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		Why Mohs micrographic surgery has 95-98% cure rate – the highest rate of Skin Cancer cure Skin Institute August 15, 2017 If your doctor informs you that you have a skin lesion that is cancerous and needs to be surgically removed, you’ll have many questions and a lot of information to absorb. First, you’ll want to… Read More The three layers of your skin Skin Institute July 21, 2017 Our skin is the largest organ of the body. It’s a supple membrane that is made up of three layers – the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis. Each layer plays a specific role, and all three… Read More Ins and outs of dermal fillers Skin Institute March 30, 2017 Have you seen photos in the media of women with big lips and puffy faces, and thought that’s what dermal filler treatment looks like? We can assure you, dermal filler treatments should not look like… Read More Lip perfection Skin Institute March 24, 2017 Our lips are an important feature of our face and can truly enhance our overall appearance. Thin lips are a common concern for many women and men, whether it has occurred gradually through age or… Read More The ins and outs of Blepharoplasty (eyelid) surgery Skin Institute March 10, 2017 As we age, our tissues change. There’s reduction in collagen and elasticity of the skin, causing skin to droop or sag. This can happen anywhere on the face, including your eyelids. Around the eyelids, we… Read More Ins and outs of Botox® Skin Institute March 1, 2017 Did you know that one vial of Botox® is only ¼ of a billionth of a gram and that one gram of Botox® is enough for the whole world for a year? Botox® is by… Read More The changing face of you Skin Institute February 1, 2017 A lot of things change as we age, and your skin is one of them. No matter what genetic hand you’ve been dealt, to look your best at any age, it’s helpful to understand your… Read More 2017’s Appearance Medicine trends Skin Institute February 1, 2017 You’re back in the office and your colleague looks vibrant, relaxed, revitalised – like she’s spent a month in Bora Bora. When you ask, she says she just went to Lake Rotoiti for a few… Read More Shining the light on sunscreens Skin Institute October 17, 2016 Did you know that almost 70,000 Kiwis are diagnosed with skin cancer every year? It’s now New Zealand’s most common cancer, and we can all help avoid it by using the right sunscreen every day.… Read More Load More

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