal and generally subside within an hour or so.
You’ll see results after 3 to 6 months. The number of sessions depends on the type, depth and area of scars.
4-6 weeks is the recommended gap between the sessions.

Dark Circle Treatment

Dark circles under the eyes are usually caused by being tired. Sometimes, what appear to be dark circles under your eyes may merely be shadows cast by puffy eyelids or hollows under your eyes that develop as a normal part of aging.

Some of the most common causes of true under-eye circles are:
  • ❆ Ageing
  • ❆ Allergies
  • ❆ Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
  • ❆ Contact dermatitis
  • ❆ Fatigue
  • ❆ Hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
  • ❆ Heredity
  • ❆ Skin color irregularities
  • ❆ Rubbing or scratching your eyes
  • ❆ Sun exposure

The appearance of dark circles may reduce with topical preparations, chemical peels, lasers or dermal fillers. The choice of procedure is selected by the dermatologist based on the duration, cause and severity of the dark circles.

Tattoo Removal

You might consider tattoo removal if you regret a tattoo or you're unhappy with the appearance of your tattoo. Perhaps the tattoo has faded or blurred, or you decide that the tattoo doesn't fit your current image.
Tattoo removal might also be important if you develop an allergic reaction to the tattoo or other complications, such as an infection.
Tattoo removal is a procedure done to try to remove an unwanted tattoo. Common techniques used for tattoo removal include laser surgery, surgical removal and dermabrasion.
With laser removal, pulses of high-intensity laser energy pass through the epidermis and are selectively absorbed by the tattoo pigment. The laser breaks the pigment into smaller particles, which may be metabolized or excreted by the body.
Before laser treatment, the skin is numbed with a local anesthetic. Then a powerful pulse of energy is applied to the tattoo to heat and shatter the tattoo ink. Multicolored tattoos might need treatment with various lasers and different wavelengths.

FAQ’s

Does it pain?
A numbing cream is applied prior to the session to alleviate pain. You will feel a slight pricking sensation during the procedure.
Some side effects may include pinpoint bleeding, redness, or soreness, none of which should last for long. Another possible side effect of tattoo removal is scarring.
Multiple sessions will be required for tattoo removal. Usually 6-8 sessions are needed, for deeper tattoos more sessions will be required.
Minimum of 6-8 weeks gap is required between two sessions.

Mole, Skin Tag Removal

Melanin is the pigment that gives our skin its color. It is produced by skin cells known as melanocytes. When melanocytes form clusters and produce a black or brown colored spot, it is known as a mole or nevus.
  Radiofrequency (RF), Q-switched Nd:YAG laser, Punch Excision, shave excision etc. can be performed for mole removal. Based on the size and depth of the mole, the doctor will perform the assessment and then decide whether it can be treated with laser or surgery.
Skin tags are painless, noncancerous growths on the skin. They’re connected to the skin by a small, thin stalk called a peduncle. Skin tags are common in both men and women, especially after age 50. They can appear anywhere on your body, though they’re commonly found in places where your skin folds such as the armpits, groin, thighs, eyelids, neck and area under your breasts.
The doctor may remove your skin tags by Surgical removal (Removing the skin tag with scissors or a scalpel) or Electrosurgery (Burning off the skin tag with high-frequency electrical energy).

Keloids Treatment

When skin is injured, fibrous tissue called scar tissue forms over the wound to repair and protect the injury. In some cases, extra scar tissue grows, forming smooth, hard growths called keloids.
Keloids can be much larger than the original wound. They’re most commonly found on the chest, shoulders, earlobes, and cheeks. However, keloids can affect any part of the body.
Although keloids aren’t harmful to your health, they may create cosmetic concerns.

The symptoms of a keloid can include:
  • ❆ A localized area that is flesh-colored, pink, or red
  • ❆ A lumpy or ridged area of skin that’s usually raised
  • ❆ An area that continues to grow larger with scar tissue over time
  • ❆ An itchy patch of skin
Most types of skin injury can contribute to keloid scarring. These include:
  • ❆ acne scars
  • ❆ burns
  • ❆ chickenpox scars
  • ❆ ear piercing
  • ❆ scratches
  • ❆ surgical incision sites
  • ❆ vaccination sites

Keloids are sometimes confused with another more common type of scar called hypertrophic scars. These are flat scars that can range from pink to brown in color. Unlike keloids, hypertrophic scars are smaller
Keloids are treated by intralesional steroids given over a few weeks for complete flattening. It is however important to prevent injuries on the skin that could lead to keloid scarring.
In resistant cases of keloids laser reduction or surgical removal may be considered.

Radiofrequency / Electrocautery

RF surgery works well in the clinical setting as it causes minimal collateral thermal damage, resulting in rapid healing and aesthetically pleasant scars. It is an office-based procedure, performed under local anesthesia, with minimal complications.
It has the advantage of having both cut and coagulation modes of operation, making the surgery easy and fast. It is an effective and cheaper tool in the treatment of various skin conditions, which would otherwise need to be handled by expensive ablative lasers.