5 Cosmetic Treatments for Brides to Be

5 Cosmetic Treatments for Brides to Be
Dr. Reema Arora, Cosmetic Physician, Reva, Delhi


If you have already taken the marital plunge, you would know the many concerns that cloud your mind in the build up to the Wedding Day. One of the many worries experienced by the bride is about her appearance and skin. Some want to get rid of scars and blemishes, others desire more facial glow.

So, if you are looking for viable solutions to multiple skin problems or desire a more even complexion, skin tone and glow, you can pick and chose from the following options:

Chemical Peels: Chemical peels is a simple procedure that stimulates skin regeneration and helps reveal a fresh, smoother and clearer layer of skin. With time, continuous sun exposure and environmental onslaught, the skin loses its sheen. Dead cells crowd the upper layer of the skin, making it appear dull, tanned, pigmented and lifeless. Using chemical agents, a dermatologist will help exfoliate or scrub out this damaged and dull upper layer of the skin, and a fresh new layer of skin takes its place. This new regenerated skin is free from scars and blemishes, pigmentation and tanning and is full of life and vigor. This procedure will give you a clearer complexion, even and brighter skin tone and glow.

Laser Hair Removal: Body hair is another major worry that women have to deal with throughout life, especially those who have excess hair. Regular waxing routines can be an irritant. A lot of time is wasted in the routine twice a month. If, for some reason, you are unable to wax or shave you have to be restricted in what you wear. No waxing means no short sleeves, no short skirts. Laser hair removal is a preferred way to get rid of the worry permanently. It is also one of the most popular treatments brides seek.

Juvederm Refine: One of the most notable concerns of women is lack of glow and skin dullness. Every bride wants to look radiant and glowing on her wedding day and the following few days when she goes about meetings new friends and family. Hyaluronic acid based fillers like Juvederm Refine are a very good way of achieving long lasting radiance and glow. Hyaluronic acid, when administered into the skin, helps the dermis absorb and retain water. This gives the skin a beautiful glow and radiance. Moreover the effects of this quick procedure last for a good six months. Some women also like to get the procedure done on their hands to make them appear more beautiful, especially before applying henna.


Hair & Scalp Treatment: Along with skin, hair is another major worry for women. Dull, rough, lifeless hair, split ends, dandruff can be immensely worrying especially before the wedding. It is recommended that a few weeks before the wedding get your hair and scalp examined by a dermatologist. Dandruff also leads to hair fall. If you have dandruff you may need antibiotics – both oral and topical -- to treat the infection. The hair may then need rejuvenating treatments like hydrating spa, or laser hair combing to give your hair more life and vigor.

Botox: Today, as more and more women delay their plans to settle down and dedicate more time to establishing their careers, some of them have to also deal with early signs of ageing like fine lines and wrinkles. Botox helps to reduce the stress lines on the forehead and the crow’s feet around the eyes, giving you a younger, fresher and a more relaxed appearance.

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Galderma launches BI-LUMA

Galderma launches BI-LUMA, a safe and effective skincare solution, in India

• Blended with natural ingredients, BI-LUMA is scientifically formulated to restore the skin’s even tone and glow
• BI-LUMA is a rich creamy, non-greasy and steroid-free formulation that spreads easily on the skin

New Delhi: Galderma, one of the world’s leading companies focused on dermatology and skin health, has launched in India its new clinically-tested skin lightening cream BI-LUMA, a unique, non-greasy and steroid free formulation specially engineered for restoring even skin tone and glow.

The cream introduced by Galderma, whose path-breaking products are the preferred choice world over, is very effective for providing relief from stubborn dark patches and unevenness that surface due to various hyperpigmentary disorders.

The company has roped in dazzling Bollywood star and model Hazel Keech as its brand ambassador. The product contains natural skin lightening ingredients, along with UVB filter and anti-oxidants which act synergistically to block melanin hypersynthesis pathways and distribution, at various stages.

