Here at Palm Clinic we are able to offer the removal of such benign skin lesions by
using and alternative device called Surgitron.

Under local anaesthetic the lesion is "shaved" off instead of being cut out, so no
stitches are required!

If you have any such lumps or bumps give us a call and we can see you for a
consultation.

Rosacea is a common skin problem for many people and is often exacerbated by
alcohol and the heat of summer.

Palm Clinic offers the most up to date laser treatments using Aurora and Coolglide for
those annoying thread veins on the nose and face.

Contact one of our friendly staff for an appointment.

I have recently returned from the Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery's (ASAPS) Non Surgical Symposium in Sydney. This is my last international conference in a busy year which has seen me travel to Brisbane, Melbourne, Hobart, Queenstown and the Phillipines (to learn new techniques from the world's top injectors and plastic surgeons), and to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Christchurch (to train other doctors in these techniques). I am still not quite sure how I managed to fit it all in!

The highlight of the ASAPS symposium was the Injecting Masterclass and Anatomy Workshop where we were privileged to spend an entire day before the conference at Macquarie University working with cadavers. Although this may sound distasteful, it was conducted in a most sensitive and respectful manner and is the best way to gain detailed facial anatomical understanding of the latest dermal filler and Botox techniques. It was an inspiring time for me and I am looking forward to sharing the knowledge I gained with the doctors at Palm Clinic and around NZ.

Hands suffer from aging just like the rest of the body and we are noticing an increasing number of people opting for treatments to rejuvenate this noticeable part of the body. As we age the veins and tendons on the hands become more visible due to loss of substance under the skin. We can restore the volume easily using dermal fillers made with hyaluranon, such as Juvederm. With one simple treatment the veins become less prominent. Skin condition also improves due to the nourishing and hydrating effect of the dermal filler on the skin.

Palm Clinic has recently completed an organisation wide survey by DAA Group Ltd for day stay hospital accreditation which has been awarded until November 2015.  Although this applies to all treatments provided at Palm Clinic it is particularly applicable to liposuction, endovenous laser ablation and ultrasound guided sclerotherapy for varicose veins and skin cancer surgery.

The following were assessed and passed:

Clinical Function

Standard 1.1: Consumers/patients are provided with high quality care throughout the care delivery process

Standard 1.2: The organisation provides care and services that achieve effective outcomes.

Standard 1.3: The organisation provides safe care and services.

Standard 1.4: The organisation is sensitive to the diverse needs of individual consumers/patients.

Support Function

Standard 2.1:  The governing body leads the organisation in its commitment to improving performance and ensures the effective management of corporate and clinical risks.

Standard 2.2:  Human resources management supports quality health care, a competent workforce and a satisfying working environment for staff.

Standard 2.3:  Information management systems enable the organisations goals to be met.

Standard 2.4:  The organisation encourages and adequately governs the conduct of health and medical research to improve the safety and quality of health care.

Corporate Function

Standard 3.1:  The governing body leads the organisation's strategic direction to ensure the provision of quality, safe services.

Standard 3.2:  The organisation maintains a safe environment for employees, consumers/patients and visitors.

Blueberry Enzyme Exfoliation

Suitable for all skins, especially when your skin is feeling dull, tired and congested.  Performed by our highly trained beauty therapist, Lynette Alack, this is fantastic just before a special occasion.  Combining the potent antioxidant of Blueberry enzymes and the power of lactic acid, this deep exfoliating yet gentle treatment is designed to brighten, hydrate and clean out your pores.  Your skin will feel polished and alive, creating a healthy complexion.

The perfect step up from a facial                           $100

Course of 3 - every 2 weeks is recommended for ongoing results      $260

We don't know exactly what causes varicose veins but we know that the wall of the main saphenous veins becomes weakened leading to the one way valves in the veins becoming damaged.  This in turn causes blood to fall down with gravity and pool in the veins which stretches them further. 

There appears to be a strong genetic link such that people with varicose veins commonly have a family history.  We also know that people with jobs that involve prolonged standing and straining tend to be over represented in the varicose vein population.

For many people the veins are just a visual problem but most people with varicose veins eventually get symptoms such as aching, throbbing, tired legs, cramps, restless legs, itching, heat, sweling of the feet and ankles, varicose eczema orvaricose ulcers.

