Aastha Health Care

Skin Care
	Light Sheer Diode Laser
	Microdermabrasion
	BOTOX Wrinkle Removal
	Collagen Treatment
	Chemical Peels

LIGHT Sheer Diode

1. What is LIGHT Sheer Diode Laser?

This Laser is Diode array type of Laser & is approved by FDA for permanent hair reduction. The light Sheer Laser generates Light at 810nm wavelength which targets melanin pigment which is contained in the hair follicle and shaft. The patented chill tip cooling handpiece is designed to protect the outer layer of skin by decreasing the surface temperature & preventing thermal injury form the Laser beam. The chill tip also has a slight anesthetic effect which helps to minimize the discomfort of the procedure.

2. How does Laser work?

The Light emitted by LASER is highly concentrated & targets the pigment in the Hair. The heat build up in fraction of seconds destroys the hair follicle and thus retards and prevents future hair growth.

3. Is treatment painful?

The laser feels like a small rubber band snapping on skin. Each persons tolerance is different & some may feel nothing at all. If necessary 5% Topical Lidnocaine (L.A.) may be used.

4. Is it permanent?

The FDA has approved Laser for permanent hair reduction. Once the hair follivle has been destroyed it cannot grow back. Your doctor will discuss certain medical conditions that may cause varying results if applicable to you.

5. Is the treatment effective in all skin types?

Yes the FDA has approved the LIGHT Sheer Diode laser as safe and effective for all skin types. Not all Laser are safe for all skin types. Please use caution.

6. How much does it cost?

The cost depends on the part of body & the size of area to be treated for hair removal. Package prices are available at reduced rates.

7. Are there any side effects?

A normal reaction is redness and a slight rash in the treated area. The sensation is similar to sunburn. This reaction lasts from several hrs to few days. Since each individual is unique we encourage for consultation with the doctor for personal evaluation. The Doctor will discuss any further side effect if applicable to you.

8. How many treatments are required?

The LIGHT Sheer Leaser works by disrupting hair that are in the active phase of growth at the time of treatments. Since other hair will enter the growth phase at different time additional treatments will be required to disable all hair follicles in given area. Treatments are usually given at an internal of 4-6 weeks or whenever new hair growth is noticed. Many patients are satisfied with one or two sittings only. While other will need 4-5 treatments for maximum removal of hair.

9. What happens after treatment?

Your Doctor may prescribe a mild topical steroid cream to apply to the treated areas for 2-3 days after treatment. Around 3-10 day after that treatment you may experience what seems to be hair regrowing. Most of these hair however are dead, treatment. You should not wax or pluck your hair because this decease the ability of laser to destroy actively growing hair.

10. What special instructions are necessary after treatment?

Don't apply any product on the treated area on your skin except sunscreen.
Avoid Topical, Retinoids, AHA, Astringents etc.
You may wash gently the with soap and water but don't rub or scrub.
Doctor may prescribe steroid cream for the treatment area. Please use medicine only as directed.
Don't expose treated area to sunlight.
After 3-7 days of treatment some hair may seem to be regrowing. This occurs due to elimination of the hair that remains under the skin & is not growth of hair.
Don't pluck or Wax any hair between treatments.
Don't manipulate skin in the treated area.

11. Why use LIGHT Sheer Diode Laser over other lasers?

12. Who is a good candidate for Laser?

Perfect candidate has dark hair with light to medium skin tone. Tan skin runs a higher risk of pigmentation following the procedure. The unique longer wavelength of Laser allows dark skin patients to be treated. White hair and light blond hair respond least.

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Microdermabrasion

1. What is Microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a superficial peeling of Stratum Corneum (uppermost layer of skin) reducing the thickness of Stratum Corneum or though Mechanical abrasion of the dead skin cells allowing a smoother skin to emerge, thus correcting Surface irregularities.
This Microdermabrasion is advised in uneven texture, hyper pigmentation, lines & wrinkles and sun damaged skin and the blending of scar tissue and instantly revised more glowing complexion is seen after very first treatment.

2. Will epidermal skin abrasion reduce or prevent lines or wrinkles?

Regular exfoliation will remove dead skin cells allowing a more radiant & youthful skin. Just like physical fitness, our skin needs a exercise program to keep it young & healthy. The deep lines that tend to appear along the top lip (lipstick lines) respond very well with regular treatment.

3. Will Skin Microdermabrasion make my skin sensitive?

Microdermabrasion will not cause skin sensitivity. However since the dead cells on the surface of the skin are removed the underlying exposed skin is tender hence direct exposure of excessive sunlight should be avoided and we advise that you should use a sunscreen while going out in the sun.

