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Armed for Summer – Minus the Sweat
Summer is around the corner, but don’t sweat it. Excessive armpit perspiration – hyperhidrosis – affects over 3% of our population. Unfortunately, the negative stigmas associated with persistent sweating prevent many Kiwis from seeking medical treatment. However, modern-day treatment for hyperhidrosis is non-invasive, requiring no nerve cutting – unlike sympathectomy surgery – and the procedure can be performed in a lunchtime, with no recovery downtime.
Remove the bags, reveal the eyes – cosmetic procedures in line of sight
Dreaded eye bags are common – and not just a result of sleepless nights, allergies, exhaustion and burning the candle at both ends. Genetic factors and age can all trigger their development. So how do they begin their descent downwards? The pockets of fat around the eyes – alongside the nose, centre lower lid and lateral – protrude over time and ‘puff’ out.
Restoring form and function . . . Cosmetic surgery post-pregnancy
Body changes are nothing new for all of us. For mums, pregnancy can create a whole lot of change – some of it permanent. These changes can include loose skin and damaged muscles in the abdomen that no amount of exercise can restore.
The Facelift – Factor in Knowledge, Expertise and Volume . . . not just lift
Gaining the most from a facelift goes beyond just ‘lift’ and ‘pull’, it begins with a strong platform – the right expertise, an understanding of facial anatomy, and the volume factor . . .
Cosmetic surgeons aren't created equal
When it comes to surgery – plastic or cosmetic – it’s no time for risky business. Putting your faith in someone you haven’t researched thoroughly, whose qualifications you are unsure of or have meet face-to-face before undergoing the knife, can result in dire consequences. Too often, we hear story after story of surgeries gone wrong and patients suffering – sometimes long-term – because their surgeon lacked the necessary training, qualifications and experience.
Wrap up warm this winter – but undress skin matters
The weather’s cooling down but don’t keep your skin under wraps this season. When it comes to targeting skin cancer and suspicious lesions, there’s no better time to focus on skin matters than when summer turns a corner.
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