January 2024

TL;DR Prevalence of Sun Damage: Approximately 90% of skin aging is attributed to sun exposure. Regular use of sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher can reduce skin aging by 24%. Cumulative Nature of Sun Damage: Only 23% of lifetime sun exposure occurs by age 18, emphasizing the cumulative nature of sun damage. Early identification of sun damage is crucial for effective treatment. Signs of Sun-Damaged Skin: Key indicators include hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, brown spots or freckles, melasma, blackheads, broken blood vessels, and a red neck. These signs may lead to a ruddy complexion and premature aging. Long-Term Effects of Sun Exposure: Photoaging, characterized by pigmentation changes, wrinkles, and rough texture, is a common consequence. Actinic Keratoses, precancerous skin cell developments, can also occur due to prolonged sun exposure. Prevention Strategies: Use sunscreen with at least SPF 15, avoid sun exposure during peak hours, use umbrellas and hats, wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and stay hydrated with adequate water intake An estimated 90% of skin aging is caused by the sun. People who use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher daily show 24% less skin aging than those who do not use sunscreen daily. Sun damage is cumulative. Only about 23% of lifetime exposure occurs by age 18. Staying outside in the sun for a long time can damage your skin severely because of the harmful UV rays. As the sun damage builds up in your skin, you get more wrinkles, age spots,  spider veins, and scaly patches (known as Actinic Keratoses, i.e., AK) which makes you look much older than your age. You get loose skin or a ruddy/blotchy complexion that becomes your aesthetic concern. Sun rays can prematurely age your skin, also known as “photoaging”, which may even cause skin cancer!  However, with our advanced treatments, you can get rid of the sun-damaged skin and get a younger-looking skin. Even though certain sun damage is permanent, our treatment can reduce the appearance of UV damage on your skin. At CNF in Bengaluru, our doctor checks your skin and suggests the right treatment to fix the sun damage and make you look better than before.  Identifying Sun Damage As the sun causes damage to your skin, identifying them at the right time is crucial to perform the most effective treatment for curing them Signs of Sun-Damaged Skin Here are the key signs and symptoms of sun-damaged skin Hyperpigmentation Mottled or blotchy skin, dark patches, and red discoloration are common effects of sun exposure. However, they don’t signify a critical health condition. Inflamed skin may get hyperpigmented because of consistent sun exposure. The dark discoloration on your skin tends to be caused due to chronic sun damage.  Wrinkles Most wrinkles related to aging are the outcomes of collaborative sun damage. UV rays from sun exposure may damage the elastin and collagen that keep your skin supple and firm. The chronic sun damage for years develops wrinkles on your face and other sun-exposed areas.  Brown Spots or Freckles Your skin develops brown spots or freckles when it stays exposed to the sun for long every day. Freckles are called “ephelides” and bugger tan spots are called “solar lentigos”. They are also called “age spots”, which may coalesce and get larger brown spots.  Melasma Melasma looks like dark patches on the sun-exposed skin of your face, mostly on your cheekbones. Skin inflammation due to chronic sun exposure may develop melasma on your skin.  Blackheads Clustered blackheads may occur on your cheeks and temples because of decreased skin elasticity caused due to sun exposure. The elastin fiber loss enlarges the pores and crevices, which accumulate dirt and look black. This issue is also known as “Favre-Racouchot syndrome” and mostly occurs in middle-aged people experiencing heavy sun exposure. Broken Blood Vessels Red and spider veins around your cheeks and nose are the outcomes of UV rays exposure. They are enlarged vessels, which pump blood from one area to another and stay tight or trim, and thus, invisible. Elastin fibers, when broken by sun exposure can’t support and hold the blood vessels, which are enlarged and visible. Enlarged blood vessels tend to appear on the cheeks, nose, and chest, the body parts that get maximum sun exposure.  