4. Will facial scrubs provide the same results?

Facial scrubs have same chemicals in them & their efficiency is questionable also they may scratch the skin. Scrubs don't blend scars or help the smoothing of lines and wrinkles. On the other hand Microdermabrasion is a physical process which effectively removes surface deed cells uniformly & corrects irregularities.

5. Is Skin Microdermabrasion suitable for everyone?

Yes, it suits the majority of our clients. However for the safety of our patients we do a crystal sensitivity test to rule out any sensitivity of the crystals.

6. Is there a danger of over exfoliation of skin?

In the procedure only the surface dead cells of the skin are removed since this action is superficial & restricted to the uppermost layer of the skin. There is no danger of over exfoliation of skin.

7. Are Aluminium oxide crystals used harmful to skin?

The crystals are inert and non-toxic. Also they have disinfectant properties and will cause no harm. However Patch test can be undertaken.

8. What are the steps used in the procedure?

Skin is cleaned with gentle moisturising cleanser to remove any dirt.
After this your skin will be exfoliated with Aluminium oxide crystals which will flow under vacuum.
After this the face will be cleaned & products containing sunscreen will be applied.

9. Are there any contraindications?

It suits majority of the population however some individuals in whom this therapy maybe contraindicated.

Active or uncontrolled diabetes. The healing response is impaired.
Skin cancer & auto immune diseases.
Accutane or systematic retinoids for the treatment of severe active acne treatment should not commence for atleat 6 weeks after discontinuing medication.
Glycolic Acid & Retin A should be discontinued 7 days prior to treatment & not resumed until treatment is complete.
Raised moles, warts, skin tags, Eczema & Seborreic Dermatities, Rosaccea & active acne, asthma, Keloid scars.

10. How long treatment takes?

It takes about 30-45 minutes.

11. Is Microdermabrasion painful?

Microdermabrasion does not hurt. You will definitely a mild abrasive feeling on your skin. However it's not painful.

12. What happened to skin after treatment?

With in several minutes of the treatment the treated area will become slightly red like mild sunburn, this will subside with in a few hours, in some people who are more sensitive this effect will last for a day, however the patient can return to normal activities.

13. How many treatments will I need?

Most people require 3-6 sittings to substantially reduce pore size, smooth irregularities for even skin tone. However for maximum results the patient requires 8 to 10 treatments.

14. What should be the gap between two skin Microdermabrasion treatment?

The gap should be minimum 10 days.

15. Can I combine skin Microdermabrasion & glycolic peels?

Yes you can however the Doctor would be able to guide you on the course of treatment.

16. I have a party tonight and I want to undergo Microdermabrasion to look good?

Although Microdermabrasion helps in making the skin look fresh and younger the immediate effect can be reddening of skin like mild sunburn so it is advised not to undergo the same day.

17. Do I require maintenance after treatment?

Yes, maintenance will definitely help you. We suggest once a month sitting of Microdermabrasion.

18. I have good skin why should I go for Microdermabrasion?

Our skin is exposed to various pollutants that can be harmful for out skin. If care is not taken out skin look like dull and aged eventually. Microdermabrasion thought mechanical abrasion helps in removal of dead skin cells allowing smoother fresher skin to emerge.

19. Does Microdermabrasion lighten the skin?

Microdermabrasion removes the dead cells from the surface of the skin, In case of sun tanned skin or pigmented skin the effect will be a lighter skin. However to actually see the skin lightening in a normal skin, skin-lightening products have to be used.

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BOTOX Wrinkle Removal

1. What is Botox?

Botox is a very effective muscle inactivating substance. It is produced by a bacteria, but is highly refined and purified to ensure freedom from impurities and accuracy in dosing. Small quantities only are used and these will not have effects on the rest of the body. The medication works by preventing transmission of impulses between the nerve and the muscle. It is permanent, but function of the muscle does return as new nerve endings grow from the nerve to the muscle over a period of months. Botox is a trade name for diluted, purified form of the Botulism toxin, a potent muscle relaxant.

Extremely small doses of Botox are injected into a specific muscle, causing the action of only that muscle to be paralyzed. Botox is very effective in improving wrinkles due to facial expression, such as worry lines of the forehead, frown lines between the eyebrows, and crow's feet around the eyes.

2. Who is a candidate for Botox?

Anyone who has deep frown lines in any area of their face will often respond well to this treatment, men or women. The deepest lines in the skin are often caused by muscle action. An easy way to tell if it is the muscle which is causing the problem is to contract the facial muscles around the line. If they become deeper, Botox can almost certainly be used to help reduce them. Anyone with excessively sweaty armpits or hands can benefit.

