Silicone breast implant

Breast enhancement with silicone breast implants is a very popular procedure. There is a tremendous technological advancement of silicone implants. Mentor from J&J is a leading brand of silicone breast implant. Anatomical breast implant is the latest advancement. It give a more natural looking breast shape with a better pure lateral fullness and gentle upper pole transition. The cost of the anatomical breast implant is more expensive than the round implants.
-Dr. Sajal Halder, www.theaestheticsurgery.com

Correction of punch graft hair transplant

Hair transplantation with punch grafts was a common technique around 10-15 years back. The problem with this technique was a very unnatural pluggy look and poor direction of  grafts. Correction of the hairline and restoring the natural look is very difficult. The common technique we follow is remove the existing plugs with FUE and transplant follicular units in the same area taking care of the angles and feathering. 

Hair restoration conference

The recently concluded AAHRS and AHRS 2013 conference in Bangalore, India, has been an academic feast for the delegates. With more than 200 delegates, the meeting was a huge success. It was a treat to hear very informative wide ranging topics in hair restoration. Few pearls which I feel might be of immense help to the clients or patients.

Don't be biased towards not taking a medical treatment with minoxidil and finasteride. Many a times the continuing treatment and uncommon reversible side effects. The medical treatment not only delays the progression but at times shows a significant improvements in the areas of thinning or balding with miniaturised hair. With right separation and technique of administration , A-Cell and PRP treatment looks promising.

Though both FUT and FUE hair transplant is equally effective as a hair transplant procedure, but there is a increasing demand of FUE as the hair transplant client feel the FUE procedure as a lesser invasive procedure. There was a consensus of hair transplantation with combination technique in extensive baldness.

It's not only the density but also the hairline which is of immense importance in achieving a good hair transplant result. More and more hair transplant surgeons are moving beyond the scalp to beard and body as a source of donor hairs. Beard and body hair transplant has almost become a necessity to get a good coverage in severe baldness. The use of beard and beard hair should be preferably done in conjunction with scalp donor hair so as to minimise or hide the unnatural feel or texture.

I personally feel that patient suffering with hairloss should educate themselves by information shared  by  international and national hair restoration society(www.ahrs.com , www.ishrs.com). The information is highly scientific and unbiased. By doing so, the patient will not only start the right treatment at the right time but also save a lot of resources. Believe in right scientific information rather than magical solution.

Botox for axillary hyperhydrosis and palmar hyperhydrosis

Hyperhydrosis in the armpit or axillary area and in the palm is a troubling and difficult problem for the patient. Botulinum toxin or Botox can be used to treat such condition. 50-60 units of Botox is adequate for one side of armpit. The area of hyperhydrosis is accurately mapped with starch test. The Botox is injected at the subdermal level at multiple points at 1cm distance. The symptomatic relief is observed in 4-7 days time.

Zuvederm for antiaging

Zuvederm fillers has been traditionally used to correct static lines and grooves. Recently the use of fillers has been extended to other aspect of antiaging facial enhancement. When used at specific location or anatomical sites of the face, zuvederm can bring dramatic improvement in the facial aesthetics. Adding volume to the specific sites will achieve suttle lifting effect as well.

Breast augmentation with fat

Autologous fat is a very safe and affordable technique of breast enhancement. Breast augmentation with fat doesn't leave any scar unlike silicone breast implant. Desired volume or projection can also achieved. There are no concerns which are associated with silicone implants. There is no long term complication either. The feel is very natural and there is always a scope of augmenting the breast size further.

FUE Hair transplant in severe baldness (Norwood VII)

Hair transplantation in sever baldness is very challenging. We transplanted 2300 grafts using FUE technique to cover the frontal area. Extraction of follicular unit was more difficult as the donor hairs was grey. The present pictures shows 5 months following FUE.