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The glamorous, Bong-Beauty, Riya Sen, known for her "Hot Bikini Body" and for her roles in blockbuster movies like Style, Jhankaar Beats, Apna Sapna Money Money, Shaadi No 1, Ragini MMS Returns & many more, believes in staying fit & healthy from inside to the out. Her social media presence continues to attract a large fan following. She is passionate about yoga & fitness and being a part of the glamour industry means that celebrities like her must maintain their fitness all-around the year. Riya Sen's upcoming movie includes Rokda, planned to release in 2019. Recently, Riya visited the 'Prettislim Clinic' in Andheri West, Mumbai, to further improve her Fitness. In a personal interview, Riya Sen shares her experience with Prettislim: "I visited the Prettislim Clinic to enquire about the U-Lipo Sessions. After discussing with the clinic's doctors & dietitians, I decided to enroll for the session. I should say that the U-Lipo sessions were incredibly fabulous. It is non-invasive & very, very safe. After trying it, I can confidently say, that it has worked on me. I think, anyone who gets an opportunity or is interested in becoming fit, should come to the Prettislim Clinic & try U-Lipo. I also tried the 'Power Vibra Sessions' & it was absolutely amazing. Now, I am totally addicted to it. My personal dietician, Ms. Bhavna Dave, has now put me on this amazing and practical diet. Her sincere and genuine approach to my fitness needs ensures that I feel motivated and convinced to not cheat on my diet in any way. Bhavna is just incredible and I am now a big fan of the Prettislim Clinic." She further added that, "U lipo is very good for any person who is busy or anyone who can only dedicate one hour of their time in a week. So if you get the opportunity, you must come to Prettislim & try the U-Lipo sessions. It is very, very effective, very safe & non-invasive. Don't wait to start your fitness journey, visit your nearest Prettislim clinic." Riya Sen found out about the U lipo Body Shaping Treatment & Slimming Treatment, offered by the clinic through one of her friends from the industry. Prettislim is a 14-year-old slimming clinic, run by a team of qualified doctors & dietitians. It offers Weight Loss, Body Toning, Figure Correction, Inch loss, Tummy Tuck, Spot Reduction & many other services. It has 3 centers in Mumbai at Bandra, Andheri & Kandivali. Prettislim launched 4-In-1 U-Lipo, for the first time in India, 5 years ago & since then has helped hundreds of clients including many celebrities. Prettislim has been ranked as the No.1 Bariatric and Slimming Clinic in Mumbai in 2016, by All India Lifestyle Hospital & Clinic Survey, conducted By Times of India. Prettislim Clinic has also been selected as "The Economic Times Best Healthcare Brands" in 2016 & is also "The Official Fitness Expert of Fbb Colours Femina Miss India 2017". Prettislim is the brain child of Dr. Puneet Nayak and he believes that human body is the only place where you live in, so you can't neglect the same. Dr. Nayak says, "In our hectic lives one should not neglect our health and fitness. Celebrities need to maintain a toned & healthy body to look slim & fit on screen. Also most of celebs have erratic & busy work schedules, which makes the job difficult. Hence, at Prettislim, we have developed the non-surgical and most advanced 4-In-1 U-Lipo Treatment, which is safe, painless and clients lose up to 8 cm in each treatment from the targeted area. Also it only needs 1 hour a week, so it perfectly fits in the schedule of busy clients, including celebs. Prettislim also has a team of experienced dietitians & physicians to cover all aspects of fitness, including diet, lifestyle, medical problems, fitness, etc. Our programs help in spot reduction, body toning, figure correction, apart from slimming & weight loss." He further adds that, "Riya has been a very sweet & cooperative client. She was regular for the sessions & followed all the instructions given to her during the course of her program. She was always truthful & upfront about all the aspects of the slimming program. She is a well-known yoga & fitness enthusiast & we are happy to help her in her fitness journey" He also shares about his experience with Fbb Colours Femina Miss India finalists, who were consulted & trained at Prettislim clinic, since Prettislim was the Official Fitness Expert for the event. "All the finalists were quite aware of the diet & fitness regimen. They were quite excited & participated enthusiastically in all fitness activities. We gave them tips about body composition, diet & nutrition, healthy foods & charted individual fitness plans for them. They had many questions & concerns about body weight, slimming, figure correction, body shaping, etc. which we cleared one by one. Many of them showed keen interest in U-Lipo. In fact, Miss World, Manushi Chillar, who was also a finalist at that time & later went on to become Miss India & then Miss World, herself being an aspiring doctor, was quite aware of fitness concepts. She liked the concept of U-Lipo & recommended the same. She was impressed about the aspect of no side effects of U-Lipo, as it is completely non-surgical & also it only needs 1 hour a week, which is affordable by all" Watch Miss World Manushi Chillar Speaking about Prettislim & U-Lipo, in the below Video https://youtu.be/lmbvIozQaTE Dr. Nayak concludes that "Fitness is not only needed for celebs & models, but for every individual. With the help of modern technology, it has now become easy to maintain fitness for all, even for busy bees." If you Need More information, You Can Call Prettislim Helpline 8080808818 Visit Nearest Prettislim Clinic @ Bandra(w), Andheri (w), Kandiwali (w) Website- www.prettislim.com Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/PrettislimClinicIndia Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/prettislimclinic/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/PrettislimIndia YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/Prettislimclinic Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/company/prettislim/ Watch Riya Sen Talking about her Experience At Prettislim Clinic

