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What Can Liposuction Treat and Not Treat
“Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure typically used to remove stubborn fat pockets from localized areas of the body; however, it is mandatory to know what it can and can’t treat!”
Are you bothered by excess pockets of fat deposits in the localized areas of the body?
Are you dealing with high blood pressure or improved blood sugar levels due to fatty deposits?
Do you want to achieve a slimmer and contoured body profile and have a healthy goal weight?
Do you want to achieve a dual benefit with health and cosmetic through a single cosmetic procedure?
If the aforesaid mentioned points are responding with ‘yes’ in your case, liposuction can benefit you in addressing your several associated concerns. Dr. Karishma Aesthetics in Bangalore offers you the best cosmetic facilities at a budget-cost option that helps achieve the best body contour profile with minimal discomforts.
Dr. Karishma Kagodu, MS, M CH., a board-certified plastic surgeon and head of Dr. Karishma Aesthetics, is now available at two locations in Bangalore, i.e., Kaesthetics, Indiranagar, and Kinder women’s hospital, Whitefield. She says thanks to liposuction, which can significantly remove unwanted fat deposits and works wonders with advanced technologies like 3D or 4D high-definition VASER liposuction.
Dr. Karishma is a renowned plastic surgeon who earned the credit for offering unmatched results and an extreme artistic sense offering you the best-sculpted results. In this write-up, Dr. Karishma describes liposuction concerning the extent of benefits and limitations of the procedure to help you understand the procedure more precisely.

What is the liposuction procedure?

The liposuction procedure is performed by placing a small, thin tube called a cannula through a small incision at the treatment area. The cannula is worked on back-and-forth movement to remove the stubborn fat pockets more effectively. A surgical vacuum removes stubborn fat pockets, resulting in slimmer body contours.
To minimize post-procedure discomforts, such as bleeding and pain, Dr. Karishma also performs tumescent liposuction that involves the injection of a special solution into the treatment area to shrink blood vessels and help reduce associated side effects.

What Can Liposuction Treat?

Cosmetic and medical benefits: Liposuction procedure offers you dual cosmetic and medical benefits that make the procedure more sought-after for those dealing with concerns associated with weight gain. People struggling with high sugar levels and blood pressure might get relief from liposuction, as the procedure removes stubborn fat pockets and helps achieve a healthy, slimmer body profile.
Liposuction removes fat from localized body areas: Liposuction is performed to eliminate the unwanted fat deposits restricted to responding through diet or exercise. However, the localized areas of the body, such as the back, thighs, abdomen, hips, buttocks, upper arms, calves, knees, chin, or neck, are treated with liposuction to achieve the desired slimmer profile.

What Can’t Liposuction Treat?

Saggy skin: Liposuction is not the solution to saggy, loose skin and in case, and if you are worried about skin sagging, body contouring surgery may help you achieve the best contour profile. Body contouring surgery helps eliminate excess, saggy skin for a more comfortable you. Body contouring or a body lift is primarily performed to address saggy skin and is mainly performed after a massive weight loss.
Obesity: One must know that liposuction is not a weight loss procedure. However, it is not related to obesity solutions. But liposuction addresses or minimizes the concerns associated with weight gain/obesity, such as high blood pressure and high sugar level. Thus, liposuction shouldn’t be used on people who are obese. The ideal candidate for liposuction is near or at a healthy goal weight.

Contact us Today:

If you are interested in liposuction for improved body contours, contact Dr. Karishma Kagodu, who specializes in liposuction and other plastic cosmetic surgeries to help each of her patients achieve their aesthetic goals.

Call us at +91 8042036382, +91 9108969006, or +91 7624809006, and schedule your in-person consultation.
July 9, 2025
Are toners the holy grail or simply a fad?

Toners have been thriving for as long as we can remember, but with a slew of potent serums and nourishing moisturizers, does our skin really need the watery tonic solution every day? We investigate
Go to any Korean beauty shop, and you’re bound to spot a shelf loaded with minimally designed bottles of toners. From green and black tea to niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, the options (and concoctions) are never-ending, leaving you spoilt for choice. Closer home, the panorama is pretty much the same. Toners have been an easy find in every beauty shop and pharmacy for over a decade now. But there’s a stark difference in the formulation, which plays a pivotal role in the relationship that your skin and a toner share. While the true-to-Korean-beauty-standards toners are packed with skin-enriching ingredients, the ones that we were exposed to typically contain high amounts of alcohol, diminishing the difference between an astringent and a toner, ultimately defeating the product’s purpose.
Many skin experts and dermatologists have declared that toners are really not that necessary in your skincare routine. The reasons are fairly simple—from non-skin-friendly formulations to impotent efficacy. But then, we’ve also come across stellar products like Pixi’s Glow Tonic, Thayers’ Rose Petal Facial Toner, Fenty Skin’s Fat Water Pore-Refining Toner, and the likes that make us reconsider the product. You see, this confusion and mixed opinions can easily confound us. But we’re here to help you make an informed decision.