Red Neck Redness on your neck’s lateral sides and central chest, a disorder called, “Poikiloderma”, occurs due to consistent sun exposure. The blood vessels on the sun-exposed skin of your chest and neck enlarge, which makes your skin look red.       Long-Term Effects of Sun Exposure Here are the most common long-term effects of sun exposure on your skin:  Photoaging Sunlight exposure ages your skin, mainly by damaging collagen because of different DNA and biochemical complications. The changes in your skin can be mottled pigmentation, coarse wrinkles, fine wrinkles, telangiectasia, sallowness, lentigines, and rough texture.  Actinic Keratoses Actinic Keratoses are precancerous developments in your skin cells, also called “keratinocytes”, which tend to occur because of years of sun exposure. It may look brown, gray, red, or pink and feel scaly and rough to the touch. Seborrheic keratoses appear like actinic keratoses, which may even develop on skin not exposed to sun and aren’t precancerous.  Prevention Strategies for Sun-Damaged Skin Here are the prevention measures you can take to protect your skin from sun damage:  Apply Sunscreen On the Exposed Body Parts Sunscreens containing an SPF of at least 15 can block UV rays from entering your skin. So, you should apply a sunscreen of minimum SPF 15 on your face and other exposed body parts. Check if the product has a broad spectrum specified on the label as it ensures to protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays. UVA penetrates deep inside your skin and tends to cause premature aging and even skin cancer. UVB rays attack the skin’s surface and cause sunburn.  Avoid Sun Exposure Elude go outside during the daytime if you want to protect your skin from the harshest UV sun rays. Try not to participate in outdoor activities during the summer from 10 AM

TL;DR Mewing Technique Overview: Repositioning the tongue on the roof of the mouth for a larger and more square jawline. Primarily done for aesthetic purposes or to address orthodontic and facial structure issues. Effectiveness of Mewing: Mewing can work to a large extent but may not lead to permanent changes. Research doesn’t conclusively support significant and lasting alterations to jawlines. Enhancing Mewing Results at CNF: Biofillers are injected around the cheekbone area to add volume. Consultation with Dr. Praharsh Devraj at CNF: Dr. Praharsh Devraj, a mewing expert in Bangalore, offers years of experience in dermatology. Expertise includes adding definition to jawlines, improving facial shape, and creating a thinner appearance. Mewing, named after British orthodontist Dr. John Mew, is the practice of tongue repositioning inside your mouth to enhance your jawline and overall appearance. Do you want to look better by repositioning your tongue? Visit CNF as we are the only clinic in Bangalore with mewing experts. We ensure all our clients who do sewing from us are satisfied with the results. What is Mewing? Mewing is a technique where the tongue is positioned on the mouth’s roof to make the jawlarger and more square. It is usually done for aesthetic purposes and/or to fix orthodonticand facial structure issues. How To Do Mewing? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEHeigyRPbI&pp=ygUQaG93IHRvIGRvIG1ld2luZw%3D%3D The steps to do me wing vary for patients depending on their different conditions. Here arethe basic steps to do mewing:  Close lips   Move the jaw so that the front bottom teeth are immediately behind the front upper teeth   Cover the roof of the mouth with the tongue   Position the tip of the tongue immediately behind the front teeth with no touching Some experts suggest that you can find the correct position if you try to make the sound  Others suggest breathing out of the nose rather than the mouth. Does Mewing Work?   Yes, mewing does work to a large extent. No research suggests that mewing can changethe shape of the jawline or fix other issues in your face. Experts say people hardly seepermanent change. Orthodontists and dentists sometimes use the most effective techniqueswith the same concepts that work in mewing to treat misaligned teeth and sleep apnea.However, it’s part of a well-organized and proven treatment plan. Mewing comes with its setof risks. How Can We Make the Result of Mewing Even MoreImpactful? We can make the meowing results more impactful by injecting biofilters into the area surrounding your cheekbone. The biofilters add volume to the injected area. With correct positioning, bio fillers can add volume to your existing cheekbones giving you a defined and higher cheekbone line.  