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A new phenomenon called ‘Snapchat dysmorphia’ has popped up, where patients are seeking out surgery to help them appear like the filtered versions of themselves,” said Dr Neelam Vashi, director of the Boston University Cosmetic and Laser Centre.The study, published in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery Viewpoint, found apps like Snapchat and photo-editing Facetune are to blame - as they allow selfies to achieve a level of physical “perfection” previously seen only in celebrity or beauty magazines.

AccordingAs these images become the norm on social media, and in real life, the idea of what is attractive worldwide also changes - which can affect self-esteem and trigger body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) or Snapchat dysmorphia, a term coined by Dr Tijion Esho, a cosmetic doctor.The emergence of Snapchat dysmorphia comes after previous studies found social media negatively impacts self-esteem and increases the risk of mental health issues.

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Dr. Sanket Ekhande – Plastic Surgeon in Panvel

When it comes to enhancing your appearance or addressing medical concerns through surgery, finding the right specialist is essential. In Vashi, Dr. Sanket Ekhande stands out as a highly skilled and respected plastic surgeon. With his extensive training and dedication to delivering the best results, Dr. Ekhande has become the go-to Plastic Surgeon in Panvel for both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

Who is Dr. Sanket Ekhande?

Dr. Sanket Ekhande is a board-certified plastic surgeon with a rich academic and professional background. After completing his M.B.B.S., Dr. Ekhande pursued specialized training in plastic surgery, obtaining his M.S. in General Surgery and M.Ch. in Plastic Surgery from prestigious institutions. His passion for the field has led him to become an expert in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, making him the premier Plastic Surgeon in Panvel.

Comprehensive Plastic Surgery Services

Whether you're looking for cosmetic enhancements or need reconstructive surgery due to injury or illness, Dr. Ekhande offers a wide range of services. His expertise covers multiple areas, including:

Cosmetic Surgery: Dr. Ekhande specializes in procedures like rhinoplasty (nose reshaping), liposuction, tummy tucks, facelifts, and breast augmentations. His ability to tailor each procedure to the individual needs of his patients ensures that you achieve the best aesthetic results possible.

Reconstructive Surgery: If you’ve experienced trauma, burns, or have congenital deformities, Dr. Ekhande provides state-of-the-art reconstructive surgery to restore both function and appearance. His expertise extends to hand surgery, microsurgery, and post-cancer breast reconstruction.

With such a broad spectrum of services, it’s no wonder Dr. Sanket Ekhande has earned his reputation as a top Plastic Surgeon in Panvel.

Why Choose Dr. Sanket Ekhande?

When considering plastic surgery, it’s important to choose a surgeon who combines skill, experience, and compassion. Dr. Sanket Ekhande excels in all three areas. His focus on patient care ensures that each person receives personalized treatment from the initial consultation to post-operative recovery. His approach is rooted in understanding the unique goals and concerns of each patient, which enables him to create customized surgical plans that deliver natural-looking and satisfying results.

Advanced Techniques and Cutting-Edge Technology

Dr. Ekhande’s clinic in Vashi is equipped with the latest technology to ensure safety and precision in every procedure. Whether it's minimally invasive techniques for quicker recovery or advanced microsurgical procedures for complex cases, you can trust that Dr. Ekhande utilizes the most up-to-date practices in the field of plastic surgery. As a renowned Plastic Surgeon in Panvel, he continually updates his knowledge and skills, ensuring his patients benefit from the latest advancements in the field.

Commitment to Patient Safety and Comfort

Patient safety and satisfaction are Dr. Sanket Ekhande’s top priorities. He is dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable environment for all his patients. From the moment you step into his clinic to the post-surgery follow-ups, you’ll experience top-tier care. Dr. Ekhande ensures that all your questions are answered, and you fully understand the risks and benefits associated with any procedure.

A Trusted Name in Vashi

Over the years, Dr. Sanket Ekhande has built a strong reputation in Vashi, with numerous satisfied patients praising his exceptional surgical outcomes and warm bedside manner. His commitment to excellence has made him a trusted name and one of the most sought-after Plastic Surgeons in Vashi.

Conclusion

If you're considering plastic surgery in Vashi, look no further than Dr. Sanket Ekhande. His combination of expertise, compassionate care, and state-of-the-art techniques makes him the ideal choice for anyone seeking aesthetic or reconstructive procedures. Trust your transformation to the best Plastic Surgeon in Panvel and experience the confidence that comes with exceptional results.

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 In today's fast-paced world, maintaining an ideal body weight can be challenging. Whether due to genetics, lifestyle, or other factors, excess fat can accumulate, posing health risks and affecting self-esteem. Weight Loss Surgery in navi mumbai,navi mumbai, Vashi, Nerul, Belapur particularly advanced procedures like liposuction and laser lipolysis, offers an effective solution for those struggling with stubborn fat deposits. Dr. Vinod Vij, a leading plastic and cosmetic surgeon in navi mumbai, Vashi, Nerul, Belapur, provides expert services in these cutting-edge fat removal techniques.

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Week 8: Face Filters

Definition of Filters

Filters, integral to contemporary visual culture and pioneered by platforms like Instagram, have expanded beyond image editing to broader applications in digital culture and academia. They encompass various domains and can augment content rather than simply removing undesirable elements (Rettberg, 2014).

In the beauty industry, face filters, described as the modern-age version of makeup (Olutoye, 2018), reinforce beauty ideals and trends, with cosmetic companies leveraging filters on platforms like Snapchat to promote products, capitalizing on their ability to deliver a fashionable ideal to a wide audience.

Despite their playful appeal, some users express concerns about the implications of these virtual makeovers, which often feature elements such as contoured skin, plump lips slicked with a matte color, thick, flawless eyebrows, and cheekbones glowing with highlighter — it's that airbrushed look that seems to only exist online. Gander considered it 'easy to blame' celebrities-turned-makeup-moguls like Kardashian for this 'homogenous' and 'high-maintenance… ideal' (Gander, 2017).