WHAT EXACTLY IS A TONER?

“A toner is a liquid that helps clean the skin by removing excess oil and dead cells from its surface and shrinks the appearance of the pores. It helps to balance the pH level of the skin and restore hydration after cleansing it,” says Dr Karishma Kagodu, a cosmetic and plastic surgeon. Unlike its Y2K iterations, a good toner keeps alcohol at bay. “It is used to boost the cleansing process, and preps your skin to absorb other skincare products,” says Dr. Geetika Mittal Gupta, celebrity dermatologist and founder of ISAAC Luxe. Clarifying the same, Gupta says, “The Dr. G Avo Glow Mist (from her brand, Skin by Dr. G) is a mist-style toner fuelled with lactic and glycolic acids along with avocado, bamboo water extracts and Jeju aloe that supplies moisture, soothes and refreshes the skin and instantly lends it with hydration and glow. The antioxidants in it act as anti-aging agents that revitalize and rejuvenate the skin.” She also mentions Biologique Recherche’s Lotion P50, a toner-cum-lotion boasting a potent combination of AHA, BHA, and PHA exfoliants like lactic acid, malic acid, citric acid, salicylic acid, and gluconolactone that not only act as mild exfoliators but also cleanse and purify the epidermis.

TONERS VERSUS MISTS

Nowadays, many brands sell botanical mists in the name of toners. But the two are completely different. “While toners are used after cleansing to remove traces of any grime and as an astringent to close pores, mists are essentially sprayed that hydrate the skin’s surface and keep it moist. They can be infused with minerals and vitamins,” explains Dr. Chytra V Anand, celebrity dermatologist and founder of SkinQ.
The three skin experts reveal that toners are usually of three types: Hydrating, exfoliating and treatment-based. Hydrating toners “are suitable for all skin types but mainly for dry and sensitive skin as they boost hydration and refreshment. They contain hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and vitamin E,” says Kagodu. In fact, exfoliating toners are best suited for oily skin types. “Such toners contain glycolic acid, salicylic acids, lactic acids, and so forth that boost the cleansing action. It improves dullness and roughness and cleans up the pores. It also reduces signs of aging,” says Gupta. Lastly, treatment-based toners, like the one from Biologique Recherche, are meant to target specific concerns such as texture or pigmentation. Remember, toners are leave-in products that penetrate into your skin and do something, unlike wash-off products.

DO THE USPS OF TONERS STAND A CHANCE?

Yes, absolutely. The world-famous CTM routine (that also involves a serum and sunscreen now) is proof enough. “The CTM routine forms the core of healthy skincare,” says Gupta. “A toner may not be a must-have but it is required depending on one’s skin condition, type, and concerns to get healthy skin. It adds to the benefits of other products that follow.” The dermatologist also advises you to factor in your skin type before choosing a toner. “From oily to dry, dull to acne-prone, sensitive to rough skin, all skin types require a toner. But oily skin certainly demands a toner as it deeply cleanses and removes dirt, oil, and sebum from the skin, preventing acne breakouts. Talking about dry or sensitive skin, toners should be used cautiously as it could potentially lead to inflammation.” In conclusion, Kagodu says, “Though toners do work for all skin types, the key is to identify your skin type and choose one accordingly.”
But is a toner really needed? Not necessarily. Not even if it’s packed with good ingredients? “Toners were previously used to remove make-up and dirt residue after cleansing and balancing the skin’s pH. Most cleansers are now pH-balanced and effective at removing everything,” says Kagodu. “I wouldn’t say that toner is entirely gimmicky but it is definitely not a necessity as its effects are very short-term. It instantly helps to tighten the pores but this is temporary,” says Gupta. Anand agrees, “Previously I did recommend using toners but now I don’t as these days skincare products have evolved—cleansers have actives and are stronger in cleansing; so toners are not really required. The only time I still recommend them is for oily skin type.” She says toners are not required anymore, especially if you include other potent serums, cleansers, and creams in your routine.
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July 9, 2025
Is gynecomastia surgery painful?
“Gynecomastia surgery doesn’t involve much pain. Pain is minimal between the local anaesthesia and oral pain medication after gynecomastia surgery!”
Gynecomastia surgery is a practically painless procedure.
Men and boys with gynecomastia or moobs issues sometimes have breast pain and require male chest reduction surgery followed by introductory consultation.
The breasts or nipples may be painful or tender when touched, but surgery can be done with minimal pain under general anaesthesia.
Gynecomastia is a condition that causes abnormal growth and swelling in the breasts of males, and can affect males of all ages.
Male chest enlargement or moobs is not a serious issue, but it can be tough to cope with if untreated.
Gynecomastia is practically a painless procedure when performed under general anaesthesia with the help of the VASER liposuction technique. VASER liposuction technique is US FDA-approved advanced ultrasonic technology that selectively separates fat without disturbing structural tissue, nerves, and blood vessels. First, the plastic surgeon gently moves with the VASER probe, liquifying fat. Then, the separated fat is aspirated with the help of a thin cannula; thus, the tissue has a minimal impact, with maximum fat removed.
If you have pain after gynecomastia surgery, it will only last for 2-3 days. Your plastic surgeon will recommend pain medicines if you are too sensitive to pain.