At Clinic Next Face, we use the full facial profile to perfectly inject bio fillers to restructure existing cheekbone contours and lightly increase their volume naturally to support your facial structure. With our bio-filler injections, the mewing results are more pronounced cheekbones that look natural. Why is CNF the Perfect Place To Go for Mewing Advice?  At Clinic Next Face, you can consult Dr.Praharsh Devraj, who is a mewing expert in Bangalore withyears of experience in the dermatology industry. He knows how to perfectly add moredefinition to your jawline, improve the shape of your face and make it look thinner. With ouradvice, you will look much better after getting the mewing done in our clinic. You Deserve Personalised Perfection. Book Now Talk To Our Mewing Expert Today! No Obligations! Just jump on a quick call with our Mewing expert and know what kind of treatment will suit you the best. Either way you will get some actionable tips to reach your skin goals faster. I was looking for a safe place for Lip Fillers in Bangalore, and I found CNF. My experience at Clinic Next Face has been one of the most cherished experiences of my life. Dr. Praharsh is an amazing doctor. I felt I was in the safest hands. The team is full of positivity and an extremely loving team. Amritra GFounder & Entrepreneur I had been to Clinic Next Face last week and consulted Dr. Praharsh for an eyebrow lift procedure. I loved the way they explained and treated me very well. And I started seeing the results in a week. Thank you, clinic next face. Neha RMedical Professional I visited Dr. Praharsh for an acne issue that I have been facing for quite some time. I was very happy with the results and more so with the doctor’s patience to answer each of my questions patiently. I liked the fact that he would not push medication unnecessarily and instead give me the time to research and come back and see if I wanted to go ahead with the treatment. I would definitely recommend this aesthetic clinic as a place I trust. Priyanshu M.Software Developer “One of the best aesthetic clinics in Bangalore. They not only concentrate on your face but your lifestyle and nutrition-related problems as well. My skin and hair is so much better now thanks to Doctor and Vani.” Archana GSpa Manager “Went there for under-eye fillers and dark circle removal. One of the best experts on this. Amazing advice and very good consultation style. The doctor is a genuine when it comes facial aesthetics. Best aesthetic clinic in bangalore.” RachanaHousewife Previous Next

TL;DR Deep Phenol Peels and TCA Overview: Deep phenol peels are the most aggressive form of chemical peels, shedding a portion of the entire epidermis to reveal fresh skin. Phenol, derived from petroleum, is the key component, causing restricted injury to reduce facial wrinkles. Understanding Brown Skin for Chemical Peels: Brown skin has higher melanin concentration, more cell layers, sweat glands, and ceramide content. Despite high ceramide levels, brown skin is sensitive to pigmentation changes, Immediate Reactions to Deep Phenol & TCA Peels: Irritation, redness, color changes, burns, scars, crusting, scabs, swelling, allergies, and infection are common immediate reactions. Increased sensitivity to sunlight is a notable side effect, requiring avoidance of sun exposure. Long-Term Complications on Brown Skin: Persistent erythema, edema, blistering, milia, hyperpigmentation, depigmentation, herpes simplex infection, atrophy, changes in skin texture, and delayed healing are potential long-term complications. Complications like persistent erythema may indicate potential scarring, and milia can occur in the initial healing weeks. Nowadays, chemical peels are one of the best solutions to reduce the appearance of blemishes and signs of aging, which make you look younger than your age.  So, many people are doing the strongest deep phenol peel due to their high-intensity level, and skin penetration capabilities and get exceptional results. However, being the toughest type of chemical peel, it comes with certain risks, and side effects and can have dangerous effects on your skin.  Deep phenol peel doesn’t suit Indian brown skin or dark skin tone because of its high melanin content, and thus, high risk of developing PIH. As dark skin responds to injuries or inflammation, it produces extra melanin and develops dark spots and patches.  