Due to age or excessive facial expressions such as frowning, the forehead shows signs of ageing such as wrinkles, creases and drooping eyebrows. The brows are often the first indicators of ageing as the skin of the forehead begins to lose its elasticity. This can make you appear angry, depressed, sad, or tired-looking.

The brow lift is a procedure designed to reverse the signs of ageing in the forehead and brows by elevating the brows and weakening the muscles that cause the deep creases. The commonest age group for brow lifts is men and women between 40 and 60 years. Brow lifts are often done using Botox nowadays, and the surgical procedures are reserved for advanced cases. Designer Bodies is best Facial Rejuvenation Treatment in Mumbai.

Brow lifts are commonly done in addition to other facial surgery, such as a facelift, eyelid surgery, or cheek or chin implants.

Post-operatively, you will look younger, feel more confident, and your eyes will appear fresh.

Brow reshaping is more often done with non-surgical techniques such as Botox nowadays.

As people age, the contours of their faces begin to soften and develop wrinkles and furrows, and the skin of the cheeks and jaw begins to sag. This gives you a tired look, and makes you look older than you feel.

A Face Lift is a procedure that is done in people who want to rejuvenate their face. It is also known as Rhytidectomy. The goal of a facelift is to reduce the obvious signs of aging by removing excess fat and tightening the skin and underlying tissue causing wrinkles, creases and lines to disappear. Designer Bodies is best Facial Rejuvenation Treatment in Mumbai.

A facelift is normally required after the age of 40. The type of procedure that would suit you depends on the area of the face that concerns you, the amount of excess skin, fat and the quality of your tissues.

FACE LIFT PROCEDURES

The face is usually divided into thirds for examination as well as treatment, and there are a number of procedures are available to treat the relevant areas. Surgical face lift procedures are done under General Anaesthesia.

TECHNIQUES AVAILABLE:

Traditional Facelift

A traditional facelift involves a large incision along the margin of the ears through which the entire facial skin and muscles are raised, tightened and redraped, giving your face a more youthful appearance, with better-defined contours and the disappearance of most of your wrinkles.

Mini – Facelift

A mini facelift is a surgical procedure that involves smaller and fewer incisions than a traditional facelift. The correction achieved is not as dramatic as a full facelift, but it is very useful in younger patients. People who have done a mini facelift may never need a full traditional facelift in the future.

Laser Facelift

In younger patients who want to delay the early signs of ageing, a laser facelift may be of certain benefit, as there are no incisions or sutures, and the recovery time is short. However this procedure is not for all patients. Designer Bodies is best Facial Rejuvenation Treatment in Mumbai.

Endoscopic Facelift

An endoscopic facelift is done using multiple tiny incisions to gain access to the tissues under the skin. It is quite effective if you do not have too much loose skin. The effect, however is not as pronounced as a surgical facelift.

Threadlift

A threadlift is a minimally invasive procedure that uses specially designed surgical sutures to suspend sagging facial tissues. It is effective in select cases, and the effects last for a shorter period. However the procedure is short, most patients going home the same day, and it can be repeated if necessary.

Non- Surgical Facelift

This is a term used for a number of procedures, used alone or in combination, to reduce the effects of ageing of the face. These procedures involve Botox, Fillers and Dermabrasion.

EYE SURGERY PROCEDURE

OPEN RHINOPLASTY

CLOSED RHINOPLASTY

SURGERY FOR TORN EARLOBES

RECONSTRUCTION OF A BIRTH DEFECT

EARS TOO CLOSE TO YOUR HEAD

OTHER EAR IRREGULARITIES

• The hair on your head is often described as your crowning glory, and it is therefore a cause of concern to you when you see it thinning or falling out. This is a problem common to both men and women, although the patterns of the hair loss are different in both cases. There are a number of options, from medical to surgical that can help you slow or stop hair loss, or even restore your lost hair. Medical hair restoration involves using a number of medicines to slow down hair loss, and even restore some hair. It is the first line of management in hair loss.

  ABOUT HAIR LOSS

  A hair follicle is composed of a structural protein called keratin which is present in our nails and the outer layer of our skin. Each strand of hair consists of three layers:
  • The innermost core known as medulla found only in mature thick hair
  • The middle layer or the cortex , the main body of the hair which provides color, texture and strength to hair
  • The outermost colorless layer or cuticle , the main function of which is to protects the cortex
  Under normal circumstances hair growth in each hair follicle follows a well structured cycle. There are three main phases of the hair growth cycle:
  • Anagen – Growth Phase (2-6 years, 85% of scalp).
  • Catagen – Transitional phase (30 to 60 days).
  • Telogen – Resting Phase (2 to 3 weeks, 10-15%)
  Diet, environment, stress, past surgeries, past experiences etc. are some of the causes of hair loss, though genetics plays a large part.

