5 Beauty Treatments You Ought to Try in 2021

The global pandemic has certainly pushed everyone against the wall. From disrupted daily routines to the rise of novel skin conditions termed ‘maskne' and 'friction acne'—we can safely blame it on covid-19. Besides, the peak in uncertainty and mental stress has also given way to a range of beauty woes; including rashes, inflammatory flare ups, and gradual worsening of ailments such as eczema and psoriasis.

However, as we leave the tumultuous year behind us, why not kick start the new year with some much-needed skin pampering? After all, the new year deserves a new you! Dr. Kiran Sethi Lohia, Integrative Aesthetic and Wellness Doctor suggests 5 beauty treatments that'll do wonders for your skin. 

Skin Bioremodelling

The significant rise in mental concerns—owing to the unforeseen, traumatic events that have unfurled in the past year—have unfortunately worsened visible signs of ageing. Appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, dull and sagging skin are all common signs exhibited by ageing skin. You may also be surprised to know that constant exposure to blue light—emitted by our digital devices—serve as a risk factor for premature ageing.

"If signs of premature ageing have been worrying you, consider trying out the latest anti-ageing skin bioremodelling approach. Profhilo is a new hyaluronic acid based procedure that works by rejuvenating the skin’s ability to generate collagen and elastin– the two scaffolding proteins critical to your skin’s firmness and elasticity," informs Dr Lohia. A lunch time procedure, Profilo results in youthful, firm and radiant skin!

Target 'Maskne' with ClearSkin Laser

"Acne is one of the most common skin related concerns experienced by people across age groups. Breakouts may also give way to long-term aesthetic concerns such as scars and hyperpigmentation," she adds. The need to constantly wear masks in the recent times has led to the worsening of this condition, for many people. In fact, people who have never experienced acne have also reported unexpected break outs due to irritation caused on the skin due to prolonged wearing of a mask.

If you're one of those who has been struggling with acne, you may require an effective and customised treatment. To begin, your dermatologist will assess your skin condition, the cause of acne, followed by prescribing medicines, topical applicants, or a customised laser treatment, depending on your skin's requirement. "ClearSkin laser is one such powerful acne laser treatment that is the first to combine a non-ablative laser with simultaneous contact cooling and vacuum technology. The treatment results in a smoother complexion with lasting results," states Dr Lohia.

Skin Exfoliation with Hydradermabrasion

'Stress skin' is characterised by dullness, roughness, and pigmentation. In many cases, this dullness and blemished appearance may be a result of dead skin cells accumulating on the top layer of the skin. According to Dr Lohia, as we age the skin’s ability to repair and regenerate slows down, often leading to a dull and dry appearance. Stress and an unhealthy lifestyle compound the problem of skin dullness and age spots.

"An effective exfoliating procedure to remove the dead skin cells may be the prime solution for this problem. Hydradermabrasion is one such non-invasive water and serum based resurfacing facial treatment that exfoliates, cleanses, and hydrates the skin, resulting in youthful, refreshed skin. It also cleans up skin pores, visibly reduces pore size, and also diminishes the appearance of fine lines," she claims. 

Skin Resurfacing with Carbon Peel and Alma Q-Switched Laser

The rise of the monday morning Zoom meeting and 'digi wedding', has instilled in people an urge (and need) to undergo facial procedures to improve their appearance, along with addressing imperfections such as uneven skin texture, enlarged pores, pigmentation, and dull skin. If you are one of those people, a skin resurfacing treatment is something you can consider.

"Carbon peel is one such non-invasive, laser-based skin resurfacing treatment that effectively treats a variety of skin imperfections. The procedure applies a uniquely formulated carbon liquid to the face, in conjunction with the powerful and versatile Alma Q-Switched laser. It exfoliates the skin, unclogs and tightens pores, reduces oil production, and smoothens rough and uneven skin texture, giving way to fabulously flawless skin," advocates Dr Lohia. 

Laser Hair Removal

If you are one of those women (or men) who is bothered by excessive body hair—but don't feel safe to visit a beauty salon yet—now may be a good time to try laser hair removal. "Laser hair removal addresses the concern of excessive body hair for the long-term, and in a painless way. The demand for permanent body hair removal with lasers caught up during the pandemic. And, it seems that it will continue to be high in demand this year as well," explains Dr Lohia.