Different Types of Filters

Technological and cultural filters encompass various forms of mediation, influencing perceptions and behaviors. Kenneth Burke's concept of "terministic screens" illustrates how language filters understanding of reality, while cultural filters, seen in normative discursive strategies and technological mechanisms like social media filters, reflect and reinforce societal values, shaping actions and expression (Burke, 1968, p. 46). These filters, ingrained in societal expectations, also influence choices in representation. In photography, biases towards certain skin tones persisted due to technological and cultural norms, akin to Instagram filters, impacting self-perception (Roth, 2009).

Filters in photojournalism offer aesthetic appeal but raise concerns about emotional insulation. While filters can defamiliarize images, they also serve as tools for self-expression and reflection, with genre acting as another filter, imposing expectations on narratives shared through various mediums and influencing the portrayal of success, shaping online communities (Rettberg, 2014, pp. 30-31). Despite efforts to showcase progress, inverted narratives may lead to adverse effects like heightened depression or self-harm.

Problematic Effects

Filter use among women often evokes mixed feelings about their natural beauty, particularly when makeup-centric filters are involved, leading to frustrations over inappropriate designs and skin-whitening effects (Barker, 2020, p. 212). For instance, filters released on International Women's Day in 2017 garnered criticism for their gender-biased makeup designs, sparking social media backlash against Snapchat for perpetuating stereotypes about women in science.

Additionally, seemingly innocuous animal-themed filters can unexpectedly modify facial features, such as enlarging eyes and slimming faces to conform to stereotypical feminine proportions, prompting users to question the authenticity of their digitally altered appearances.

Beyond aesthetic concerns, the psychological consequences of prolonged exposure to such filters are significant, with some users experiencing detachment from their natural faces and likening the process to cosmetic surgery or virtual violence (Barker, 2020, p. 215). This phenomenon, termed "Snapchat dysmorphia," has led some users to seek real-world plastic surgery to resemble their filtered selves, highlighting broader mental health implications (Rajanala, Maymone & Vashi, 2018, p. 443).

The discrepancy between filtered selfies and unaltered mirror images can cause mild identity confusion, further exacerbating users' dissatisfaction with their natural appearance. The digitization of female appearances through apps like Perfect365 and Photoshop has reshaped societal beauty standards, leading to a phenomenon known as "Digitized Dysmorphia” (Coy-Dibley, 2016, p. 1).

This term describes the impact of digitally altering images on women's perceptions of their bodies and identities, reflecting a problematic relationship between women and their bodies influenced by societal pressures and technological advancements. Despite offering a semblance of control over self-presentation, digital editing often perpetuates narrow beauty standards, limiting opportunities for diverse expression and exacerbating the disconnect between online personas and authentic self-perception (Coy-Dibley, 2016, p. 5).

Essena O'Neill's experience sheds light on the pervasive influence of Digitized Dysmorphia in contemporary beauty culture, underscoring the need for critical examination and reform in addressing broader issues of gender inequality and the commodification of beauty (Coy-Dibley, 2016, p. 7).

Snapchat Case Study

Snapchat Filters

In 2015, Snapchat introduced Lenses, commonly referred to as face filters, which revolutionized users' ability to apply virtual accessories and tweak facial features using augmented reality technology, seamlessly integrating it into their daily routines (Barker, 2020, p. 207).

This feature fosters what can be termed as 'digital adornment', offering users a platform to express creativity and strengthen social bonds, similar to experimenting with cosmetics and fashion (Barker, 2017). These Lenses, the official term for Snapchat's filters, enable users to augment their selfies with amusing designs that instantly edit images within the camera's frame. Through Snapchat's advanced facial detection tool, these filters accurately identify and outline distinct facial characteristics, ensuring that virtual enhancements remain precisely aligned as users move (Vox, 2016). Within moments, users can experiment with different filters, capturing selfies in various formats and instantly sharing them with friends. Beyond simply adding virtual makeup, these filters also offer whimsical accessories like flower crowns and puppy snouts, while simultaneously refining facial features to present a flawless image (Barker, 2020, p. 208).

Brands using Snapchat Sponsored Filters

Trend forecaster Jess Smith noted cosmetic companies' response to the 'filtered face' trend (Gander, 2017). Beauty brands, like L'Oréal, Urban Decay, and Benefit, have capitalized on Snapchat's interface to deliver a fashionable ideal. L'Oréal's eyeliner ad aimed to engage Snapchatters playfully (Johnson, 2016).

Allure praised L'Oréal's 'Instagram-worthy' makeup filter for its ease (Hubbard, 2016). Urban Decay and Benefit followed suit with filters promoting lip color and brow products (Brown, 2016).

These ads reached millions of Snapchatters, with high interaction rates (Shorty Awards, 2017). Snapchat reported increased purchase intent for brands using sponsored filters (Snapchat Inc, 2015). Despite the emphasis on creativity and fun, some users are wary of the implications of these virtual makeovers.

Problematic Effects

Snapchat's filters have been critiqued for perpetuating a stereotypical form of beauty by digitally altering users' features, including thinning out the face, slimming and shortening the nose, enlarging the eyes, plumping the lips, and smoothing out the skin (Barker, 2020, p. 209).

This idealized standard is highly exclusionary, particularly affecting people of color who find their complexions unnaturally lightened. With billions of images shared daily by its 186 million users (Statista, 2018), Snapchat's filters have become a global phenomenon, raising questions about the consequences of making the fashionable beauty ideal instantly attainable and how women respond to automatic corrections aligning with a limited beauty standard. The widespread use of Snapchat's popular yet problematic Lenses underscores the mixed responses and abundant critiques surrounding these filters, prompting users to reflect on the powers of self-fashioning and challenge prevailing beauty standards.

