The perception of human beauty, particularly of women, has undergone a vast change over the millennia. In the bygone era, curvaceous voluptuousness was seen as the epitome of beauty but in the modern age, a well-toned no-fat figure is considered perfect. This change in perception has led to a desire to reduce weight drastically. The […]

BDD is more common among people who have previously gone through cosmetic surgery or suffer from a mental illness. When a person is suffering from BDD, cosmetic surgery is not the answer as it is a mental health problem that is related to body image. It is more imagined and exaggerated in the sufferer’s mind. […]

You know those days when you are just waiting to step out in your Sunday best and a last minute peek at the mirror reveals a bright red spot in the middle of the right cheek. Pimple outbreaks are quite common, especially among adolescents, but the sight of a zit is enough to dampen the […]

A beautiful face always attracts compliments. “Almond shaped eyes”, “An aquiline nose” or “Bee stung lips” are among the frequently heard ones but you can barely hear someone say, “What proportionate ears!” When assessing the face, the external ear is hardly given much importance when compared to its other facial feature cousins such as eyes, […]

By: Dr. Janani Palanivel Dermatologist It is human nature to try and be what you are not or get what you don’t have. The straight haired want it curly and the curly haired want it straight, those who are dusky skinned want to be fairer. What we have is never what we want. Talk of […]

Nasolabial folds, also known as “smile lines” or “laugh lines” represent the crease or line that runs from the ala of the nose to the corner of the mouth. Cosmetology Issues: Naturally, as one ages, deepening of nasolabial folds can be noticed during mid thirties or forties. Also with aging, the skin loses its elasticity […]

MYTH #1: Exercises to tone the chest muscles will reduce male breasts. FACT #1: On exercising, the glandular tissue and fat overlying the chest muscle tends to be pushed further outwards as the muscle enlarges. Infact body building exercises may make the male breast even more prominent. MYTH #2: Gynecomastia is triggered by Obesity. FACT […]

Becoming a mother has more blessings than you can count. Yet, it changes a woman’s body. Her muscle tone declines: the tummy sags, breasts lose their shape etc. especially in the midsection of her body. Chennai Plastic Surgery (CPS) can restore girlish confidence and shape. A consultation with our Chief Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Karthik Ram, […]

Before going ahead let’s get a few facts clear! 1. Hair fall affects both men and women. 2. The causes for hair fall for men and women are mostly different. 3. In men hair fall is most commonly age related – MEN ARE BORN TO BECOME BALD!!! 4. In women it is mostly stress related. […]

Sometime even after a clear explanation of the Soprano Alma laser which is a pain free laser hair removal they sit with nervousness about the pain, but once they take up the first shot of laser they feel very relaxed. Soprano laser gives them a warm feel, especially people who have faced other kind of […]