AAYNA was born out of Dr. Soin’s dream to create something unique and timeless. In her own words: “AAYNA is a temple of beauty where we create and enhance beauty – both outer and inner. The idea was to give you a place where your desire to look and feel your best is met with at all levels and from head to toe!”
AAYNA offers the finest cosmetic dermatology anti-ageing treatments using the latest skincare technology and innovations in the world. Our world-class experienced team of dermatologists, aesthetic doctors and skin therapists are there to provide you with the best service.
To complement your looks and health, our weight loss and lifestyle modification program combines smart dietary regimes; US FDA approved technology and body contouring treatments to melt those annoying bulges and inches. Our aesthetic clinic offers the finest dermatological medical facials, hair spas and luxury waterless pedicures and manicures, to give you an overhaul makeover.
About Dr. Soin
With over 1500 Thermage treatments, highest in Asia, more than 5000 fillers and 10,000 Botox treatments under her belt, Dr. Simal Soin is recognized, internationally, as one of the key opinion makers in the field of Aesthetics and Cosmetic Dermatology by clients, colleagues and media alike. Now, a global brand to be reckoned with, Dr. Soin’s career graph, spanning over 20 years, is marked generously with accolades & awards. Post her extensive training at London and Cambridge University, Dr. Soin returned to India to help it step into a new era of Aesthetics and Cosmetic Dermatology. After she returned to India, she decided to move on to continue with her most defining leg of her journey, with her new initiative AAYNA. Dr. Soin’s venture is spread across awe-inspiring spaces in the very heart of South Delhi, at Safdarjung Development Area and Khan Market. AAYNA compliments its ethos with some of the most innovative treatments & technology known to the field, making it, by far, the most progressive establishments in the country today, well surpassing any of its predecessors in the arena of Aesthetics and Cosmetic Dermatology.
AAYNA offers world class technology along with services, have the team of celebrated in-house doctors, aestheticians and therapists who know how to take care of their clients, make them feel comfortable and at ease performing any treatment. Now one of the most trusted brand with respect to sensible, safe and customised aesthetics, AAYNA currently has 4 clinics in India at Safdarjung Development Area, Khan Market – New Delhi, Gurgaon in Haryana and Ludhiana in Punjab.
If you find yourself hating your neck as you’ve gotten older, you are not alone. The neck is a body part that few people younger than 30 or 40 spend much time thinking about, and yet for those 45 and over, there may be a noticeable difference in the quality, and sometimes quantity, of skin on the neck. Our neck is often neglected when we apply sunscreen or skincare products.
Fortunately, there are solutions to the problem of “turkey neck” or necks that have begun to lose some elasticity, firmness and skin tone. Turtlenecks and scarves are not the only answer to the problem. Hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and fine lines can be treated with skin care products such as vitamin C and Retinol.Botox treatment injections can help relax the part of the platysma that are responsible for the “band” appearance or the aged look.
For those with mild skin laxity and wrinkles in the neck, there is now a new FDA approved, non-surgical option we are offering that is based on radio frequency called Exilis Elite. This treatment is done in the office and feels like a warm (to hot) massage. It typically requires 2-3 treatments to be maximally effective. Exilis uses focused high frequency technology to reduce wrinkles and build collagen with results that can be very good and lasting.
Fillers are one of the easiest ways to restore youthfulness to your facial structure. It can wipe away wrinkles, add suppleness, restore your skin, and is more cost-effective and definitely less painful than going for surgical procedures. In less than an hour, you can get youthful, fresh dewy skin back, when getting a filler treatment at your dermatologist. While there are few types of fillers that the doctors today are using or recommending the world over, Hyaluronic Acid or HA fillers still remain one of the best and safest types. Since hyaluronic acid is naturally found in our body, it is easy for the body to accept doses from external sources. This also means that there are fewer chances of allergic reactions.
What is Hyaluronic Acid?
