neurology

Overview
Neurology is the branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of nervous system
disorders. The nervous system itself is composed of the central nervous nervous system and the
peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system is the brain and the spinal cord, while the
peripheral nervous system is composed of all the other nerves and sensory receptors in the sense
organs (such as the eyes, ears, skin etc.).
A doctor who specialises in neurology is called a neurologist, and surgeons who perform surgeries
related to neurology are called neurosurgeons.

Why NH?
Cerebral stroke or 'Brain Attack' is the leading cause of disability and probably the third leading
cause of death in India. At Narayana Health, we use a new technique known as a temporary
endovascular bypass. There are interventional neurological procedures, which are used for the
treatment of acute stroke or epilepsy and are practised abroad very routinely. We hope to increase
awareness of stroke and its prevention so that the focus is on prevention rather than cure.
The network of hospitals under Narayana Health offers comprehensive packages for epileptic care
services, cerebral stroke programmes including rehabilitation and evaluation of complex
neuromuscular disorders for which a recommended course of neurological disorders treatment is
followed.

Our neurologists are experienced in treating patients with

neurological disorders and diseases including:
 Autism, learning disabilities
 Epilepsy, dizziness and fainting
 Chronic tension or stress-related headache, migraine
 Persistent backache and spine problems
 Short-term memory loss and dementia
 Parkinson's disease, cerebral stroke
 Cancers and tumours
 Meningitis or brain fever
 Sleep apnoea, semi-somnia, insomnia (sleep disorders)
 Nerve-related issues (stress and nervous tensions) and trauma cases

Types of Neurology Diseases

Neurological disorders and diseases are caused by problems in either the central or peripheral
nervous systems, or both. They can affect one, or many parts, of the nervous system such as the
brain, spinal cord, nerves, nerve roots, neuromuscular junctions, the autonomic nervous system, and
so on.
The causes of neurological disorders are varied. They can be caused by faulty genes, injuries,
malnutrition, infection, or a response to an infection. Narayana Health is the best neurology hospital
in India to treat all types of neurological disorders. There are more than 600 types of neurological
diseases and disorders, but they can be broadly classified as follows-

 Problems at the developmental stages of the nervous system such as spina bifida.
 Genetic diseases such as muscular dystrophy and Huntington’s disease.
 Degenerative or demyelinating diseases that cause the cells of the nervous system to die, or
get damaged, over time such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.
 Problems with the blood supply to the brain causing cerebrovascular disease such as a
stroke.
 Memory loss and dementia
 Spinal cord disorders
 Speech and learning disorders
 Headache disorders such as migraines
 Seizures
 Pinched nerves
 Tremors or uncontrolled movements
 Cancers
 Infections
 Sleep disorders

Diagnosis
During the first meeting with a neurologist, they will probably perform an exam to check the patient’s
speech, vision, cognitive abilities, coordination, strength, sensation and reflexes. Subsequently,
diagnostic tests will be prescribed if required to better study and confirm the neurological problem if
any.
At Narayana Health, the best neuro hospital in India, the most commonly prescribed tests for
neurological disorders are
Imaging
Modern imaging techniques use different methods to obtain and study images of tissues within the
body, in order to diagnose various problems. The most commonly used imaging techniques to
diagnose neurological problems are Computed Tomography (CT or CAT), Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Single-Photon Emission (SPECT) scans.
These scans help the neurologist to clearly observe and diagnose strokes, injuries, tumours,
malformation or haemorrhage of blood vessels or abnormalities during the development of the brain.

 Computed Tomography (CT): CT scans are extensively used to obtain two-dimensional