As per latest reports from IMS, India’s hyperpigmentation market is valued to be Rs. 391 crores and is growing at 19% per year. With its flagship brand Cetaphil, Galderma is present in the Indian market with its prescription-based products. Its aesthetic range of Restylane products, especially skin boosters, have been drawing encouraging response in the country.

“In India, people generally suffer from various hyperpigmentary disorders such as melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) that result in an uneven skin tone. We are present in the Indian market for the last 15 years and have been introducing products which are unique and reliable. Like all our dermatology solutions, we are confident that our latest product will emerge as an effective dermatological solution for patients suffering from hyperpigmentary disorders and restore their skin with an even tone and glow,” says Mr G Sathya Narayanan, Managing Director, Galderma India.

BI-LUMA offers a unique, three-way solution – it corrects melanin hyper-synthesis and distribution; boosts anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory defense; and protects the skin from UVB radiation.

BI-LUMA is available at chemist and drug stores across India. The usage of BI-LUMA cream is simple and is advised to be applied twice daily. The product spreads easily on the skin and shows visible results within four weeks.

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Get a slender, beautiful Neck with Botox

The anti-ageing marvel Botox can also be used to beautify the neck

Dr. Janak Thakkar, Orna Skin- Advanced Laser & Hair Care Centre, Rajkot

Beauty may lie in the eyes of the beholder, but it has many dimensions. For some, eyes reflect the beauty of a person, for others a glowing skin is what constitutes beauty. For still others, a beautiful neck is as much a reflection of beauty as is the face.

Neck is also the area of the body that can become the biggest give away of your age, for the thin skin of the neck sags early and more visibly.

While we all know the effective use of wonder drug Botox in erasing the wrinkles of the face, do you know it can also be used to beautify the neck in a procedure interestingly named Nefertiti Neck.



The legendary 14th century BC queen of Egypt Nefertiti was as much renowned for her beauty as she was for her policies and active involvement in the affairs of her kingdom. One look at the portrait of Nefertiti and you will know why the neck beautifying procedure is named after her. A slender, long and beautiful neck augmented Nefertiti’s beauty manifolds.

With modern technology and research giving us miraculous powers, many women of the day are getting their necks crafted like Nefertiti with a simple and brief non-invasive procedure using Botox.

A major feature of ageing is the sagging skin under the chin and on the neck. Even if you have kept your face looking gleaming and beautiful, your neck will certainly give away your age. Nefertiti neck is a procedure that addresses the contours of the area of the neck and the chin. It's not as common as Botox for frown lines and crow’s feet but it is fast gaining popularity among women and some men. The reason is that not many people are aware of it. Cosmetologists, however, say that such is the effect of the procedure that if people who get it done once often come back to repeat it”.

Using Botox, the sagging of the skin can be reduced by reducing the downward pull of the muscles. The neck lift will allow you wear off shoulder dresses too. The procedure helps contour the jawline by redefining the chin, the jaw and the neck into more beautifully crafted, wrinkle free features. A younger looking and beautifully contoured neck and chin is what you get through the procedure.

So, if you long for a beautiful neck that allows you to wear off-shoulder dresses too, a few minutes at a cosmetologist can do wonders for you. But make sure to go to a trained expert.Sometimes, Botox can be used in conjugation with fillers like Juvederm to also give greater depth to the chin or broadness to the jaw.

Jawline correction with Botox is a procedure especially popular among men in whom a wide jawline is considered a desired beauty trait.

The best part is that it is a non surgical non invasive procedure which uses just Injectables. It takes just a few minutes and little downtime

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With Juvederm Fillers, give the ideal shape to your nose

With Juvederm Fillers, give the ideal shape to your nose
Dr. Vandana Chatrath, Dermatologist, Delhi

You might love them or loathe them but you can’t ignore them. May it be pop star Madonna or Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra; their perfect facial features leave every women craving. The secret behind their irresistible and appealing personality is not only their talent but their “picture perfect face”.

