Skin Treatment

Dr Jyoti Gupta is a recognized dermatologist in South Delhi with a long list of accolades to her name. She has an experience of 10 years, with being a dermatologist in West Delhi too before. Many of Delhi’s immaculate skin and stupefying facial features are artistic work of Dr Jyoti Gupta. Dr Gupta has been the speaker and researcher for various cosmetic companies. With over 3000 aesthetic procedures, Dr Gupta is renowned for the use of minimal combination procedures for her patients’ need providing long term natural results. Apart from having a wide range of experience in clinical as well as cosmetic dermatology, Dr Gupta has a special interest in facial rejuvenation (anti-aging), disorders of hair (trichology) and pigment anomalies. Dr Gupta believes in providing the perfect treatment to her patients by keeping abreast with the latest developments through various national and international conferences and journals.

Though for most of the people, they are considered to be one and the same thing. A dermatologist is a certified skin specialist who has done post-graduation for 2-4 years in the same field studying different skin, hair, and nail diseases along with specialization in various sexually transmitted diseases, cosmetology, and laser procedures. A Qualified Dermatologist in India has either of these degrees MBBS, MD (Skin and VD), DVD, DDVL, DNB(Skin & VD). However, due to increased awareness about skincare in general population and popularity of dermatologists, many unqualified medical professionals are claiming to be skin specialist. They usually have one of these degrees ( BAMS, BHMS, DHMS, lCEH, GCEH, AM (alternative med), TDVL, Trained at ILAMED, PGDCC, BDS, MDS ) but are not dermatologists. It is important to show yourself to a qualified dermatologist to avoid any wrong and prolonged treatments

In India, a patient having skin issues can directly consult a dermatologist unlike in most countries where initial consultation is required with a physician who refers you to a skin specialist if required.

When you visit a skin specialist for first time, there will be evaluation about cause of problem with thorough skin examination and investigations if required. You will be put on medications along with counselling about nature of disease and any modification required in your lifestyle. A follow up visit is planned along with any procedures if prescribed in your case.

Yes, dermatologists are also called dermatosurgeons because they do minimally invasive surgeries like skin cyst removal, biopsy, scar revision, or excision of small skin lesions. However, they are not specialized in doing plastic surgeries like a surgical facelift, etc.