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Five things to know about an upper blepharoplasty (eyelid lift)

An upper blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures. This articles goes through 5 important questions I often get asked when meeting patients to discuss this operation
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What Medication Can I Take to Help Me Lose Weight?

Have you ever wondered if there are medications you can take to aid in your weight loss journey? Diet and exercise just not working? Read on for the latest in medications currently available in New Zealand.
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Appearance Medicine

Can I make my Botox last longer?

Top tips to keep that botox lasting longer
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Plastic Surgery

What you need to know about inverted nipple correction

Around 2% of women are affected by inverted nipples. Most of these are due to changes that the person is born with.
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How to perform a Breast Exam

October is breast cancer awareness month. It is likely most of us have been affected by breast cancer either through personal experience or someone close to us.
Appearance Medicine

Can Botox ® treat my neck wrinkles?

With so many treatments out there - Botox, Profhilo, neck lift? It can be difficult to know where to start. In this article I will go through some of the treatments we offer, and some we don't.
Appearance Medicine

How to Determine What's Causing My Constant Tiredness

Tired all the time – Modern life is exhausting! But when does ‘normal tired’ become ‘I need to see the Doctor’ tired?
Plastic Surgery

Ten important questions about tummy tuck surgery answered

Plastic Surgery

Breast reduction surgery - High patient satisfaction and excellent outcomes

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The 10 Most Common Questions about Breast Augmentation (Boob Job)

Plastic Surgery

Bell’s Palsy - What you should know and what treatment should you get

An overview of what you should know and which treatments to expect if you develop Bell's Palsy
Plastic Surgery

New Skin Cancer Multidisciplinary Meeting (MDM) in Bay of Plenty

Read about the new Skin Cancer MDM aimed at improving the care of patients with skin cancer across the region.
Plastic Surgery

Breast reconstruction - What are your options and how do you choose?

A simplified summary of your options when deciding on breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery
Appearance Medicine

What are processed foods and how do I avoid them?

Ever felt confused when you have been told to reduce processed foods? read on to find out what processed foods are, the health problems they may cause, and how to reduce or avoid them.
Plastic Surgery

Motiva breast implants continue to show excellent safety record

Encouraging independent data confirming the safety profile of the Motiva breast implants
Plastic Surgery

Decision making in breast augmentation (breast enlargement) - What you need to know

There's lots to think about before having a breast augmentation. Here are a few of the key decisions that we will need to make in clinic before proceeding with surgery
Plastic Surgery

Labiaplasty: Selecting the right technique for you

A brief overview of the two main techniques used in labiaplasty (Trim and Wedge technique).
Plastic Surgery

How to self-examine your skin for suspicious moles

A guide on how to examine your skin for suspicious moles and what things you should be looking out for
Plastic Surgery

Sunscreen: Some key information to help you stay protected in the sun

A handy overview on how to decide which sunscreen to get for you and your loved ones so you can get out an enjoy all NZ has to offer, but keep your skin safe from the harmful effects of the sun
Plastic Surgery

Breast implant associated lymphoma - What do we know and what should we do?

An overview on what we know about his important complication associated with certain forms of breast implants
Appearance Medicine

Anti-wrinkle (Botox®, Dysport®) injection FAQs

If you are considering having anti-wrinkle injections for the first time you may have questions about the procedure. Below are some questions I am frequently asked
Appearance Medicine

The Menopause minefield!

A few questions I am commonly asked about the Menopause and how to manage this transition in a Woman's life.
Appearance Medicine

What can I eat (and drink) to support great skin?

What can I eat to support great skin? A concise summary of skin boosting foods and drinks