References

Barker, J., 2017. Considering Snapchat filters as digital adornment. [Online] Available at: https://www.fashionstudiesjournal.org/notes/2017/7/2/considering-snapchat-filters-as-digital-adornment [Accessed 20th February 2024]. Barker, J., 2020. Making-up on mobile: The pretty filters and ugly implications of Snapchat. Fashion, Style & Popular Culture, Volume 7, pp. 207-221. Brown, R., 2016. Early reads on Snapchat lenses show success for Urban Decay and Benefit. [Online] Available at: https://wwd.com/business-news/marketing-promotion/snapchat-lenses-urban-decay-benefit-10473914/ [Accessed 20th February 2024]. Burke, K., 1968. Language as Symbolic Action: Essays on Life, Literature, and Method. Berkeley: University of California Press. Coy-Dibley, I., 2016. “Digitized Dysmorphia” of the female body: the re/disfigurement of the image. Palgrave Communications, 2(1). Gander, K., 2017. The history of 'Instagram' make-up: From contours, highlights to airbrushed skin. [Online] Available at: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/instagram-history-make-up-contours-highights-airbrush-skin-brows-big-lips-a7940501.html [Accessed 16th February 2024]. Health, R. L., 1986. Realism and Relativism: A Perspective on Kenneth Burke Hardcover. s.l.:Mercer University Press. Hubbard, L., 2016. Forget putting on makeup – just use this snapchat filter. [Online] Available at: https://www.allure.com/story/loreal-snapchat-filter [Accessed 20th February 2024]. Johnson, L., 2016. L’Oréal will add makeup to selfies as the first beauty brand Snapchat lens. [Online] Available at: https://www.adweek.com/performance-marketing/loreal-will-add-makeup-selfies-first-beauty-brand-snapchat-lens-171810/ [Accessed 20th February 2024]. Olutoye, F., 2018. Snapchat filters and makeup made me forget what my real face looked like. [Online] Available at: https://metro.co.uk/2018/01/11/snapchat-filters-and-makeup-made-me-forget-what-my-real-face-looked-like-7214287/ [Accessed 16th February 2024]. Rajanala, Maymone & Vashi, 2018. Selfies-Living in the Era of Filtered Photographs. JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, 20(6), pp. 443-444. Rettberg, J. W., 2014. Filtered Reality. In: Seeing Ourselves Through Technology: How We Use Selfies, Blogs and Wearable Devices to See and Shape Ourselves. London: Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 20-32. Roth, L., 2009. Looking at Shirley, the Ultimate Norm: Colour Balance, Image Technologies, and Cognitive Equity. Canadian Journal of Communication, 34(1). Shorty Awards, 2017. Urban decay vice lipstick Snapchat lens. [Online] Available at: https://shortyawards.com/9th/urban-decay-vice-lipstick-snapchat-lens [Accessed 20th February 2024]. Snapchat Inc, 2015. A whole new way to see yourself(ie). [Online] Available at: https://newsroom.snap.com/a-whole-new-way-to-see-yourselfie [Accessed 20th February 2024]. Statista, 2018. Number of daily active Snapchat users from 1st quar- ter 2014 to 3rd quarter 2018 (in millions), s.l.: Statista. Vox, 2016. How Snapchat filters work. [Online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc2aJxnmzh0 [Accessed 20th February 2024].

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#snapchatdysmorphia

Snapchat released Lenses in 2015 which began with goofy filters of dog ears and flower crowns but it has since introduced a way to see a different you with a slimmer nose, larger eyes or lips and a sharper jawline (Barker 2020, p. 207). These beautifying filters have since spread to every other social media platform. They have sparked controversy because the 'pretty' filter doesn't add anything new to your face, it just changes your features to fit the heteronormative standard of 'pretty' which is obviously very damaging to one's self-esteem. These filters produce unrealistic and skewed social expectations of women's bodies, which are impossible to naturally achieve in the first place (Coy-Dibley 2016). This has limited the ways people can authentically show themselves online.  It has also promoted the homogenous standards of feminine beauty that are created for a male and Western-dominated society, rolling back on any diversity that had previously been developed (Coy-Dibley 2016). Crawford (2023) discusses how filters have used people of colour's features as trends. She says that it's frustrating that the "exact features [she] sought to change growing up are features that white women appropriate now". Filters would make her nose and jaw smaller but make her lips bigger which she used to be made of fun for but the rise of lip filler has increasingly grown popular among white women. She worries that these Eurocentric beauty standards are going to make young girls of colour grow up insecure because of these filters as well as the lack of media representation already.

With a simple touch, users can "correct" (Barker 2020, p. 208)their faces and have been taking these new faces to cosmetic surgeons. Once upon a time patients would bring magazine covers to get procedures to look like the hottest celebrity at the time but they are now seeking consultations to "look like the filtered versions of themselves" (Rajanala, Maymone & Vashi 2018). This has been named 'Snapchat Dysmorphia' after multiple plastic surgeons had observed many clients "losing perspectives on what [they] actually look like" due to Snapchat and Instagram filters (Brucculieri 2018)

References-

Barker, J 2020, 'Making-up on mobile: The pretty filters and ugly implications of Snapchat', Fashion Style & Popular Culture,vol. 7, no. 1&2, pp. 207-221

Brucculieri, J 2018, 'Snapchat dysmorphia' points to a troubling new trend in plastic surgery, Huffington Post, viewed 26 April 2023, <https://www.huffpost.com/entry/snapchat-dysmorphia_n_5a8d8168e4b0273053a680f6>

Coy-Dibley, I 2016, '"Digitised dysmorphia" of the female body: the re/disfigurement of the image', Palgrave Communications, pp. 1-9

