Services

Laser Hair Removal

This process effectively destroys the hair follicles and results in long term hair-free skin. These technologies are almost pain free or tolerable by patients. A few sittings give a much longer lasting results than any other commercially available methods of hair removal. This technique has gained a lot of popularity recently due to its effectiveness, safety and reliable results but a licensed dermatologist is needed to oversee the treatment. Zaitoon Skin & Cosmetic Hospital offers laser and light hair removal in a sterile and safe environment so that you are guaranteed peace of mind and very smooth and soft skin.

Laser Rejuvenation

Having dull skin despite all the treatment and all the creams and cosmetic products available on the market is a common problem faced by a majority of the population. Our clinic offers a way to bring life back to your skin. Laser and light equipment rejuvenation is a unique non-invasive treatment that uses specific lasers or light equipment to heat up and break down old and dead cells so they can be absorbed by your skin tissues and causes positive changes. This effectively removes skin blemishes and improves the production of collagen which leads to new tissue formation and giving a better and younger look to your skin. There are a variety of technologies available for this procedure and a consultation with an expert and well trained skin doctor will determine what is best for your skin. The Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Fractional Laser Resurfacing is one of the best methods to get rid of those blemishes, age-spots, wrinkles, scars, uneven skin discoloration, dull skin tone and fine lines. Fractional laser destroys a very thin layer of the superficial part of the skin so after some days new layer will be regenerated with better, fresher and younger look and appearance after healing.

Body Contouring

Excess hair (hirsutism) has been a very old and known issue in the world of cosmetics. Forget about the old methods of hair removal, the latest technique to remove excess hair is known as Laser and light hair removal which effectively and safely destroys unwanted hair from any part of your body. The results are achieved by exposing areas of unwanted hair growth to pulses of specially designed lasers and light equipment. This process effectively destroys the hair follicles and results in long term hair-free skin. These technologies are almost pain free or tolerable by patients. A few sittings give a much longer lasting results than any other commercially available methods of hair removal. This technique has gained a lot of popularity recently due to its effectiveness, safety and reliable results but a licensed dermatologist is needed to oversee the treatment. Zaitoon Skin & Cosmetic Hospital offers laser and light hair removal in a sterile and safe environment so that you are guaranteed peace of mind and very smooth and soft skin.

HiFU face and body

About two years back the first HIFU Machine was brought to Afghanistan by Dr Saboor Saber. HiFU uses ultrasound waves to heat up the different structures of skin tighten the loose skin on any part of your body. HiFU precisely penetrates at deeper depths of skin tissue and uses high temperatures (about 65°C), which creates cellular friction. This in turn promotes healing by enhancing the production of collagen and skin tissue regeneration. The other site that can be affected by this method is the fat tissues beneath the skin that is broken down with the energy of ultrasound waves which cause decrease in fat volume in that area.

On the other hand, this strengthens the Super Muscular Aponeurotic System over muscles; this in turn tightens the skin and muscles with a younger looking appearance of the body part. Over the next 1-3 months, the collagen keeps getting regenerated and the wound healing process carries on which produces further skin tightening and lifting. This a good alternative to cosmetic fillers as it will keep your skin supple and flexible. It is also a good procedure to do after a surgical face lift as it improves blood circulation and treats scarring and numbness.

Vascular Problem

Vascular therapy with the Nd-YAG laser is an effective and pain free treatment for small capillaries and veins on your face or body. ND YAG removes all vessels below a 2.5 mm diameter effectively and safely, with long-lasting results. It is an effective treatment of telangiectasia, spider nevus, capillary hemangiomas and varicose-vein-induced broken capillaries of the leg.