  HAIR LOSS IN MEN

  Male–Pattern Baldness (Androgenic alopecia) is the commonest cause of balding in men. Male hormones or androgens (DHT) are present in both men and women, though the concentrations vary greatly. The production of DHT, and also the density and the location of androgen-sensitive hair follicles on the scalp is genetically determined. It is the metabolism of these androgens which is the main cause of Androgenic Alopecia. Designer Bodies is best Facial Rejuvenation Treatment in Mumbai. Proper nutrition is also critical for the maintenance of the hair. DHT prevents the necessary proteins, vitamins and minerals from providing nourishment to the hair follicles. Male pattern baldness is classified according to the Norwood scale.

  HAIR LOSS IN WOMEN

  Female pattern baldness is classified according to the Ludwig Scale.

  HAIR LOSS CAN ALSO OCCUR FOR OTHER REASONS SUCH AS:

  • Temporary shedding of hair (Telogen effluvium) usually after a stressful period such as pregnancy, severe illness, etc.
  • Breaking of hair (from styling or straightening of hair).
  • Patchy areas of total hair loss (alopecia areata) due to disease or allergy
  • Thyroid Diseases
  • Certain skin diseases

• As we begin to age our tissues become weak, we lose subcutaneous fat and the underlying support structure becomes lax and begins to sag. Sagging is seen earliest around the cheeks, eyes, brows, the jowls, and neck creating a longer and older-looking face, with blurred or softened jaw lines. The Threadlift procedure is a minimally invasive procedure that utilizes sutures to mechanically lift the skin. The suture material has been used in surgery for decades. It has been modified by creating “cogs”, “barbs” or “cones” on one side of the suture. These barbs engage the soft tissue and create a lifting effect. Newer absorbable threads have also been designed. It is also known as the Featherlift, Contour Lift, Aptos Lift, and Endo-Aptos Lift, Happy Lift, and Suture Suspension Face Lift, depending on the type of thread used. Each thread may have unidirectional or bidirectional barbs, and each type of thread has a specific indication and location that it can be used. The best and longest lasting results can be obtained by threads that are anchored in the tough tissues of the face and neck.

  AREAS TREATED:

  Face and Neck

  The face is the most common area of the body to be treated by threadlift among both men and women. Not all patients are good candidates for threadlifts. The individual areas that can be treated are the forehead, the eyebrows, the cheeks, the jowls, and the midface. Threadlift can also be done for sagging neck folds

  Buttocks

  The shape of the buttocks is formed by subcutaneous fat. The goal of threadlifts of the buttocks is to correct a minimal sagging of the fat pads.

  Breasts

  In Females: Threadlift of the female breast is done to correct early sagging of the breasts with minimal pain, rapid recovery, quick return to normal activities, and virtually no scarring. It is done in women who feel that their breasts have begun to sag, usually after breastfeeding stops, or as age advances, but who do not need or want to undergo a full breast lift surgery. Threadlift of the breasts can even be done to reposition the nipples
  • This procedure may involve the use general anaesthesia (GA), but is usually done under IV sedation and local anaesthesia (LA).
  • Most people who have this type of procedure may need to stay in hospital for a few hours, possibly up to one day. You will be informed about the estimated duration of your hospital stay from your doctor.
  • The operation lasts approximately one to three hours, depending on the areas that need to be addressed, and the number of threads that are needed.
  • You should ideally wear a compression bandage over your chin and neck for a couple of days after the procedure.

• FILLERS

  Temporary Fillers

  Injectable fillers are one of the most popular facial rejuvenation techniques. As a person ages, our tissues begin to sag due to the effects of gravity, sun exposure, diet, genetics, and years of facial movement and expression. All these factors contribute to the development of lines, wrinkles and folds in the face. Modern day fillers give shape with the body’s own natural material called collagen or hyaluronic acid. They bind water in your skin, to lift and give new firmness. After injection, the gel binds water and generally remains for many months. One of the great advantages of temporary fillers is that they are long-lasting but not permanent. How long a treatment holds its effect is very individual. This depends on many factors, such as your age, skin type, lifestyle and muscle activity, as well as the injection technique. Once fully absorbed the gel disappears unnoticed from the body. Most patients choose to have a follow-up treatment six to twelve months after an initial treatment of wrinkles or facial contouring. After lip treatments, a follow-up is normally needed after about six to nine months.

