Men and women alike share a common desire to have a healthy, youthful skin. Exposure to the sun, to the elements, and detrimental living habits all contribute to the appearance of our skin today. Chemical peels have become very popular with those who are unhappy with acne scarring, sun damaged skin, age spots, freckles, fine lines, rough skin and uneven pigmentation.

This is process of peeling the top layers of the skin to minimize the look of fine lines and to get rid of superficial scarring and skin blemishes. The result is a smoother, younger looking skin free of superficial blemishes and pigment problems. The results depend on the depth of the peel and the recovery period also depends on the type and depth of the peel. Chemical peels are not limited to the face and can be performed on the neck, chest, hands, arms, shoulders, and legs- just about anywhere!

What It Does : Chemical peels are topically applied acids that aid in the restoration and rejuvenation of the skin's surface. They create an even and controlled shedding of several layers of the skin. Depending on the type and depth of the peel, few or many layers can be shed allowing new layers to be exposed and a creating a fresh new appearance.

Best Candidates :Your skin type and the results you are trying to achieve will determine if you are a candidate and which type of peel is most appropriate for you.

Benefits : Chemical Peels can enhance your appearance by reducing blotchy and uneven pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, freckling, age spots, sun-damaged skin, and acne scars in a relatively short period of time. Chemical peels stimulate the production of new cells. Enjoy fresh smooth skin!

Types of Chemical Peels :
Glycolic acid Peel :
Glycolic Acid Peel, penetrating the superficial dermis layer. Glycolic Acid is used to remove dead surface cells of the skin. Upon application, you will feel a slight stinging, which subsides after a few minutes. Any redness disappears by the end of the same day. Glycolic peels can be repeated as needed. This anti-aging treatment is excellent for smoothing rough, dry and sun-damaged skin, giving it a brighter appearance and fresher texture; also for a fine lines and age spots of face and hands. Either 50% or 70% strengths can be used depending on the desired results.

TCA Peel :
The TCA Peel is a deep peel, penetrating deep into the dermis. A TCA Peel uses trichloroacetic acids to remove outer layers of the skin. During the procedure, there is a burning sensation. Moderate discomfort and swelling of the treated areas lasts for about a week, and minimal scabbing lasts for few weeks following a TCA peel, but most patients look presentable enough to return to their normal activities after about a week. This treatment is excellent for; early wrinkling, mild scarring and age spots on the face and hands, to counteract moderate sun damage, uneven pigmentation and weathered skin. SUN PROTECTION: SPF-30 with zinc on all affected areas for 1 year if exposed to direct sunlight

Botulinum toxin offers a temporary solution to the underlying cause of facial lines especially those between the brows, around the eyes, nose bunny lines or the forehead. This is achieved through paralyzing the muscle function for 3-4 months at a time. The treatment may be repeated after this time for continued effect.

This is an outpatient procedure done with no anesthesia with the help of injections of the botulinum toxin through a very fine needle. There is usually no need to take time off from work or other activities. A definite improvement can be seen in about 3-4 days and maximal improvement is achieved in about 7 days. The effects last for about 4-5 months and injections can be repeated at this time Dr. Kashyap has an extensive experience with this treatment and is a part of the "Botox Network" of excellence.

A variety of "filling" agents are available off the shelf to fill up deep lines and wrinkles on the face by the means of skin injections. No anesthesia is needed and there is little "downtime". Some of these may require an allergy test prior to being used. Dr. Kashyap uses only FDA Approved agents for this purpose. The effects take only a few days and last for a variable period of time ranging from 3-4 months to a couple of years. At this time you may have this injectable treatment repeated or go for a long lasting surgical treatment.

Types of Fillers :

• Restylane
  • The Procedure
    Restylane is a family of fillers based on hyaluronic acid, a natural polysaccharide found in the body's connective tissues. Restylane is a non-animal, bio-engineered hyaluronic gel and the most widely used filler worldwide. The product is injected into a different layers of the skin, and may be injected in various areas of the face and hands at the same time.
  • Healing Time
    As with all fillers, there may be some swelling or bruising for a few days, but make-up can be worn straight away
  • How Long Does It Last
    Six to nine months or longer, depending on which product is injected, where, and in what quantity.
  
  
  
• Autologous Fat Transfer
  This is a technique of micro injections of very small quantities of patient's own fat that has been purified. The fat is removed with the help of a small syringe so as not to damage the fat cells. This new technique has been perfected by Dr. Kashyap to give long-lasting results after a couple of treatments. This can be combined with removal of fat from unwanted parts of the face or the body.
  • The Procedure
    Unlike other fillers, the process involves several stages. Fat is extracted by syringes from your hips, tummy, and thighs or wherever you have it cleansed, then re-injected into facial folds and creases, lips or hollows.
  • Healing Time
    You can expect some swelling and redness for several days, and bruising is more likely, since there is more trauma with fat transfer than with commercially available fillers, and more volume is used in one session.
  • How Long Does It Last
    Results are very variable. Fat transfer can last from 6 months to several years, depending on the extent of the treatment and how it is injected. Generally, the areas that last least time are the most mobile ones, because they are more subject to muscle activity - for example, fat around the lips and mouth lasts the shortest time, as this area is constantly in motion. Fat is popular as a way of filling in hollows around eyes; but this area is prone to lumps, because the skin is thin and translucent, so smaller amounts should be used here.

If the mantra of working from the inside to improve the outside strikes a chord with you, Bio rejuvenation-Mesotherapy is the way to glow from within.

This technique is a form of mesotherapy using micro injections, which go under the skin and are absorbed by the mesodermal (middle) layer. Bio rejuvenation also referred to as a 'mesolift', uses a combination of vitamins, minerals, herbs and antioxidants, to improve the texture, tone and add quality of the skin. The technique infuses the dermis to revitalize the skin, like replacing the padding underneath a worn carpet. Mesotherapy is commonly used for cellulite and improving dermal health. This is a very gradual treatment requiring several sittings. Ten to twelve sittings are required to see the results of mesotherapy.