images of the internal structures of the body. It involves the injection of a contrast dye into
the bloodstream of the patient to help visualise the images better. A CT scan of the brain can
be used to easily detect any structural abnormalities, strokes, haemorrhages, bone or blood
vessel malformations or damage, amongst other disorders. Spinal CT scans can be used to
diagnose problems such as a spinal fracture, herniated disc, or narrowing of the spinal canal.
CT scans should be avoided by pregnant women as they involve radiation and may be
harmful to the fetus. These scans are preferable for those patients who are unable to
undergo an MRI scan.
 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): This type of imaging uses a very powerful magnetic
field and radio waves to obtain images of the body. In addition to showing images, it can also
 be used to measure the flow of blood as well as mineral deposits. A contrast dye may be
injected to improve imaging. MRI scans are usually used to diagnose multiple sclerosis, brain
damage, inflammation, infection, structural abnormalities, damage and degeneration. Since
an MRI’s magnetic field works on the water molecules in the tissues, it can be used to clearly
study the water content and properties of different tissues. It’s important that there be
absolutely no metal on the patient as the metal will be attracted by the magnetic field. People
with implanted devices or infusion devices must be especially cautious to avoid MRIs. MRIs
are much safer than CT scans because there is no radiation used.
 Functional MRI (fMRI): Blood has its own magnetic properties. fMRI uses these unique
properties of blood to obtain images of the blood flow to different areas of the brain. This
gives neurologists a tool by which they can study and pinpoint the areas of the brain that are
activated for different functions and also study how long they stay active. This helps to
localise the regions used for different functions before surgery, degenerative disorders and
head injuries.
 Positron Emission Tomography (PET): PET scans are used to produce images that are more
detailed than a CT or MRI scan. PET scans produce two and three-dimensional images
using radioactive isotopes that are called tracers injected into the bloodstream. These scans
are used to study tumours, blood flow, tissue metabolism, diseased tissue, as well as brain
changes. Different compounds can be used to study multiple functions of the brain
simultaneously.
 Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT): This is a nuclear imaging test that
also uses radioactive isotopes similar to those used in PET scans. It is used as a followup to
other scans to diagnose neurological problems such as infections, tumours, degenerative
diseases, spine disease, stress fractures and the areas of the brain that are involved in
seizures. A Dopamine Transporter Imaging With Single-photon Emission Computed
Tomography (DAT-SPECT) scan is another type of SPECT scan that is particularly used to
diagnose Parkinson disease.

Surgery - Paediatric
Narayana Health treats a variety of Paediatric conditions occurring throughout infancy and
childhood. Paediatric Surgery deals with surgical care for children from the day of their birth to 18
years of age. The common problems that are treated by a paediatric surgery team include-

 Congenital and developmental anomalies

 Infectious conditions
 Trauma and injuries
 Solid tumours
 Cancers

Narayana Health group of hospitals are one of the premier paediatric surgical service centers in the
country. The experienced team of paediatric surgeons manages the entire spectrum of paediatric
surgical problems and specialize in neonates as well.
E.N.T
Our ENT Department is one of the best in the industry. We have
a team of medical professionals that are veterans in the field of
ENT.

E.N.T
he ENT department at Narayana Health caters to ailments associated with ear, nose and throat and offers a full
range of ENT services with a very high standard of care.
The ENT Operation theatres have all the necessary equipment for Advanced ENT treatments such as -
operating microscopes, endoscopes, carbon dioxide laser, etc. along with facilities for TV monitoring and
video recording of surgical procedures.

Diagnosis and patient care

ENT specialists are trained in both medicine and surgery. So, they can diagnose, treat and deliver the
appropriate care for every patient suffering from the disorders of the ear, nose and throat. The following are
their areas of expertise.
- Otology or neurotology: diseases related to the ear, which can include nerve pathway disorders, cancer and
trauma. Examples – ear infection, hearing loss, tinnitus, swimmer’s ear, dizziness.
- Paediatric otolaryngology: ENT diseases in children, including congenital disabilities in the head and neck
and developmental delays. Examples- otitis media, airway problems, asthma, Down’s syndrome, tonsil and
adenoid infection, and sinus disease.
- Head and neck: Your ENT specialist should be able to diagnose cancerous and noncancerous tumours in the
head and neck, including thyroid and parathyroid. Examples – cancer of the voice box and lump in the neck or
thyroid.
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face: ENT surgeons can perform functional, cosmetic and
reconstructive surgeries to treat any abnormalities of the face and neck. Examples – rhinoplasty, cleft palate,
hair loss, facelift, deviated septum, drooping eyelids.
- Rhinology: Diseases affecting the nose and sinuses. Examples – stuffy nose, bleeding from the nose, loss of
smell and sinus disorder.
- Laryngology: throat disorders, voice and swallowing problems. Examples – gastroesophageal reflux disease,
swallowing disorder, sore throat, hoarseness.
- Allergy: immunotherapy, medication and other sensitivities that affect the ear, nose and throat. Examples –
chronic sinusitis, sore throat, dizziness, hay fever, seasonal and perennial rhinitis, laryngitis.
Heart Transplant
There is nothing more complex than doing Transplants, and for
that reason, we work with a team of medical professionals that
are veterans in the field of Heart Transplants.

