As it’s said, hair is a crown that enhances one’s personality making us feel more confident, comfortable & presentable socially. Lot of people now a days suffer from hair loss issues, starting from even a very young age. This process is multi factorial as lot of external and internal triggers are responsible for the same including genetics, hereditary, hormones, diet & nutrition related, mental health related, unorganized daily routine, destructive habits (pulling hair , smoking, tobacco consumption, alcohol consumption etc.) and environmental/geographical factors like water & pollution.

Treatments for hair fall & hair thinning:

PRP Therapy:

It’s called Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP), in which patient’s own blood (autologus) is drawn, hence patient specific and centrifuged in 2 phases with different rotations per minute (RPM) & time that will allow the whole blood to get partitioned into different layers as per their density.

The yellow serum (autologus conditioned plasma) with abundance of platelets is then injected into the dermal layer of the scalp where due to the breakage of platelets, release of various growth factors like PDGF, TGF-beta, VEGF, EGF, IGF & FGF etc. takes place. This is gonna boost up the hair growth, vascular supply and the density of hair.

Mesotherapy:

Injecting therapeutic substances like vitamins, plant extracts, pharmaceutical preparations into the skin layers (mesodermal origin) is called mesotherapy. It could be anything from natural remedies like herbal supplements to prescription drugs for male pattern baldness (AGA).

Micro needling:

Microneedling is a relatively novel therapeutic modality introduced in the 1990s where small, fine needles are used to create micro punctures in the skin. It is a minimally invasive procedure used for various dermatological conditions, including androgenetic alopecia (AGA). It can also be used with mesotherapy or topical application of 5% minoxidil.

Advanced Human Derived Gfactor Therapy:

Unlike PRP therapy, in this treatment modality, extracted allogeneic growth factors are topically applied with microneedling or can be injected into the scalp with certain dilution. It eliminates patient’s fear of blood drawn during PRP therapy & results are also coming out to be promising. It’s not patient specific.

Hair transplant:

As we all know, males are very much affected because of genetic predisposition from any of the parents. Also talking about the underlying mechanism of AndroGenetic Alopecia (AGA), testosterone hormone in the presence of 5-alpha reductase enzyme gets converted into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) that gets accumulated in the dermal papilla, ends up getting bound with androgenetic receptors leading to follicular miniaturization followed by baldness or complete hair loss.

Hair transplant is the procedure in which patient’s own DHT resistant hair from the back is transplanted to the balded area. If the situation demands, beard & chest can be utilized as secondary donor sites for the transplant in males. The procedure is done painlessly under local anasthesia. The various hair transplant methods are as follows:

• FUE
• Bio FUE
• DHI
• Synthetic Hair transplant (Bio Fiber)
• FUT
• Beard Transplant
• Mustache Transplant
• Eyebrows Transplant

Beauty is an eternal theme for humans as we tend to increasingly focus on the appearances and hope to stay younger as we age. Facial plastic surgery or cosmetics improves facial appearance and function and has been practiced since more than 100 years ago.

There so many treatment modalities available for every age group & they’ve become more safer than before due to modern inventions and better control over medicines. This can be achieved non surgically as well as surgically, choice of which solely depends on many factors like age group, medical fitness, risks of surgeries, possible complications arising due to other existing medical comorbidities.

Hydra MediFacial:

As the name suggests, this is meant to restore the natural moisture into the skin by hydrating it with various supplements, vitamins & serums that cleanses, exfoliates, and rejuvenates the skin making it look glow & refreshing.

Chemical Peels:

A chemical peel uses a chemical solution to remove layers of skin, revealing the more youthful skin underneath. Chemical peels can reduce or improve fine lines and wrinkles, acne, scars, uneven skin coloring and other skin imperfections. Different chemicals determine the depth of your peel and type of skin condition treated. It’s also known as chemexfoliation or dermapeeling, uses a chemical solution to improve the appearance of your skin. In this treatment, a chemical solution is applied to your skin, which causes trauma or injury to your skin’s layers. The skin layers eventually peel off revealing more youthful skin. The new skin is usually smoother with fewer lines and wrinkles, has a more even color and is brighter in complexion.

Dermal Fillers:

Dermal filler injections are a type of nonsurgical cosmetic procedure. Dermal fillers plump up wrinkles, smooth lines and restore volume in your face. It’s injected just under your skin. People choose to get dermal fillers to enhance their facial features or gain a more youthful appearance. This elective treatment usually takes less than half an hour, and recovery time is minimal. Results are seen right away and last months to a year depending on the type of filler and the location.

Skin Tags/mole removal:

Skin tags are small, noncancerous growths that form when the skin rubs against itself. They typically don’t require treatment. But if their appearance bothers you, you can undergo a skin tag removal procedure. Skin tags (acrochordons) are small, noncancerous growths that tend to be the same color as your skin. They often look like a cluster of skin tissue extending out from a tiny stem. They’re sometimes darker and may resemble a raised mole. Most skin tags are between 1-5 mm, but some can grow as large as a few centimetre.

Laser Hair Removal:

Laser hair removal is a procedure to remove unwanted hair on your body. It’s noninvasive, which means it doesn’t require any cuts in your skin. People may get this treatment on any part of their body, but the most common areas are: Face, underarms, bikini area, or any areas that grow pubic hair, back. legs.