Facial feature correction is a booming trend in market today, and Rhinoplasty popularly known as “Nose Job” is the most sought after treatment that is gaining popularity among celebrities as well as masses. Often people complain about their ill defined or irregular noses that simply do not compliment to their personalities, while many of them are born with nose deformities.

Rhinoplasty is one among some of the popular procedure that can enhance the appearance of your nose. Deformities like deviated nose, crooked nose, saddle nose or small nose can be treated by Rhinoplasty. Traditionally it is done by surgery, but now non-surgical treatment like Juvederm is gaining popularity as it is less time consuming and near painless procedure.

Rhinoplasty, commonly known as nose job, is a popular surgery done to improve the shape and size of the nose- such that it suits ones personality just right. This surgical procedure is also done to improve the breathing problem. It can change the size of the nose as well as its width and profile.

These days, most of the minor corrections can be easily done with advanced fillers such as Juvederm XC or Juvederm Voluma. Usually nose can be elevated, and can be made to look straight with fillers. Similarly, these fillers can be also used to achieve minor flattening of nose with ill defined bridge.

Smriti Arora, a 19 yr old girl who studies in Delhi University, says that i was not very happy with the shape of my nose and the idea of going under the knife gives me nightmares, so the idea of non cosmetic rhinoplasty is so overwhelming and I right away got it done and happy to see the results.

Another person, Vidhi Khatri, 25, has also gone for rhinoplasty and seems satisfied with the results, she said that because next year she about to get married so wanted to leave no stone unturned, and she is content that now she has got a whole new look just because that perfect shaped nose.

With the help of Rhinoplasty, wide nose can be made narrower, depressed nose can be elevated, crooked nose -straightened, big nose made smaller and sharper. Nostrils can be made smaller and tip can be elevated.

Prateek Sharma, who is a software engineer, 27, was very upset about his widely shaped nose and he came to know about this non cosmetic surgery through her girlfriend. He says through this procedure his nose became narrow now and he wants to recommend this treatment to others as well.

Minor corrections on hump or depression of bridge, bridge irregularity, nose deviation without breathing problems and nose tip lift are some of the common problems addressed non-surgically with Juvederm fillers.

Dermal fillers are hyaluronic acid filler which are available in prefilled syringes. This small amount of Juvederm fillers are administered by intradermal injection which temporarily filling and augmenting the treated area of nose to elevate it and correct minor humps, depressions and irregularities.

Juvederm XC gives comfortable injection experience with a lesser treatment time. It contains preservative-free lidocaine that numbs the treatment area within seconds, potentially reducing the need for an additional anesthetic.

Both surgical and non-surgical procedures have their own benefits. According to the requirement and expectations, a candidate can choose between these two procedures with the help of an expert. In addition, these procedures are not recommended for people under the age of 18.

In a month we receive at least 3-4 requests for both surgical and non surgical procedures. Filler injections have advantages of immediate result with no downtime and it last for a year. On the other hand, the surgical procedure is a permanent procedure, but with a downtime of 1-3 months. Fillers like Juvederm are the best option if you need to slightly improve and enhance size or shape of your nose.

If you too have been thinking to get nose correction done, a near painless jab of Juvederm XC filler is your one-stop solution.

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Would-be-brides try some lunch-time beauty treatments this marriage season

With the arrival of wedding season become overly busy the would-be-brides. They have their hands full with a number of tasks to be taken care of. From shopping their dresses, jewelleries and footwears, the would-be-brides have no time to relax. They keep waiting for the weekends to finish their wedding tasks and sometimes even rush after office to get things done. Going to parlor in the busy schedule is no less than a challenge for them. In all this hustle-bustle, they can’t afford to look dull on their D-day. But managing office till last days and umpteen other works do not leave them with enough time to pamper themselves at the parlor.

For all the soon-to-be brides for whom time is a constraint, quick lunch time procedures can bring a lot of relief. They consume less than an hour and will give them more than they expect.