  Permanent Fillers

  Permanent fillers are also available to correct contour defects of the face and body, especially for plumping up the lips. These materials do not get absorbed by the body and therefore have a long lasting effect.

  BOTOX

  Repeated facial movements such as frowning, squinting, laughing etc. form lines known as dynamic wrinkles. These are commonly seen around the eyes, forehead, and mouth, and may give the appearance of advancing age. Botox works by relaxing the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles giving the face a rejuvenated appearance. The procedure is so simple and quick that patients can have it done in their lunch hour, and go back to work immediately after. When injected by a trained doctor, the procedure takes just a few minutes. The wrinkle-smoothing result can be seen within days, and can last for 3 – 6 months. It is a simple, noninvasive treatment that gives more relaxed, refreshed, and younger-looking faces. Specific areas can be targeted for Botox treatment, such as ‘Crow’s Feet’ around the eyes, drooping eyebrows or the deep lines around the mouth. Botox can also be used to reduce excessive sweating of the hands and armpits.

  THREADLIFTS

  As we begin to age our tissues become weak, we lose subcutaneous fat and the underlying support structure becomes lax and begins to sag. Sagging is seen earliest around the cheeks, eyes, brows, the jowls, and neck creating a longer and older-looking face, with blurred or softened jaw lines. The Threadlift procedure is a minimally invasive procedure that utilizes sutures to mechanically lift the skin. It is most commonly used in the face and neck to correct signs of early ageing, although it can be used to lift sagging breasts and buttocks. It is usually done under Local anaesthesia and IV sedation, or entirely by local anaesthesia as a day care surgery. Threadlifts are done using absorbable or permanent threads, and can make you look upto ten years younger. The effect of a threadlift usually lasts for 2 – 3 years, after which gravity and age begin to catch up with you again. Threadlifts with absorbable threads can be repeated if necessary.

  FAT INJECTIONS

  Fat injections are also very useful to fill out aged sunken areas of the face and body, and restore the volume of youth. The fat is first removed from an area of your own body, processed and reinjected into areas that are depressed. Fat injections are mostly used to augment the breasts, lips, and cheeks. Fat injection can give a much longer lasting effect than temporary fillers.

  GROWTH FACTORS

  Growth factors are chemicals which enable our tissues to grow and heal. The Platelets in blood can be made to release these growth factors under certain conditions in the lab. These growth factors are then injected into the skin of the face, giving you a healthy glow and a new younger, fresher look without any surgical scars. Growth factors can even be used to restore volume to the face. Designer Bodies is best Facial Rejuvenation Treatment in Mumbai.

• FAT GRAFTING

  • Fat grafting to augment the breasts, cheeks and lips has been done for the last 2 decades.
  • The procedure has not been very popular because of the problem of fat resorption, i.e; the volume of fat that is grafted reduces with time. This would lead to having to graft upto 50% more fat than desired as the final volume, with it’s accompanying issues such as stretch marks over the breast, etc., or having to do repeat touch-up procedures.
  • Also, if a patient put on a lot of weight, the grafted areas would also become bigger or lumpy.
  • Of late, technological and procedural advances have led to a much better rate of fat survival.
  • The advent of technology like the Vaser, which is significantly less traumatic to the harvested fat has improved the outcomes.
  • Further, early studies are showing that mixing harvested fat along with adipose-derived Stem Cells markedly improves the survival rate of transplanted fat. This is known as Cell-Assisted Lipotransfer or CAL.
  • The advantages are that there are no scars, minimal downtime, the ‘feel’ is more natural than Implants, and, most importantly, there is no rejection of the fat by the body, as it is the patient’s own fat. Also, an additional plus point is that you will lose some fat from an area which you choose!”

     

    NANOFAT THERAPY

    Fat is harvested from another region on your body, usually your tummy. It is then processed and injected under the skin of the face. This causes a rejuvenation effect to the face and hands, especially, and the quality of skin improves greatly, leading to a younger look. It is used to reduce under-eye dark circles as well. Microfat grafting is done to restore lost volume, without any scars. Designer Bodies is best Facial Rejuvenation Treatment in Mumbai.

    After a facelift, there may be a certain amount of bruising and swelling visible in the skin, depending on the procedure you have undergone. You may have a compression garment around the sides of your face to minimize post-operative swelling and bleeding. Designer Bodies is best Facial Rejuvenation Treatment in Mumbai.

    Your face will be sore for 3- 4 days, and you will be able to resume work in a week or so.

    You have to avoid exposure to direct sunlight for at least one month afterwards to minimize pigmentation of the scar.