The following points explain the healing after gynecomastia surgery:

First 2-3 days: You may experience pain, tenderness, tightness, or numbness in the chest area.
During the 1st week after gynecomastia surgery: You should avoid strenuous activities, such as heavy weight lifting and heavy gym.
During the 2nd week after gynecomastia surgery: By this week, you can sleep well on your sides or stomach, but vigorous activities must still be avoided.
In the 3rd week of gynecomastia surgery: You should be almost healed, well-cleared, and can resume normal activities.
In the 6th week of gynecomastia surgery: You can start strenuous activities, but only under your plastic surgeon’s advice. The pain level differs from patient to patient during recovery based on your medical condition, anatomical status, and stamina.
The extent of pain depends on your age, present medical condition, the extent of gynecomastia surgery, and other related factors. Therefore, you must attend an introductory consultation with your plastic surgeon, or Dr. Karishma Kagodu, MS, M CH., a board-certified plastic surgeon, if you wish to know more about male chest reduction surgery.
Contact Dr. Karishma Kagodu at +91 8042036382, +91 9108969006, +91 7624809006 and schedule your one-on-one consultation today.
July 9, 2025
Top FAQs about Vaginal Rejuvenation| Vaginoplasty
“Vaginoplasty is a worthy decision for women experiencing decreased sensation and friction during sex, vaginal looseness, and urinary leakage!”
According to a survey of patients who opted for vaginoplasty, 95% gave the procedure an extremely worthy response.
Vaginoplasty gives women a better quality of life by addressing the pain and discomforts caused by the shape, condition, or size of their vagina.
Women suffering from chronic pelvic pain can get relief with vaginal rejuvenation surgery.
Vaginoplasty is performed to change the aesthetics of the labia of the vagina.
Many women who visited Dr. Karishma Aesthetics, and Kinder women’s hospital, in Bangalore, shared the most personal experience of losing sensation and friction during sexual intercourse that impacted their lives. However, the number of women who require vaginal rejuvenation surgery has increased for many years.
Dr. Karishma Kagodu, MS, MCH., a board-certified plastic surgeon, says it is widespread to experience vaginal looseness and decreased friction during intercourse after childbirth. So, it is more obvious to have decreased sexual pleasure along with other concerns, such as losing urine when laughing, coughing, or sneezing. Thus, vaginal rejuvenation is performed not just for vaginal tightening but also to help correct incontinence.
You might have many questions regarding vaginoplasty that require expert answers to decide the right treatment/ procedure to address the concerns you are experiencing.
In this blog, Dr. Karishma Kagodu answers some of the top FAQs that might help you to make the right decision at the right time.

Top FAQs concerning Vaginoplasty:

1. What are the usual symptoms of women who undergo vaginal rejuvenation?

Do not sleep on your stomach for at least four weeks.
Avoid showering for at least two days.
Do not practice weightlifting for at least six weeks.
Do not practice sports or strenuous activities for at least six weeks.
Avoid coming to direct sunlight for at least two months, as UV rays can affect scar healing.
If you want to know more or considering breast reduction surgery, get in touch with Dr. Karishma Kagodu, India’s topmost board-certified plastic surgeon, by calling on +91 8042036382, +91 9108969006, +91 7624809006 and schedule your in-person consultation today.

Several reasons influence women to get vaginoplasty surgery, including decreased friction and sensation during sex, feeling of a wider, loose, and smooth vagina, tampons falling out, bowel movement issues, gas noises coming from your vagina during intercourse, and vaginal opening.

