Skin Diaries
Notes on skin, hair, and aesthetic medicine — written to be useful rather than promotional. By Dr. Arpita and the VRAJ team.
Microneedling — what actually happens, and what to expect after
A straight-talking guide to microneedling: how it works, who it suits, how many sessions are realistic, and what the first 72 hours look like.
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Laser hair removal on Indian skin — what to know before you start
Which lasers are safe for Fitzpatrick IV–V skin, how many sessions you really need, and the uncomfortable truths clinics rarely share about "permanence".
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A skincare routine that respects Ahmedabad's climate
Heat, dust, and dry winters — a seasonal framework for building a routine that works here, not in the marketing copy of a brand based in Seoul.
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Botox vs dermal fillers — they do completely different things
A common point of confusion — cleared up. What each treatment actually does, when they are combined, and what "natural results" really means.
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Anti-ageing in your 30s — what's worth starting, and what can wait
The decade when good habits pay the most forward-looking dividends. A priority list for preventive skin care — and what is simply too early to worry about.
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