Botulinum toxin and dermal fillers remain two of the highest-demand minimally invasive aesthetic procedures in India. However, practitioners continue to report significant patient confusion between the two modalities. According to Dr Akanksha Agarwal, Founder-Director and Head of Aesthetic Services at the Centre for Aesthetics, Gurgaon, Botox and fillers address entirely different anatomical concerns. They should not be positioned as interchangeable ...
Rising demand for lip enhancements highlights growing consumer confusion around lip flip, lip lift, and lip filler. As aesthetic awareness rises in urban markets, clinics must clearly position procedures to drive informed decisions and long-term trust. Lip flip The lip flip is a non-surgical procedure that uses botulinum toxin injections to relax the muscles around the upper lip. By limiting ...
Puresta raised Rs 34 crore in a pre‑seed round led by Spring Marketing Capital to build its AI platform. The funding positions Puresta as a key player in AI-powered, full-stack dermatology solutions for India’s growing D2C skincare market. Founded in 2025 by Ashish Mishra, Hitesh Dhingra, and Bhisham Bhateja, the company integrates technology, dermatology, and personalised skincare. Puresta plans to ...
India’s dermatology sector is witnessing a strategic shift toward peptide-based skincare as both professionals and consumers seek science-driven, sustainable solutions. Consumers are increasingly choosing gentler, efficacy-driven products over harsh chemical formulations. Peptides—short chains of amino acids vital to skin biology—are now emerging as a leading growth segment in anti-ageing and preventive care. How peptides support skin health Peptides function as ...
Dr Manisha Mareddy inaugurated the SHLOK Dermatology & Wellness Centre, introducing a facility that combines advanced dermatology with holistic wellness solutions. The centre offers patients a comprehensive range of treatments under one roof, addressing both aesthetic and hair concerns. Advanced hair restoration and trichology services At SHLOK Dermatology & Wellness, Dr Manisha leads a team of specialists delivering cutting-edge hair ...
Rising consumer demand for laser hair reduction solutions continues to drive growth in the aesthetic dermatology segment. However, dermatologists emphasise that clinical outcomes in laser hair removal depend heavily on structured pre- and post-treatment protocols. Industry experts state that following medical guidance improves treatment results and reduces risks like pigmentation, burns, and prolonged inflammation. Pre-treatment preparation is critical Before treatment, ...
Herbalife India announced that it had appointed Dr Shivangi Rana as the skincare expert for vritilife. The company said Dr Shivangi would guide consumers on holistic skin wellness combining dermatology, nutrition, and Ayurvedic principles. It stated she would lead the development of educational content addressing common skin concerns, anti-ageing, pigmentation, and hair health. Herbalife highlighted that Dr Shivangi would create ...
Acrotech Biopharma Inc., the U.S.-based step-down subsidiary of India-headquartered Aurobindo Pharma Ltd., has secured approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for ADQUEY™. The approval marks a significant advancement in the company’s dermatology portfolio. ADQUEY™ is a difamilast 1% ointment for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis. The treatment addresses a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting millions worldwide. The FDA approved the ...
Assure Clinics, a healthcare startup focusing on advanced aesthetic dermatology and hair restoration, raised Rs 15 crore in a seed funding round. The company will use the capital to drive business growth, upgrade clinical technologies, and expand its presence across India. Funding led by Venture Catalysts Venture Catalysts, a prominent integrated incubator, led the funding round. Global investors, including Sathish Subbiah (Founding Partner at Fiducia Capital LTD, ...
Galderma launched “We Are All Sculptra”, showcasing Sculptra’s regenerative versatility across diverse patient demographics. The programme tracks nine treatment-naïve participants over two years. It delivers longitudinal insights into tailoring regenerative biostimulation across ages, skin types, ethnicities, and aesthetic goals. Through structured clinical documentation, standardised imaging, and patient-reported video diaries, the initiative provides real-world evidence of outcomes in routine practice settings. ...