Leading the skincare brigade
In keeping with our commitment of bringing latest news on skincare to you, Beauty Launchpad has started a series of features on famous dermatologists and their work. In the first feature, we are profiling top four dermatologists from New Delhi. Read on to know what excites them about their work and about their vision for the industry.
Dr Chiranjiv Chhabra, Director & Consultant Dermatologist, Skin Alive Clinics
Dr Chiranjiv Chhabra obtained her MBBS and PG in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology from Maulana Azad College, New Delhi. She specialises in Laser Surgery and Medicine.
Dr Chhabra is also a founder member of various dermatology societies, such as, the Indian Association of Aesthetic Laser Surgeons. She is also a member of International Society of Laser Surgery & Medicine. In August 2010, she was elected as fellow of the IMSA (International Medical Science Academy) for her outstanding contribution for the advancement of medical sciences. She is a Senior faculty at IMCAS and Anti-ageing Medicine World Congress. Recently she was honoured as entrepreneur of the year at India Health and Wellness Summit.
Dr Chabra gave shape to her dreams in the form of Skin Alive Clinic in 1997 with just one branch at Panchsheel Park. Today, she owns over seven clinic across Delhi-NCR and Chandigarh.
In cosmetology & dermatology, what do you love the most?
- I love my work overall, but few of the things that I love the most would be filler injections for anti-ageing, facial sculpting, facial slimming, lip augmentation and eyebrow contouring.
- I also enjoy doing laser treatments, specially Medlite for pigmentation and skin clarity and rejuvenation.
I feel I am good at my work since I have been practising my work for a really long time and I have been very passionate about all the services that I provide to my customers. However, I feel I am good at enhancing appearance through the skin by fillers and botox.
What are your plans going forward?
We are launching a special Cosmetology department with designated Hair Zones, which will be performing hair related procedures and these would be treatments like Platelet Rich Plasma ( PRP) therapy for hair growth, Stem Cell Therapy for hair growth improvement and various hair rituals for improving the quality and volume of hair.
Also, we are working to concentrate on body contouring therapies, which are in high demand. Many people want to reach their ideal shape without going under the knife. So we have treatments like Coolsculpting, body HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) and Radio Frequency body tightening.
I love my work overall, but few of the things that I love the most would be filler injections for anti-ageing, facial sculpting, facial slimming, lip augmentation and eyebrow contouring.”
Dr Kiran Lohia, Celebrity Dermatologist and Founder, Isya Aesthetics Clinic
Lasers, Cynosure, Merz and more due to her extensive expertise and successful results. She holds further degrees from the UK Society of Cosmetic Sciences in cosmetic formulation making her an a worldwide expert on skin and hair care products as well as their applications.
Now living in New Delhi, she claims to be the only American Dermatologist in India and the first to bring the most advanced in laser and aesthetic technology to the now booming cosmetic market of the greater subcontinent. Still at the top of her game, she strives to consistently equip her clinic Isya Aesthetics in South Delhi with cutting-edge treatments and technology to ensure her clients are receiving top-of-the-line care.
In cosmetology & dermatology, what do you love the most?
I love lasers, and what they can do to the skin! Pores, pigmentation, lines, sagging … all can be eradicated, and skin can be younger for longer with a good laser facial routine. Also, I love how quickly the technology advances and changes, so you always have to keep on your toes! I also love how magical botox and fillers can be when done with a natural aesthetic. Lines, under eye circles and lips can be augmented and fixed without anyone knowing you have done a thing. Really, good technique is everything. I am best at lasers, facial innovation and injectables!
What are your plans going forward?
My plans are to continue to innovate in the fields of cosmetology and dermatology, and work to improve results with the latest technologies and techniques. I also want to collaborate with doctors around the world to increase knowledge about holistic wellness, and discuss how one can get beautiful also from the inside out. Not just from the outside in. Topics like gut health, naturopathy, acupuncture and other alternative health disciplines can become a part of life so that you be feel youthful as well as look youthful.
I love how quickly the technology advances and changes, so you always have to keep on your toes! I also love how magical botox and fillers can be when done with a natural aesthetic.”
Dr Deepali Bhardwaj, Director, Centre for Skin & Hair
Dr Deepali Bhardwaj is a qualified dermatologist. Her other qualifications include M. Phil in Cosmetology and BLS, ACLS course recognized by California Heart Association.
Dr Bhardwaj has been awarded two National Fellowships from most prestigious National Dermatological Societies: ACSI (Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India) at Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi and IADVL, PGI, Chandigarh (Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists). She is also ex-Honorary Dermatologist to the President Estate Clinic, Rashtrapati Bhawan. She has completed International training and Masters Course Fellowship of one month from Dr Niwat Polnikorn, Bangkok, Thailand at Kasemrad Hospital on Cosmetic Medicine and Lasers and also she was honoured with two Fellowships Abroad. Apart from her stellar qualifications, she is a Honorary Dermatologist at President Estate Clinic in Rashtrapati Bhawan, since 2015 and also has been treating many celebrities.
Besides these accolades, she has been going for various trainings worldwide such as the Master Class at Asian Beauty in Hong Kong, and Workshop on Beauty Aesthetics at Florence, Italy, to stay abreast with the latest worldwide and to bring the best for her patients back home.
In cosmetology & dermatology, what do you love the most?
There is no skin condition or no disease, which I am lesser passionate to attempt to treat, because beautifying others holds biggest meaning to my work life. I totally love being a cosmetic dermatologist to core.
What are you best at?
I don’t know but yes most of my patients love me for being their magical doctor for acne, preventing ageing and also skin allergies.
What are your plans way forward?
I wish to do something to remove quackery in my field, which is truly heartbreaking for me and I hope that no one is disillusioned by fake promises and misleading advertisements by people claiming themselves to be a dermatologist when they are not even doctors or specialists.
Besides that, I would love to one day have a research institute to delve more into molecular dermatology for better skin treatments as due to the changing weather and environment new skin diseases are making way.
I would love to one day have a research institute to delve more into molecular dermatology for better skin treatments as due to the changing weather and environment new skin diseases are making way.”
Dr Shehla Agarwal, Director and Consultant Dermatologist, MEHAK-The Derma and Surgery Clinic
Dr Shehla Agarwal is a well-known skin specialist practicing in Delhi since 1998. She is a pioneer in the industry having expertise in dermatology, cosmetology, cosmetic surgery, anti-ageing, peels, laser and skin rejuvenation treatments. Born and brought up in Delhi she is a Maulana Azad Medical College graduate and an MD specialising in Dermatology.
She is known for her warm nature, excellent communication skills and public speaking qualities. Innovative clinical treatments administered with good old-fashioned attention have kept her ahead in the arena of surgical and non-surgical aesthetics.
Being a source of knowledge, she has been an influencer in the field of academics. Through her years of practice she has conducted several workshops to educate people about the importance of skincare, anti-ageing and hair care. She has also been a consultant and trainer for finishing schools. She is actively involved with the print media and television as a skin consultant and writes regularly for newspapers and magazines.
In cosmetology & dermatology, what do you love the most?
I love to make people fall in love with themselves. To be comfortable in your own skin and to be able to take care of your skin type is my motto. I want everyone to REDeFINE THEMSELVES with my guidance. I am good at deciding and providing the best treatment for you.
What are your plans going forward?
My Allure range of skincare products are already in the designing stage. The idea is to give patients individual products. My daughter Mehak has joined MBBS and now my next step will be with her.
As told to Isha Gakhar
My Allure range of skincare products are already in the designing stage. The idea is to give patients individual products. My daughter Mehak has joined MBBS and now my next step will be with her.”