Cosmetologist :
A cosmetologist is a board certified dermatologist who specializes in providing treatment plans for aesthetic concerns. They have credible academic qualifications such as MBBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) and MD(Doctor of Medicine) in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy. Some may have a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Cosmetology. They provide desirable treatments as per patient's requirement and satisfaction. Some of the commonly treated cosmetic concerns include skin whitening, de-pigmentation, wrinkles and fine lines, skin tags or warts, fullness of lips, upper lip hair, skin pores, hair loss and bald spots/patches. They assess the patient for any allergies and obtain detailed personal history which helps in complete diagnosis and treatment planning. Cosmetic procedures like chemical skin peeling, laser treatments, PRP injectables, Botox injections, cryotherapy of skin tags, hair transplantation and pigment corrections are offered with high success rate by a cosmetologist. They provide complete post treatment instructions to avoid any complications. Some of the dental graduates with an additional fellowship in cosmetology may also offer such skin and hair services.