It is a water-retaining gel-like molecule that acts as a cushioning agent in various parts of our bodies including joints, nerves, skin, and the under-eye area. The existence of Hyaluronic Acid was first discovered in 1934 when for the first time it was seen that even the elderly population in a village in Japan had smooth skin, flexible joints, and healthy hair. It was attributed to their diet rich in tofu and soya, which signaled the body to make more hyaluronic acid which kept the joints, skin, and nerves well hydrated and lubricated.
How does this help skin?
On average our body has 15 grams of HA, and half of that is present in the skin’s collagen. Hyaluronic acid has the capacity to retain a large amount of water within the skin cell and boosting collagen and keep the dermis and epidermis well-hydrated. So, your skin looks supple and is bouncy to the touch – the ideal way your skin should be. Research has shown that no other compound in our body can retain water like Hyaluronic Acid, and remove toxins from the skin as effectively. A sufficient amount of HA in your skin ensures it remains smooth and soft longer.
Why do you need the HA filler?
As you start to age, nearing your 40’s your skin starts to lose its ability to synthesize enough HA to sustain your skin. In effect, you start to lose the benefits that HA has on your skin like fighting free radicals, retaining skin elasticity, etc. So, you will notice the appearance of fine lines, drooping of the skin, hollows under the eyes. That is when you can seek expert help in getting HA fillers to restore your skin’s suppleness and facial structure. It can be used to give definition to your lips, hide wrinkles, brighten up the under-eye areas, and define your nose.
At AAYNA we believe in good aesthetics and getting fillers done without anyone being able to point it out. Dermal fillers are used for rejuvenation, countering, slimming, lip augmentation, lifting, and more. Get your filler work done at the AAYNA clinic and seek help from trained professionals with over 20 years of experience. At AAYNA, only the best fillers (Juvederm, Allergan) are used. With increasing age the shape of the face changes from a V to an A which means there is squaring of the face due to loss of volume and bone changes. By adding fillers to few specific areas of the face called magic points or light reflecting zones starting from the temple to the chin and jawline, we are able to create symmetry and harmony and give a definition to the face and contour it.
AAYNA Clinic, located in Safdarjung Development Area, is a state-of-the-art dermatology clinic, which provides multiple, non-invasive cosmetic treatments. AAYNA Clinic was founded by Dr. Soin, who felt the need to create a holistic center where individuals find a peaceful, professional atmosphere where they could focus on improving their minds and bodies. The clinic is equipped with the most up-to-date equipment as per international standards, and extremely professional and courteous doctors and therapists, who will guide you on your journey to your better, healthier self. The clinic is also held to the highest hygiene standards so you can leave your worries at home. Aayna offers non-invasive treatments leaving one with natural results, and post-treatment, you can resume your normal activities immediately.
Aayna is unique in the sense that it is a one-stop destination for both mind and body. Make sure to enroll yourself in the workshops or one-on-one sessions, so that once you have the skills, you can practice mindfulness no matter where you are. Aayna aims to enhance both, inner and outer beauty, and you will find that the journey is made much easier and more comfortable at the hands of Aayna’s experts.
Exilis Elite and Thermage Treatments
The Exilis Elite system consists of one hand piece, which uses monopolar radio frequency and ultrasonic energy. Radio frequencies consist of oscillating electrical currents, increasing the vibrations of molecules and ions, thus releasing heat, which works on the water contained in the target area. For this reason, the treatment is applicable to all skin types and help
The ultrasonic energy provides heat to the skin, and works on fat clusters by agitating and separating them. Breaking up the fat clusters facilitates the delivery of the monopolar radio frequency to the fatty (adipose) tissue, at the cellular level. The therapist will apply the hand piece over saggy and loose areas of the body typically flank, thigh, underarm and love handles. These areas are targeted with a continuous pulse of energy until the optimum temperature (45 degrees Celsius) for fat burning is achieved, and this temperature is maintained for about 6-8 minutes. The temperature emanating from the hand piece is automatically regulated by Energy Flow Control, thus making this procedure pain-free, and one that requires no downtime. Results are best seen after 5-6 sessions, and you can resume your normal activities immediately after.
