As Women’s Day is being celebrated worldwide to empower women, non-invasive surgeries are gaining ground as a significant tool in the hands of women to exercise greater control over their looks, writes Delhi-based Dermatologist Dr Indu Ballani

Looks don’t matter! True, but there is also no denying that flawless looks help take an edge over others who have acute acne and pimples. Marks and other skin-related problems become traumatizing for woman. Getting riddance from them takes the confidence level many notches higher. Non invasive cosmetic procedure with Restylane skinboosters is a boon for all those women who want to empower themselves through flawless looks.

While we all consider reconstructive plastic surgery as a major boon for accident and burn victims, today elective cosmetic procedures are increasingly becoming a significant tool in the hands of women to exercise greater control over their looks. Looked at closely, without the bias feminist scholars hold against cosmetic procedures, this branch of medicine has added value into the lives of millions women across the world.

Cosmetic procedures include surgical procedures as well as and nonsurgical treatments like Restylane that reshape normal structures of the body in order to improve appearance and self-esteem.

Like other practices aimed at helping women look more beautiful including make-up, fashion accessories, diet control and exercise, cosmetic procedures too are an extension of the never ending quest to look better. When done under moderation and control, they can be really empowering.

A woman who has been troubled by acne marks uses make up and concealers to hide them on a daily basis. Why not use a safe and effective procedure like Restylane skinboosters to reduce the appearance of the marks? It does a lot of good to the self esteem of a person. For a woman whose hair is rapidly thinning and receding, hair transplant surgery can bring a great relief from the trauma of turning bald. Similarly, for a woman who is traumatized by the hyper pigmentation on her face and body, cosmetic procedures like lasers as well as Restylane Vital can be of much help.

Why do everyone of us desire to wear the best of dresses, shoes, the best of fashion accessories and make-up? Why do we visit beauty parlours to get topical facials done? Certainly, to look good and pleasing. Elective cosmetic procedures too are a way to improve your appearance and looks. They are very much a personal choice and they will definitely have a good effect on you.

If there are safe and worthwhile tools available to improve your appearance, there is nothing wrong in trying them. What we often tell women is that they should be realistic in their expectations and go for surgery or non invasive procedures as a personal choice, rather than to fit into someone else’s desire or image.

With increase in purchasing power and greater exposure to the entertainment industry, many beauty treatments that were once considered alien to common people are becoming available to a wider number of people. Call this a trickledown effect for beauty or its greater democratization, the truth is modern day cosmetic treatments have changed the lives of many women. It is empowering for many.

Among the most popular treatments today are dermal fillers like Restylane, a broad range of hyaluronic acid based products used for improving skin quality, restoring skin lustre and to address the visible signs of ageing such as loss of facial volume and to smooth away wrinkles and folds. Facial contouring to redefine features is another popular aspect of facial aesthetics today and a number of women like to get their lips augmented, their cheeks highlighted and their chins redefined.