Should you choose aesthetic medicine (injections, lasers, skin treatments) or surgery? It all depends on what you want to correct, how big a change you expect, how much recovery time you can allow and your state of health. Dr Sara Zahid is a dermatologist: she practises aesthetic medicine and dermatological surgery (removal of skin lesions), but not cosmetic or plastic surgery. This page explains, without bias, what each route offers and its limits. When an operation is the best option, the clinic tells you clearly and refers you to a qualified plastic surgeon.
Aesthetic medicine, practised by a dermatologist or trained doctor, relies on injections, lasers and skin treatments, without an operating theatre. Cosmetic or plastic surgery, practised by a surgeon, relies on an operation under anaesthesia: the result is more marked and lasting, but the after-effects and risks are greater.
Dr Zahid's clinic offers medical dermatology, aesthetic medicine (Botox, filler, Sculptra, skinboosters), lasers and regenerative medicine. It does not perform surgical rhinoplasty, surgical facelifts, hair transplants or liposuction: these are for a surgeon.
Early or moderate signs of ageing, expression lines, mild volume loss, skin quality, spots, dark circles, a wish for a natural result, a quick return to activities or a reversible or adjustable procedure: the medical approach is often the most suitable.
Significant excess skin, marked sagging of the jawline or eyelids, a nasal bump or deviation with breathing difficulty, advanced baldness over a wide area, or a wish for a clear and lasting change: a consultation with a plastic surgeon is preferable.
Medical rhinoplasty reshapes the nose with hyaluronic acid, without a scalpel: small bump, drooping tip, mild asymmetry. The result is temporary and the nose does not get smaller; it corrects neither the septum nor breathing. The nose is a vascular risk area, so it is reserved for a trained doctor. For a big change or a functional problem, surgical rhinoplasty remains the reference.
An assessment and trichoscopy identify the cause of hair loss. Medical treatment, PRP or PRF and mesotherapy aim to slow loss and thicken hair. A transplant, performed by a surgeon, is for stable bald areas, once the disease has been assessed and stabilised; it is not offered at the clinic.
Botox, filler, Sculptra and the Fotona laser non-surgical lifting protocol firm, re-densify and rejuvenate the face gradually. They do not replace a surgical facelift when sagging is significant, but they suit early signs and maintenance well.
Botox softens expression lines (forehead, frown, crow's feet) by relaxing the muscle; it does not tighten the skin. A facelift, surgical or not, acts on sagging. The two do not answer the same question and complement each other.
Clinical examination, listening to your expectations and discussing benefits, limits, risks and alternatives guide the choice. If the solution is not medical, Dr Zahid tells you and refers you; a mixed approach (medicine before or after surgery) is sometimes relevant.
Aesthetic medicine uses injections, lasers and skin treatments, without an operating theatre, with short after-effects and a more gradual result. Cosmetic surgery relies on an operation under anaesthesia, with a more marked and lasting effect but greater after-effects and risks.
No. Dr Sara Zahid is a dermatologist: she practises medical dermatology, aesthetic medicine, lasers and dermatological surgery (removal of skin lesions). She does not perform surgical rhinoplasty, surgical facelifts or hair transplants.
For skin quality, expression lines, spots, acne scars or the first signs of ageing, a dermatologist is a good first contact. For significant excess skin, nose reshaping or a hair transplant, a plastic surgeon is the suitable specialist.
Medical rhinoplasty suits small touch-ups without surgery, with a temporary result. Surgical rhinoplasty is better for a major change or a breathing problem. An examination tells whether the medical route is enough.
Not in every case. It does not reduce the volume of the nose, does not correct the septum and its effect is temporary. It also carries risks specific to this area, hence the importance of a trained doctor and a prior consultation.
PRP and medical treatment slow loss and improve the density of existing hair; a transplant moves hair to a bald area and is performed by a surgeon. A preliminary assessment is useful before any decision; the clinic offers assessment, medical treatment, PRP and PRF.
Botox acts on expression lines; a facelift acts on sagging of skin and tissues. Depending on your face, one, the other or a combination may be considered after examination.
It suits early or moderate signs and maintenance, with short after-effects. When sagging is significant, a surgical facelift produces a more marked effect. The choice is made together, according to your face and expectations.
Generally not: Botox and hyaluronic acid products have a temporary effect and need touch-ups. Duration varies from person to person.
The price is given by the clinic after assessment, as it depends on the treatment, the area and the protocol. A detailed quote is given before any procedure; there is no single displayed price.
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