Exilis helps to shrink loose tissue and skin, and boosts the production of collagen and elastin in the long term, which help skin regain suppleness and elasticity. The treatment is most effective on the forehead, eyebrows, under-eye area, crow’s feet, the décolletage, and abdominal regions.
The Thermage treatment, while also a body-sculpting treatment, functions in a slightly different manner. Here, the monopolar radio frequency is delivered in short cycles of 1-2 seconds where a small part of the targeted area is stamped with the handpiece. In this way, the hand piece is moved all around the targeted area. Thermage treatment can take anywhere between 1-3 hours. This treatment is also temperature controlled, and the application of a cooling spray periodically.
prevents the skin from burning. The temperature here is also maintained at the optimum 45 degrees Celsius.
While both Exilis Elite and Thermage utilize monopolar energy flow, Exilis combines this with ultrasonic energy. Thermage is different in that it consists of short bursts of energy delivered to small areas of the body; a process which requires a considerably longer time. Both treatments are used to tighten skin, and natural results can be seen after just one session. Additionally, in the long term, both treatments have been shown to improve deep wrinkles, as well as boost collagen production.
Verdict- it is virtually painless and extremely effective at targeting trouble spots. Dr Gargi will give you a post treatment plan followed by counselling to help you determine how to get long lasting results. Please remember to stay hydrated during and post the treatments. Typically, each person needs about 2-4 sessions spaced about 15 days apart to see visible improvements in skin texture and skin tightening. Also, these treatments require absolutely no downtime so you can even swing by during lunch break to have Exilis performed on you with no fears of scars or bruising.
Lastly, Exilis is slightly pricey but you can speak to the clinic to work out a good package for you and your needs. Remember to take care of your body, workout regularly, eat a balanced diet and drink enough water. If you still need a little assistance, there’s always Aayna.At Aayna, the team of doctors and therapists will help you decide on the treatment better suited for your body.
P.S- the hydrafacial, photo facial and waterless pedicure from Margaret Dabbs are absolutely fabulous. Book your appointment today- [email protected]
Skin Restoration Treatments- Treatments for Acne, Pigmentation, Rosacea, Stretch Marks, Spider Veins, Large Open Pores, Dark Undereye Circles, Sun Spots and Freckles, Moles, Skin Tags, Warts, DPNs, Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars.
Anti-Ageing Treatments- Botox, Exilis, Fillers, and Thermage.
Weight Loss Treatments- Personalized Weight-loss Plans, as well as FDA-approved body contouring treatments such as Vanquish, Exilis Elite, Ultralipo, Lymphastim, X wave, and Power Shape.
Foot Clinic- Treatments for: Corns and Calluses, Ingrown Toenails, Toenail Fungus, Warts or Verrucae, Plantar Fascitis, Palmoplantar Keratoderma, Cracked Heels, etc.
Soul Clinic- Chakra balancing, Hypnotherapy, Numerology, Past-life Regression, Pranic Healing, and Tarot Reading.
Aesthetics Clinic- Medical Facials, Hair Treatments using Rene Furterer and Morrocan Oil, Hair Coloring, Haircuts, and Hair Extensions, Pedicures and Manicures, etc.
Shedding unwanted pounds can feel like navigating a maze of conflicting advice. Fad diets and quick fixes promise dramatic results but often leave you feeling discouraged and deprived. Successful weight loss hinges on adopting sustainable, science-backed strategies that prioritize your health and well-being.
When you have professional guidance, navigating such uncharted terrains of weight loss can be complicated. AAYNA Clinic offers a comprehensive look at the best weight loss tips to streamline sustainable weight loss results.
1. Embrace a Balanced, Nutritious Diet
First of all, ditch the restrictive mentality and focus on nourishing your body with various whole, unprocessed foods. Fill your plate with different kinds of veggies and fruits that have a good amount of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Another good habit is to eat whole grains like brown rice, whole wheat, quinoa, etc., over refined ones. These offer sustained energy and are great for gut health as well. Lean protein sources primarily including fish, poultry, beans, and lentils keep you fuller for longer, aiding in appetite control.
