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Delhi doctors perform gender reassignment surgery on UP woman

Doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) in Delhi successfully performed gender reassignment surgery on a woman diagnosed with gender dysphoria. The eight-hour-long surgery was reportedly carried out with minimal blood loss. The doctors evaluated the psychiatric condition of the 34-year-old Uttar Pradesh native to determine her gender dysphoria. As reported, the woman was on male hormone replacement therapy since 2016 and had undergone bilateral breast removal in 2017.The patient also underwent uterus, ovary and vagina removal in 2019. She had male features such as a beard, chest hair and male voice when she arrived for the surgery. The only procedure left to be performed was phalloplasty, which the doctors called challenging since they fabricated the penis on the forearm. The doctors also had to implant the reconstructed penis on the patient’s genital area. Rising awareness on gender dysphoria has led to technological advancements in phalloplasty over the last decades, which helped doctors achieve the surgery’s primary goals such as aiding sexual penetration, protective sensation, orgasm, standing micturition and natural aesthetic.

Satya Hair Solutions launches new facility in Gurgaon

Hair transplant clinic Satya Hair Solutions has launched its third centre in Gurgaon, which is also its third facility across India. The centre will have a team of hair transplant surgeons and technicians trained in advanced hair transplant techniques.

The Gurgaon centre is also equipped with technologies to provide post-operative care services. It will operate from Monday to Saturday, and is expected to serve about 100 patients per day. Apart from the latest facility, Satya Hair Solutions has two other centres in Delhi.

Satya Hair Solutions claims to treat its patients not only with medicines and transplants but also with psychological and subconscious applications. Known as a subconscious healer, Dr Shaiil Gupta, the founder of Satya Hair Solutions, reportedly has been healing hair transplant patients through meditations, motivation and positivity because conditions such as hair loss often affects the self-esteem of patients.

Global botulinum toxin market to grow US$ 8.59 billion in 2029: Report

The global botulinum toxin market is expected to reach US$ 8.59 billion in 2029 with a CAGR of 4.6 per cent as opposed to the US$ 5.91 billion that the market holds in 2022, according to a Fortune Business Insights report.The market in Asia-Pacific is expected to report a steady growth thanks to multiple product launches and product approvals, the report titled Botulinum Toxin Market, 2022-2029 stated.The region is also estimated to grow at a high CAGR compared with other regions. While Europe will potentially witness a sizable growth in the market, North America will likely dominate the segment because of rapid launches of products and demand for the procedure. In 2021, the botulinum toxin market share in the region stood at US$ 4.04 billion.

High demand for non-invasive cosmetic procedures, coupled with rising disposable income globally, and the consequent demand for related products is expected to drive the botulinum toxin market growth. Product launches by key market players will also likely up the market growth.The sector has witnessed an increase in research and development of therapeutic and aesthetic applications, which is further likely to boost the market. However, the report cautioned that the availability of counterfeit products may limit market growth.

Dermal fillers market size to grow to US$ 8.74 billion in 2029 globally

The global dermal fillers market size is expected to gain momentum by reaching US$ 8.74 billion by 2029 while exhibiting an impressive CAGR of 7.4 per cent between 2022 and 2029. In its report titled “Dermal Fillers Market, 2022-2029,” Fortune Business Insights mentions that the market stood at US$ 5.31 billion in 2022. Popularity of cosmetic fillers in recent years is expected to drive market growth.The increasing investment in the R&D sector of the medical cosmetics industry is expected to promote the dermal fillers market. Furthermore, the rising trend and popularity of fillers treatment over the years has increased dramatically. North America is expected to remain at the forefront and hold the highest position market during the forecast period owing to the high disposable income of people in the region. Asia-Pacific is expected to showcase a significant managed services market share.

