GRASS regimen improves overall appearance of hyperpigmentation, photodamaged skin

GRASS regimen improves overall appearance of hyperpigmentation, photodamaged skin ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy​​________ A five-product topical regimen may provide patients with facial photodamage and hyperpigmentation with an effective, comprehensive treatment, according to study results presented at the American Academy of Dermatology Summer Meeting. In a single-center, 24-week study, researchers assessed the efficacy and tolerance of a…

Growing array of fillers expands options for facial rejuvenation

Growing array of fillers expands options for facial rejuvenation ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy​​________ New hyaluronic acid fillers aim to correct midface volume loss The pivotal clinical trial leading to approval of the new filler was conducted at 15 sites in North America. It included 235 patients who were treated to correct midface volume deficit and 47…

Plastic Surgery in children part 2

Plastic Surgery in children Part 2 ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy​​________ Follow Us On: Facebook Instagram Birth defects are merely errors in the complex process of an embryo becoming a baby. Some of them may have devastating consequence while some are mere variations. Plastic surgeons are using their skills everyday all over the world in performing life…

Plastic Surgery in children part 1

Plastic Surgery in children Part 1 ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy​​________ Follow Us On: Facebook Instagram Most people would be surprised to hear about plastic surgery for children but in fact pediatric plastic surgery forms a very important part of our work. This mainly refers to correction of birth defects and treatment of injuries or burns. Other…

The Q & A Of Body Contour Surgery

The Q & A Of Body Contour Surgery ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy​​________ Follow Us On: Facebook Instagram Next to facial beauty it is a “body beautiful” that is on everyone’s wish-list. While a few are naturally blessed, for many the changes, brought about by genetics, age, pregnancies, and sedentary living, refuse to respond to diet and…

Wound Care

Wound Care ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy​​________ Follow Us On: Facebook Instagram What types of wounds are amenable to plastic and reconstructive surgery?       Basically any wound that is potentially problematic should be seen and treated by a plastic surgeon. Some examples: burns especially in children, elderly or hand and face burns, high velocity/high impact…

Super-charged Breast Augmentation

Super-charged Breast Augmentation Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy​​ Composite breast augmentation –the supercharged alternative to plain breast augmentation         Recent media reports on the supercharged breast augmentation or composite breast augmentation have created a lot of interest. Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy, consultant plastic surgeon in Dubai elaborates more about this new surgery. What is it? …

Liposuction overtakes breast augmentation as most popular cosmetic surgery

Liposuction overtakes breast augmentation as most popular cosmetic surgery Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy​​ Liposuction has overtaken breast augmentation as the world’s most popular form of cosmetic surgery amid growing concern about the implants’ links to cancer, according to newly published data from the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). The contouring procedure, which uses suction…

Will breast implants get in the way of exercise?

Will breast implants get in the way of exercise? Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy​​ One thing patients are usually most interested in knowing about when considering implants is when it will be safe for them to exercise again after their breast augmentation procedure. It’s important to follow aftercare instructions to have as smooth a recovery as possible…

What can you do to prepare for a breast augmentation consultation?

What can you do to prepare for a breast augmentation consultation? Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy​​ Thousands of patients every year decide they want a breast augmentation, so they book an appointment – then wonder what happens next when it comes to plastic surgery. After patients have found the right plastic surgeon and scheduled a consultation, they’re…