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  Hi everyone… back after a long break. I have often been asked that the blog dealing with the issues it does, has not yet touched upon an issue that every one of us tries to cope with at some point in our lives. You may ask what issue that is……. It is the issue of weight management. I know each and everyone of us (including me) at some point in our lives are fighting...

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I Hate my Nose..!!!!!!!! RHINOPLASTY :“I don’t like my nose!!!!” How many times have we heard that statement by people around us? “My nose is too big / small!!” “Because of my nose deformity I feel that I’m not able to perform well at work…!!!” “People make fun of me, because of my nose!!!”           These are a few of the remarks with which patients come to us. If we ask 100 people 95 %...

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MAN BOOBS or “MOOBS” This word came as a surprise to me initially when a patient of mine mentioned the term to point out to his problem. But then on doing a search, I found that its the common term used to describe the condition of “Gynecomastia”.   This is a condition where in the chest area of the male is more prominent. This is usually seen in the peri pubertal age group, when it...

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Whom to Meet ??? What to do next??? I think these are the most common questions that pop up in any one's mind when he or she is contemplating a bodily change.   Day in and day out we are bombarded with ads promising the earth, the sky and everything in between. Marketing is meant to sell a product and hence needs to highlight only the positives and hide the negatives of any product. So...

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Who's Up for a Makeover?? Often wondered about the whole " Cosmetic Surgery thing???"Well here are a few questions answered and few points one should know before considering a cosmetic procedure.Q. What is the difference between cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery?A. Cosmetic surgery enhances specific features to improve one’s appearance and boost one’s self esteem. Reconstructive surgery is done to provide or improve / restore form and function in patients affected by birth defects, trauma,...

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Is the above statement true??? Why is Cosmetic Surgery still on the “taboo” list in INDIA?Is undergoing a cosmetic procedure a bad thing?? I think not. If that were the case then the insurance companies would not be excluding cosmetic procedures from their purview. It goes to show that even the medical insurers are aware of the fact that if given a chance many of their clients would be willing to undergo a cosmetic procedure.A...

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