A dermatologist is a doctor that specializes in dealing with health and disease aspect of skin, hair, and nail. A Cosmetic dermatologist has taken further training to provide treatment for cosmetic issues, helping patients to revitalize the appearance of skin, hair, and nails.
theskindoctor is a Skin Care Mumbai Clinic established in 2018 helmed by Dr. Vrushali Rane-Khan a dermatologist and cosmetologist, practicing in Mumbai for the last 10 years & it aims at providing effective and economical medical treatments for skin care, hair, and body health care based on her years of experience.
theskindoctor is her ambitious maiden skin care clinic in the heart of Mumbai in Santacruz West. It caters to patients seeking skin care from Bandra to Andheri and even in Pune, Indore and some international clients too.
After her MBBS, she commenced her post-graduation in dermatology from the prestigious J.J. Hospital and Grant Medical College where she topped her university exams. During her post-graduation, she presented papers at national conferences. She also co-authored publications in national journals.
After her post-graduation, she learned the nuances of Cosmetic dermatology from her mentor Dr.Jaishree Sharad for the next 2 years. During this time, she participated in international conferences and acquired the global exposure which she incorporated in her practice.
She later started her independent private practice as a dermatologist in Mumbai ( Santacruz & Andheri ). During this time, she kept herself academically challenged by organizing and presenting at national level anti-aging conferences and conducting training workshops for doctors learning cosmetic dermatology.
She is the first author on a chapter in the first-ever Textbook on Cosmetic Dermatology by Indian authors on Body Contouring. She has also co-authored a chapter on Hair Cosmetics and Hair procedures in another textbook on Aesthetic Dermatology. She has been invited as a speaker and a panelist for several dermatology conferences organized nationally. She also acquired a Fellowship in Cosmetic Laser Surgery from the American Board of Laser Surgery, to further her attempt in providing quality service to her clients.
During this time she also conducted interactive educational workshops on skin and hair care amongst college students, senior citizens, women, corporates, salon owners and hospitality industry, to understand their needs and expectations from their skin doctor. For Dr. Vrushali Rane-Khan, every patient; be it celebrity or commoner, commands the same respect and time.
Apart from being a passionate dermatologist in Mumbai, she's also a doting mom to a mischievous 5 year old and together they engage in a lot of fun outdoor activities.
Given below is a list of the top ten most popular of our skincare services that make us one of the best skin doctors in Mumbai :
1. Skin Detox Signature Facial – for instant skin rejuvenation, Dr Vrushali has designed a special skin detox facial which starts with a gentle exfoliation, followed by a specialized Vit C enriched Fruit peel, followed by mesoporation where a cocktail of active ingredients containing collagen stimulators, microvitamins, micronutrients amino acids and brightening agents are pushed into skin, followed by a skin brightening and rejuvenating mask.
2. Radiofrequency Electrocautery This specialised medical Equipment is used for excision/ removal of skin tags, moles ,moluscum, cysts, corns, etc. It is a non bleeding machine, provides complete asepsis and no post procedure scarring/contracture or pigmentation.
3. Microneedling Radiofrequency-This is a medical equipment that uses disposable microneedling apparatus to treat scars, be it pimple scar, chicken pox scar, post-injury scar, stretch marks, openpores, and fine lines. this is comparable to a FRAXEL or CO2 laser without the disadvantages of causing post-procedure pigmentation.
4.HIFU (High Intensity Focusses Ultrasound)- this is a medical equipment meant for Skin tightening especially for lower face, jawline and neck, Each session ordinarily lasts an hour without any downtime and is one of the most effective treatments for the typical lower face loosening of skin seen in Indian populations.
5. Diode laser- This is a 4th generation fiber optic Diode laser, that is meant for Permanent laser Hair Reduction of all areas of facial and body hair in men and women, It's safe, effective, fast and painless.
6. Botox- This is a purified protein administered in the muscles to relax them and make the wrinkles disappear. Dr. Vrushali is an expert in botox treatment, and it shows great results to remove horizontal forehead lines (worry lines) the vertical lines between the brows ( anger lines), lines on sides of eyes (smile lines), neck lines, gummy smile, lines around the mouth and sagging jawline.
7. Tissue Fillers (Juvederm) - These are hyaluronic acid-based, gel-like substances that are placed beneath the skin to give a sense of fullness, lift sagging skin, give a contour to the face. They are used in under-eye sunken ness, to fill the cheeks, to make the lips fuller, to make the chin prominent, to fill the temples and forehead and a host other conditions.
8. Double chin reduction - Dr. Vrushali is an expert in administering injections that dissolve the fat in stubborn areas like double chin, inner arms, below navel bulges, love handles, etc.
9. Skin Peels- The clinic is equipped with a host of peels meant for specific indications of face and body. the peels are Used to remove acne, pigmentation on the face, antiaging, Fine lines, sensitive skin, oily skin, dark circles, dark underarms, body tanning, etc.
10. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)-Here, patient’s own blood is used to generate his own stem cell, which is called PRP or platelet-rich plasma. This PRP is then delivered to the skin or hair depending on the indication. PRP has shown an effective role in arresting hair loss, regrowth after hair loss, non healing wounds, rejuvenation of skin, anti-aging, open pores, acne scars, traumatic scars, stretch marks, etc.
Dr. Vrushali Rane-Khan's mantra is to make her clients comfortable and confident in their own skin so all the treatments are designed respecting their individuality