Completing five years since Prettislim Clinic launched the 4-in-1 U-Lipo service, Dr. Puneet Nayak, CMD, Prettislim Clinic, shared the story of Aditya from Mumbai. Before Joining Prettislim, Aditya Devdas was weighing 105 kgs & was suffering from numerous health problems like Metabolic syndrome, Syndrome X, etc. After making a serious commitment to improve his health through weight loss, Aditya enrolled for the U-Lipo Slimming Program at Prettislim, Bandra. Within 5 months of the treatment, he lost 23 kgs of weight & 65 cm from the belly. Sharing his story with us, Aditya says, "I joined Prettislim for U-Lipo Slimming program in August and finished my treatment by the end of December. Joining Prettislim was like shooting an arrow in the dark, I wasn't sure of the outcome. I was obese & needed help to achieve my weight loss objective, and an incentive to do better & get rid of my unhealthy lifestyle. I must say Prettislim did just that & ushered me to help lead a better and healthy lifestyle. In every U-Lipo session of 60 min, I lost around 8-10 cms from my belly & felt lighter & better after each session. I never experienced any side effect during my sessions. Everyone at Prettislim, from the physicians to doctors anddietitians to the admin staff, is dexterous and very supportive. Prettislim has changed my outlook on health & I am sure it will continue to do so for other individuals with the same problem. It's a credible organization in every respect." Prettislim Clinic is a 14-year-old slimming clinic, run by a team of qualified doctors & dietitians. It has 3 centers in Mumbai at Bandra, Andheri & Kandivali. Prettislim launched 4-In-1 U-Lipo, for the first time in India, 5 years ago & since then it has helped hundreds of clients Like Aditya Devdas to become fit & smart. PrettiSlim has been ranked as the No.1 Bariatric and Slimming Clinic in Mumbai in 2016, by All India Lifestyle Hospital & Clinic Survey, conducted By Times of India. Prettislim Clinic has also been selected as "The Economic Times Best Healthcare Brands" in 2016 & is also "The Official Fitness Expert of Fbb Colours Femina Miss India 2017". Dr. Puneet Nayak, in an interview, shares his inputs about what makes 4-In-1 U-Lipo so effective in slimming & weight loss and Prettislim, an award winning clinic. ⦁ How effective is U-Lipo? U-Lipo is an Effective Slimming Method. Most of the clients lose upto 8 cms, from the target area, after each session. Results are seen immediately after each session. A course of minimum 8 sessions is recommended over 8 weeks with 1 session per week. Most of the clients have reported excellent results in circumference reduction & weight reduction. ⦁ What are the side effects? U-Lipo is completely non-surgical and is therefore painless and safe. It is a lunch hour procedure & clients can do all normal day-to-day activities after session. U-Lipo is suitable for both men and women of age groups between 16-80 years. Also, this treatment is done under supervision of qualified doctors in Prettislim clinic, so you are in safe hands. Also a team of dieticians & doctors is available for counselling on healthy diet & lifestyle. Till date more than 15000 clients have undergone this treatment at Prettislim without any side effects & have given 95% satisfaction ratings. ⦁ Will it help in Spot Fat Reduction? Due to its high-precision Low Frequency Ultrasound, U-Lipo offers targeted fat reduction in specific body areas. This is an advantage over general diet & exercise which helps in overall weight loss, but not spot reduction. ⦁ Is it suitable for busy bees? U-Lipo needs 60 mins per week. Only one visit per week to the clinic is needed. It is an ideal treatment for busy people who want to be fit, healthy & in shape. Clinic is open 365 days. We at Prettislim, have analysed that most of the clients wish to remain fit & healthy, but are always short of time. Hence, 4-In-1 U-Lipo has been designed keeping this need in mind. Prettislim Mobile app helps the clients to keep track of their fitness goals, apart from being a handy resource on food diary, motivational articles & much more. ⦁ Is it very expensive? U-Lipo is quite affordable as compared to surgical Liposuction. Also, EMI facility is available for the clients. Dr. Nayak further adds that, "U-Lipo is an intelligent alternative to surgical liposuction with 95% satisfaction ratings by the clients. It is a completely new way to reduce unwanted fat from the body to achieve circumference reduction & body shaping, without surgery. You can completely avoid the side effects of Liposuction, by opting for 4-In-1 U-Lipo. Only CE & ISO certified equipment are used by the doctors for the treatments. It uses 4 technologies i.e. Ultrasound Lipolysis, NARF, Vacuum Suction & Power Vibra. Treatment is available for tummy, sides, hips, thighs, inner thighs, arms, saddlebag, calf, upper back, female B-line, male chest and face & chin. Aditya