2. Does vaginal rejuvenation improve orgasms?

Of course, the vaginal rejuvenation procedure improves orgasm, as it stimulates friction during intercourse and corrects the issue of vaginal looseness. Once the vagina is tightened, women will experience increased sexual pleasure, which results in greater orgasms and the best sexual gratification.

3. How long does vaginal rejuvenation take?

Vaginal rejuvenation surgery, also known as female genital plastic surgery, is typically an outpatient, safe, low-risk procedure that takes between 1 and 2 hours.

4. Can laser vaginal rejuvenation (LVR) be combined with other procedures?

Yes, you can have more than one procedure with laser vaginal rejuvenation at a single time, which makes this procedure worth enough to achieve a youthful look and function of your vagina. Laser vaginal rejuvenation can be considered an umbrella term involving multiple procedures, including hymenoplasty and hoodoplasty. In addition, a board-certified plastic surgeon can take care of other issues you may be having simultaneously.

5. How soon can I have sex after vaginal rejuvenation?

Dr. Karishma says you should wait at least six weeks before resuming intercourse activities, as your body needs the time to heal and fully recover. Since having pleasurable sex is the goal of vaginoplasty, be sure to stick to post-op guidelines and your plastic surgeon’s advice.
If you want to know more or looking for labiaplasty/ laser vaginal rejuvenation, get in touch with Dr. Karishma Kagodu, MS, M CH., at Dr. Karishma Aesthetics on +91 8042036382, +91 9108969006, +91 7624809006 and schedule your one-on-one consultation today.
July 9, 2025
How to Care for your Non-surgical Rhinoplasty Results
“One trending procedure of Kaesthetics, Bangalore is liquid rhinoplasty or non-surgical nose job due to the years of anatomical training and experience of Dr. Karishma Kagodu, allowing her to deliver unmatched results!”
Do you want an immediate improvement in your nasal appearance?
Are you interested in a minimally invasive aesthetic procedure to address nasal shape concerns?
Do you know that non-surgical rhinoplasty requires years of anatomical training and experience to deliver the best results possible?
Do you know that goal of non-surgical rhinoplasty is to reshape your nose without a complex post-op regime?
Non-surgical rhinoplasty or a liquid nose job procedure has skyrocketed in popularity worldwide, including in Asian states. Non-surgical nose job in Bangalore is a result-centric procedure if you choose the expert plastic surgeon with ample experience, training, and world congress participation for specific hands-on rhinoplasty practices.
Many people in Indiranagar, Bangalore seek the services of a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Karishma Kagodu, MS, MCH., to improve and refine their appearance, and rhinoplasty, either surgical or non-surgical comes first in this context.

What is a non-surgical rhinoplasty/ nose job?

A non-surgical nose job means the involvement of injectable dermal fillers. An experienced injector (a board-certified plastic surgeon) uses filler, usually hyaluronic acid fillers, into the nose to improve and refine the shape or contour of the nose. Thus, the procedure is an effective and less invasive way to achieve a contoured nose without surgery. Non-surgical rhinoplasty is usually performed to improve the shape/ contour concerns by smoothing out bumps or enhancing volume to the nasal tip.
Dr. Karishma’s non-surgical nose job is a perfect option for people requiring immediate aesthetic improvement in their nasal appearance. Thus, non-surgical rhinoplasty is a suitable option for those looking for a more pleasing nose shape without the hassle of downtime or post-op guidelines.
Today aesthetic medicine offers more accessible ways to reshape the nose than ever, and a non-surgical nose job is one of them. A non-surgical nose job method offers a more convenient way to address the nose contour with minimal discomfort, and one can resume their daily routine the same day within an hour after the procedure. However, even though the procedure is minimally invasive and doesn’t involve a time-consuming job, it’s possible to expect discomfort, swelling, and slight bruising that must be addressed with the proper post-op measures.

Here are the top 4 recovery tips after a non-surgical nose job:

Use a cold compress: It’s natural to experience some swelling and bruising after a non-surgical nose job. However, applying a cold compressor is suggested to calm the inflammation. Cold compression eases the swelling, which must be applied multiple times daily.
Avoid thinning blood medication: Blood thinner medications must be stopped after a non-surgical rhinoplasty, as it can cause a higher risk of bruising. Thus, if you are taking Ibuprofen, aspirin, Vitamin E, or other anti-inflammatory medications, in that case, it is instructed to stop them as a post-op measure to avoid unwanted risks of higher blood thinning or bruising.
Avoid pressure on your face for 10 hours: Since the liquid nose job procedure uses liquid fillers to reshape your nose, however, using any pressure directly to your injection site can disrupt the process, resulting in compromised results. Thus, wearing glasses or makeup for at least 10 hours is not allowed after a non-surgical nose job.
Additional tips to minimize common side effects: Some additional tips are required to be followed to avoid unwanted discomforts, as suggested by Dr. Karishma Kagodu, including:
Follow every instruction, as suggested by Dr. Karishma Kagodu’s pre-and-post procedure.
Stay in an upright position for three to four hours post-procedure.
Don’t place pressure on the injection sites.
Sleeping in an elevated position is recommended the night after your procedure to avoid unwanted swelling.
Avoid activities that raise your blood pressure for 24 hours after your treatment.
Limit direct exposure to sunlight until the swelling fully subsides.
Call Dr. Karishma Kagodu if you experience persistent pain or blanching of the skin.
July 8, 2025
Is Local or General Anaesthesia better for Liposuction?
Is Local or General Anaesthesia better for Liposuction?

