Cosmetology

A cyst is a closed sac that develops beneath the skin and may contain keratin, fluid, or other material. Epidermoid cysts are among the common types of skin cysts. They may remain small and painless, or become larger, inflamed, tender, or repeatedly return.

Simply draining a cyst may provide temporary relief, but the cyst can recur if its surrounding sac or wall remains. Cyst excision involves carefully removing the cyst and, when appropriate, its complete sac under local anesthesia. The approach depends on the cyst's size, location, condition, and whether it is inflamed at the time of treatment.

Electro cautery is an in-clinic procedure that uses controlled heat to remove selected small skin growths, including skin tags, warts, and certain benign lesions such as seborrheic keratosis. The heat treats the targeted tissue while helping control minor bleeding during the procedure.

The growth is examined first to determine whether electro cautery is appropriate. Not every skin growth should be removed with cautery, and lesions with unusual or atypical features may require further evaluation or biopsy before treatment. When cautery is suitable, the area is treated under local anesthesia and the growth is carefully removed.

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) and GFC (Growth Factor Concentrate) are injection-based treatments used for selected cases of hair thinning and hair fall. PRP is prepared from a small sample of the patient's own blood and processed to concentrate platelets and growth factors before being injected into the scalp.

GFC is a growth-factor-based preparation derived from the patient's blood and is designed to deliver concentrated growth factors to the scalp. The appropriate option depends on the individual's hair-loss pattern, scalp condition, and follicle health. Hair fall can have several contributing factors, including genetic, hormonal, nutritional, and lifestyle-related causes. A scalp and hair assessment is therefore performed first, and blood tests may be recommended when nutritional or hormonal factors need to be evaluated.

Radio Frequency (RF) Cautery uses controlled radio-frequency energy to treat selected skin growths with precision. The energy is applied to the targeted tissue in a controlled manner, making the procedure suitable for certain small growths and areas where careful treatment is important.

The growth is assessed first to determine whether RF cautery is appropriate. Factors such as its appearance, size, location, and characteristics are considered before treatment. When suitable, the procedure is performed with controlled energy application to the targeted area while taking care to limit unnecessary treatment of the surrounding skin.

A skin biopsy is a diagnostic procedure in which a small sample of skin tissue is removed and sent for laboratory examination, known as histopathology. It may be recommended when a mole, rash, growth, or other skin lesion has unusual features or cannot be confidently diagnosed through examination alone.

A biopsy helps provide a clearer understanding of what is causing the skin change and can guide the next step in management. Depending on the lesion and clinical assessment, the sample may be taken from a small portion of the lesion or the entire lesion may be removed.