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Once
upon a time, the
old saying, "Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder," might
have held true. Today, it would appear that beauty lies in the salon
of the cosmetologist. Image-conscious people are flocking cosmetic
surgery clinics for new noses, tummy tucks and larger breasts.
Cosmetic counselling, also known as anti-ageing counselling, is
becoming increasingly popular.`A0
Beauty specialists advise you on
how to discover your skin type and ensure that you take care of its
reactions to dryness, humidity, sunlight, cosmetics, perfumes and
other factors. Removal of tattoos is also keeping cosmetologists
busy. The tattoo may involve a beauty spot or a cluster of them, the
name of a loved one or complex designs anywhere on the face or body.
These tattoos, though fascinating at first, often become objects of
monotony and frustration. Many people with tattoos wish to have them
removed. Though some older methods resulted in ugly scars,
pigmentation and keloids, dermato-surgeons have refined techniques for
skin resurfacing to treat conditions like tattoos, acne scars and
smallpox scars.`A0 Recent developments combine various techniques
like chemosurgery, laser and dermabrasion. Almost all clinics have
clients lining up for new procedures, and there are literally no
limits to the miracles the New Age aspirants expect. A scar/mole/mark
on the skin, especially on the face, is the source of much angst. But
don’t despair, electrosurgery comes to the rescue! It can take care
of common skin problems like warts and skin tags. Radio surgery with
the advantage of a knife-like sharpness without charring the
surrounding skin has also come into vogue.`A0 For treating scars and
pigmentation of the skin, experts use microcrystals of aluminium. The
more simple process known as a peel, uses an extract of AHA (Alpha
Hydroxy Acids). Laser resurfacing involves the use of intense laser
beams, which penetrate just the skin’s surface without affecting the
healthy tissues. Other treatments include photo rejuvenation and
different methods of hair transplantation. Nose jobs top the list of
the most popular cosmetic surgeries requested by people, with many
asking for noses like famous Bollywood actors. Cosmetic surgeons say
Bollywood heartthrob Shah Rukh Khan’s nose is popular amongst male
clients, while many women ask for a nose like Aishwarya Rai’s. A
nose job costs around Rs 45,000`A0and for a remodelled nose, it takes
around two weeks for the swelling and bruising to disappear. "We
have more clients requesting cosmetic procedures during the marriage
season and I have done around 15 nose surgeries in a month compared to
eight in other months," says Ashok Painter, a Mumbai-based
cosmetic surgeon.`A0 The most sought-after facial treatment is Botox.
The procedure is quick and easy, taking all of 10 to 15 minutes of
treatment. Once upon a time, threading, waxing, shaving, plucking, or
depilatories or abrasives like a pumice stone were used to remove
unwanted facial hair or hair on other parts of the body. However,
together with all these treatments, adequate sleep and a balanced diet
are vital for a healthy, glowing look. Lack of sleep can make anyone
appear older than their age by contributing to the "owl
effect" or dark circles around your eyes. Similarly, restricting
your exposure to the sun helps keep the skin looking good. The fact
remains that unless you watch your food intake, the troubles are
likely to reappear. For those with a surfeit of junk food in their
diets, the skin problems that were conquered`A0will soon be back.`A0—
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