One important factor to consider is that fats aren’t all bad. Including healthy fats in your life is mandatory since they play a vital role in hormone regulation. So, include healthy fat sources like avocados, ghee, nuts, seeds, etc. into your diet.
2. Portion Control is Key
Even some of the healthiest foods can contribute to weight gain if consumed in excess. Mastering portion control empowers you to create a calorie deficit essential for weight loss. Utilize smaller plates, measure out servings, and focus on mindful eating.
A 2015 study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that individuals who used smaller plates consumed less food without feeling deprived.
This doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to eat less. It predominantly means that you have to eat more of the good food in a satisfying and satiating quantity.
3. Befriend Fiber
Fiber, a carbohydrate in plant-based foods, is your weight loss ally. It promotes satiety, slows down digestion, and keeps you feeling fuller for longer, reducing calorie intake throughout the day.
Usually, one must aim to consume 25-30 grams of fiber daily through fruits, vegetables, legumes, etc. Some studies highlight the importance of eating adequate fiber to lose weight and ensure optimal gut health and bowel movements.
4. Don’t Skip Meals
Eating less isn’t the “secret sauce” behind weight loss. In fact, some studies depict that skipping meals can adversely impact one’s metabolism and hormonal regulation, leading to unprecedented weight gain.
So, if you are not mindful of your meals and do not consume the regular calorie requirements, this kind of “diet” can backfire on your weight loss goals. Of all the meals in a day, the most crucial one you should never skip is breakfast.
5. Mindful Eating
The relationship that we build with food is as important as the act of ingesting it. Mindful eating practices encourage slowing down, savoring each bite, and being mindful of the hunger and satiety cues. This fosters a more balanced approach to food and prevents mindless overeating.
Here are some of the few mindful eating strategies:
Eliminate distractions: Put away your phone, turn off the TV, and focus solely on your meal.
Savour the flavours: Chew thoroughly, appreciate the textures, and enjoy the taste of your food.
Listen to your body: Eat until you’re comfortably full, not stuffed.
Start small: Implement these practices gradually for long-term success.
6. Prioritize Sleep for Hormonal Harmony
Chronic sleep deprivation disrupts hormones like leptin and ghrelin, which regulate appetite. When sleep-deprived, our bodies produce more ghrelin (the hunger hormone) and less leptin (the satiety hormone), leading to increased cravings and overeating.
Studies have shown that adequate sleep (7-8 hours per night for adults) can help in regulating these hormones, ensuring that you feel full and do not have cravings.
7. Find Movement You Enjoy
Exercise can be a daunting affair during your weight loss journey. However, the key here is to find elements that work for you and bring you joy. Weight loss doesn’t have to be boring, and exercising doesn’t have to be something you dread doing at the end of the day.
The key is to find physical activities you genuinely find fun, whether dancing, swimming, hiking, or team sports. Consistent moderate-intensity exercise for at least 150 minutes per week is effective for weight loss and overall health.
8. Strength Training
An often-underrated aspect of a successful and sustainable weight loss experience is strength training. This is one of those elements that many people often push to the side.
Muscle tissue burns more calories at rest than fat tissue. Strength training is effectively what helps in building muscle and promoting weight loss by boosting metabolism. It also helps in promoting long-term weight management. However, indulging in strength training doesn’t need to be an everyday thing.
Instead, focus on including strength training around 2-3 times a week and always under the guidance of a physical trainer.
9. Manage Stress Effectively
Did you know that cortisol, the hormone behind stress, is often responsible for weight gain and your inability to shed those extra pounds? Chronic stress can have negative impacts on your weight loss goals. When stressed, the body releases cortisol, which promotes fat storage around the abdomen.
This is one of the primary reasons why prioritizing effective and healthy stress management techniques is paramount if you wish to lose weight more sustainably.
Relaxation techniques like deep breathing, meditation, yoga, stepping out of the house, and breathing fresh air can support your weight loss journey.