Crawford, S 2023, Opinion: Snapchat filters are pushing Eurocentric beauty standards for women of colour, Technician Online, viewed 26 April 2023, <https://www.technicianonline.com/opinion/opinion-snapchat-filters-are-pushing-eurocentric-beauty-standards-for-women-of-color/article_a106fdb2-9c5d-11ed-9c19-33b068f66dfe.html>

Rajanala, S, Maymone, MBC & Vashi NA 2018, 'Selfies - Living in the era of filtered photographs',  JAMA facial plastic surgery, vol. 20, no. 6, American Medical Association, United States, pp. 443-444

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Dr. Vinod Vij, a renowned plastic surgeon in Vashi, understands the importance of the nose as a crucial facial feature. He knows that an evenly proportioned and symmetrical nose can enhance overall facial beauty, while an uneven or disproportioned nose can detract from facial harmony, affecting a person's self-confidence and social relationships. With his expertise in plastic surgery, Dr. Vinod Vij can help his patients achieve a perfectly balanced and harmonious nose, enhancing their overall facial appearance and boosting their self-esteem.

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The Not So Fun Side of Face Filters ...

Instagram Filters also known as Augmented Reality Filters are defined as “an interactive experience that allows us to put digital objects into a real-world environment”. (Raffaelli, 2023). This has been a recent trend growing on different social medias, with now Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook Messenger and TikTok all having the filter option (Filterious, 2023). With Snapchat being the original platform for face filters and A/R, popularity surrounding these filters arose worldwide with their release in 2016. (Joanna, 2022). After the success of Snapchats implication of these filters, Instagram released similar filters however a year later midway through 2017. (Pepe, 2022).

The sociological impacts that Instagrams Augmented Reality Filters have on young women are evident. Beside there being the positives of having the ability to change hair colours or add tattoos without permanent consequences. The negatives outweigh these, with effects including an overall lower Mood, self-objectification, negative self comparison and trends in plastic surgery (Rivas, 2022).

A lot of users particularly on TikTok aren't wearing any makeup whilst filming their videos and are instead seen using filters. Author Jessica Barker mentions how “Snapchat filters have become the modern-age version of makeup”, (J.Barker, 2018 - Page 211). She also mentioned how “Sculpting the face with makeup provides a sense of security for those wishing to retain control over their image, especially in an age when it is possible for nearly anyone to take another’s photo, digitally manipulate it and publish it online”, (J.Barker, 2018 - page 211). This brings in the idea that it has become normalised to edit photos before posting them online, as a way to control the image.

An example of these filters creating serious effect on society, is Snapchat Dysmorphia Theory. This theory, involves patients of cosmetic surgeons, seeking out certain surgery's to look like filtered versions of themselves (Ranjanala, Maymore & Vashi, 2018). This shows the true impact that these filters are having and brings in the idea of 'ideal beauty' standards controlling some of society.

To sum up this blog, I believe that face filters have reached a point of trends in beauty and plastic surgery and hopefully, as technology arises, these trends will too. Possibly A/R and face filters will be used for a better purpose in the future.

References:

Barker, Jessica. (2020). 'Making-up on mobile: The pretty filters and ugly implications of Snapchat'. Download 'Making-up on mobile: The pretty filters and ugly implications of Snapchat'. Fashion, Style & Popular Culture. 7. 207-221. 10.1386/fspc_00015_1.

Filterious. (2023). SHORT HISTORY OF SOCIAL MEDIA FILTERS – Filterious | Instagram & Facebook Filters | AR Filter Agency. Accessed 17/04/23.Available at: https://filterious.com/short-history-of-social-media-filters/#:~:text=In%202015%20snapchat%20filters%20came.

Joanna (2022). When Did Snapchat Filters Come Out. www.hapblog.com. Accessed 17/04/23. Available at: https://www.hapblog.com/when-did-snapchat-filters-come-out/.

Pepe, G. (2022). How to Use Instagram Face Filters. Jumper Media. Accessed 17/04/23. Available at: https://jumpermedia.co/how-to-use-instagram-face- filters/#:~:text=On%20May%2016th%2C%202017%20Instagram.

Perloff, R. (2014). Social Media Effects on Young Women’s Body Image Concerns: Theoretical Perspectives and an Agenda for Research. Accessed 17/04/23. Sex Roles, 71(11-12), pp.363–377. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-014-0384-6.

Raffaelli, P. (2021). 16 Brilliant Benefits of Branded AR Filters In 2023. Gloam.io. Accessed 17/04/23. Available at: https://www.gloam.io/post/16-brilliant-benefits-of-branded-ar- filters#:~:text=What%20is%20an%20AR%20Filter.

Rivas, G. (2021). The Mental Health Impacts of Beauty Filters on Social Media Shouldn’t Be Ignored — Here’s Why. InStyle. Accessed 17/04/23. Available at: https://www.instyle.com/beauty/social-media-filters-mental-health. S.Rajanala, B.Mayra. Maymone, and A.Neelam Vashi. (2018). Selfies—Living in the Era of Filtered Photographs. JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. http://doi.org/10.1001/jamafacial.2018.0486 - https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1001/jamafacial.2018.0486

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The best Skin Specialist in Vashi

Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body?

It is, in terms of both weight between 6 and 9 pounds and surface area about 2 square yards. Your skin separates the inside of your body from the outside world. It protects you from bacteria and viruses, and regulates your body temperature.

Conditions that irritate, clog, or inflame your skin can cause symptoms such as redness, swelling, burning, and itching. Allergies, irritants, your genetic makeup, and certain diseases and immune system problems can cause dermatitis, hives, and other skin conditions. Many skin problems, such as acne, also affect your appearance. Your skin can also develop several kinds of cancers.