Devdas, when approached us, was highly obese with severe health problems. He was having a sedentary lifestyle & was ignoring his weight gain, from 4-5 years, which has taken a toll on his health. Had he became serious few years back, his weight would not have become so high. We put him on weekly U-Lipo Treatment, under a team of doctors & dietitians. Week after week, he showed substantial progress & regained his health & confidence, in few months' time." Dr. Nayak shares additional information about the 4 technologies used in U-Lipo Treatment 1 - Ultrasound Lipolysis It is also known as Ultrasound Cavitation or Ultrasonic Cavitation or Ultrasound Fat Reduction or Non-surgical Ultrasound Liposuction. The Low Frequency ultrasound technology allows a predetermined amount of energy to be focused onto the subcutaneous adipose tissue. As the ultrasound waves converge towards the targeted area, they cumulate at a certain point & produce the cavitation effect leading to mechanical breaking of the cell membranes & the release in the intercellular fluid of the stored fat which is rapidly and naturally metabolized. Ultrasound can be concentrated in a defined subcutaneous area to produce clinically relevant fat lysis while avoiding any damage to other tissues & organs. This simple procedure for fat reduction can be done within the clinic & results are typically seen immediately. It is suggested to periodically maintain these treatments in order to see the best results. 2 - Non Ablative Radio Frequency Advanced NARF technology delivers the optimal RF energy to the dermal & subcutaneous layers of skin. It targets the elastic fibres of the skin, causing collagen regeneration, collagen remodelling & skin tightening. As they are heated, they contract and collagen strands are pulled closer resulting in tightened skin. The deep heating effect in turn accelerates the fat cell metabolism to augment collagen regeneration over the full treatment course. The desired result: tighter, younger looking skin immediately & long-term skin remodelling. Heating the fat cells accelerates metabolism and causes them to shrink. The rise in temperature forces fat cells to secrete fatty acids (liquid fat), which are disposed via the blood and lymph system. The desired result: fat and circumference reduction & minimized cellulite appearance. 3- Vacuum Suction Vacuum Suction is a procedure used for body sculpting & cellulite reduction. The medical effect of Vacuum Suction is realized by means of vacuum that causes the local rush of blood and lymph to skin from deep lying tissues, which exerts the reflex influence on vessels of internal organs. Vacuum Suction is believed to be one of the most trusted and efficient treatment against cellulite. It smooths hypodermic fat layer and skin becomes more elastic. Vacuum is primarily used for softening the hard and stubborn fat. The continuous push and pull action on the skin has a massaging effect on the tissues. It softens the hard and stubborn fat or cellulite. This helps during NARF (Non - Ablative Radio Frequency) as it helps the fat cells break faster and later makes it easy for the system to eject them through the excretion process. Vacuum strengthens the connective tissues under the dermis so that it would not allow fat accumulation in the future. 4- Power Vibra A Power Vibra is a fitness training system that can increase your weight loss potential by helping you burn more calories in just 10 minutes. The Power Vibra also stimulates your muscles, improves the flow of lymph, decreases blood pressure & increases blood circulation. The vibrations of the Power Vibra plate cause greatly increased levels of muscle contraction. They also make your muscles contract repeatedly & alternately for improved muscle strength, coordination and balance. If you Need More information, You Can Call Prettislim Helpline 8080808818 Visit Nearest Prettislim Clinic @ Bandra(w), Andheri (w), Kandiwali (w) Website- www.prettislim.com Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/PrettislimClinicIndia Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/prettislimclinic/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/PrettislimIndia YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/Prettislimclinic

SkinCity India is the largest Super Specialty Skin Clinic in India offering solutions to all classical dermatology, cosmetic, hair and body problems under one roof. SkinCity has emerged as an authority on the treatment of conditions like Vitiligo, birthmarks and various scars. The success seen by SkinCity's patented protocols in the treatment of scars once thought untreatable like keloids and burn scars, is unparalleled. 06/01/2019, Sunday saw the brains of the Medical fraternity descend on Mumbai to attend the much coveted, first ever Scar Summit 2019 hosted by SkinCity's Post Graduate Institute of Dermatology in association with the Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery (SLIMS). The conference was well attended by over 320 delegates. Dermatologists, Plastic Surgeons, Maxillofacial Surgeons, General Surgeons and Clinicians from across India interested in the field of scar management met at the Lalit, Mumbai, to confer and concur on the best approach in the management of scars, their prevention, and treatment. Scar management has always been a matter of opinion rather than protocol. Various approaches to scar management have been adopted by various experts based on their area of expertise. However, there is no formal consensus on the prescribed protocol in the management of