“The decision to administer either local or general anaesthesia to perform liposuction is influenced by the treated areas of the body and patient’s pain response!”
Anaesthesia-related safety concerns are one of the top priorities with a procedure such as Liposuction.
Compared to general anaesthesia, local anaesthesia provides much safety assurance.
The safer way to remove unwanted fat from areas such as the abdomen, hips, or buttocks is usually performed under local anaesthesia to avoid complications.
Today, liposuction patients under general or local anaesthesia both receive tumescent fluid as part of the procedure.
Initially, Liposuction was performed under general anaesthesia. These early procedures resulted in excessive bleeding, bruising, and a lengthy recovery timeline. Thanks to the modern anaesthetic technique that involves tumescent fluid as part of the operation, which minimizes the risks of complications associated with the anaesthesia. However, some key differences exist between procedures using each type of anaesthetic and what can be fulfilled with each.
The decision to administer what anaesthesia would be the best is based on several factors, such as personal preference, the patient’s body goals, and budget.
Dr. Karishma Kagodu, MS, M CH., a board-certified plastic surgeon, performs Liposuction at both her locations, Kaesthetics, Indiranagar, and Kinder women’s hospital, Whitefield, in Bangalore. She explains the local and general anaesthesia to make you understand the procedure more precisely.

What is Local Anaesthesia?

Patients undergoing Liposuction with local anaesthesia are awake during the whole procedure. This is because a local anaesthetic called lidocaine is used during the procedure that is applied under the skin to the treatment areas, which helps block and prevent the nerves from sending pain signals to the brain.
During awake Liposuction, most patients can easily experience the whole procedure with open eyes. They feel minimal pain and still have sensations in other parts of their bodies where anaesthesia is not administered.

The pros of Local Anaesthesia:

Minimal pain
Reduces the patient’s anxiety level
Works well for minor lipo procedures
Affordable cost option compared to general anaesthesia.

The cons of local Anaesthesia:

A bit painful compared to general anaesthesia
Involves the risk of lidocaine poisoning
A minimal amount of fat can be removed during the session.
This may cause mental and emotional discomfort for the patients.
This may lead to more sessions because the smaller body areas can be treated at once due to the risk of lidocaine poisoning.
Less amount of fat can be removed compared to general anaesthesia.

What is General Anaesthesia?

When Liposuction is performed under general anaesthesia, it is called general anaesthesia liposuction, which involves more body areas to be treated. Under general anaesthesia, patients’ brains no longer respond to pain or other stimuli. A patient cannot feel anything during the procedure due to the effect of general anaesthesia, which makes the whole procedure easier and more comfortable. General anaesthesia allows a plastic surgeon to treat more body areas at once, significantly reducing the hassle associated with the procedure and overall cost.

The pros of General Anaesthesia:

Almost painless
Much less chance of lidocaine poisoning compared to local anaesthesia
The maximum amount of fat can be removed at once during the session.

The cons of General Anaesthesia:

It may result in drowsiness upon walking for a few hours
Costlier compared to local anaesthesia.

What to expect during Liposuction with Dr. Karishma Kagodu:

Dr. Karishma prefers to use local anaesthesia for smaller body areas and general anaesthesia when the maximum amount of fat is removed from the larger body areas. Therefore, one can get assured about the safety of the procedure, low or zero risks, and greater outcomes without unwanted complications when the procedure is performed with the expert hand of Dr. Karishma. However, getting the best results becomes easier with an affordable Liposuction cost, as anaesthesia selection is wholly and solely based on the patient’s preferences, the amount of fat to be removed, the patient’s body goals, and budget.
July 8, 2025
Four tips to help fade away post-acne marks and dark spots

In Short

1. If you have acne, experts suggest it is better to treat it initially to avoid scars that become difficult to treat

2. Choose a sunscreen with moisturizing properties to avoid pigmentation

3. Depigmenting creams containing kojic acid and azelaic acid help fade away acne marks slowly

By Daphne Clarance: Acne is a common skin condition affecting almost 10 million people yearly. Typically, this skin condition is found in teenagers and young adults. However, people in their 30s, 40s and 50s may experience it for various reasons. Acne occurs when the hair follicles in the skin become plugged with oil and dead skin cells that result in whiteheads, blackheads and pimples.

