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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...
A Few Things You Didn’t Know About Clare Rodwell, RN – Botox, Restylane and Appearance Medicine Nurse
When you speak to someone for barely half an hour, and you manage to cover everything from a nursing stint in Capetown to a secret desire to explore underwater caves in Mexico, you know you’re in good hands. Suffice to say, Clare...
A Few Things You Didn’t Know About Leisa McGill, RN – Botox, Fillers, Lasers, Fraxel and V2 nurse
Leisa McGill, Appearance Medicine Nurse at Skin Centre, tells me that one of the most common observations made about her is the frequent laughter heard coming from her clinic room. It took less than five minutes in her company to see why. I'm unsure whether it was her...
