Vampire facial refers to microneedling with PRP. The procedure involves repeatedly puncturing the skin with fine sterile needles while applying platelet rich plasma, with the aim of ‘tricking’ the cells into ‘thinking’ the skin’s surface is injured. This triggers an acceleration of the healing cascade and subsequent stimulation of collagen production. How Is The Blood Used…
Non surgical liposuction may sound like an oxymoron because liposuction is a surgical procedure. However, in this context, non surgical liposuction is simply a marketing term for fat reduction and body contouring without surgery using cooling, heat, lasers, ultrasound or radiofrequency. A lot of people who are scared of surgeries are always on the lookout…
Keratosis Pilaris (follicular keratosis) is a common but harmless skin condition that causes painless, dry, rough and tiny dark bumps on the skin. It is usually seen on the upper arms, forearms, thighs and buttocks. These bumps may also have a red, brown or white colour and can also be skin-coloured. This skin condition is…
What Are Varicose Veins? Treatment of varicose veins in Nigeria cannot be properly discussed without first understanding what varicose veins are and how they come about. Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen and twisted veins. This is a common condition caused by weak or damaged vein walls and valves. For many people, varicose veins and spider…
Tummy Tuck Vs Liposuction; which is better for me? This is the first question most people who have excess abdominal fat ask when they start preparing for cosmetic surgery. Two of the most common methods used to reduce abdominal fat today are liposuction and tummy tuck. Oftentimes, people confuse or use the two interchangeably. These…
Nowadays, IV Glutathione therapy is all the rave, especially in aesthetic medicine. These intravenous glutathione shots can be gotten in almost every aesthetic clinic that offers IV therapy services. What is glutathione and what does it really do in the body? let’s find out. What Is Glutathione? Glutathione (GSH) is a substance (an antioxidant) produced…
Eczema is a general term for dermatitis, a group of conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed, itchy and/or have a rash-like appearance. These rashes may appear red in lighter skin tones or grey/ashy in darker skin tones. Types Of Eczema Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema which usually starts in childhood….
There are lots of recommendations for anti-aging skincare every single day. These recommendations aren’t for people not to age as that is impossible. Anti-aging skincare doesn’t mean to stop or prevent the natural aging process, it is the use of skincare products and skincare practices to prevent, reverse or treat premature aging. Aging is a…
What Is Ingrown Hair? An ingrown hair is a hair strand that grows downward instead of upward and becomes trapped under the skin. What Causes Ingrown Hair? Ingrown hair can occur after shaving, tweezing or waxing. Improper shaving technique is one of the major causes of ingrown hair. Sometimes, dead skin cells can clog a hair follicle which forces…
People are often scared to have plastic surgery in Nigeria and that is understandable judging from stories that make the headlines on social media nowadays. However, in the right hands, plastic surgery in Nigeria is as safe or risky as it can be in any other country. Previously, we discussed liposuction in Nigeria, safety and…