Besides tampering with the skin, acne can also cause mental stress. Even with acne, marks are left behind, which can be equally frustrating for a person. Acne marks depend on the size of the lesion itself.

In the case of acne spots, it takes months or years to fade and sometimes, in some cases, the scars do not ever go away completely.

Dr. Prerna Sikka, Dermatologist and Cosmetologist Dr. Karishma’s Aesthetics, told IndiaToday that before treating post-acne scars or dark spots, one must understand the difference between acne marks and acne scars.

“The flat lesions or spots, usually red or brown, are what we label as PIH or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after acne. The good news is that these are easier to treat. Depigmenting creams containing ingredients like kojic acid, glycolic acid, azelaic acid, arbutin, vitamin C and hydroquinone are prescribed to help slowly fade these marks away. Along with creams, regular in-clinic chemical peels and exfoliation work wonders to help speed up the process of mark reduction,” said Dr. Sikka.

On the other hand, scars are the pits left by acne, which cause “textural irregularities on the skin surface.”

“These are more stubborn and require a host of modalities to treat. The reason for this is we require collagen remodeling to take place to see an improvement on the skin surface,” she added.

Dermatologists often recommend initial chemical peels to treat scars, including fractional carbon dioxide lasers, micro-needling radiofrequency, PRP treatments, and subcision for deeper scarring.

“All these require close monitoring and multiple treatments spread out over 6-9 months. The number of laser sessions is usually a minimum of 3-4, each at an interval of 6 weeks. Visible results are usually seen after the 2nd or 3rd session. However, the overall improvement is never 100 percent. This is important to explain to patients initially so they do not harbor unrealistic expectations,” said Dr. Sikka.

Dr. Manjot Marwah, Dermatologist and Hair Transplant Surgeon, Consultant and Director at Dr. Manjot’s Clinic, said that the pigmented ones can be faded. In contrast, with the hollow ones, it is best to “prevent not getting them in the first place because they are difficult to treat.”

Four tips to fade away acne spots:

LAYER YOUR ACTIVES

While choosing what actives to add to their skincare, one must add a strong vitamin A after consulting a dermatologist. Choose a higher percentage of azelaic acid or tretinoin gel as a spot treatment on the acne spots just for 2 hours in the evening, wash it off, and apply your regular skincare routine with glycolic or salicylic acid serums after that.

TREAT FROM THE BEGINNING

“I call them trigger spots,” said Dr. Marwah, adding that when acne subsides, it initially leaves a reddish mark on the skin. But if treated at this stage, there is a lesser chance of pigmentation or scarring. This is healing skin and needs mild moisturization and sun protection.

RIGHT SUNSCREEN

You can choose a sunscreen with moisturizing properties so that you don’t need to use an additional moisturizer afterward. This helps avoid pigmentation.

SILICON

A wound-healing silicon gel can help soften the hollow scars in the initial stages. It should ideally be used less in quantity but multiple times during the day.
If you have acne, experts suggest it is better to treat it initially to avoid pits or lesions that become difficult to treat. “Don’t ignore and take your acne lightly. Prevention is better than cure, so treat your acne promptly to avoid distressing post-acne complications,” said Dr. Sikka.

July 8, 2025
How Body Positivity Goes Hand in Hand with Plastic Surgery
Plastic cosmetic surgeries and aesthetic enhancement help people regain the self-confidence they lost due to compromised body or facial appearance.
Plastic cosmetic surgery goes hand in hand with body positivity because everyone deserves an aesthetically accepted body figure and facial appearance.
The body-positive goal includes addressing the unrealistic body standard set by society.
Plastic cosmetic surgery’s goal includes making you feel and look beautiful from head to toe.
Today, body positivity is the idea that everyone deserves a positive body image regardless of color, complexion, features, and status. However, the concept of body positivity has taken momentum in the beauty world, paving the way for accepting the realistic beauty goal. And at the same time, the goal of plastic cosmetic surgeries meets the challenges of people’s beauty desire that influence them to go hand in hand with cosmetic surgery’s advancements.
Dr. Karishma Kagodu, MS, M CH., a board-certified plastic surgeon and head of Dr. Karishma Aesthetics, Indiranagar, also runs her practice at Kinder women’s hospital, Whitefield, in Bangalore, says that women of today demand the procedures more aesthetic than the unrealistic set of beauty meters, which is very far from the showbiz standards.