Kosmoderma launches new facility in Bengaluru

Kosmoderma Healthcare has launched its seventh facility in Bengaluru to address the rising demand for aesthetic medical procedures including dermatology and cosmetology in the city. Spanning over 1,000 sq ft, the facility will be staffed with an experienced medical team and will be equipped with latest USFDA technology equipment. Located in Electronic City Phase-1, this would be Kosmoderma’s ninth facility overall. It has two other clinics in Chennai and New Delhi.The cosmetology brand has been forecasting to generate about Rs 50-60 lakh every month from the latest clinic alone. Founded in 2005 by Dr Chytra V Anand, Kosmoderma has been in the aesthetics medicine industry for more than 15 years, with more than 1.4 lakh customers availing its services.The annual growth of the customer base is reported to be about 4 per cent. Apart from USFDA, it also has European CE-approved accreditations and follows global standards of SOP developed and curated by Dr Chytra. Kosmoderma is claimed to be the only aesthetic medical brand to have launched three clinics in 35 days. It has sought to launch 10 clinics in the coming financial year in Coimbatore, Mangalore, and Kochi in south India and in Jammu, Chandigarh, and Patna in north India.

Snake venom in skincare: Entod Beauty London’s latest offering

Entod Pharmaceuticals’ Entod Beauty London launched a synthetic snake venom-based face serum in India. Claimed to be the world’s first clinically proven synthetic tripeptide snake venom neurotoxin, the serum is said to work by relaxing muscle contractions under the skin.The nanotechnologybased serum, called Vasuki, can be absorbed 20 times better and faster allowing it to penetrate deeper into the skin. Vasuki reduces wrinkles and fine lines around forehead, eyes, neck, hands and lips and is claimed to be fast-acting, long-lasting and reversible, making it ideal for long-term regular usage. The serum has been developed by Swiss researchers and patented by Pentapharm, a Swedish company.

The patented anti-ageing synthetic tripeptide snake venom neurotoxin complex contains a laboratory-grown version of the tripeptide neurotoxin Waglerin-1, which is found in the venom of the temple viper snake, Vasuki stated on its website. Apart from this, synthetic snake venom-based skincare treatments are affordable when compared with injectables. At present, Vasuki snake venom-based serum is only available at local dermatologist or cosmetologist clinics.

Doctors perform penile reconstruction surgery on 12-year-old Nigerian boy

Doctors at a Bengaluru hospital performed a penile reconstruction surgery on a 12-year-old Nigerian boy who had to amputate his genitalia following a road accident six years ago. Doctors at Fortis Hospital successfully reconstructed the genital organs in what they called a complex and rare surgery. Following the road accident, the boy had to amputate his penis and right testes making him rely on a urethral catheter to pass urine. He also had two hemorrhages from damaged femoral blood vessels. The doctors at his hometown could not carry out surgical reconstruction of his genitalia, after which he was referred to Fortis Hospital in Bengaluru.

A team of doctors including pediatrician, endocrinologist, plastic surgeon, surgical gastroenterologist and pediatric intensive care unit team performed multiple surgeries, including penile reconstruction, on the boy in three stages. These included stage1 (cystoscopy and robot-assisted laparoscopic ileal augmentation of bladder), stage 2 (complete penile reconstruction) and stage 3 (urethral reconstruction). Stage 3 could be conducted only after six months of stage 1 and stage 2 procedures. As reports indicate, the boy is recovering well and has returned to his country.

Mumbai’s RSB Wellness now offers semipermanent makeup

Mumbai-based aesthetic treatment centre RSB Wellness has launched semi-permanent makeup treatment. The facility said it aims to reduce people’s reliance on makeup every day and eliminate the need to apply and remove it daily. RSB Wellness CEO Radhika Gupta has reportedly said that the clinic’s decision to introduce semi-permanent makeup and BB glow in their offerings represents its philosophy to offer the best to its customers. She also added that the facility intends to provide advanced aesthetic treatments at affordable prices.

