Creative Desk

When Granny Gets Gorgeous! When silver years are called second innings, then why shouldn’t one give it a sincere try? The retired life must not be spent in loneliness and monotony but in doing something extra constructive and creative, even if it means to pushing the limits. Looking young and energetic is one such attempt. Senior women in their 60s and beyond are undergoing makeover sessions to revive the springtime in their extended winters. Ace plastic surgeon Dr. Rajat Gupta and consultant psychologist Sameera Sachdeva are in discussion with PRAMITA BOSE to share their insightful thoughts on this new-age granny makeover trend. Photo Credit: All pictures taken from Pexels.com Litmus Test for Healthy Skin When quizzed if a healthy, elastic skin, strong immunity levels and the overall health impact the outcomes of procedures like facelifts, breast augmentations or tummy tucks in 60 plus women, to that, Dr. Rajat Gupta replies that “of course a supple, soft and alabaster skin; a

                                      Eye Drops Versus Reading Glasses Debate                                         Mumbai-based pharma company ENTOD Pharmaceuticals’ recent claim to replace reading glasses for those suffering the common age-related vision condition of presbyopia at 40 or above with its PresVu eye drop broached a sensitive topic revolving around vision. Earlier, the country’s apex drug regulatory agency DCGI (Drug Controller General of India) had approved the medicine on Sep 4 but the same was stayed by CDSCO ( Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) on Sep 10 citing unauthorised promotions that raised the alarm about the product's safety and misuse. The medical community was quick to react to this development. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons BY PRAMITA BOSE In light of the above-mentioned controversy, eye specialist Dr. Abha Gahlot states: “Concerns over the effectiveness and safety of eye drops claiming to replace a pair of reading glasses for patients det