With the rise in the level of awareness about new age cosmetic treatments over the past decade and with increase in purchasing power, more and more people are opening up to a number of new age non-invasive cosmetic treatments. What’s extremely interesting about these new age treatments in the fact that they are less time consuming and more rewarding. When it comes to taking a call, today the soon-to-be-brides have plenty of options to pick and chose from:

A lip enhancement for fuller, more supple lips

If you think only a surgery can augment your lips to give them a fuller look, you are wrong. There is another quick procedure that can do the job and in a more natural way. Why is young skin so supple and full? In part, because of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in skin that helps provide fullness and elasticity. Modern day hyaluronic acid based formulations like Restylane are a great way to get a fuller pout. When injected, Restylane can help maintain lip fullness for up to 6 months or more. For those who do not believe in a permanent lip job, this is an ideal option that does the trick more naturally and is not permanent. The procedure will take 15-20 minutes, with little or no discomfort when done under the supervision of an expert doctor, and give you remarkable new lips.

Diamond Polishing

It is a technique in which the skin is polished with diamonds fixed on tips that electronically move on the skin. This is useful in removing dead cells, scars, tanning and overall improves glow and complexion of the skin. The diamond MDB is a new development worldwide that makes the skin look smoother and clearer along with adding softness and glow to it.

A filler to smoothen out facial wrinkles

Faulty lifestyles, stress, overload of work, sleep deprivation and exposure to sun. All these conditions will make signs of ageing appear early on your face. Some women even in their late 20s and early 30s develop wrinkles around the eyes, known as crow’s feet, or fine lines around the mouth. Hyaluronic acid based fillers like Restylane are a wonderful option to smoothen out these wrinkles. When injected in the upper layers of skin, the filler replenishes the skin’s lost reserves of hyaluronic acid which then fills up the hollows and lines. The water binding ability of HA ensure that deep hydration too comes naturally with the procedure and so does a smooth shine and glow.

Treating acne scars and marks

Acne scars can be a real irritant for many women. They can be traumatic for some when they are too many. Today, there are procedures that assure that you don’t have to live with them. Rejuvenating Orange Ozone Therapy is one. In this procedure orange ozone light is used to sterilize and rejuvenate the skin. It improves skin texture and scars and is helpful for acne and acne marks. Restylane skinboosters are another treatment that can reduce the appearance of acne scars. Acne scars are basically mini depressions on the skin. When Restylane skinbooster gel is injected into the affected areas of the skin, it fills up the depressions and substantially reduces the appearance of scars and pock marks.

Laser hair removal

The regular sessions of waxing and hair removing are another pain that have to be lived with. What if you can do away with the hair once and for all? Just think how much time and fuss it will save you all your life. Laser hair removal has come as a huge relief for such women who have excess hair on the body and need regular sessions of waxing or cleaning.

Make sure, you go to a trained and expert dermatologist to get best results.

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Say goodbye to first signs of ageing with Juvederm Refine

Have you off late started taking note of the fine lines that have appeared on the corners of your eyes, or the wrinkles that become prominent around your mouth when you smile? If the first signs of ageing are worrying you, it’s perhaps time you get rid of them.

The search for the eternal ‘Fountain of Youth’ may lead to places and ideas never thought of before, but if you happen to visit a cosmetologist, chances are she may recommend you a dermal filler as a cosmetic fix.

Fine wrinkles around the eyes and smile lines around the lips may be the first indication that your age might be catching up with you as you silently undergo the stress of the daily regimen of life.

However, you can now effectively push back those early signs with new age treatments that can replenish the skin and give you a renewed confidence of looking into the mirror.

Launched recently in India by the makers of Botox, Allergan’s Juvederm Refine is the latest kid on the bloc in the anti-ageing treatment segment. An injectable therapy, it is a hyaluronic acid based product that works to replenish your skin and reduces fine lines the natural way.

Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring biodegradable complex sugar found in the human body which adds volume and hydrates the skin by enhancing the skin’s moisture retention capability. As skin ages, it loses its ability to produce hyaluronic acid, a primary reason for the appearance of wrinkles. When injected into the skin, hyaluronic acid revives the skin by producing the same effect as natural hyaluronic acid would.