What is Body Positivity?

Body positivity implies feeling good and having a positive attitude about your body appearance regardless of size, weight, height, color, and complexion. Unfortunately, many believe body positivity encourages obesity by accepting all body types, which is wrong. Instead, body positivity means making your body beautiful and aesthetically acceptable and doing what feels best physically and mentally. A report published in Forbes magazine stated the views of two models, named Stephanie Viada and Veronica Sams, who are strong proponents of the body-positive movements, noted that body positivity is the disciplined activities towards making your look beautiful and feel good whatever you practice in your day-to-day life for a healthy physical and mental wellbeing.

The body positivity goals include the following points:

Addressing the unrealistic body standard set by the masses or society
Encourage the acceptance of all body types regardless of weight, height, feature, complexion, figure, or appearance
Encourage the self-esteem and self-confidence of people
Challenging the outlook on bodies that societies have created.

How Does Body Positivity fit with Plastic Surgery?

One should know that plastic surgery or aesthetic procedures are not a quick fix for a total makeover. Instead, plastic surgery is performed to make a correction, improvement, or enhancement in your present body profile to offer you an aesthetically accepted body image. However, the unrealistic expectation has no place in the plastic cosmetic surgery that lure people to magical contour overnight. Instead, plastic surgery is a way to optimize someone’s body to make them comfortable and confident in the best way possible matched to realistic expectations.

Nowadays scenario has changed how patients talk to the plastic surgeon. They require more realistic, natural outcomes rather than a supermodel figure. However, requesting natural procedures are more in demand than the celebrity’s figure.

We at Dr. Karishma Aesthetics are dedicated to offering you the best realistic outcomes and making you feel natural at every angle of your body, that further helps boost your confidence. As a result, you will look beautiful, and your attitude will radiate, regardless of your body type.

If you want to know more or are looking for plastic cosmetic surgery, contact Dr. Karishma Kagodu, MS, M CH., at Dr. Karishma Aesthetics at +91 8042036382, +91 9108969006, +91 7624809006 and schedule your one-on-one consultation today.
July 8, 2025
Why is Liposuction the Most Popular Plastic Surgery in the World
“Liposuction is one of the most patients’ requested procedures in the cosmetic world, offering you the best-sculpted body adhered to modern technologies such as VASER!”
Liposuction helps remove unwanted, stubborn fat deposits from localized body areas, such as the stomach, arms, buttocks, thighs, and hips.
Liposuction offers you a more contoured body figure and a slimmer, more defined physique.
Liposuction can be combined with other procedures, such as tummy tuck or breast augmentation, depending on your goals.
Liposuction is the most sought-after procedure available today, as it can complement other plastic surgery procedures.
Many of Dr. Karishma’s patients request liposuction alone. Still, many patients request Liposuction the Most Popular Plastic Surgery in combination with other plastic surgeries, such as tummy tucks, mommy makeovers, breast augmentation, etc. Mommy makeover and tummy tuck are the perfect examples where liposuction can be combined as an additional procedure to offer you the best results possible.
Dr. Karishma Kagodu, MS, M CH., a board-certified plastic surgeon and Managing Director of Dr. Karishma Aesthetic, Indiranagar, Bangalore, is proud to offer you the best liposuction surgery with one more branch at Kinder women’s hospital, Whitefield, in Bangalore.
Top 4 Factors that accelerate the importance of having Liposuction surgery are as follows:

You can lose pockets of fat from various body parts: Liposuction works on stubborn fat pockets that are impossible to respond to through diet and exercise. However, anyone closer to their ideal weight but with pockets of stubborn fat deserves the candidacy to undergo liposuction surgery. Liposuction removes fat from the tummy, thighs, arms, flanks, buttocks, neck, chest, hips, and so on. Thus, the procedure helps achieve a sculpted body profile, and one can also combine liposuction with another type of plastic surgery simultaneously.

Liposuction complements other plastic surgery procedures: The great advantage of liposuction is that it can be performed with another type of plastic surgery to offer you the ultimate goal of a sculpted body profile. Many patients at Kasesthetics and Kinder Women’s hospital in Bangalore ask for liposuction in combination with another type of plastic surgery to fulfill the aim of an hourglass figure. Mostly, liposuction is combined with a mommy makeover, tummy tuck, or a lower body lift surgery. Liposuction is an inevitable part of mommy makeovers where other plastic surgery procedures, such as tummy tuck, breast lift, breast augmentation, or lower body lift, are combined based on your goal and realistic expectations.