10. The Power of Prebiotics and Probiotics
The gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem of bacteria residing in your gut, plays a crucial role in weight management.
Some studies suggest a balanced gut microbiome can influence metabolism, appetite regulation, and overall health. Prebiotics in fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains nourish these beneficial gut bacteria.
Probiotics in fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi, and kefir can improve the gut microbiome and prompt weight loss. While more research is needed, incorporating prebiotics and probiotics into your diet may be a valuable weight-loss strategy.
Weight Loss Done Right – The AAYNA Way
Incorporating these effective and science-backed weight loss tips in your life is important, but you also need to prioritize professional guidance. Weight loss is never a linear process, which explains why understanding the root cause of weight gain is crucial.
At AKARA by AAYNA, we prioritize diving deeper into understanding why you are struggling to lose excess weight. Instead of targeting just the symptoms, our team identifies the problem and tailors a personalized weight loss solution.
Some of our targeted weight loss and body contouring programs include:
AKARA Slim & Tone
AKARA Bulge Removal
AKARA Body Transformation
An initial consultation with one of our specialists should help you identify the shortcomings and then offer a treatment that targets the stubborn fats you have been having difficulty losing.
Shedding pounds can feel like a never-ending and stressful battle, but it doesn’t have to be. At AKARA, we understand the complexities of weight loss and the importance of a personalized approach. Our team of highly experienced doctors and nutritionists combines root-cause analysis with customized treatment plans.
Ready to take control of your health and well-being? Schedule a consultation today!
Dare to go beyond the regular facial regimes. The world of advanced beauty has much more to offer.
Gone are the days when a facial simply meant the cleanse-exfoliate-mask routine. Skin technology has progressed by leaps and bounds over the years and the scope of beauty services has widened. From anti-ageing, to brightening, to acne treatments, there are numerous sophisticated non-surgical ways to offer your clients the best in skin services. We put together some of the most ‘in-demand’ facial treatments for this annual beauty special.
Medical facials
Hydrafacial has been a game-changer in the world of skin health. It is a medical facial which regulates the skin cycle thereby making the skin healthy. The unique feature of hydrafacial is that it can effectively tackle concerns such as dry skin, oily, pigmented skin, fine lines and wrinkles and open pores. It incorporates exfoliation, extractions, antioxidant treatment, and LED lights in the same session. The skin texture shows clarity and a glow instantly after this facial.
Oxygen facials are the ultimate in the facial world for super dry skin with the oxygen infusion along with hydrating, brightening, and anti-ageing serums. Often called the red carpet facial it was made popular by singer Madonna. It consists of exfoliation of the skin with microdermabrasion followed by oxygen infusion and serum application.
Vitamin Therapy facial combines microdermabrasion with an infusion of vitamins A, C and E. they aid in cells turnover, prevent free radical damage and improve blood circulation giving the face a unique glow.
Anti-Ageing Facials
The stem cell facial – Dr. Soin at AAYNA introduced the sheep placenta stem cell facial for the first time in India. It consists of microdermabrasion followed by a hydrating mask and placenta serum infusion with the help of red light. The benefits of the sheep placenta are many as the stem cells present in it have anti-ageing properties and the capacity to repair all kinds of cells in the body. It is the ultimate in anti ageing for youthful skin!
Thermage is a non-surgical skin tightening treatment. it is the only clinically proven FDA-approved non-ablative, non-invasive system that uses radiofrequency energy to tighten tissue. It comprises the use of a handpiece with a smooth, flat tip that delivers radiofrequency waves that safely heat the deeper layers of the skin. This stimulates existing collagen and promotes new collagen growth over time. Thermage can treat a range of areas on the face, neck, decolletage, and the rest of the body helping to tighten and firm loose skin.
Dermalogica facials come from the International Dermal Institute in the US. It starts with a Face Mapping session, where the skin is analyzed in-depth and treatment is designed as per the skin’s condition and needs. A Dermalogica skin treatment is unlike any other because, besides exfoliating, double cleanse, extractions, customized massages, and different masques are offered. This range of facials includes treatments for whitening and anti-ageing.
