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Are you turning a blind eye to basal cell carcinoma?
If you’ve had a chance to read other posts in our six-part skin cancer blog series, you’ll know there are three main types of skin cancers: melanoma(blog), squamous cell carcinoma(blog) (SCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC); listed from most to least life-threatening....
Beware of Black Salve
The idea of a home remedy that can cure skin cancer may sound appealing, but dermatologists will tell you it’s too good to be true. According to new research published in the May issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, the vast majority of...
TRANSFORMING OUR FUTURE WITH TECHNOLOGY: Total Body Imaging
Prevention is the single best way to avoid the debilitating costs of skin cancer and technology is an indispensable ally in that goal. Disease has an undeniable cost attached and skin cancer is among the worst offenders. As New Zealand’s most common form of cancer, it...
THE MOST IMPORTANT EXAM OF YOUR LIFE – SELF EXAMINATION
What do you need to look for? There are three common types of skin cancer: Melanoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Each has their own set of specific signs, but for self-examination, there are general warning signs to look out for: A skin...
A Few Things You Didn’t Know About Cushla Bayliss
In many ways, Cushla Bayliss personifies Skin Centre - friendly without exception, infinitely capable and immaculately groomed; the consummate professional. Skin Centre’s Founder, Dr Paul Salmon, brought Cushla aboard as his third employee when the now-iconic...
A Few Things You Didn’t Know About – Georgie Herbison, Laser Appearance Medicine Nurse
Skin Centre practice nurse, Georgie Herbison, is described by her peers as both “unbelievably dedicated” and “one of the nicest people you could ever wish to meet.” I got the chance to find out for myself and while I can confirm the rumours, that’s just the beginning...
About Dermal Fillers
Like every medical speciality, appearance medicine experiences constant change, the result of extensive research from medical professionals. If you're a risk-averse person who’s been reluctant to try out dermal fillers or other cosmetic treatments, then you can...
Mohs Surgery – Your Day At The Skin Centre
Skin Centre is a globally acknowledged expert in the field of Mohs surgery, but that doesn’t mean we underestimate the personal experience of having any minor or major surgical procedure. This blog piece is our opportunity to allay any concerns you may have, plus tell...
Botox at the Skin Centre
Read Skin Centre’s journey so far, and you’ll be able to rest assured that we have your best interests at heart. It’s not our intention to change your appearance, but we appreciate that you have the right to look your best, as you see fit. We don’t view appearance...
New Technology for Dermal Fillers – Introducing The V2 BEAUTY BOOSTER for administration of Hyaluronic Acid treatments
There’s been a lot of talk about a recent piece of dermatological ingenuity, the V2 Injector Gun. That’s for an excellent reason - let's break it down and tell you know what all the fuss is about. You may know hyaluronic acid plays an essential part in skin hydration....