Artificial Heart and Heart Transplant

Heart disease is rapidly becoming a major health concern in our country. What is alarming is that many of
these patients are young and are first diagnosed in advanced and terminal stages of the disease, with heart
failure. Heart failureis a stage wherein the heart can't function adequately to meet the demands of the body.
The patient feels tired, breathless and his body swells up with fluid accumulation. These patients can be
managed with medications for some time. However, in the terminal stages, the medications lose their efficacy
and the patient finds it difficult to even speak a few words, walk a few steps or lie down flat.
However, there is hope for such patients. The gold standard in treatment for such patients is Heart
Transplantation. The source for a heart is a brain-dead patient, i.e., a patient in the coma who has no chance of
recovering. If the heart in such a patient is normal and functioning, it can be harvested and transplanted to a
patient with terminal heart failure. These patients can recover fully and get back to a normal life. NH Health
City, Bangalore is one of the very few centres in the country with an active transplant program.
For patients who are in direct need of a heart transplant and no organ is available, mechanical pumping devices
called Ventricular Assist devices or Artificial Hearts are available. These are small pumps which are implanted
inside the body, which take over the function of the heart. They run on small 12 volt rechargeable batteries.
These batteries and a small controller are situated outside the body and are connected to the pump inside by a
small cable that passes through the skin above the umbilicus. They can be left in place until an organ is
available for transplant. With technological advancements, the devices currently available are compact,
efficient, reliable and very long lasting. They can now be used as alternatives to transplant!
A patient has to be first evaluated to assess the suitability for undergoing an artificial heart implantation. After
the surgery, these patients can return to full active life, with very few limitations. Narayana Health has the
credit of being the first Hospital in entire Asia to have implanted the latest 3rd generation device for the first
time in 2008.

Heart Transplant Surgery Procedure

The heart transplant or cardiac transplantation surgery is an open-heart procedure that might take several hours
depending on the complexity of the case and if other surgeries are required. For patients without a VAD, heart
transplant surgery may be completed in approximately three to four hours. But, if the patients have a VAD or
had any prior chest surgeries, the process could be complicated and may take six to eight hours.
Before the procedure, patients are given a general anaesthetic to keep them asleep. The surgeons will then
connect the patients to a heart-lung bypass machine so that there is no obstruction in the flow of oxygen-rich
blood throughout the body.
The surgeon begins by making an incision in the chest. The chest bone is then separated to open the rib cage so
that they can operate on the heart. The diseased heart is removed and the donor’s heart is put in its place. The
new heart starts beating once the blood flow is restored. Sometimes, an electric shock may be necessary to get
the donor heart to beat properly.
Patients commonly feel pain after surgery. Hence, medications are given to control post-surgery pain. Patients
will also be kept on a ventilator to help them breathe along with tubes to drain out the fluids from around the
lungs and heart. Fluids and medications are administered through IV tubes after the surgery.

Post-Operative Care
After the transplant, the patient stays in the ICU for a few days and is then moved to a regular hospital room.
After being discharged from the hospital, the transplant team will monitor the patient at the outpatient
transplant centre. The first three months after the transplant are crucial, so people stay close to the transplant
centre during the time. Moreover, due to the frequency and intensity of the monitoring, it’s convenient if they
are closer.
Patients are also monitored for any symptoms of organ rejection that include fever, fatigue, shortness of breath,
weight gain, etc. Therefore, frequent heart biopsies are carried out in the first few months of transplantation
when infections or rejections are most likely to occur. During a biopsy, the doctor advances a tube into a vein
in the neck or groin and directs it to the heart. A biopsy device directed through the tube removes a tiny sample
of heart tissue, which is examined in a lab.
The patient also needs to include many long-term adjustments after the heart transplant.
1. Immunosuppressants: Immunosuppressants are medications that prevent the immune system from
attacking the transplanted heart. One has to take these medications for the rest of their lives.
As immunosuppressants decrease the activity of the immune system, the body becomes vulnerable to infection.
Therefore, the doctor might also prescribe some antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal medications. The doses
and number of drugs can be reduced over time when the risk of rejection decreases.
2. Therapies and care plan for life: Following a heart transplant, it is vital to take medications according to
the doctor’s instructions. The doctor will also order some lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet,
exercising, avoiding tobacco products, etc.
Regular follow-ups are a part of the life long care plan as well. It is good to keep a list of all the medications
handy in case of an emergency medical attention.
3. Cardiac rehabilitation: Cardiac rehab programs offer exercise and education to help people improve their
health and get back to their normal lives quicker.