Here are the key facts about some of the most common skin problems:- Skin Specialist in Vashi

Acne:-

A disease that affects the skin's oil glands. The small holes in your skin (pores) connect to oil glands under the skin. These glands make a substance called sebum. The pores connect to the glands by a canal called a follicle. When the follicle of a skin gland clogs up, a pimple grows. Acne is the most common skin disease; an estimated 80 percent of all people have acne at some point. Early treatment is the best way to prevent scars. Your doctor may suggest over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription drugs.

Eczema:-

Also known as atopic dermatitis, this is a long-term skin disease. The most common symptoms are dry and itchy skin, rashes on the face, inside the elbows, behind the knees, and on the hands and feet. Currently, there is no single test to diagnose eczema, so doctors rely on information about you and your family.

Hives:-

Red and sometimes itchy bumps on your skin. An allergic reaction to a drug or food usually causes them. People who have other allergies are more likely to get hives than other people. Other causes include infections and stress. Hives are very common. They usually go away on their own, but if you have a serious case, you might need medical help.

Impetigo:-

A skin infection caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal (staph), but sometimes streptococcus (strep) can cause it, too. It is most common in children between the ages of 2 and 6. It usually starts when bacteria get into a break in the skin, such as a cut, scratch, or insect bite. Symptoms start with red or pimple-like sores surrounded by red skin. These sores usually occur on your face, arms, and legs. The sores fill with pus, then break open after a few days and form a thick crust. You can treat impetigo with antibiotics.

Melanoma:-

A severe and potentially life-threatening skin cancer. The "ABCD's" of what to watch for with the moles on your skin:-

Asymmetry: - the shape of one half does not match the other

Border: - the edges are ragged, blurred, or irregular

Color: - the color is uneven and may include shades of black, brown, and tan

Diameter: - there is a change in size, usually an increase 

SKIN AND AGEING ISSUES (Skin Specialist Vashi )

Ageing is inevitable, dynamic and continuous process .Ageing is largely evident on the skin as it is the largest organ of the body. It is a part of life and is a natural process that affects various organs, especially your skin. Skin Ageing can be bifurcated as Intrinsic or Extrinsic

Intrinsic skin ageing:-

It is due to genetic factors and changes in sex hormones. It manifests as

Dry and rough skin because of loss of water retaining capacity causes intense itching

Wrinkles appear due to repeated muscle traction, loss of fat and gravitational force which gradually are evident even without expression (Plastic surgeon in Mumbai)

Loss of elastic tissue (elastin) causes the skin to become loose and slack

Pigmentary changes like Melasma, Age spots

Blood vessels also loose there elasticity causes easy bruising

Appearance of skin tags and benign tumours

Extrinsic skin ageing:-

It is affected by external factors:

UV radiation

Stress

Dietary habits

Pollution

Management of ageing to protect the skin:-

1) Sun protection

Use an effective sunscreen with SPF more than 30

Use of umbrella and broad rimmed hat while going outdoors.

2) Adequate use of moisturiser to prevent dry skin

3) Quit Smoking

4) Avoid stress

4) Diet modification – eat plenty of fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables, and regular exercise medical and surgical intervention

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Medical management of skin ageing:-

There are many cosmeceuticals available which can delay ageing and repair the damage:-

1) Topical cream like Retinoid, Vitamin C creams

2) Chemical peel like Glycolic peels, lactic peels made of fruit acids exfoliate the dead skin, reduce pigmentation and causes skin tightening by production of new collagen

3) Micro dermabrasion – it causes exfoliation and skin rejuvenation

4) Botox- Botulinum toxin in injectable form relaxes the overactive muscle causes reduction in wrinkles

5) Fillers – synthetic hyaluronic acid are available in injectable forms which fills the folds and wrinkles

6) Thread lifts – Synthetic threads are inserted over the slack and sagging parts of the skin which pulls and tightens the skin

7) Fractional Co2 laser rejuvenation and tightening of skin using radiofrequency probes and high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)

Surgical therapy:-

Excision of skin tags, benign tumours using CO2 surgical removal

Fat transplantation for Rejuvenation. Click here to know more information:-  

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week 7: Beauty Filters

If you were to log into Instagram or Snapchat today, there is a very high chance that you would see someone using a filter. It is a common practice, on these social media platforms especially, to use a face filter to change, alter or enhance features of the face by simply using this technology. Although filters may be seen as purely for entertainment and fun, they are actually causing harmful issues in regard to self-confidence and “digitised dysmorphia” (Coy-Dibley 2016). Digitised dysmorphia is a term used by Isabelle Coy-Dibley in her article “Digitized dysmorphia of the female body: The re/disfigurement of the image”, to describe a body dysmorphia that is “shaped collectively by societal pressures, constructs of beauty and the technology presently available to attain these standards” (Coy-Dibley 2016, p.2). A filter is an example of one of the technologies as it is available to attain and create the desired facial features that societal constructs have pressured females to appear with. Some of the most common changes a beauty filter makes to one’s face is blurring out pores, enlarging eyes, slimming nose, sharper jawline, longer eyelashes and bigger lips (Rodulfo 2020). This is clearly outlining the beauty standards that are placed on women today and how these filters are emphasising these standards further. 

This has even changed the process of getting plastic and cosmetic surgery. Before filters and beauty apps such as Facetune, patients seeking surgery “would bring images of celebrities to their consultations to emulate their attractive features…patients (are now) seeking out cosmetic surgery to look like filtered versions of themselves” (Rajanala, Maymone and Vashi 2018). Although this may be seen as beneficial for surgeons as they have a clearer image of what their patient wants, it has actually caused further issues with some patient requests simply being impossible, such as bigger eyes. Therefore, filters on social media have contributed to digitised dysmorphia, as people, in particular women, are compelled to look a certain why by society in which using these filters further articulates modern beauty standards.

GIF, Instagram influencer Cindy Kimberly using a face filter and posting on social media to her enormous number of followers. The model/influencer has 6.6 million instagram followers (as of April 22 2021). 