There has been a shift in people’s perception of beauty and there is more willingness to get their looks enhanced with the help of cosmetic fixes as seen among women. The availability of products that can visibly reduce the signs of ageing has given women of today remarkable options in skin treatment. The hyaluronic acid based fillers are an option women are actively using today. These are really fast to administer and their results last for quite some time.

Experts say Juvederm Refine, the fourth in the series of Juvederm fillers is best suited to undo the early signs of ageing as it is designed to be injected in the upper layers of the skin to work on fine and superficial lines. So, relatively younger women, who are in their early 30’s or even those in their late 20’s can use it to cut down their years and get that flawless look.

A scar-less and brief procedure, experts say Juvederm Refine dermal filler works wonders on finer lines like Crows feet that appear around the corners of your eyes, Accordion lines or large smile lines, as well as Forehead lines that require very superficial injections. Its effect lasts for as long as six months.

Juvederm Refine is also good for reducing fine lines on hands, and the tear trough – the dark circles that appear around the eyes. It is designed to work in the superficial layers of the dermis and is hence also suitable for relatively younger women, who have just started getting those fine line.

So, stop worrying about your early signs of ageing. Go ahead and get rid of them.

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Smokin’ Hot Pout with Juvederm Fillers…

What turned the ugly frog into a charming prince? The kiss of course! The magic was not just in the spell but in the Princess’ plump pout as well. From fables to reality, the power of a kiss is unquestionable.

Perhaps that’s why women desire for fuller, luscious lips. To get their dream date hooked or to keep the old chemistry fresh, a girl’s pout is undeniably her best asset if it’s plump and ambrosial.

But not every one is blessed with a pair of soft, luxurious lips. Women with thin lips are usually very insecure about their looks. A study by Manchester University reveals that ‘lips represent one of the most sensual aspects of a woman’s body and play a critical role in human sexual attraction.’

So, what to do when you aren’t that lucky? Fretting is definitely not the way out especially for the modern-day girls who like to take charge of every aspect of their life. More and more women, these days, are opting for lip pouting treatment.

The trend of getting fuller lips is on an upswing these days. This is because, every woman irrespective of her age wants to look her best and today, most of them have the means as well. Modern day aesthetic treatment offer quick-fix solutions for problems such as thin and unshapely lips.

So what is this wonder treatment that enables one to get a smokin’ hot pout? ... A jab!

Nowadays we have injectables called dermal fillers. Filler is a hyaluronic acid-based gel formulation that when injected beneath the skin can instantly fill-up deep lines and folds. The use of modern-day dermal fillers, such as Juvederm, in augmenting the lip size and shape is becoming a fairly common one.”

Those who loathe undergoing the scalpel and yet are on the lookout of non-surgical aesthetic procedures, to them, fillers provide a safe option. “I was always dissatisfied with the way my upper lip looked so small in comparison to the lower one. I always felt the need to get something done about it but I am afraid of surgeries and stitches. Hence, I decided to go for dermal fillers. All I felt was a nominal prick, no stitches and no fuss,” says 27-yr-old advertising professional Anu Parasher.

Upon injection dermal fillers such as Juvederm can fill into a deep facial line or a fold. Their hyaluronic acid content effectively smoothens out the wrinkles and boosts the skin volume thus giving a fresher and younger looking pair of lips for up to a whole year.

A lot of younger and middle-aged women like to enhance their lip size. The single reason why they opt for fillers over lip-augmentation surgery being that the procedure has a short downtime and there are no stitches involved. There could be minor swelling at the site of injection which subsides within a day or two. At any given day it is better than having to undergo an operative procedure under a surgeon’s knife and stay at the hospital for at least a day. Juvederm fillers give the patient the freedom to be active and resume their daily routine as soon as the procedure is over.