Cosmetic Injectables

Cosmetic injectables do wonders to remove the signs of premature aging and intrinsic aging to your skin without you having to undergo massive surgical procedures. A consultation with your doctor will determine what type of injectable works best for you. Botox (botulinum toxin type A )is the most demanded cosmetic injectable in the market this is a purified protein derivative that is safe to inject into the muscles to soften the lines and wrinkles of the skin in days and lasts for months , it is mostly used for lines and wrinkles of forehead , glabellar area , around eyes (crow’s feet ) upper part of nose (bonny lines ), lips (smoker’s lips) and chin. Botox is also used for brow lifting and body shaping with high success rate of treatment. Its effects starts working days after injection and will complete in a week or more, the result will lasts for 6 to 9 months. There will be no sign of any procedure minutes after injection. Fillers are another most common used injectable that are injected into the problematic area and can effectively smooth out lines, correct disfigurements and perks up your skin. Moreover fillers are a popular way to get enhanced and more attractive lips and can also having a beautifully sculpted nose. These fillers can soften unwanted folds in face and other parts of the body. The results are spectacular and you only need a short visit to our clinic, in a short time you will find big positive changes in your face without any down time. These injections are completely safe for most people and leave you looking many years younger than you walked in. Once you have had a consultation with our specialist, a selection is made based on what you desire.

Fat Transfer

Your own fat is the most natural, safest and cheapest filler among all in the market. Fat transfer is a simple and minimally invasive surgery by which fat can be relocated from one area of your body (mostly buttocks )to the sites has lost its volume resulting in an area that looks younger and more fresh. The fact that the fat is taken from your own body greatly reduces the chance of having any adverse reaction or your body rejecting the filler.

It is a graft from your own tissues and the whole process is essentially divided into 3 stages: the harvesting phase is where the fat will be taken, the second is the washing stage where the fat is washed from other tissues such as blood and the last stage is the injecting phase that the fat will be re-implanted in the site that needs to be filled. This procedure will give you younger and stylish appearance and you will look several years younger than your real age.

Scars Treatment

Acne, cutaneous leishmaniasis, trauma and many other skin problems can leave disfigurement by scars on your face, back and arms. Zaitoon Skin & Cosmetic Hospital offers a variety of ways by which you can safely treat these scars to achieve good appearance. We offer skin peels, microdermabrasion, laser resurfacing treatment and micro needling and surgical scar revision procedures. The best method depends on your scar size, depth, site and what you desire as the end result. A detailed consultation with our skin experts will reveal what is best suited to your needs. These treatments give excellent results with minimal side effects and downtime in most patients. The results will leave you looking much better and more confident in your life.

Dilated Veins

Sometimes blood vessels are dilated, though not harmful but they do look unpleasant and can be treated at Zaitoon Skin & Cosmetic Hospital by two methods. One is by sclerotherapy by which chemical foam is introduced in these veins to close them up and as a result, they disappear. The other method is by laser and /or light treatment. Laser/ light pulses are absorbed by hemoglobin of the blood in the dilated veins, heating up the veins and seal them and destroy these visible veins. Both these treatments methods have excellent results and are very safe procedures. These treatments are offered to those who have a visible spider vein problem. The best treatment for you will be decided by our specialists after a thorough consultation and examination.

Pigmented Spots Removal

Tattoos, Freckles (brown spots) and Lantigen (dark brown or gray spots) are unpleasant discolorations in most people, especially young people. These problems can be safely treated using special Q-Switched ND Yag laser. This laser uses pulses of light over the colored area and breaks down the pigment which is then absorbed by your body. It is a safe and relatively painless procedure and delivers spectacular results. For different colored tattoos, we have specially designed lasers that remove all the different colors within a few sittings. Age spots, moles and nevi can be solved the same way by breaking them down and destroying them with the support of normal CO2 laser in one or two sessions very effectively. The tiny scars will disappear in weeks after the procedure. The results are long lasting and the procedure is done with local anesthesia under the supervision of a professional and expert staff. The treatment is very helpful if you grow tired of a tattoo or if there are any spot or pigmentation you want to hide.

Enlarged Skin Pores Treatment

Age spots, moles and nevi can be solved the same way by breaking them down and destroying them with the support of normal CO2 laser in one or two sessions very effectively. The tiny scars will disappear in weeks after the procedure. The results are long lasting and the procedure is done with local anesthesia under the supervision of a professional and expert staff. The treatment is very helpful if you grow tired of a tattoo or if there are any spot or pigmentation you want to hide.