Artificial Heart And Heart Transplant FAQ's

What is the life expectancy after a heart transplant?
Survival rates of patients with a heart transplant depend on their overall health.
If the patient takes proper care and follows a healthy lifestyle then, s/he can
survive for up to 10 years or even more in some case. The post-heart transplant
lifestyle should include a healthy diet, proper medication (if needed), exercising,
and avoiding all hazardous habits such as smoking, and drinking.
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
Our Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation helps
patients to maximize their Quality of Life. Our team of
Physiotherapists works closely with Medical Specialists, helping
patients Post surgeries.

Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy provides services to develop maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability
throughout the lifespan. This includes providing services in circumstances where movement and function are
threatened by ageing, injury, diseases, disorders, conditions or environmental factors. Functional movement is
central to what it means to be healthy.
Physiotherapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the
spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment/intervention, habilitation and rehabilitation. This encompasses
physical, psychological, emotional and social wellbeing. Physical therapy involves the interaction between
physical therapist, patients/clients, other health professionals, families, caregivers and communities in a
process where movement potential is assessed and goals are agreed upon, using knowledge and skills unique to
physical therapists.
Physiotherapists can help patient in following process

 Undertake a comprehensive examination/assessment of the patient/client or needs of a client group

 Evaluate the findings from the examination/assessment to make clinical judgments regarding
patients/clients
 Formulate a diagnosis, prognosis and plan
 Provide consultation within their expertise and determine when patients/clients need to be referred to
another healthcare professional
 Implement a physical therapist intervention/treatment programme
 Determine the outcomes of any interventions/treatments
 Make recommendations for self-management

Common Physiotherapy Treatments

Physiotherapy is quite effective to speed up the healing process for patients with amputations, strains in the
spine, arthritis or who underwent any sort of medical operation.

Some of the common treatments involved in physiotherapy

include:
Electrotherapy
It is a type of energy-based physiotherapy technique in which electrical stimulation is delivered with the help
of electrodes attached to the skin. Electrotherapy is performed in patients with paralysis and severely reduced
range of motion.

Range of Motion Exercises

The body needs adequate rest during the early stages of recovery from surgery or bone injuries, but long
periods of immobility may actually lengthen the healing process. Therefore, range of motion exercises are
ordered to encourage movement and joint mobility and facilitate circulation. It is also beneficial in preventing
muscle atrophy and related postural problems.

Cryotherapy and Heat Therapy

Professional athletes and people with desk jobs often complain of sore and stiff muscles. In such a case,
application of heat or cold to the affected areas can relieve them of muscle tightness anywhere on their body.
In heat therapy, hot packs or paraffin wax are applied. Cryotherapy may involve an ice massage or application
of ice pack.

Soft Tissue Mobilisation

It is also known as therapeutic massage and can help in relaxing the muscles and reduce the swelling in certain
areas. Soft tissue mobilisation is an excellent technique to treat the pain associated with athletic injuries. It also
helps in ensuring adequate blood circulation, lymph flow and reducing swelling around the inflamed joints.

Kinesio Taping
In this physiotherapy treatment, a Kinesio tape is applied to the skin to stabilise the joints and muscles while
the patient undergoes treatment. Moreover, the Kinesio tape doesn’t obstruct any movement during the range
of motion exercises.

Therapeutic Ultrasound
It involves the utilisation of sound waves to treat injuries in the body. The sound waves are absorbed by
ligaments, tendons and fascia and can relieve a person suffering from arthritis, muscle strains and tendonitis.

Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation FAQ's

Who needs physiotherapy?