References: 

Coy-Dibley, I 2016. “Digitised Dysmorphia” of the female body: The re/disfigurement of the image. Palgrave Communications.

Rajanala, S., Maymone, M., & Vashi, N. A. 2018. Selfies-Living in the Era of Filtered Photographs.

Rodulfo, K 2020.

It’s Easier Than Ever To Make A New Face On Social Media. But Is It Killing Your Confidence?

Women’s Health.

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Dr. Sanket Ekhande – The Leading Plastic Surgeon in Vashi

When it comes to enhancing your appearance or addressing medical concerns through surgery, finding the right specialist is essential. In Vashi, Dr. Sanket Ekhande stands out as a highly skilled and respected plastic surgeon. With his extensive training and dedication to delivering the best results, Dr. Ekhande has become the go-to Plastic Surgeon in Vashi for both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

Who is Dr. Sanket Ekhande?

Dr. Sanket Ekhande is a board-certified plastic surgeon with a rich academic and professional background. After completing his M.B.B.S., Dr. Ekhande pursued specialized training in plastic surgery, obtaining his M.S. in General Surgery and M.Ch. in Plastic Surgery from prestigious institutions. His passion for the field has led him to become an expert in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, making him the premier Plastic Surgeon in Vashi.

Comprehensive Plastic Surgery Services

Whether you're looking for cosmetic enhancements or need reconstructive surgery due to injury or illness, Dr. Ekhande offers a wide range of services. His expertise covers multiple areas, including:

Cosmetic Surgery: Dr. Ekhande specializes in procedures like rhinoplasty (nose reshaping), liposuction, tummy tucks, facelifts, and breast augmentations. His ability to tailor each procedure to the individual needs of his patients ensures that you achieve the best aesthetic results possible.

Reconstructive Surgery: If you’ve experienced trauma, burns, or have congenital deformities, Dr. Ekhande provides state-of-the-art reconstructive surgery to restore both function and appearance. His expertise extends to hand surgery, microsurgery, and post-cancer breast reconstruction.

With such a broad spectrum of services, it’s no wonder Dr. Sanket Ekhande has earned his reputation as a top Plastic Surgeon in Vashi.

Why Choose Dr. Sanket Ekhande?

When considering plastic surgery, it’s important to choose a surgeon who combines skill, experience, and compassion. Dr. Sanket Ekhande excels in all three areas. His focus on patient care ensures that each person receives personalized treatment from the initial consultation to post-operative recovery. His approach is rooted in understanding the unique goals and concerns of each patient, which enables him to create customized surgical plans that deliver natural-looking and satisfying results.

Advanced Techniques and Cutting-Edge Technology

Dr. Ekhande’s clinic in Vashi is equipped with the latest technology to ensure safety and precision in every procedure. Whether it's minimally invasive techniques for quicker recovery or advanced microsurgical procedures for complex cases, you can trust that Dr. Ekhande utilizes the most up-to-date practices in the field of plastic surgery. As a renowned Plastic Surgeon in Vashi, he continually updates his knowledge and skills, ensuring his patients benefit from the latest advancements in the field.

Commitment to Patient Safety and Comfort

Patient safety and satisfaction are Dr. Sanket Ekhande’s top priorities. He is dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable environment for all his patients. From the moment you step into his clinic to the post-surgery follow-ups, you’ll experience top-tier care. Dr. Ekhande ensures that all your questions are answered, and you fully understand the risks and benefits associated with any procedure.

A Trusted Name in Vashi

Over the years, Dr. Sanket Ekhande has built a strong reputation in Vashi, with numerous satisfied patients praising his exceptional surgical outcomes and warm bedside manner. His commitment to excellence has made him a trusted name and one of the most sought-after Plastic Surgeons in Vashi.

Conclusion

If you're considering plastic surgery in Vashi, look no further than Dr. Sanket Ekhande. His combination of expertise, compassionate care, and state-of-the-art techniques makes him the ideal choice for anyone seeking aesthetic or reconstructive procedures. Trust your transformation to the best Plastic Surgeon in Vashi and experience the confidence that comes with exceptional results.

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Achieve Your Ideal Body: Advanced Laser Lipolysis and Weight Loss Surgery with Dr. Vinod Vij in Navi Mumbai 

In today's fast-paced world, maintaining an ideal body weight can be challenging. Whether due to genetics, lifestyle, or other factors, excess fat can accumulate, posing health risks and affecting self-esteem. Weight Loss Surgery in navi mumbai,navi mumbai, Vashi, Nerul, Belapur particularly advanced procedures like liposuction and laser lipolysis, offers an effective solution for those struggling with stubborn fat deposits. Dr. Vinod Vij, a leading plastic and cosmetic surgeon in navi mumbai, Vashi, Nerul, Belapur, provides expert services in these cutting-edge fat removal techniques.

Understanding Weight Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, encompasses various procedures designed to help individuals achieve significant weight loss. These surgeries are typically recommended for those who have not been successful with traditional weight loss methods like diet and exercise. While bariatric surgery primarily focuses on reducing the size of the stomach or altering the digestive process, cosmetic procedures like liposuction and laser lipolysis target the removal of fat from specific areas of the body.

Liposuction Surgery

Liposuction is one of the most popular and effective fat removal surgeries. It involves the surgical removal of fat deposits through suction. This procedure can be performed on various parts of the body, including the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, arms, and neck. Dr. Vinod Vij specializes in liposuction surgery, offering personalized treatment plans to achieve optimal results.

The Liposuction Procedure

During liposuction, small incisions are made in the targeted areas, and a thin tube called a cannula is inserted. The cannula is connected to a vacuum that suctions out the fat. The procedure can be performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of the surgery and the patient's preference. Dr Vinod Vij ensures minimal scarring and a smooth recovery process by using advanced techniques and equipment.

