The care guide

Clarity for every part of the decision.

Know what happens next—from the first conversation through treatment, recovery and longer-term review. Explore the questions worth asking before you decide.

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Dr. Pravin Kumar listening to a patient and reviewing the next steps together
It starts with listening.Your concern, health and priorities shape the conversation.
Perspectives on good care

The questions behind a confident decision.

Short, practical reads that help you prepare for consultation and understand the choices around treatment.

Care guide · 7 min

Sculptra in Dubai

Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid) is a collagen stimulator, not a filler that adds volume on the day. This guide explains how it works, what the evidence shows, the risks and who should avoid it.

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Care guide · 10 min

Fotona 6D Laser Facelift: A Patient’s Complete Guide

Fotona 6D builds on the well-known Fotona 4D laser lift by adding dedicated eye and lip steps, giving a fuller face rejuvenation with little downtime. This guide explains the science, the benefits, the real side effects, how to prepare, and what results you can reasonably expect.

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Care guide · 6 min

Fotona 4D Laser in Dubai: Non-Surgical Skin Tightening, Explained Honestly

A plain-language guide to the Fotona 4D laser protocol: what the four steps do, what the evidence shows, who may benefit, and the questions to ask before booking.

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Care guide · 4 min

Non-Surgical Neck Lift in Dubai: What It Can and Cannot Do

A plain-language guide to non-surgical neck lifting in Dubai: platysma bands, loose neck skin, what the evidence says, and what to ask before booking.

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Care guide · 5 min

Will Botox Make My Face Look Frozen? A Physician’s Guide to Neuromodulators in Dubai

How neuromodulators such as Botox work, what natural-looking results really depend on, how long they last, the risks, and who should avoid them.

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Care guide · 6 min

Acne Scar Treatment in Dubai: Microneedling, PRP and Exosomes Explained

What acne scars are, how microneedling with PRP works, what the evidence shows and does not show, and how to decide if it suits you.

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Care guide · 5 min

The 12 Hallmarks of Ageing: Why Do We Age at All?

Scientists now describe ageing as twelve connected processes. Learn what the hallmarks of ageing are, what the evidence shows, the common myths, and four practical steps you can take.

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Care guide · 7 min

OligoScan and Mineral Screening: What a Tissue Scan Can and Cannot Tell You

What OligoScan-style mineral and heavy-metal screening claims to measure, what the evidence actually shows, and how to interpret a result sensibly.

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Care guide · 6 min

Lifespan vs Healthspan: Why Living Longer Isn’t Enough

People are living longer than ever, but not healthier. Learn the difference between lifespan and healthspan, what the latest global data shows, and how a preventive, longevity-focused approach can protect your healthiest years.

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Care guide · 4 min

Sculptra vs Radiesse

Sculptra and Radiesse both stimulate your own collagen, but they work in very different ways. Here’s how each one works, where they overlap, where they differ, and how a doctor decides which is right for you.

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Care guide · 6 min

Red-Light Therapy for Thinning Hair: What the Evidence Actually Says

A clear, evidence-based guide to low-level red-light therapy (LLLT) for thinning hair in Dubai: how it works, who it may suit, what studies show, and its limits.

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Care guide · 7 min

Losing Weight on a GLP-1? Why Protecting Your Muscle Matters

What the evidence says about muscle and lean mass during GLP-1 weight management, and the supportive habits that physicians recommend.

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Care guide · 6 min

Is Your Social Media Skincare Routine Hurting Your Skin?

Two studies presented at the EADV Congress 2026 found that most viral skincare videos carry misleading claims, and that copying them can trigger dermatitis, acne flares and even chemical burns. Dr Pravin Kumar explains what the research found and how to build a simpler, safer routine for Dubai's climate.

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Care guide · 7 min

Salmon DNA for Your Skin? What Polynucleotide Boosters Really Do, and What to Know Before You Book

Polynucleotides, often called "salmon DNA" injections, are one of the fastest-growing skin treatments in the UAE. Here is how they work, who they may suit, what the evidence says, and the side effects to know about before you book.

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Care guide · 8 min

Melasma Explained: Why Pigmentation Keeps Coming Back and What Actually Helps

Why melasma keeps returning in sunny climates like Dubai, what triggers it, how a physician-led plan works, what the evidence shows, and the risks of aggressive treatment.

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Care guide · 7 min

Losing More Hair Than Usual? 6 Blood Markers That Can Reveal Why

Shedding 50–100 hairs a day is normal. When it's more, the reason is often hiding in your blood. A doctor's guide to the six markers worth checking, what the numbers mean, and what to do next.

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Care guide · 7 min

Sculptra Explained: Why Gradual Collagen Stimulation Is Different From Filler

What Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid) is, how it works, what the regulatory evidence shows, realistic timelines, side effects, who should avoid it, and what to ask before booking in Dubai.

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Skin Aesthetics · 3 min

Why Does Microneedling Cost AED 600 in One Clinic and AED 2,000 in Another?

Two microneedling sessions can look identical from the outside but differ greatly in safety, materials, and medical oversight. Here is what actually sits behind the price.

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Skin Tightening and Lifting · 8 min

Ultherapy Recovery: What to Expect Day by Day

Ultherapy needs almost no downtime, but your skin keeps rebuilding for months. Here is a clear timeline of the first hours, week, month and six months, plus aftercare tips and warning signs.

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Your pathway

Six stages. One continuous plan.

Select a stage to understand its purpose and what you can expect.

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What this stage means

Request

A short enquiry helps the team understand the right starting point for you.

Recovery & progress

Healing is a process, not a single date.

Early downtime is different from the time required for swelling, scars and tissue to mature.

Clear instructionsProcedure-specific preparation and aftercare.
Scheduled reviewsMilestones checked at the appropriate time.
Long-term perspectiveEarly healing is not treated as the final outcome.

How recovery unfolds

Initial healingEarly stage
Swelling resolutionDeveloping
Scar maturationLonger term

Your specific milestones and review schedule are explained as part of your care plan.

Support

Questions do not stop after treatment.

Practical information and appropriate follow-up help you know what is expected and when to contact the team.

Your care summary

Assessment, preparation, aftercare and review milestones are kept in one clear plan.

AssessmentPreparationAftercare

Know when to ask

I have noticed a change today. Is that expected?
Use your care instructions and contact the clinical team with the timing and any associated symptoms.
For general guidance only—not real-time medical advice.
Frequently asked

Recovery questions.

Open a question for a concise answer. Procedure-specific advice is provided during consultation.

It varies by procedure, health and tissue healing. Your plan separates early downtime from the longer period needed for a mature result.
Appropriate clinical reviews are scheduled according to the treatment and stage of healing.
Use the specific contact and urgent-care instructions provided by the clinical team.

A consultation is information—not a commitment.

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