scars. The agenda included discussion on wound healing, scar formation and miniaturization, medical management of scars, management of hypertrophic scars, acne scars, atrophic scars and stretch marks, keloids and the future of scar management. The conference was inaugurated by Senior Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sunil Keswani, Dr. Ashok Naik and Dr. D J Patil the latter duo being former Professors of Dermatology at B J Medical College. Dr. Sunil Keswani took an excellent review of prompt and correct management of burns which can prevent or minimize hypertrophic scars. Dr. Niteen Dhepe, Medical Director SkinCity, has been a pioneer and key opinion leader in the treatment of scars. He has been the ambassador of laser technology from several Pharmaceutical companies who have supported this Summit. Various experts like a plastic surgeon, Dr. Lakhsyajit Dhami, and dermatologists Dr. Girish Shah and Dr. Venkatram Mysore discussed the role of such laser and energy-based devices and their role in scar treatment. However, the highlight of the conference and the most interesting and riveting topic by far was the session on keloids, addressed by Dr. Niteen Dhepe. Keloids are scars that display uncontrolled growth patterns with no effective solution at the present moment. Dr. Dhepe, the host and innovator in scar treatment, presented his new therapeutic classification of the scar and scar-like conditions. He also presented his innovative 5 tier treatment technique using Ultrapulse CO2 fractional laser for the treatment of acne scars and his innovative technique of keloid treatment with fractional drug delivery using SCAAR FX technology and Enerjet JVR needleless injector. He also introduced two future technologies for the prevention of scars, which are fractional skin grafting and laser scar prevention. Dr. Somesh Gupta of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi took an insightful review on the pathophysiology of keloid formations and current and future options in keloid management. The reviews from the participating delegates were very encouraging. Dr. Dhananjayay Chavan, one of the attending delegates, said that it was a very engaging and informative conference. In view of the overwhelming response, SkinCity declared that the war against scars is an ongoing one, not yet won and therefore has decided to conduct this academic event every year. For More Information, you can get in touch with SkinCity Pune l Aurangabad l Solapur l Karnataka 9890225577 / 08048766211 Email - Customerservice@skincityindia.com

Bengaluru: As per the research done by India Against Cancer, In India more than 2 million people are living with cancer and a majority of them do not have access to quality diagnosis and care. To bridge the accessibility gap, Narayana Multispecialty Hospital, Whitefield has launched a dedicated oncology department in its campus. The department was inaugurated in the presence of Shri. N Santosh Hegde, Former Supreme Court Judge and Lokayukta of State of Karnataka, and Dr. Sharat Damodar, Clinical Director-Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center and Sr. Consultant Hematologist & Head - Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Narayana Health City. Speaking about the facility, Dr. Sharat Damodar, Clinical Director - Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center and Sr. Consultant Hematologist & Head - Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Narayana Health City, said, 'Apart from timely diagnosis, cancer care in India is mired with accessibility. With our newly launched department, we hope to bridge this gap and provide easy access to comprehensive quality cancer care to the residents in the peripheral areas of the city." "The department is also equipped with a tumor board wherein doctors of different specialties come together and identify the best possible treatment plan for each individual patient. The facility helps to provide patients with holistic care as well as better treatment outcome." added Dr. Sharat The dedicated department will offer medical Oncology, surgical Oncology and haematological facilities for all types of cancer. The special wing will have specialist doctors for Medical Oncology, Musculo Skeletal Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Onco- Gynaecology, Oncology Breast & Oncoplastic and Oncology- Head & Neck Surgery. The occasion also witnessed the launch of cancer screening package and free mobile mammogram campaign. The free mammogram will be help women residents in the area to check for breast cancer. The free screening will be held in the hospital premises from 11th January to 12th January 2019. The number of cancer cases in India is increasing every year. According to WHO's Cancer Report, in India, lung, oral, lip, throat and neck cancers are the most common among men while women suffer more from cervix, breast and ovarian cancers. In the elderly, the most commonly occurring cancers are kidney, intestine and prostate cancer. Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Whitefield has expertise in handling medical emergencies with specialist doctors and staff empanelled, who are available 24X7 and throughout the year. Equipped with world class infrastructure and a multi-disciplinary team, Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Whitefield has the capability to treat any kind of emergencies like cardiac, neuro or any other speciality. The hospital also has a fully equipped ICU and ER, making it one of the preferred territory care hospital in the area.

