For those of you who have been following my blog, you’d know that I trust Dr Kiran Lohia with all my skin woes. I have been to her numerous times to try out various treatments that are offered exclusively at Lumiere Dermatology. She has two clinics in Delhi- one in Vasant Vihar while the other is in Panscheel.

I work till the wee hours of the morning, writing, editing and proof reading assignments. I look haggard if I haven’t slept for 8 solid hours and the darkening and heaviness under my lids makes me look more tired. There are days when you want to avoid lining your eyes with kohl or eyeliner and you want to feel bright eyed and bushy tailed sans make up. Kiran Lohia’s under eye rescue is the perfect treatment for burst capillaries, darkening, puffiness and under eye bags. Read about my experience with under eye rescue here.

I went over to her clinic on Friday to try the #neofacial. The newest machine in the clinic, this Manhattan favourite is available exclusively at Lumiere Dermatology. It costs less than a New York or AFT facial but is very effective at removing acne scars, discoloration, rosacea and even bringing back the glow to your face. The best part about this treatment is that its completely painless and needs absolutely no downtime. Unlike other facials that require contact with the skin, the #neofacial doesn’t even touch the surface of the skin and each sitting lasts about ten minutes not more.

The laser is completely painless and safe and low frequency. It can simultaneously treat acne while erasing marks, scars, broken blood vessels, rosacea and help slow down the signs of ageing. When done regularly, it can boost the collagen production that delays ageing and gives your face that youthful look. The Neo Laser Facial’s ability to treat many different targets while being the safest laser in the world is the reason why American dermatologists are in love with it. It has won many accolades and been mentioned several times as the top facial treatment by Harpers Bazaar US.

I wasn’t apprehensive before the treatment because I trust the staff at Lumiere Dermatology pretty implicitly. I sipped on some green tea while I waited for Doctor Lohia. I have to admit that I thought it would take longer than it did so I had slotted two hours for the sitting. During the procedure, I could feel tiny pulses of heat around my face but nothing painful and no burning that would otherwise experience with other laser machines. The therapist applied a mild anti inflammatory cream to calm the skin and any irritation and some sunblock afterwards. Doctor Lohia insists that you use a potent sunblock with SPF 40 every single day and re apply it two or three times a day especially if you’ve been in the water or been sweating profusely.

The Neofacial machine kit can also be used for laser hair removal with different settings and controls of course and I can’t wait to try it for facial hair and the underarms. Its only been a few days since my first session and my face seems more radiant, clearer and the tiny zit marks that once bothered me seem to have disappeared. I do recommend that you go in for follow up sessions every month to treat your problem areas.

Here are the benefits-
Improved elasticity and glow on the face
Reduction of acne scars, smarks and rosacea
Laser hair removal
Improved collagen production
Brighter, radiant, even toned skin

Tips post treatment-
Avoid going out in the skin.
Don’t apply any make up for 24 hours.
Don’t swim or sweat profusely in the gym for 24 hours post treatment.
Apply sunscreen spf 40 at least two or three times a day.
Contact the clinic if there is any burning, irritation or redness that persists for more than a few hours.
Drink a lot of water and keep up your electrolytes to yield better results. Hydration is key for healthy skin

Read about the most coveted New York facial here and the AFT Photofacial here here

Quick Notes-
Lumiere Dermatology
Address: 3rd Floor, E – 41 Panchsheel Park, New Delhi, Delhi 110017
Phone:011 4164 2288
78 Paschmi Marg, 3rd Floor Vasant Vihar, New Delhi
Tel: +91 11-40533794, 41621183, 41621184, +91 8826329994
website
Cost per session-9000/-
Recommended number of sessions- 4-6 for long lasting results.
Note- results may vary from person to person depending on how well they respond to the treatment.