Modern life is fast-paced and chock a block full of needs, demands, deadlines,
and hassles. Everyone is running after something in emergency mode. As a
result, back pain, knee pain, neck strains, etc. have become commonplace.
People rely on all sorts of over-the-counter medications and painkillers to
relieve them. However, they don’t think of visiting a physiotherapist until the
problem has aggravated.
Although you do not need a physiotherapist for every sprain and ache, you
must pay a visit when you have any of the following conditions.
  Loss of balance: You may feel a loss of balance if you have issues in your
inner ear. Known as the vestibular system, certain structures inside your
ear maintain your body’s balance system. So, any conditions affecting the
inner ear can produce symptoms of vertigo, dizziness, and balance
disturbance. Physiotherapy can help you to re-train your central nervous
system and compensate for the vestibular problems.
 Chronic pain: If you have been in pain for more than a few days, you
need to go to a physiotherapist. They can diagnose your problem and
suggest a treatment plan.
 Before and after surgery: As surgeries can result in certain complications,
getting physiotherapy is essential both pre and post operations.
 Neurological disease: Conditions like Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy,
spinal cord injuries, and stroke can affect the patient’s movements
severely. With physiotherapy treatment, they can’t get rid of the
condition, but can surely have a better quality of life.
 Pregnancy: During pregnancy and after it, you have to pay extra
attention to your body. The ligaments that support your back can soften
due to hormonal changes. The muscles of your pelvic floor and stomach
stretch as your baby grows. Without adequate joint support, injury to the
pelvis and back can happen. Physiotherapy not only helps you to support
your body but also helps you to recover faster.

Psychiatry & Clinical Psychology

Our highly experienced team offers Comprehensive Counselling
to all Age groups and provides services such as
Neuropsychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Memory Clinics,
and Child Psychiatry.

Psychiatry & Clinical Psychology

Narayana Health offers comprehensive psychiatric assessments for all age groups, management of common
and enduring mental illnesses with a multispecialty team-based approach and specialist services such as
Neuropsychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Memory Clinics, Liaison and Child Psychiatry.
'Mind' is perhaps the most powerful and fascinating organ of every individual. Anything and everything we
think, feel, process and plan in daily life is anchored by our mind. Any significant distress in the mind can lead
to disorders which can be very disabling to the individual and their families. Fortunately, many mental health
disorders can be treated or kept under control with various pharmacological and psychosocial interventions to
enable the subjects to function efficiently.
Specialist Services
Neuropsychiatry
Neuropsychiatry is an area of science and medicine that is focused on the study and treatment of psychiatric
and neurological disorders in individuals.
Some of the clinical problems that need the intervention of a Neuropsychiatrist are:
- Parkinson’s disease leading to hallucinations or delusions on dopamine-enhancing medications.
- Huntington disease exhibiting violent behaviour and personality changes.
- Dementia causing behavioural and social disruptions.
- Seizures with psychosis or depression.
- Developmentally disabled patients with self-harming behaviour.
- Patients with both schizophrenia and dementia.
- Patients with Tourette's syndrome and severe obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Addiction Medicine
Addiction medicine is the field of psychiatry that deals with the diagnosis, evaluation, prevention, treatment
and recovery of people with addiction. They are also concerned with the treatment of people who are involved
in unhealthy substance abuse including nicotine, prescription medications, alcohol and other licit or illicit
drugs.

Memory Clinics
Memory clinics offer the services of many specialists who treat and manage patients with issues related to
mental health and ageing. Generally, the patients are given a series of tests to check their ability to remember
facts, process and retain information. This diagnosis provides the doctors with an initial insight into their
mental capabilities. Further tests like a CAT scan to take x-ray images of the brain or an MRI scan to show a
detailed picture of the brain may be ordered.
Other tests that may be performed are SPECT scan and EEG. The SPECT scan depends on single-photon
emission computerised tomography to check blood flow through the brain. And the EEG uses an
electroencephalogram imaging to record electrical activity within the brain.

Child Psychiatry
Child psychiatrists assist children with mental health difficulties. Some of the mental health conditions that
child psychiatrists can treat are – acute symptoms of psychosis, expression of acute suicidal ideation and
deliberate self-harming behaviours.
Other Services include

 Psychological Assessment
 Neuropsychological / Cognitive
 Memory
  Intelligence (IQ)
 Learning Difficulty and Disability
 Personality
 Diagnostic Evaluation
 Psychotherapy
 Behaviour Therapy
 Family Therapy
 Marital Therapy
 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
 Counselling and Coaching

We understand the decision to seek psychiatric care can be stressful and is just not easy. However, be assured
as, at Narayana Health, you will be treated with sensitivity and respect to meet your individual, unique needs.

Dermatology and Cosmetology

Dermatology and Cosmetology are among the most dynamic
sciences in the world and we have been successfully serving the
need of the patients.