68 year old man from Bangalore, got a new life as he underwent heart and lungs transplant at Narayana Health City, Bangalore. The donor is a 24yr old male from Bangalore who met with a road accident. He was admitted at City Hospital. Doctors declared him 'Brain Dead' and the family consented in the presence of Jeevasaarthakathe for organ donation to save many lives. The recipient, Mr. Kasim Shariff, retired from Central Govt Services was first diagnosed with age related lung disease in 2016 in a city hospital and he was on a routine treatment for his medical condition. His condition eventually deteriorated further and he was diagnosed with End Stage Lung Disease for which lung transplant was the only solution. His search for quality treatment brought him to Narayana Health City, Bangalore, 6 months ago. When Narayana Health doctors conducted full body check-up, he was also diagnosed with severe Coronary Artery Disease. As his health condition was not suitable for Bypass Surgery, the patient was registered at the state nodal agency 'Jeevasaarthakathe' in Nov'18 for Heart and Lungs. Speaking about the case Dr. Julius Punnen Senior Consultant, Cardiothoracic and Transplant Surgeon at Narayana Health City said, 'Heart and lungs function in tandem to supply and deliver oxygen to the rest of the body, which makes this transplant more complicated than single organ transplant. For this transplant organs were retrieved as a bloc and transplanted to the recipient's body. Such requirements and conditions are rare in our country. The surgery is successful and the patient is responding to the treatment positively.' 'The standard window period for the donor organs is 4 hours. Bangalore Traffic Police supported us with Green Corridor, and the organs were transported within 40 mins, travelling a 62 kms stretch. Without their support, this transplant would not have been possible. Lung transplant is complicated, risky and the chances of infections are higher and in this case we were doing bloc transplant which made the surgery more complex. The patient will be under observation in ITU for next few days to avoid any complications.' said Dr. Basha Khan, Senior Consultant Pulmonology/Intensive Care and Medical Director-Lung Transplant, Narayana Health City Sharing her experience, patients wife said, 'My husband has been dealing with serious health concerns from past three years and things got more complicated in the last couple of months. We went to so many hospitals for right diagnosis but our efforts were mostly in vein. I am grateful we came to Narayana Health City for advise otherwise we might have lost him due to lack of knowledge of his heart condition. We are lucky that within three months of registration at Jeevasaarthakathe we found a matching donor. Team of doctors and administrative staff at Narayana Health City have been extremely helpful and supportive to my husband and my family.' The heart and lungs retrieval and transplant was performed by Dr. Julius Punnen- Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic and Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Varun Shetty- Consultant Cardiothoracic and Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Bagirath Raghuraman, Senior Consultant, Program Director Heart Transplant, Dr. Vijay C L, Consultant - Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Govardhan Reddy Associate Consultant - Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dr. Inaythulla Khan, Associate Consultant - Cardiothoracic Surgery. Team of Physicians led by Dr. Basha Khan - Senior Consultant Pulmonology/Intensive Care and Medical Director - Lung Transplant, Dr. Syed Tousheed - Consultant Pulmonology and Dr. Murali Mohan Senior Consultant - Pulmonology, all at Narayana Health City, Bangalore