Magic makeovers for a new you

WHO: Dr Viral Desai, DHI and CPLSS specialist, practising at Sarla Hospital Santacruz (W) and Lilavati Hospital, Bandra (W)u00a0u00a0
WHAT: Talking about revolutionary cosmetic surgeries

Dr Viral Desai, MS, MCH, DNB, enjoys the business of making people look good. "It's far more challenging and emotionally satisfying than general surgery. It's an art as well as a science," explains Dr Desai, a Direct Hair Implant (DHI) and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery And Laser Super Specialities (CPLSS) expert. Over the years, he has treated a number of high profile individuals and celebrities. On World Doctor's Day, CS spoke to him to know more about these life changing surgeries.u00a0

Facing challenges
Cosmetic surgery is challenging as a client always wants perfection, which can be unrealistic at times. Moreover, undergoing cosmetic surgery is a very emotional process for most people. The reasons for cosmetic surgery differ with individuals. A celebrity might do it to beautify his looks, while a professional does it to look more presentable and gain more confidence. Earlier, people were apprehensive about plastic surgery, but the new generation is open to it.u00a0

DHI- Direct Hair Implant
We have the exclusive rights for Direct Hair Implant (DHI) in India. It is a patent that was first developed in California and Greece to overcome the hazards of strip surgery. In DHI, there are no cuts, stitches, scars or bleeding. It is a 100 per cent natural process where we take hair roots from the back of the head and transplant them on the bald patch. Recently, celebrity cricketers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir underwent DHI treatments. The new hair then grows from the transplanted roots. It is not like a wig, the new hair is completely natural. You don't need any medication to support it. DHI also guarantees maximum density of hair in one session.u00a0

Cosmetic surgery comes of age
Treatments like liposuction, rhinoplasty, aesthetic breast surgeries like breast enlargement, implants and reductions, face lifts, etc are quite popular. We have also done mega liposuctions, where weu00a0 removed 22 litres of fat in one session. When it comes to face corrections, there are non-surgical methods like botox/fillers, and surgical ones like thread lifts, mini face lifts, full face lifts, eyelid surgery, MAC lifts and others. A young girl may want breast enlargement pre-marriage while a post pregnancy woman can ask for a tummy tuck or breast lift.u00a0

Message on World Doctor's Day
I would like to tell people not to have unrealistic expectations from plastic surgeons; we can't guarantee Greek God looks. Make sure that your chosen surgeon is one with required certifications from Indian Medical Board. A person should opt for aesthetic surgery only if he really feels the need for it. Don't do it because others are doing it. Make sure that you follow the doctor's advice after a treatment to maintain good results.
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