The aggressiveness of deep phenol peel causes scars and uneven tone. Indian skin gets more sensitive to the sun after the treatment intensifies the sun damage risks, develops pigmentation, and delays healing, which causes irritation, redness, and infection.  As deep phenol peel is an aggressive skin treatment, consulting a skilled doctor is crucial before getting it done. At CNF, our doctor checks your skin type, and melanin content and recommends the right treatment to deliver the desired results rather than performing deep phenol peel because of which your skin may have severe side effects Overview of Deep Phenol Peels & TCA Here is an overview of deep phenol peels & TCA that you should know before doing it:  Definition and Purpose A deep phenol peel is the deepest and most aggressive form of chemical peel, which sheds a portion of the entire epidermis and reveals fresh skin underneath. Phenol, the organic molecule, acquired from petroleum elements, can be generated deeply inside your skin and thus, used in aesthetic treatments.  It causes a restricted injury, which can visibly reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles post-healing. As phenol contains acidic properties, it is widely used in skincare products.  Unlike AHA/BHA peel, a deep phenol peel gets into the superficial layer and gently sheds dead cells on your skin’s topmost layer. Since phenol peel is very aggressive, it doesn’t suit Indian skin tones with a high melanin content. A phenol peel works well with people with mild to deeper acne scars, sun damage spots, and wrinkles.  Phenol, also called “carbolic acid”, removes your skin’s outer layer. A deep phenol peel is a skin resurfacing treatment whose purpose is to remove damaged cells, lighten acne scars, and boost collagen production in your skin. You will get a clearer and younger skin after the treatment.  Common Usage Of Deep Peels in Skincare A phenol peel is a commonly used ingredient in the skincare industry to cure skin conditions, such as acne and eczema. Since phenol acts as a disinfectant, it can heal your skin when combined with other treatments.  Phenol peel is non-invasive that causes tiny tears in your skin which produces more elastin and collagen post the treatment. The molecules in the peel deeply penetrate your skin’s top layer and reduce the appearance of discolorations and blemishes.  Skincare products containing phenol peel can exfoliate dead cells from the pores and cure acne breakouts. You can apply phenol peel products on your face as an inclusion of a multidisciplinary process when treating freckles and age spots. Phenol peel controls sebum production and shrinks the large open pores in your skin. As the excessive oil production controls, it minimize the chances of pore blockages and decreases the size of pores.  Understanding Brown Skin For Chemical Peels If you have a brown skin tone, you should know its unique properties and common challenges it faces before getting the deep phenol peel.  Unique Properties of Brown Skin Here are the key properties of brown skin:  High Melanin Concentration Brown skin has a higher level of melanin concentration than fair skin and thus, has a higher risk of hyperpigmentation as the pigment cells react quickly. As brown skin contains more melanin, it gets more protection against harmful sun rays. Dark skin has the same number of melanocytes as light skin. However, such cells produce larger melanosomes.  More Cell Layers, Sweat Glands, and Ceramide Content Brown skin contains more cellular layers, which makes it more compact and less prone to wrinkles and aging. Dark skin has more tiny blood vessels and sweat glands and is thus, a little oilier than fair skin. It also tends to get drier as its transdermal moisture loses more than light skin.  Asian skin has a high level of ceramide that helps in maintaining a strong skin barrier, holding moisture, protecting against irritants, and controlling moisture loss. A high ceramide content in Indian brown skin helps in strengthening the barrier and keeps it hydrated.  Sensitivity to Pigmentation Changes Even after having a high ceramide content, brown skin is quite sensitive to pigmentation changes. Ceramides and sensitivity in your skin have a complicated relationship, which varies depending on multiple factors, such as environmental elements, genetic predisposition, allergies, irritation from skin care product ingredients, and other skin disorders. As brown skin is extremely sensitive to pigmentation changes, it demands special attention. Immediate