Benefits of Liposuction

Effective Fat Removal: Liposuction removes stubborn fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise.

Targeted Results: The procedure can be customized to target specific areas, enhancing body contour and proportions.

Quick Recovery: With modern techniques, liposuction has become less invasive, reducing recovery time.

Improved Confidence: Achieving a more sculpted and toned appearance can significantly boost self-esteem and body image.

Fast, Visible Results: Unlike traditional weight loss methods, liposuction provides rapid, noticeable results, allowing you to enjoy your new physique sooner.

Localized Fat Removal: Liposuction precisely targets and removes localized fat deposits, resulting in a more proportionate physique and enhanced body contours.

Boost in Confidence: By eliminating excess fat and enhancing your figure, liposuction can significantly boost your self-esteem and body image.

Advanced Laser Lipolysis

Advanced Laser Lipolysis, also known as laser-assisted liposuction or SmartLipo, is a minimally invasive fat removal technique that uses laser energy to liquefy fat cells before they are suctioned out. This advanced procedure offers several advantages over traditional liposuction, making it a popular choice among patients seeking fat removal surgery.

The Laser Lipolysis Procedure

Laser lipolysis involves the use of a laser fiber inserted through a small incision. The laser energy targets fat cells, breaking them down and making them easier to remove. Additionally, the heat from the laser stimulates collagen production, promoting skin tightening and improving overall results. Dr. Vinod Vij uses state-of-the-art laser technology to ensure precise and effective Best Fat Removal Surgery with minimal discomfort and downtime.

Benefits of Laser Lipolysis

Minimally Invasive: Smaller incisions and less tissue trauma result in quicker recovery and reduced risk of complications.

Skin Tightening: The laser stimulates collagen production, leading to firmer, more youthful-looking skin.

Enhanced Precision: Laser technology allows for more accurate targeting of fat cells, improving overall contouring results.

Reduced Downtime: Patients typically experience less bruising and swelling, allowing them to return to normal activities sooner.

Choosing Dr. Vinod Vij for Fat Removal Surgery

Dr Vinod Vij - Cosmetic and Plastic surgeon. Experience 25+ years, Dr Vij carries out procedures of plastic surgeons in navi mumbai, Vashi, Nerul, Belapur.

Dr. Vinod Vij is a highly experienced plastic and cosmetic surgeon in navi mumbai, Vashi, Nerul, Belapur, renowned for his expertise in fat removal procedures. With a commitment to patient safety and satisfaction, Dr. Vij offers comprehensive consultations to understand each patient's unique needs and goals. His personalized approach ensures that every patient receives the most suitable treatment plan for their body type and desired outcomes.

Weight Loss Surgery in navi mumbai, including liposuction and advanced laser lipolysis, offers effective solutions for individuals seeking to eliminate stubborn fat deposits and improve their body contours. Dr. Vinod Vij, a leading plastic and cosmetic surgeon in Navi Mumbai, provides expert care and personalized treatment plans to help patients achieve their desired results. With his advanced techniques and patient-centered approach, Dr. Vij ensures that each patient receives the highest standard of care and achieves a more confident, sculpted appearance. If you're considering fat removal surgery, Dr. Vinod Vij is your trusted partner in transforming your body and enhancing your quality of life.

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Plastic Surgeons Ask If Selfie Editing Is Related To A Desire For Plastic Surgery

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Plastic Surgeons Ask If Selfie Editing Is Related To A Desire For Plastic Surgery

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New data gathered by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is piling on what we already know about the connections between social media use and an increasing desire for plastic surgery. But it’s the first study to measure the association between the use of photo editing software and filters on social media and attitudes towards these procedures.

The study’s lead author, Lisa E. Ishii, MD, sought to assess whether self-esteem and the use of photo editing applications for use in social media are associated with attitudes towards cosmetic surgery. After all, 2017 ‘s annual American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery survey found that 55% of surgeons reported seeing patients who requested surgery to improve their appearance in selfies.

But if selfies are technically pictures of…well, yourself, how could you want to look more like them?

Late last year we were introduced to the phrase “Snapchat dysmorphia” in a piece by researchers from the Department of Dermatology at Boston University’s School of Medicine. In JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, they described the ability of Snapchat and FaceTune filters to smooth out skin and make teeth look whiter and lips look fuller as a gateway to seeing oneself in a whole new way – a way users wanted to replicate in real life.

While no one is walking into cosmetic surgeons’ offices asking for puppy dog ears (yet), Dr. Neelam Vashi, a co-author of the piece and the director of Boston University’s Ethnic Skin Center, suggested that apps like this could focus a user’s attention on their perceived flaws. And the obsession with eradicating those “flaws” – along with a desire to see in the mirror what one sees in a filtered photo – has been leading more and more young women to seek out plastic surgeons.

In fact, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery said that 55% of clinicians reported that their patients “wanted to look better in their selfies” in 2017 — up from 42% the previous year. And the patients are getting younger as well – 72% of facial plastic surgeons reported an increase in cosmetic surgery or injectables in patients under the age of 30.

Dr. Vashi told the website Inverse that these photo-editing apps provided a glimpse of perfection that’s difficult not to chase, explaining that “it becomes a trigger for people to become very preoccupied with how they look.”

We’ve long associated perfect symmetry with beauty – even hypothesizing that symmetry is an evolutionary indicator of health and an ability to seduce (all of which is, at the very least, still up for debate). Facial asymmetry is one of the things these filters excel in “correcting.” And Dr. Vashi said that her own patients have come in asking for procedures that will change the proportions of the face in what Inverse’s Emma Beutel reported is “similar to what you might see in the butterfly filter or the flower crown filter” on Snapchat.