Chemical peels
Chemical peel or peel facial is a treatment technique used to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin using a chemical solution, like alpha hydroxy acid or beta hydroxy acid, that causes the dead skin to slough off and eventually peel off. The regenerated skin is usually smoother with fewer wrinkles than the old skin. It helps improve skin tone and exfoliate the skin. With special hydroxyl acids, the facial treatment has a number of benefits in that it improves the skin texture, complexion, hyperpigmentation, acne, exfoliating properties, collagen, and elastin build up and hydration.
The term Cosmeceutical is a beautiful combination of the words ‘cosmetic’ and ‘pharmaceutical’, with the effectiveness of a pharmaceutical and the safety and pleasantness of a cosmetic. Cosmeceuticals contain a higher percentage of active ingredients that can influence the biological functions of the skin, basically by contributing nutrients that also have an anti-aging effect.
These products are the result of years of scientific research, testing, and development, culminating in something with proven effectiveness that visibly improves and enhances our skin.
What do cosmeceuticals contain?
Alpha-hydroxy acids, Lactic acid, Glycolic acid
They soften fine wrinkles, lighten pigmentation spots, generally tighten and improve skin texture.
Beta-hydroxy acids – Salicylic acid
It opens pores, clears up pimples, and eliminates scaling and roughness on skin.
Retinoids
Retinyl Esters, Retinol, Retinaldehyde, Oxoretinoids (Vitamin A): It treats fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, photo damage, and helps make your skin thicker.
Vitamin C
It promotes collagen production, improves fine lines, and reduces pigmentation and inflammation.
Alpha-tocopherol (Vitamin E)
It inhibits the acute UV damage of redness, sunburn, and tanning, as well as chronic UV photoaging and skin cancer, and improves skin hydration.
Alpha-lipoic acid
It has anti-inflammatory properties and acts as an exfoliant. Reduces skin roughness and fine wrinkles.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
It reduces fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, improves skin elasticity.
N-acetyl glucosamine
It prevents photo damage, reduces pigmentation.
Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone)
It reduces UVA-induced collagen breakdown hence improving fine wrinkles, skin roughness.
Green tea extract (Polyphenols)
It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and sunscreen properties, that reduce UV-induced DNA damage. It protects against UV-induced redness and swelling.
Grapeseed extract (Polyphenols)
It prevents photo damage.
Ferulic acid
It has a synergistic effect with Vitamins C and E in preventing photo-aging, increased firmness of the skin.
Hydroquinone
It lightens age spots, freckles, chloasma, melasma.
Kojic acid
It primarily lightens dark spots, and also has anti-wrinkle properties.
Licorice extract Glabridin
It soothes and hydrates skin, reduces hyperpigmentation.
Now that we know how they work, it’s time to include these amazing topical anti-ageing products into our skincare regimen.
It was a hot June afternoon and my tanned face needed some pep. And at this time an invite from Dr Simal Soin to try the Hydra facial offered at her clinic Aayna was all that pep for my looks. While the facial is a 30-minute odd session, its results are tremendous. It makes your skin supple, shine and suddenly all my tan had vanished, even my dark circles under the eyes had reduced considerably. Now, you tend to experience this in any facial, but what makes hydra special?
The process includes five steps:
Cleansing and Exfoliation – Dead cells are gently removed to uncover smoother healthy skin
Peeling Serums – Gentle chemical peeling cleanses pores and improves pigmentation
Extractions – Painless, quick extraction of blackheads and whiteheads with a special vacuum tip
Hydration – Vortex fusion technology for deep penetration of antioxidants and hyaluronic acid, which help hydrate skin and reduce signs of aging
Protection – The Hydra facial range of products used during the treatment include a special sunscreen which looks invisible on skin and helps sustain and secure treatment results
Done by trained therapist, you don’t need to mess your clothes or even bother about how your hair would look later. It’s something that takes care of all your skin’s needs, says Dr Soin. If done on a regular basis, as in about a month’s time like a normal cream facial, it improves skin quality, texture and has an anti-ageing effect. It helps in regulating skin cycles, assists in reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, blocked up and enlarged pores, sensitive or acne-prone skin, brown spots and hyper pigmentation.