When it comes to the cost, non-surgical lip augmentation is definitely cheaper than surgical procedure. Agrees, 35-yr-old Nandita Bakshi, whose husband apparently footed the bill for her treatment. “Both me and my husband are both price and quality conscious. When he expressed his desire to gift me a lip-augmentation treatment, my instinctual reaction was to opt out of any surgery for the obvious cost consideration. However, when I learnt about the benefits of dermal fillers I found them to be far more cost effective. Even after a few months post treatment the results remain fabulous for me.

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Auditions for Miss ICON India 2013

The auditions for India’s premier female model contest Miss Icon India 2013 are going to be organized from 24 May 2013 to 13 July 2013. The auditions will be conducted in Mumbai, New Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Ahmadabad, Raipur, Bhopal and Indore. Total 20 candidates will be selected for semifinal round and top 3 candidates will perform in Grand Final, which is scheduled to be organized on 10 August 2013.

The selection of candidates will be made on their performance in three main sessions- scanning round, semifinal round and final round. In the scanning round candidates will undergo the process of registration, audition and final scanning. Selected 20 Models in semifinal round will get 1 Lac in INR cash prize and 1 year working contract.

In Grand Final Round there will be a grooming and training session in which final Contestants will be professionally groomed & trained by experts from various fields like Personality Development, Skin & Hair Care, Diction, Ramp-walk, Modeling & Physical Training for 20 days. Then in a sub event scheduled in Goa the titles of Miss Beautiful hair, Miss Beautiful eyes, Miss Beautiful body, Miss photogenic face, Miss beautiful smile and Miss talented will be awarded. Miss ICON India 2013 will be selected in Grand final, scheduled in Indore.

Managing Director of the W3N! What Next Mr.Aashish Dhakad told, “B-Class cities are displaying enormous talent. Keeping this in mind, we are organizing Miss ICON India 2013.”

Director Marketing Ms.Shreya Soni told, “Miss ICON India 2013 is a platform for the girls, who want to make career in TV and film industry.”

Miss ICON India 2013 is India’s premier female model contest celebrating its 2nd year in 2013. It opens the gates of opportunities for aspiring female models. It tests candidates for their true beauty, which is a combination of virtue, intelligence and presence of mind. Selected candidates get the chance to work with some good brands, shoots etc. All contestants receive a certificate, a high quality professional portfolio and a perfect platform to show their talent. This platform brings several established names from the industry together.

This gala event will be supported by a 360 degree promotional plan including TV, Radio, News papers and magazines, hoardings, online promotion and other popular modes of communication. The marketers and promoters will get a chance to connect directly to their target audience.

For More Details Please Contact: Atul Malikram [atul@atulmalikram.in]

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Parachute launches 'Summer Fresh'

Press Release:

Mumbai: As the scorching summer sets in, all new Parachute Advansed Body Lotion- Summer Fresh is the answer to keeping your skin refreshed and beautiful all day long. A coconut milk based body lotion infused with cool and tingling mint extracts to keep your skin refreshed and rejuvenated in the summer heat. What’s more – it also gives your skin double protection against the sun rays with its UV A & B base protection. Parachute Advansed Body Lotion- Summer Fresh penetrates deep into your skin & refreshes it to get the soft and revitalized look through the summer!

While we may not realize it, our skin loses a lot of moisture during the summer months, diminishing its freshness and softness & making it vulnerable to sun-tan. Summers in essence, is a harrowing time for your skin – and it goes through multiple skin screams – summer heat, dehydration, tanning, stickiness, and bad odour. This is when it needs that burst of moisture more than ever. All new Parachute Advansed Body Lotion- Summer Fresh has identified the need for a one-stop solution for all these multi-dimensional summer screams.




The mint extracts provide an instant cooling on skin and refresh it after a hot summer day, coconut milk infuses light moisture to soften skin and keep it supple. Its bloom of refreshing and long lasting fragrance lingers on to give a invigorating feel for longer. Moreover, the double sunscreens provide double protection from sun. The result is refreshed, hydrated, healthy skin that is soft to touch all summer long.


So, welcome the summers with Parachute Advansed Body Lotion- Summer Fresh as it offers your skin a cooling & fresh experience all summer long!

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