Laser hair removal uses a process called selective photothermolysis. Heat from a laser destroys cells that have a lot of pigment (color). Since dark hair has a lot of pigment, it absorbs the most heat. Hair transfers heat to the hair follicles and destroys them, so hair can’t grow. A hair follicle has to be in its anagen, or growth, stage for the procedure to work. Follicles are in different stages at different times, so most people need multiple laser treatments.

This unit deals with the problems related to teeth and surrounding structures. Various treatments offered are as follows:

• Dental implants/fixed teeth
• Root canal treatment & conservative dentistry.
• Wisdom tooth removal
• Gum diseases
• Teeth straightening
• Teeth cleaning & polishing
• Cosmetic dentistry
• Preventive dentistry
• Dentistry for aged (Geriatric dentistry)
• Pediatric dentistry

Road Traffic Accidents/ Maxillofacial Trauma:

Maxillofacial trauma refers to any injury to the face or jaw caused by physical force, the presence of foreign objects , animal or human bites , or burns.

Injuries to the face, by their very nature, impart a high degree of emotional, as well as physical trauma to patients. The science and art of treating these injuries requires special training involving a “hands on” experience and an understanding of how the treatment provided will influence the patient’s long term function and appearance.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons deliver emergency room coverage for facial injuries, which include the following conditions:

• Facial lacerations
• Intra-oral lacerations
• Avulsed (knocked out) teeth
• Fractured facial bones (cheek, nose or eye socket)
• Fractured jaws (upper and lower jaw)

Maxillofacial trauma includes injuries to any of the bony or fleshy structures of the face. Any part of the face may be affected. Teeth may be knocked out or loosened. The eyes and their muscles, nerves, and blood vessels may be injured as well as the eye socket (orbit), which can be fractured by a forceful blow. The lower jaw (mandible) may be dislocated by force. Although anchored by strong muscles for chewing, the jaw is unstable in comparison with other bones and is easily dislocated from the temporomandibular joints that attach it to the skull. A fractured nose or jaw may affect the ability to breathe or eat. Any maxillofacial injury may also prevent the passage of air or be severe enough to cause a concussion or more serious brain damage.

TMJ (Jaw joints) disorders:

TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders are a family of problems related to your complex jaw joint. TMJ pain disorders usually occur because of unbalanced activity, spasm, or overuse of the jaw muscles. The following are common symptoms.

• Headache: which is often made worse while opening and closing the jaw. Exposure to cold weather or air-conditioned air may increase muscle contraction and facial pain.
• Ear pain: Ear pain and do not have signs of ear infection. The ear pain is usually described as being in front of or below the ear.
• Sounds: Grinding, crunching, or popping sounds, medically termed crepitus, are common for patients with a TMJ disorder. These sounds may or may not be accompanied by pain.
• Ringing in the ear (tinnitus): For unknown reasons, 33% of patients with a TMJ disorder experience noise or ringing in the ears (tinnitus). Of those patients, half will have resolution of their tinnitus after successful treatment of their TMJ disorder.

These symptoms occur when the joints of the jaw and the chewing muscles (muscles of mastication) do not work together correctly. It is important to note that joint noise is not always indicative of a TMJ disorder and quite frequently requires no treatment at all.

Jaw tumors & cysts:

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons diagnose and treat the full spectrum of cysts and tumors in the oral cavity which includes benign as well as malignant tumors.

Because the mouth and jaws are composed of many different types of tissues, such as bone, muscle, glands and mucosa they are more susceptible to developing abnormal growths than other parts of the body.

Although tumors and cysts of the jaw can affect anyone, a number of risk factors have been identified that increase a person's chance of developing them. The main risk factors are tobacco and alcohol use. Others include poor oral hygiene, irritation caused by ill-fitting dentures, rough surfaces on teeth and poor nutrition.

Orthognathic/Jaw corrective surgery:

Orthognathic surgery is what an oral, maxillofacial or craniofacial surgeon does to reposition one or both jaws in the correction of a wide range of minor or major facial and jaw irregularities. In fact, moving the jaws also moves the teeth. Orthognathic surgery is usually done in conjunction with orthodontic treatment, so that the teeth are in proper position after surgery. In many cases, an enhanced facial appearance and a well balanced facial profile and symmetry can also result.

Craniofacial Surgery:

Craniofacial surgery is a surgical subspecialty of maxillofacial surgery that deals with congenital and acquired deformities of the skull, face, and jaws bone, skin, muscle, teeth, etc. Craniofacial surgery does not, however, include surgery of the brain or eye.Typically treated by craniofacial surgeons include craniosynostosis (isolated and syndromic), rare craniofacial clefts, acute and chronic sequellae of facial fractures, cleft lip and palate, micrognathia, Treacher Collins Syndrome, Apert's Syndrome, Crouzon's Syndrome, hemifacial microsomia and many others.

Facial Cosmetic Surgery:

Facial cosmetic surgery can enhance your face’s symmetry and proportion and help you achieve a more youthful appearance. At Radix Clinic Vadodara, we help you define your goals for surgery and build a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs.

We offer:

• Eyelid surgery and brow lifts.
• Face-lifts.
• Facial fat grafting.
• Facial implants and chin surgery.
• Lip augmentation.
• Neck lifts.
• Nose reshaping.
• Scar revision.