Advancement in technology: Today, liposuction is the most sought-after procedure in the cosmetic world due to its benefits of easy removal of fat from the localized body areas. However, easy fat removal is possible through advanced technology, such as VASER high-definition 4D technology that uses powerful waves to disrupt the bonds between fat cells. It is considered the most gentle and controlled procedure, which requires an expert and experienced plastic surgeon to perform it correctly. It is generally considered more effective than LASER lipo because it provides more skin tightening results and more fat reduction.

Liposuction is an investment in your physical health: Liposuction surgery not just removes unwanted fat deposits from your body areas, but it also offers incredible health benefits. Firstly, the removed fat with liposuction will not come back. Secondly, you get the solution for other health issues, such as heart problems, chronic back or neck pain, diabetes, and hypertension, by eliminating a fat called triglyceride and decreasing libido. Liposuction may reduce cellulite or improve the appearance of cellulite, boosts health due to fat loss, promote better mobility, and promote overall body sculpting even in the areas of the body that are restricted to responding through diet and exercise.

If you want to know more or looking for liposuction surgery, get in touch with Dr. Karishma Kagodu, MS, M CH., at Dr. Karishma Aesthetics at +91 8042036382, +91 9108969006, +91 7624809006 and schedule your one-on-one consultation today.
July 8, 2025
What Can you tell me About Breast Augmentation Surgery and Implants?
Breast augmentation, also known as augmentation mammoplasty, is performed to increase breast size.
Silicone breast implants are considered as safest implants due to their excellent safety and performance record.
Women under 18 usually are not considered good candidates for breast augmentation because breast size continues to develop through adolescence and into their 20s.
It is instructed not to wear underwire bras for at least six weeks after breast augmentation surgery to achieve a speedy recovery.
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic plastic surgery that adds shape and fullness to the breasts to produce an aesthetic result using breast implants or the fat grafting technique. Breast augmentations in Bangalore are in high demand due to budget cost options, and quality services, which serve several purposes.
Dr. Karishma Kagodu, MS, M CH., a board-certified plastic surgeon and Managing Director of Kaesthetics, also contributing to Kinder women’s hospital, Whitefield, in Bangalore. Dr. Kagodu noted that breast augmentation could enhance one’s breasts or address abnormalities/asymmetry caused by cancer, trauma, or injury.
Note: Breast augmentation uses implants (silicone or saline) to achieve the desired contour. Thus, augmentation is a procedure for desired enhancement while implants are the mechanism used. Each relies on the other to deliver results.
Breast augmentations should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon who has ample experience with the procedure. If you are interested in breast augmentation, schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon.

How to determine your candidacy for breast augmentation?

You want to increase the size and shape of your breasts.
You are self-conscious about your current breast size and shape.
You wish to enhance your body contour and silhouette.
You are healthy and have fully developed breasts.
You are dissatisfied with the volume loss in your breasts due to aging, pregnancy, or hormonal factors.

What are breast implants?

A breast implant is a prosthesis used to change a person’s breasts’ shape, size, and contour. In reconstructive plastic surgery, breast implants restore a natural-looking breast after a lumpectomy, mastectomy, radiation, or trauma. In addition, breast augmentation helps correct congenital defects and chest wall deformities, like Poland’s syndrome.

Breast implants come in two types: silicone and saline.

Silicone breast implants: Silicone implants are most commonly used today. They provide a more natural feel and aesthetic look. Silicone implants have lower capsular contraction rates. Silicone implants are far safer today than they were years ago. However, a silicone implant doesn’t deflate immediately if a leak occurs. Thus, routine follow-ups are required to monitor that the implant is intact.
Saline breast implants: Saline implants are known for providing a uniform shape and feel. A leak can immediately be detected with saline implants because the fluid will rush out, and the body will absorb it. Saline is an excellent solution for women with uneven breasts or those striving for better symmetry.

Fat transfer/fat grafting in the breasts:

Fat can be used to perform breast augmentation. Fat transfer to the breasts is suitable for those looking for a relatively small increase in breast size. Fat transfer breast augmentation uses liposuction to remove fat from one part of the body and transfer it to another part of the body. This ultimately enhances the breast’s appearance, size, and shape.

You can undergo fat transfer to the breasts if you meet the following criteria:

You must have enough fat to harvest and transfer.

Women with asymmetrical breasts or depressions in the breasts.

You have good general health and no problems with circulation.

If you want to know more or looking for breast augmentation surgery or breast implants, book your consultation today with Dr. Karishma Kagodu at +91 8042036382, +91 9108969006, +91 7624809006 and achieve your desired breast profile.
July 8, 2025