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A Medical Journalist’s Visit to VIVA Aesthetic Clinic: Exploring Botox Treatment in Mumbai

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  I arrived at VIVA Aesthetic Clinic on a weekday morning with the intent of understanding, beyond online claims, what truly defines safe and effective  Botox treatment in Mumbai . As a medical journalist, my interest lay not in before-and-after photographs but in clinical protocols, practitioner expertise, and patient education. During my visit, I interviewed  Dr. Deepam Shah , whose name is often associated with non-surgical aesthetic dermatology in the city, to gain insight into how Botox is approached in a responsible clinical setting. Meeting Dr. Deepam Shah: Qualifications and Clinical Experience Dr. Deepam Shah  professional background reflects formal medical training followed by specialization in dermatology and aesthetic medicine. According to information provided by VIVA Aesthetic Clinic, he holds an  MBBS degree , along with advanced training in  clinical dermatology, aesthetic dermatology, and injectables , including botulinum toxin procedures. ...

Understanding Tummy Tuck Surgery in Mumbai

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  As a medical journalist, I spend much of my time speaking with specialists across disciplines, but few conversations are as nuanced as those around aesthetic surgery. During a recent visit to  Ambrosia Aesthetics in Andheri West , I had the opportunity to sit down with  Dr. Siddharth Prakash , a plastic surgeon frequently associated with  tummy tuck surgery in Mumbai . My aim was not to evaluate outcomes, but to understand the clinical thinking, patient selection, and medical realities behind one of the most commonly discussed body-contouring procedures today. Meeting Dr. Siddharth Prakash: Qualifications and Clinical Background Dr. Siddharth Prakash  professional journey reflects a conventional yet rigorous path in plastic and aesthetic surgery. According to clinical information shared by the clinic, he holds an  MBBS , followed by a  Master’s degree in Surgery , and advanced training in  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery . His education and s...

Visiting an Onco Surgeon in Mumbai: A Clinical Journalist’s Account

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  I arrived at the bustling lanes of Bandra West in Mumbai one humid morning, notebook in hand and recorder switched on, determined to explore why so many patients searching for an  Onco surgeon Mumbai  ended up here. My destination was the Cancer Surgery Clinic — a centre that, according to its patients and referring physicians, has become synonymous with complex cancer care in India’s most populous city. There, I met  Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan , whose reputation as a surgeon and clinical leader precedes him, to understand both the human and clinical elements of cancer surgery. Meeting Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan: Qualifications and Clinical Experience Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan  entrance into the consultation room carried the calm precision that his colleagues and patients often describe. He is the Director & Senior Consultant Surgeon specializing in hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal oncology at Nanavati Max Institute of Cancer Care, and leads the Clinic’s sur...