It touches the deepest layer of your skin to rejuvenate it and for two days, no threading, no soap and no going out without a sunscreen. And now it’s been more than a week for me and I still don’t have the tan. Best thing, it is suitable for all akin types, especially for acne-prone skin.
While getting to know about the Hydra, Dr Soin shared some more skin secrets. (This doctor from Patiala trained in UK—London and Cambridge–for dermatology and then opted for specialisation in cosmetic dermatology. She travels around the world for conferences and seminars to keep learning and sharing her learnings. She established the famous Three Graces in Delhi and Aayna is her new venture.)
Excerpts from the conversation:
Q.You offer a lot of treatments related to beauty and wellness such losing weight, anti-ageing, anti-wrinkle, foot clinic, medical facials and more.
We like people to look and feel good. Beauty is not skin deep. It is looking after yourself to feel good.
Q. Why are such treatments not found in hospitals as they are safe?
People like their privacy for looking beautiful. And we are happy to make them look beautiful where they wish to.
Q.What is the difference in treatments through German and US technology?
I use the US technology and I think it’s just wonderful. Good machines make all the difference in the treatment. It’s a quality versus quantity issue and for me quality rules. People do sometimes come and tell me that they have heard of someone offering a more competitive price for the treatments, but as I offer quality, I stick to what is better for the client in the long run. For instance I offer a treatment for anti-ageing called Thermage. This is really expensive and it reaches its peak in about six months as the collagen is stimulated. We cannot stop ageing but we can enjoy good skin at any time.
Q.Difference between serums, creams and gels…
Serums penetrate the deepest layer of the skin, creams a little less and gels are pleasant for surface use.
Q.You also have a salon…
Yes, it’s an aesthetic clinic; this gives people a chance to do get all their regular beauty treatment too.
Q.Who is your target clientele?
One and all. They all come with different problems and we offer customised solutions. We have even worked with children.
Q.What more comes under brand Aayna?
We hold workshops and individual sessions by the masters in Reiki, past life regression therapy, chakra balancing, hypnotherapy, tarot cards, pranic healing and meditation.
Tips to take care of your skin on a daily basis.
Use a sunscreen
Avoid smoking, it ages your skin
Take regular doses of Vitamin C
Use a gentle gel cleanser
Drink 6-7 glasses of water a day
Why visit Aayna?
I liked the ambience, the fact that it’s clean and serene. The technology is safe and Dr Soin an expert. You can trust her with the treatments and the therapists are polite. The treatment is well explained and you need to fill in some forms and are guided to what suits you best. And you come out looking beautiful! The place lives up to its promise.
About Aayna
To complement your looks and health, there is the weight loss and lifestyle modification programme which combines smart dietary regimes; US FDA approved technology and body contouring treatments to melt those annoying bulges and inches.
You can get a world class foot clinic by Margaret Dabbs of London offering medical pedicures for the first time in India. Corns, bunions, warts and cracked feet are treated in a luxurious, painless manner so you can walk better.
The aesthetic clinic offers the finest dermalogica facials, forest essential facials, hair spas and luxury oxygen infused pedicures and manicures.
Address: AAYNA Clinic, C3/1 Safdarjung Development Area, New Delhi – 110016
For Appointments: +91 70422 97304 | +91 98711 38222
The eyes are our windows to the world. They reflect our emotions , inspire poetry, but too often we find around them the tell-tale signs of too little sleep, too much stress and of course the daily wear and tear and the ever catching up age that take away the sparkle in them.