The facility that has branches in Bandra and Thane now also offers BB glow treatment, popularly considered as semi-permanent foundation. The procedure is said to improve the texture and tone of the skin whilst reducing acne marks, fine lines and wrinkles, discolouration and large pores. Furthermore, BB glow also nourishes dehydrated and dull skin.The clinic has other offerings such as anti-ageing services including stem-cell therapy, HIFU face-tightening, botulinum toxin and fillers; laser treatments and skin-brightening therapies. RSB Wellness has also started to invest in its product range over the next two years.

Plastic surgery for Rishabh Pant after serious car crash

Cricketer Rishabh Pant, who suffered facial injuries following a car accident near Roorkee, Uttarakhand, has undergone plastic surgery. According to reports, doctors at a private hospital in Delhi performed the surgery for burn wounds on his face and back. Pant was on his way to Roorkee from Delhi on December 30 to surprise his mother for the New Year when his car hit a divider and caught flames.The 25-year-old broke the windscreen of his car to escape when a driver and a conductor of a Haryana roadways bus helped him get out of the car. He was rushed to local hospital Saksham Hospital Multispecialty and Trauma Centre, where the cricketer received treatment for impact injuries. Pant was later moved to Max Hospital in Dehradun, where doctors performed the plastic surgery on him.

Secondary resources reveal that apart from the facial wounds, Pant sustained a ligament tear in his right knee, and abrasion injuries on his back. He also reportedly hurt his right wrist, ankle and toe. However, it is known that the cricketer has been responding well to the treatment following the surgery.

Sakhiya Skin Clinic launches online consultations at Rs 99

Leading dermatology and cosmetology facility Sakhiya Skin Clinic has announced that it will offer online consultations with expert dermatologists at Rs 99. With the latest offering, patients can get consultation for a minimal fee at the comfort of their homes. Online appointments can be booked by anyone. However, consultation fee should be paid online ahead of the scheduled appointment, which will be done over a video call.The clinic will send the prescription over WhatsApp after the consultation. Furthermore, the medicines will be delivered directly to your doorstep. The offering will be especially helpful to those who have a busy schedule and are unable to take out time to go visit a dermatologist in-person for their skin and hair issues. Sakhiya Skin Clinic has 26 facilities across India and provides treatment on acne, acne scar removal, laser hair reduction, pigmentation, fillers, skin rejuvenation, anti-aging, chemical peeling, skin tightening, tattoo removal, pre-bridal, cosmetic plastic surgeries, among others.

Dr Parag Telang taps into UAE aesthetic medicine market

Dr Parag Telang, Founder and Director of Mumbai-based Designer Bodyz Centre for Advanced Cosmetic Surgery, recently joined Burjeel Reem Day Surgery Centre at Abu Dhabi, UAE, as a visiting specialist cosmetic plastic surgeon. According to reports, Dr Telang decided to offer cosmetic surgeries to the UAE patients because his Mumbai centre has been getting several patients from the Middle Eastern country. Also, the UAE patients are quite aware of the aesthetic medicine industry. Dr Telang will perform facial aesthetic surgeries such as rhinoplasty using autologous cartilage, deep plane facelift, gliding browlift, blepharoplasty, breast surgeries and body contouring surgeries. These surgeries are performed at his Mumbai centre as well. Apart from these, he will also, as reported, offer ear reconstruction surgery for microtia.

Global alopecia market to reach US$ 16,760 million by 2030: Report

The global alopecia market size is estimated to reach US$ 16,760 million by 2030, according to a latest report published by Acumen Research and Consulting.The market accounted for US$ 8,379 million in 2021 and will grow at a CAGR of 8.2 per cent from 2022 to 2030.The contributing factors to the alopecia market size globally are prevalence of chronic diseases, rising spending on healthcare prompted by increasing per capita income. Apart from these, the availability of non-invasive treatments such as lotions, creams and liquids are driving growth. Furthermore, lifestyle-triggered issues have also led to rising cases of hair loss.

Overall, the North America alopecia market share gathered more than 36.4 per cent in 2021, while Asia-Pacific alopecia market growth is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7 per cent from 2022 to 2030, according to the research. Countries such as China, India, and Singapore will provide significant opportunities for growth because of economic development and rising disposable income.