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The eyes are the focus of your face. As skin loses elasticity it stretches.  Eye aging is usually the first aspect of the aging process that is noticed. There may also be a hereditary component. In many cases, this excess skin can give the patient a "tired" look. Droopy eyelids are a major reason why some people consider eyelid surgery to remove and tighten excess eyelid skin for a more alert, youthful appearance. Also known as eyelid surgery, Blepharoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures. It is popular among both men and women.  Blepharoplasty is a cosmetic procedure that removes fat deposits, excess tissue, or muscle from the eyelids to improve the appearance of the eyes. It alters the appearance of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both.  Sometimes blepharoplasty also can improve your vision by providing a less obstructed field of view, once droopy eyelids are improved. Since every eyelid is unique in shape, size and composition of ...

Every woman is unique and so are her needs. If you’re unhappy with the size and shape of your breasts, or if they have lost fullness due to childbearing or age, breast augmentation can give you the natural, pleasing look you’ve been hoping for. Women can only have their breasts corrected if they no longer develop spontaneously.  Breast augmentation is consistently the most popular plastic surgery treatment sought by women. Breast augmentation (Augmentation mammoplasty) is a surgical procedure that enlarges your breasts using breast implants. Commonly known as ‘the boob job’, it is not only the most commonly performed procedure for women, but a significant number of our patients have reported an almost instant boost in their self-confidence after the surgery. Its a surgery in which Dr. Shetty places breast implants or uses your own transferred fat tissue to improve the fullness, size, shape, and symmetrical appearance of your breasts. The surgery can also restore volume lost a...

Everybody loves looking young. And no, women are not the only ones that fall under this category. Men would also love the same. Nobody like looking older. The quest for a youthful appearance has never been easier. While we can’t turn back the hands of time, we can slow down the effects the ticking clock has on our complexions.  You can't control certain factors, like falling estrogen levels that lead to sagging skin or the genetics that give you a partic🙎ular bone structure. But there are also plenty of external influences on how your skin ages and the right anti-aging care can help you blunt their damage. Most of them want to look younger without anyone noticing that they are trying to do so. So there are a lot of options currently in the cosmetic field which can bring both subtle and dramatic changes in you. Collagen is one of the most important parts of your skin since it helps your skin be more resilient to environmental factors. As we age, our body produces less col...

Excess breast tissue and fat on a male can be unflattering and embarrassing. Taking off their shirts in front of others and trying to hide their oversized breasts with thick clothing can take a great toll, mentally and emotionally. Meaning: Gynecomastia is a term derived from the Greek words “ gyne ” or “ gyneko ” meaning “female” and “ mastia ” meaning “breasts.” Male Breast reduction, also known as Gynaecomastia (sometimes referred to as "man boobs") is a common condition that causes boys’ or men’s breasts to swell and become larger than normal. It is the appearance of a abnormally large breasts or female-like breast in a male. The condition may be isolated to only one side or may involve both breasts. This can result from a hormone imbalance or from being very overweight, which increases levels of estrogen and cause breast tissue to grow or sometimes even due to rare genetic conditions. A majority of men develop a typical breast tissue during adolescence. Excess fat...

Large female breasts can often be distressing. Even though a full female breast is associated with femininity, breasts that are too large can pose many problems for women. Larger breasts can be uncomfortable in general, but they can also lead to plenty of specific physical discomfort like: Backache  Shoulder grooving from bra straps (Bra straps can create indentations on your shoulders) Painful rashes beneath the breasts (“intertrigo”) Poor posture Neck pain  sweating and even infections under the breasts  Difficulty in exercising or taking part in sports  Unwanted attention or harassment  Self-consciousness (for example, clothes don’t fit properly)  Depression.  Additionally, some women just don’t feel comfortable in their own skin because of the size of their bust. Those who are suffering from the above, usually opt for Breast Reduction . There are two types of breast reduction surgery. The most common type that is the traditional...

Your skin is a telltale indicator of how good you feel. A healthy and glowing skin is also the indication of the healthy state of the body. Nobody would like to have unsightly marks on their skin specially on the face as Face is the first thing people notice about you. Melasma is a common complaint faced by many around the world. It is a common skin condition that causes the appearance of brown to gray-brown patches of skin due to the overproduction of brown pigment called melanin, a natural substance that gives color to our hair, skin, and eyes. Melasma usually appears on sun-exposed areas of the skin, like the face, specially on either side of the cheeks. Some times it may be seen on forehead, bridge of the nose and also upper lip. Melasma causes significant brown staining of the skin as well as psychological stress and a negative impact on quality of life. It poses a substantial emotional and psychosocial burden on patients and annoy them nonetheless. Causes: Although melasma...

The nose is the most defining characteristic of the face. When the nose is out of proportion, the whole face becomes less appealing.  Rhinoplasty , also known as “ nosejob ”, is a cosmetic surgery performed to reshape the nose by reducing or increasing its size, removing a hump, changing the shape of the tip or bridge, or narrowing nostril span.The purpose of rhinoplasty is to improve breathing through the nose, to improve the outside appearance of the nose, to straighten and fix a crooked or broken nose and to improve facial balance and symmetry.The surgery is done by reshaping nasal skeleton, which is made of bone and cartilage. Rhinoplasty can correct deformities of the nose by removing, adding, and reshaping bone and cartilage to form a more pleasing appearance without compromising the function of the nose.  Deformities due to trauma or congenital defects can also be remedied, as can functional problems like difficulty breathing through the nose. There are two main ty...