Skin Resurfacing

Laser skin resurfacing involves peeling off the outer layers of your skin using fractional CO2 laser. This technique requires precision and is handled safely by or highly specialized expert. Then the skin is left to heal. The newly grown skin gives your face a younger look and rejuvenates your appearance. It promotes collagen growth and the newly surfaced skin layer is much younger and wrinkle free. This procedure gives new life to your skin and greatly improves your appearance.

Skin Tightening

Skin tightening is an innovative method that has two outcomes. Firstly, it compacts the existing collagen in your skin- giving you a younger skin appearance. This is an immediate result of the treatment. Secondly, it stimulates production of new collagen fibers giving your skin a renewed and youthful look. This effect is delayed by weeks to months during which new collagen is produced. It is offered in Zaitoon Skin & Cosmetic Hospital by various methods in highly sterile and safe settings.

Hair PRP

Hair PRP is an innovative technique that involves extraction of blood from your own body and spinning it to separate platelets and plasma from it. This is then used to make concentrated platelet rich plasma that has high concentration of necessary growth factors. This is then re-injected into the area that needs rejuvenation and healing. The growth factors attract stem cells which then heal the area and promote growth. This unique method has been recently introduced and gives excellent results. To be mentioned this method was firstly introduced and started as an effective method for treating hair loss and skin rejuvenation in Afghanistan in 2010 by Dr M Saboor Saber, at a time when only a few number of doctors in Asia were familiar with this treatment method.

PRP for Face and Body

PRP or platelet rich plasma therapy for the face has gained a lot of popularity. It is commonly known as the vampire facial. It involves extracting blood from your body and then centrifuging it at very high speeds to separate the platelets and the plasma from the rest of the cells in the blood. This platelet rich plasma is then applied back to you skin either by injecting or by a Microneedling machine (the latter was used by Dr M Saboor Saber many years back when almost all of the doctors were only using injections for this procedure). This helps the skin as it is also rich in growth factors that help the body heal and produce new skin cells also this stimulates production of collagen (the framework of tight and youthful skin) after treatment and it rebuilds the broken skin tissue. This is a safe way to help your skin heal naturally. It smoothies out the wrinkles and helps fight off discoloration and dark spots.

Facial contouring

This procedure may be achieved by various techniques that are best suited to your needs. It results in enhanced facial features using fillers, Botox or various other methods. You can achieve a better looking face, prominent cheekbones, sharper jaw line and fuller cheeks plus various other enhancements from this procedure.

Facial Rejuvenation

Facial rejuvenation can be achieved by a variety of surgical and nonsurgical option. Procedures such as face lifts, brow lift, chin reshaping, laser therapy and chemical peels can greatly improve and rejuvenate your face- making you look years younger. Zaitoon Skin & Cosmetic Hospital offers various methods and procedure to fulfill all your cosmetic needs.

Lid surgery/Blepharoplasty

Over time our eyelid skin may become droopy and saggy. This surgical technique involves removing excessive skin and fat from eyelids to make them look younger. Blepharoplasty turns back the clock and removes excess skin and fat to make your eyes look younger. It is a simple and day procedure that takes about one hour and heals in days and leaves you with smooth wrinkle free eye lids. Zaitoon Skin & Cosmetic Hospital, with an experience of more than 2500 cases of eyelid surgeries is one of the few clinics in Asia with such a number of procedures of eyelid surgeries.

Surgery of Skin Cancers

Zaitoon Skin & Cosmetic Hospital offers cost free services for diagnosis and treatment of all skin cancers such as squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and melanoma. These cancers are very common due to high sun exposure, especially for those who are fair skinned. Prompt diagnosis and removal are essential so they do not enlarge and make more disfigurements. There are various surgeries and procedure to remove suspicious moles and cancers. The best treatment for you will be decided after a consultation.

Keloid Treatment

Keloids are excess scar tissue that forms after trauma. It is usually formed after burns and major skin destruction in people with keloid tendency, minor procedures such as ear piercing can also form keloid of ear lobe in some people .The cause of this overgrowth of scar tissue is unknown but the functional and cosmetic issues arising from it is a challenging issue to deal with. Zaitoon Skin & Cosmetic Hospital has successful techniques and experience in treating this challenging problem with good result. Dr. Saboor has carried out a lengthy research on this topic and the results of this research will be published in the next few months. Our clinic provides the treatment of keloid free of cost.