3. Who should not be given Botox treatment ?

Botox can be used by almost anyone, however, patients who are pregnant, breast feeding or who have a neurological disease should not use Botox.

4. How does Botox work?

Botox relaxes the muscles causing the wrinkles so they do not contract. After treatment, the overlying skin remains smooth and unwrinkled while untreated facial muscles contract in a normal facial expression.

5. Is Botox treatment safe?

Botox injections have been used by thousands of patients over the last 15 years. Botox is produced in a controlled laboratory, and given in extremely small doses. Although it is a toxin, it is safe and there have been no serious side effects reported. Following treatment you can immediately resume full activity.

6. Is it permanent ?

No. On average a treatment would last about 3 or 4 months. As a general rule to maintain the effect of Botox, three treatments would be needed each year, though some people would require more. A memory response may develop with repeated Botox injections if they are done regularly, so although the effects are not permanent, there may be a gradual lengthening of the time interval between treatments.

7. Are there any side effects ?

Very few. There are a few pinpoints from the injection sites and occasionally some bruising at the site of the injections. It is possible to cause a drooping eyelid, (ptosis) but this is very rare and temporary.

8.What restrictions are there after treatment ?

Jogging, gym workouts and saunas should be avoided on the day of the procedure. It is a good to keep your head slightly elevated on the first night after Botox.

9. When can I return to work ?

There is no restriction on working, many people have the treatment before work, at lunch or after work.

10. How long does the procedure take ?

That depends on the amount of medication used. Botox is very expensive to produce and requires considerable expertise to get the best results.

11. Is the procedure painful?

A very tiny micro-needle is used to inject the Botox, with a small amount injected at various sites on the face.

12. When will I see results following my Botox treatment?

Results are usually seen within 4-7 days.

13. Is Botox reversible?

Normally the full effects of Botox are not recognized for several days. At this point is not usually possible to reverse Botox. If someone is unhappy with the effects of their Botox treatment, only time will reverse the effect. It is indeed rare, to find a patient who wishes that the effect of their Botox disappears. Most people, ask if there is a way to make their Botox last forever. Unfortunately, this is not possible either.

14. What is the cost ?

That depends on the amount of medication used. Botox is very expensive to produce and requires considerable expertise to get the best results.

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Collagen Treatment

1. What keeps young skin smooth?

Young Skin looses its resiliency & elasticity over time eg every time you smile, frown or squint it puts stress in underlying collagen in the skin which results in facial lines development. Collagen is one of the key elements that keeps skin young & smooth.

2. How do Collagen injections help?

Collagen injections helps restore the support structure of the face thus enhancing the contours of the upper layer of skin. Collagen injections are designed to smooth our facial lines. Collagen is used to replace the collagen a patient looses naturally overtime. The effect is smoother facial scars & wrinkles.

3. What are the commonly treated areas?

Frown lines (between eyes), Nasolabial folds, wrinkles below nose, Lip enhancement & shaping of facial contours.

4. Is it safe?

Yes.It has proven, effective results.

5. Is collagen treatment Permanent?

No, they last between 16-30 months. It must be repeated after 16-30 months for maintenance.

6. How long after treatment can I resume normal activities?

Immediately after treatment you can resume normal activities.

7. How long will it take?

20-30 minutes.

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Chemical Peeling

1. How can facial peels improve your skin?

Peels help to remove to layer of old, dry, dead skin cells to allow the newer, younger, fresher skin cells to move to the surface. The result is a vibrant skin with glowing appearance & restored luster. Facial Peels can:

Deeply cleanse & Soften skin.
Eliminate excess oil to control acne breakouts.
Minimise fine lines & Wrinkles.
Smooth texture & make pores appear smaller.
Fade freckles, age spots & Sun damage.
Refine mild acne scars.
Revitalise skin by removing dead cells to restore luster.

2. How do facial peels work?

A natural topical Glycolic Acid is applied to your skin, This creates an even & controlled shedding of skin.

3. What should you expect after treatment?

A light peel results in some redness. Following peel your skin would be tighter & smoother.

5. What are the precautions taken after peels?

Following Peel its important to avoid exposure to sun as the skin is sensitive and susceptible to Sunburn. Always apply wide spectrum (U.V.A & U.V.B) Sunscreen before you go out.

6. What skin conditions can it improve?

Fine lines/Wrinkles
Uneven pigmentation.
Shallow acne scars.
Sun damaged scars.
Age spots/freckles.