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The fast changing patterns in cosmetic dermatology
The beauty of the human body is difficult to define but it can easily be recognised in an instant. Higher cheekbones, a thinner jaw, larger eyes, shorter distance between the mouth and the chin and between the nose and the mouth are the features that add optimal attractiveness to a female face.
Over the years, there has been consistent improvement in techniques concerning various cosmetic and dermatological problems
There has been consistent improvement in techniques concerning various cosmetic and dermatological problems during the last decade. Many procedures used for the treatment of baldness, blemishes, wrinkles and hirsutism (coarse facial hair in ladies) have undergone a change.
First, the downtime of recovery has shortened to a great extent and, secondly, the risks involved in the surgeries and procedures have been minimised. Since the methods of treatment have become more precise and accurate, there has been a big reduction in the cost factor. A cursory glance at the fast changing patterns of cosmetic dermatology as well as cosmetic surgery will be beneficial.
Baldness
The punch grafting procedure involved in transplantation of 4 mm grafts from the donor area to the recipient area resulted in paddy and doll hair. Then, follicular hair transplantation was introduced which focused on extracting a hairy strip from the scalp. This strip was then traversed under the microscope and follicular grafts were obtained.
These grafts were then put into tiny slits and holes made on the bald frontal area. The results obtained by this method were, of course, satisfying but the donor area used to be bothersome, especially when the hair were short in length.
To overcome the problem of donor area scars, a new technique of follicular unit extraction has been introduced. This method is quite popular because just 1mm-size punches are used to extract intact hair follicles from the donor area.
There is negligible scarring at the donor area, whereas the results at the recipient area, whereas the results at the recipient area are excellent. The patients who do not have adequate donor hair but want to cover their baldness can go in for artificial hair implantation known as biofibres.
Blemishes
The treatment originated from bleaching agents but evolved into chemical peeling. Fruit acids (glycolic acid) were used by dermatologists to clear the blemishes on the face. The results were good when adequate precautions were taken in the form of sunscreen usage and lesser exposure to sunlight. The power-peel and diamond-peel are two relatively newer techniques which are used for treating post-pimple (acne) scars. Both these techniques remove the superficial dead layers of the skin.
Wrinkles
Facelift which used to be the only remedy for treating wrinkles has taken a back-seat, especially after the introduction of newer methods like botox and fillers. For dynamic wrinkles, botox is the gold standard and for static ones, filler injections are the treatment of choice.
Hirsutism
Gone are the days of electrolysis when each and every hair root had to the destroyed with a tiny needle inserted into the hair follicle. This invariably led to small ice-pick scars. But with the advent of hair removing lasers, the situation has changed. Now the requirement is of six laser-sittings, at six-week intervals. This leads to permanent hair reduction, that too, without any side-effect like pigmentation, marks or scars.
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