Burn Scar Treatment

Zaitoon Skin & Cosmetic Hospital offers burn scar treatment with various techniques that Dr. Saboor has mastered over the years. A burn scar on a visible area of your body can be covered by a skin graft taken from another area of your body- such as your thigh and buttocks. This procedure helps smoothen out the burnt area and improves its appearance. The recovery time is short- a few weeks to few months at most, and the results are remarkable.

Hair Transplantation

Hair transplantation is a delicate procedure that has been widely popular among the population. It involves extracting hair follicles from one part of your head and placing them where there is less hair on your scalp, eyebrows and other parts. The procedure takes around 6 to 8 hours and the results are long lasting and greatly improve your appearance. The recovery time is a few weeks with a completely different new look, that makes you seem years younger. It is the best treatment for baldness as it is quick and long lasting. The latest hair transplant method or FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is used in our clinic for hair transplanting.

Radio Frequency and Electro Surgery

For decades these two methods are used for treating various skin problems such as warts, moles, superficial skin cancer, corns and some of hyperkeratotic lesions as well as many others. This is done by machines designed for this purpose that destroys the tissues by high temperatures produced during the procedure. It is safe and rapid procedures if done by skillful hands of experts

Cryosurgery

A treatment frequently used for warts, superficial skin cancers, and other hyperkeratotic dermatosis. It involves applying liquid nitrogen to freeze and destroy the targeted tissue of the skin. It is quick, relatively pain free and can be done as an outpatient procedure. More than one sitting may be required and will be assessed after consultation. It is a safe and effective way to get rid of most excess growths on the body.

Vitiligo Surgery

Vitiligo is a skin disorder that causes areas of skin to lose melanin (skin pigment). It presents as white patches involving the face, hands and feet resulting in cosmetic concerns. It is a disease that is sometimes difficult to treat and often carries social stigma with it. The disease is especially problematic if the face and hands are involved in it and after several treatment procedures still the result is not satisfactory fort the patient. Zaitoon Skin & Cosmetic Hospital provided treatment for vitiligo through various modalities. Vitiligo is usually treated with medical therapy or by phototherapy. Stable vitiligo can be treated surgically by grafting of Melanin from other parts of the body to the affected areas. Surgery may be done by autologous melanocyte transplant, suction blister grafting and punch grafting, all of which give a cosmetically satisfactory result. This is also one of many treatments that was introduced by Dr Saboor Saber for first time in the country several years back.

Nail Surgery

Although nails are not important organs, as most people says, but these are very important both as a functional organ as well as a cosmetic one. Most of the nail problems can be treated by medical regimens but some of these problem needs surgical procedures. Nail surgery is simple and safe but if this surgery is done by a non-specialized person it will create critical problems. Nail surgery is a part of subspecialty in dermatology that belongs to aesthetic surgery or dermatosurgery. Zaitoon Skin & Cosmetic Hospital is routinely dealing with nail problems and nail surgeries from more than one decade.

Subcission

It is a minor surgical procedure that involves breaking up the fibrotic tissue in depressed scars and wrinkles by a hypodermic needle. This will break the connection between the skin and deeper tissue so the space will be filled with connective tissues and help decrease the depth of the scar. The wound that results in this procedure will help new collagen to form and greatly improves the appearance of old scars.

Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion involves abrading the outer layer of your skin in a controlled manner using a fast rotating tool. This reveals the much younger and wrinkle-free skin after healing. The newer skin has less wrinkles, dark spots and discoloration. It is an effective way to achieve younger looking skin. This procedure also boosts collagen production that will regenerate broken skin tissue. This results in healthier, younger skin that makes you look years younger. Most of the scars such as acne scars, chickenpox scars and post-surgery scars are best treated by this procedure.

Chemical Peel

This procedure involves applying a variety of chemical solutions to the skin. The specialist chooses the best applicant for your skin. This chemical application makes the outer layer of your skin to peel off and repair in some time with much younger, clearer skin layer. This layer has fewer wrinkles and looks more fresh. The procedure helps you look younger and effectively eliminates dark spots, uneven discoloration and scars on your face.