The skin around the eyes is specially delicate and thin, making it prone to dehydration which shows up as wrinkles, uneven skin tone and increased sensitivity. The eyes are surrounded by tiny muscles which move with every expression forming fine lines around them. The eye area is also very rich in veins which show up as dark circles through the thin skin. Alcohol, coffee, salt in food retain fluid around the eyes giving the appearance of bags around the eyes or puffiness. Late nights coupled with insufficient sleep and too many hours in front of a computer screen add to the already full bag of woes for our eyes…
Aayna has the most comprehensive basket of treatments to restore the baby smooth under eye contours. We use the Exilis Elite and the Fraxel to stimulate and rebuild collagen making the skin plumper and more hydrated. Both these treatments take away the bags and wrinkles leaving smoother contours. Medlite laser sessions and special eye contour peels gently break down the pigments and remove them by natural elimination.Dermal Fillers from the Juvederm rangecan correct the volume loss of the tear trough area and the Hydra facial removes the dead skin build up and hydrates and nourishes the skin with anti-oxidants. Dermatologist prescribed vitamin k and vitamin c enriched creams help to maintain and enhance the results.
Dr Simal Soin, a well-recognised name in the wellness industry of India, has set up her own aesthetic and wellness centre called Aayna. She shares with Salon India the inspiration and the USP of the centre
Please tell us about yourself.
I’ve done M.Phil from the Cambridge University in UK and a post graduation in Dermatology from the St Johns Institute of Dermatology in London.
How did Aayna come up?
Aayna was born out of a dream to create something unique and timeless. It is a temple of beauty where we create and enhance beauty – both outer and inner. The idea was to give our clients a place where the desire to look and feel their best is met with at all levels and from head to toe.
What was the inspiration behind it?
We wanted our clients to be awakened to the highest level of service and leave our facility feeling that their every need was anticipated and addressed. The idea was to have a centre of excellence in the field of aesthetic wellness where the client feels a sense of total trust – in the treatments, in the expertise of doctors and aestheticians and where, lasting relationships are formed.
What is its USP?
A 360° approach to beauty and wellness. We believe inner wellbeing compliments outer appearance. A holistic connection between mind and body is recognised as an important aspect of beauty and skin care. Keeping that in view, we have incorporated various holistic programmes without dermatology and weight management divisions. We will be introducing Margaret Dabbs Foot Clinic is another one of our USPs. Available for the first time in India, these medical pedicures treat corns, bunions, warts, ingrown toe nails and cracked feet in a luxurious, painless manner so that you can walk better.
How many treatments or therapies are being offered as of now?
Aayna offers the finest cosmetic dermatology anti-ageing treatments using the latest skin care technology and innovations in the world. We offer weight loss and lifestyle modification programmes combined with smart dietary regimes; US FDA approved technology and body.
contouring treatments to melt those annoying bulges and inches; Dermalogica and Forest Essential facials, hair spas and oxygen-infused pedicures and manicures. The soul clinic at Aayna helps in exploring your spirituality, through our workshops and individual sessions by the masters in Reiki, past life regression therapy, chakra balancing, hypnotherapy, tarot cards, pranic healing and meditation.
Tell about the infrastructure.
Aayna is spread across 4,400 sq ft of space in Mehrauli, Delhi. There are 10 rooms and three doctors and 8 therapists.
How did you you pick and choose the therapists?
Skill can be taught, not attitude. We have handpicked the team based on this mantra and hired highly motivated professionals who have a strong yearning for learning and innovation, teamed with strong work ethics.
What is the most important aspect to keep in mind while setting up an aesthetic centre?
Safe, effective technology along with client comfort and a well executed confidentiality policy.
What is the focus on training?
There is tremendous focus on training at Aayna. We plan to routinely introduce exciting new treatments and technology to the country, finding already trained resources is rare. Even if new hires have experience of some of our existing technology, they are retrained as we have a strict protocol code. Only after they have finished 45 day extensive training are they cleared to do treatments on clients.
What are the expansion plans?
We are looking at opening centres in Dubai, Chandigarh and Hyderabad.
Your view on the aesthetic treatments available currently in the city.
Treatments should be standardised across the aesthetic wellness industry. There should be a regulatory body to ensure that ethical practices are observed and accurate information is imparted to the customer.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