Dermatology & Cosmetology

Dermatologists and cosmetologists at Narayana Health provide management and care for diseases related to
skin, hair, nails, sexually transmitted diseases, and cosmetology and dermatosurgical procedures.
Services of dermatology at NH include-

 Paediatric dermatology
 Dermatosurgery
 Cosmetology
 Allergies
 All infections related to skin
 Venereology

Dermatologists at Narayana Health treat common skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, leprosy,
fungal, viral and common bacterial conditions. They also look into Others conditions like baldness, hair loss,
and nail disorders. All kinds of allergies along with sexually transmitted diseases and HIV are also treated.

In addition to our daily out-patient services, we carry out

diagnostic and cosmetic procedures such as-
 Skin biopsies
  Electrocautery for removal of skin tags, warts
 Warts curettage of molluscum contagiosum
 Chemical peels for pigmentation and scars
 Treatment of acne scars
 Dermaroller for scars
 Ear piercing
 Cryotherapy for warts
 Corns
 Intralesional injections for keloids
 Patchy hair loss
 Patch testing
 Allergy testing

We also have in-patient services for dermatology. Our daily services also include referrals from other
departments every day.

Surgical procedures
There are a variety of medical and cosmetic surgical procedures that dermatologists can perform. While some
conditions can be effectively treated with medications and non-invasive techniques, other conditions may
require surgery or more invasive treatment.
- Biopsies: Skin biopsies are done for the diagnosis of different skin conditions. They are of three types –
shave biopsies, punch biopsies and excision biopsies.
- Chemical peels: This procedure involves the application of a chemical solution to peel off a layer of the skin.
Lying underneath is a layer of regenerated smooth skin. Chemical peels can be used to treat certain types of
acne and sun-damaged skin.
- Cosmetic injections: Your dermatologists will inject botulinum toxin therapy or fillers such as collagen and
fat to temporarily reduce wrinkles, scarring and lost facial fullness. The injections have to be repeated
periodically as the treatments last for only a few months.
- Cryotherapy: This treatment is commonly used to treat benign skin conditions like warts. Liquid nitrogen is
used to freeze the skin lesions and destroy the affected skin cells.
- Dermabrasion: Your dermatologist will remove the top layer of skin using a high-speed rotating brush to
surgically treat fine wrinkles, tattoos, eroding scar tissue and potentially precancerous skin patches
- Excision of lesions: Skin lesions are excised to prevent repeated infections, cosmetic reasons or to prevent a
disease from spreading. Usually, a local or general anaesthetic is applied to numb the area before removing the
lesion.
- Hair removal and restoration: The condition of hair loss can be treated with hair transplantation or surgery to
the scalp. Hair epilation or electrolysis is carried out for the removal of unwanted body hair and destroy the
hair follicles.
- Laser surgery: It involves using a special light beam for the treatment of tumours, warts, moles, tattoos, scars,
birthmarks, unwanted hair and wrinkles.

Derma-Oncology (Skin Cancer)

Skin being the largest organ, is subjected to non-stop exposure of various harmful agents such as intense
sunlight, UV rays, chemicals and environmental agents. This constant irritation and exposure make the skin
susceptible to cancers. Most common types of skin cancers are-

 Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)

 Melanoma
 Squamous Cell Carcinomas
 Lymphomas

Cosmetology
With a team of skilled cosmetologists, backed by advanced surgical facilities and expert nursing care, the
cosmetology department at Narayana Health help enhance your looks and appearance. Our Cosmetic Surgeons
are highly experienced in high-end Cosmetic Surgery and treatment. At Narayana Health, we follow the latest
and safest techniques. We also offer endoscopic procedures which have minimal recovery time and discomfort.
The services offered include-

 Facelift
 Rhinoplasty
 Liposuction
 Eyelid surgery
 Breast Reduction
 Breast Augmentation
 Breast Lift
 Tummy Tuck
 Body Lift

The Cosmetic Surgeons at Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center at NH Health City, Bangalore performs over 1000
cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries in a year.

Dermatology and Cosmetology FAQ's

What's the difference between dermatology and cosmetology?
Dermatology is a speciality in medicine that deals with all concerns of the skin.
Dermatologists use medical and surgical methods to manage ailments of the
skin. Cosmetology includes the study and application of personal care
treatments. These can include skincare, haircare, cosmetics and more.