Why Methodology Matters
Most skin clinics in Lucknow operate on a simple model: 3-minute consultation, prescription pad, next
patient. This works for minor issues but fails for conditions that require proper assessment — stubborn acne
in a 22-year-old from Gomti Nagar, persistent melasma in a working professional from Hazratganj, or
progressive hair thinning in someone from Aliganj who's already tried three different clinics.
At Gomti Clinic, every patient follows a structured treatment pathway designed by Dr. Ankita Kumari based on
her IMS BHU training and evidence-based dermatology protocols.
Step 1: Detailed Initial Assessment
Your first visit isn't a 3-minute consultation. It includes:
- History taking: Previous treatments, medications, lifestyle factors, family history
- Skin analysis: Clinical examination under proper lighting
- Lucknow-specific factors: Water quality in your area, sun exposure patterns,
humidity-related triggers, products currently used
- Photography: Baseline clinical photos (with consent) for progress tracking
Step 2: Diagnosis & Severity Grading
Before any treatment is recommended, your condition is properly classified:
- Acne: Graded by severity (Grade I–IV) using standard dermatology scales
- Melasma: Classified by depth (epidermal, dermal, mixed) which determines treatment approach
- Hair loss: Categorized by pattern, grade, and cause (hormonal, nutritional, stress, autoimmune)
- Scars: Typed by morphology (ice-pick, boxcar, rolling) to select the right laser/peel protocol
Step 3: Treatment Plan with Timeline & Cost
You receive a treatment plan that specifies:
- Number of sessions estimated
- Frequency of visits (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly)
- Expected timeline for visible improvement
- Cost per session and total estimated investment
- Home care instructions between sessions
No patient leaves the consultation wondering "what happens next?" or "how much will this cost eventually?"
Step 4: Procedure Execution
Whether it's a CO2 laser session, PRP
therapy, or a chemical peel — every procedure follows a
standardized protocol:
- Pre-procedure skin preparation
- Informed consent and pain management discussion
- Procedure performed under Dr. Ankita's supervision
- Post-procedure care instructions (written, not just verbal)
Step 5: Follow-Up & Progress Tracking
After each session:
- Clinical photos are taken to compare with baseline
- Treatment response is evaluated
- Plan is adjusted if needed (more sessions, different approach, medication change)
- Patient concerns are addressed — we don't just schedule the next appointment and move on
When We Recommend Stopping
Unlike clinics that keep selling sessions indefinitely, Gomti Clinic will recommend stopping treatment when:
- The expected improvement has been achieved
- Further sessions would produce diminishing returns
- A different approach would be more effective than continuing the current one