Just a few months ago, Dr. Patrick Byrne, director of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at John Hopkins Medicine, told CBS News that his younger patients would be unable to hold a mirror up to their faces and describe what they wanted “fixed.” Instead, they would take out their phones and find their best photo as a reference.

What he called “a little insane” is a testament to how much digital photography has come to dominate the way we think of ourselves. And while some plastic surgeons are selling “prejuvenation” procedures designed to maintain youth rather than reverse the signs of aging (raking in millions of dollars with the promise of eternal beauty and the assurance that it’s never too early for Botox), others are turning away patients who are too young to have a single wrinkle – after all, you can’t smooth out something that isn’t there.

Our obsession with our digital selves isn’t all in our heads, however. Peers and employers have access to these images and put value on them. We’re lying to ourselves if we pretend there’s no pressure or value in looking our best in an image that could potentially be online forever.

Dr. Ishii’s team, which just published their study in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, asked 252 English-speaking adults in the U.S. (the majority of whom were white women, it’s important to note) to answer some questions about their use of social media and photo-editing tools, as well as their attitudes about cosmetic surgery.

They were asked to self-report how much time they spent on various platforms, which ones they used, the types of software or filters they used to edit photos of themselves that they posted online, as well as how many photos of themselves they had posted and how many of those were enhanced. Subjects also reported just how long they spent altering photos before posting them as well as whether or not they had ever untagged or removed a photo because it “was not digitally enhanced or edited to their liking.”

Participants’ self-esteem was assessed using two common psychological questionnaires and they were asked if they would consider having cosmetic surgery as well as what their motivations would be for undergoing the procedures. The statistical analysis of all this data showed a few interesting results that are worthy of further discussion – and most certainly further research.

First, participants who used more social media applications were, in fact, more likely to consider surgery – but that’s nothing new. But while 65.87% of participants reported using photo editing applications to make changes in photo lighting, only 5.16% reported using them to make changes in body or face shape.

While behaviors such as removing photos that weren’t enhanced to their liking or using Instagram filters or the photo editing app VSCO were tied to increased consideration of cosmetic surgery, the statistical analysis found no significant correlation overall between photo editing and attitudes towards plastic surgery.

Sure, the researchers were able to replicate some other findings – the social media engagement can worsen body image concerns because of the ability to constantly compare oneself with peers –  but the unexpected results (that is, not finding a statistically significant correlation) mean that more work needs to be done to explain the connections between social media photo editing and a desire for plastic surgery.

Part of the problem is that a wide variety of photo editing was considered. There’s a big difference between making changes in lighting and FaceTune-ing yourself into oblivion. The researchers did note that while photo editing features to make lighting changes had no significant association with cosmetic surgery attitudes, “the use of photo editing features to alter facial features was associated with increased consideration of surgery.”

But on the whole, they couldn’t make a compelling enough case with the data gathered. And it’s important to publish these studies. It doesn’t mean there’s nothing there, only that an experiment set up with those parameters did not yield a convincing correlation.

That means it’s up to another team to look at more specific uses of digital manipulation and its relationship to plastic surgery. We know something is going on with women under 30, but we need to look more closely at just how many are changing their faces and bodies in photos and whether or not that makes them more likely to want to follow through with the alterations “IRL.”

In the meantime, it’s worth keeping the conversation going about plastic surgery motivations – and plastic surgeons themselves should be the ones to lead the way with their young patients in order to keep expectations realistic.

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Is Photo-Editing Pushing Our Concept of Beauty to Extremes?

With the widespread use of photo-editing technology available through applications such as Snapchat and Facetune, the physical “perfection” once reserved only for magazine models and celebrities is now available to everyone.

But could these impossibly perfect photos be doing more harm than good? Some researchers say yes — that filtered selfies may be raising the bar of beauty to unobtainable proportions.

In a new paper published in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, researchers from Boston Medical Center (BMC) assert that these “perfect” images are changing people’s perceptions of beauty. That can take a heavy toll on a person’s self-esteem and trigger or worsen body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in vulnerable individuals.

“A new phenomenon called ‘Snapchat dysmorphia’ has popped up,” said Neelam Vashi, M.D., director of the Ethnic Skin Center at BMC and Boston University School of Medicine, “where patients are seeking out surgery to help them appear like the filtered versions of themselves.”

“Filtered selfies can make people lose touch with reality, creating the expectation that we are supposed to look perfectly primped all the time,” said Vashi. “This can be especially harmful for teens and those with BDD, and it is important for providers to understand the implications of social media on body image to better treat and counsel our patients.”

Body dysmorphic disorder is a debilitating mental illness characterized by an excessive preoccupation with a perceived flaw in one’s appearance. Sufferers often go to extreme and unhealthy lengths to hide their perceived imperfections. This can involve engaging in repetitive behaviors such as skin picking, and visiting dermatologists or plastic surgeons hoping to change their appearance.

The disorder affects around 2 percent of the population and is classified on the obsessive-compulsive spectrum.

In the paper, the authors reference studies showing that teen girls who manipulate their photos are more concerned with their body appearance, and those with dysmorphic body image turn to social media as a means of validation.

Additional research has shown 55 percent of plastic surgeons report seeing patients who want to improve their appearance in selfies.

According to the authors, surgery is not the best course of action in these cases, because it will not improve, and may worsen underlying BDD. They recommend psychological interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and management of the disorder in an empathetic and non-judgmental way.

Source: Boston Medical Center

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Teens are requesting plastic surgery to look like Snapchat filters

Teens are requesting plastic surgery to look like Snapchat filters

Social media is increasingly making teens dissatisfied with their appearance and obsessed with achieving a filtered version of “perfection,” even going so far as to pursue plastic surgery, say medical professionals.

Dr. Neelam Vashi, director of Ethnic Skin Center at Boston University’s School of Medicine, published an article analyzing the new trend in Jama Facial Plastic Surgery last week.

“A…