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Skin cancer checks: top 3 reasons to visit a skin specialist
Summer is in full swing and many of us will be taking advantage of the fantastic weather to get outdoors. While it’s wonderful to be out enjoying the sunshine, it’s also important to be mindful of the effects the sun can have on your skin and know what you can do to...

Alternative Breast Enlargement Options
Breast enlargement is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in New Zealand. It is used to help women increase their bra cup size, enhance the shape of their breasts and restore lost volume after weight loss or pregnancy. Breast implants are the most common form...
Our Signature Secret Weapon
Did you know that SkinCentre has its very own secret weapon for one of our most stubborn skin complaints? Complex K is a custom-made, all-in-one topical application that treats pigmentation, and it's unlike any other in its class. Leading dermatologist and...

FRAXEL – Almost Too Good To Be True
Around the age of 40, the passage of time makes itself truly comfortable on our skin, which also makes it much harder to ignore. A good night’s sleep and a quality concealer are no longer an easy-fix for pesky pigmentation, lack of elasticity, dullness, scarring and...
Bring out your inner beauty – V2 Beauty Booster
Have you tried V2 Beauty Booster? This treatment will give you a glowing hydrated and youthful look, perfect for refreshing your face and dealing with dehydrated skin and fine lines. As we age, and certainly more noticeable in our mid 30’s, our skin becomes thinner...
THE BALD TRUTH – The Good News About PRP Treatment for Male and Female Pattern Baldness
PRP is a new and promising arena in hair growth and rejuvenation treatment. Simple and cost-effective, PRP is a feasible treatment option for androgenic alopecia, with high overall patient satisfaction. Hair loss or baldness affects up to a staggering 80% of men and...
A few things you didn’t know about Dr Junie Wong
It’s a safe bet that any of Skin Centre’s dermatologists would have a resume packed to the brim with impressive accomplishments. Dr Junie Wong is no exception. Joining the team in October 2018, Junie’s C.V. is overflowing with credentials; including multiple...
THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT THE BAD NEWS: Mohs Micrographic Surgery
If you’re up to speed with the previous chapters in Skin Centre’s 6-part blog series on Skin Cancer, then you’ve heard the bad news. You’ll know that New Zealanders can’t afford to be complacent, with an ever-increasing risk of developing a skin cancer of some sort...
THOUGHT YOU KNEW ENOUGH ABOUT MELANOMA?
If you live in New Zealand, there’s every chance you’ll know we have high rates of melanoma. You may even be sick of hearing about it. Unfortunately, not everyone’s listening, because our statistics are alarming. In March 2016, New Zealand was shown to overtake...

Let’s get serious about squamous cell carcinoma
Did you know that 20,000 more New Zealanders will develop non-melanoma cancers this year than they did in 2006.? It’s time to get serious about skin cancer. Here’s the low-down on squamous cell carcinoma - New Zealand’s second most dangerous skin cancer. In a recent...