Fortunately varicose veins are easily treated by non surgical techniques such as laser and injections.  Such treatments are generally covered by insurance.  Palm Clinic is an affiliated provider to Southern Cross for the non surgical management of varicose veins where medical necessity applies.

Asymmetrical breasts are surprisingly common.  Very few women have perfectly symmetrical breasts but some women have a large discrepancy in size which causes problems with fitting standard bras.  For many women with very asymmetrical breasts it can be embarrassing in new relationships.

The answer to uneven breasts may be as simple as breast reduction of the larger breast by liposuction or reducing the size of both breasts if they are both large but unequal in size.  This is achieved by measuring each breast before liposuction and removing the differnce from the larger breast before making further equal reduction to both breasts.

In the photo you can see that I have reduced the size of both breasts but by taking more off the left breast they are now nearly equal in size and both have lifted significantly because of the reduction in weight of the breasts.

What is the best way of detecting and monitoring for skin cancers?  The Australasian skin cancer guidelines suggest that a full skin and mole check by an experienced doctor using dermoscopy is the best way to thoroughly review your skin and detect early skin cancers.

Serial photographs such as mole map are clearly useful for detecting change in a mole but dermoscopy shows very early changes in pigmented lesions.  The earlier a melanoma is detected (before it thickens) the better the prognosis.  Also mole maps do not pick up many early skin cancers such as SCC or BCC.

Our recommendation is to have an annual skin check particularly if you have a past history or family history of skin cancer.  Take advantage of Palm Clinic's affiliated provider relationship with Southern Cross Medical Care Society for annual skin checks, biopsies (if required) or skin cancer surgery.

Palm Clinic has been an affiliated provider for Southern Cross Healthcare since 2002 for varicose veins treatment where medical necessity criteria apply.

We have now been appointed by Southern Cross as affiliated providers for skin and mole checks, biopsies, liquid nitrogen and skin cancer surgery.

Under the new arrangement Southern Cross Healthcare members are entitled to an annual skin and mole check.  Any suspicious lesions detected by dermatoscopy will be biopsied. Actinic keratoses or irritated seborrhoeic keratoses will be treated with liquid nitrogen or in the case of AK's with Efudix or equivalent skin creams.

Skin cancers including BCC, SCC and melanoma will be treated with appropriate skin surgery. 

Palm Clinic is now an affiliated provider to Southern Cross Healthcare for annual skin and mole checks, skin biopsies, liquid nitrogen and skin cancer surgery.

Under your Southern Cross Healthcare policy you are entitled to an annual skin and mole check.  Any suspicious skin lesions are biopsied and any skin cancers are removed surgically.  Actinic keratosis ( a precursor to skin cancer ) is treated with liquid nitrogen and seborrhoeic keratoses which are causing irritation can also be treated.

Dr Martin Denby has recently joined Palm Clinic and he has a special interest in skin cancer with postgraduate certificates in dermoscopy and dermal imaging plus skin cancer surgery.

You do not need prior approval if you are a Southern Cross Healthcare client but you would need prior approval for other insurers.

At Palm Clinic we are well known for our wide range of appearance medicine treatments including Botox, dermal fillers and laser treatment such as Fraxel and Aurora plus Coolglide.

We now have a highly respected beauty therapist, Lynette Alack who has joined our team of doctors and nurses to provide beauty therapy treatments,  pre and post laser care and advise our clients on the very latest ranges of cosmeceuticals for optimal skin care.

If you want further pampering Lynette is also a skilled massage therapist and can combine this with the latest facials or peels.  Go on, treat yourself and get expert advice at the same time.

Lynette will work closely with our very experienced medical team to ensure you have the best of both worlds.

Dr Martin Denby is the latest doctor to join Palm Clinic.  Martin has a special interest in skin cancer diagnosis and management.  He has post graduate certificates in dermoscopy and dermal imaging plus skin cancer surgery.

Palm Clinic is now an affiliated provider to Southern Cross for skin and mole checks, skin biopsy and skin cancer surgery.  Under this arrangement you are entitled to an annual skin and mole check and treatment of any suspicious skin lesions.

One of our patients was at a medical clinic for another investigation.  A staff
member asked her "What is your secret?" She asked "What do you mean?"

Staff: "None of the other 74 year olds we see look as good as you"

Most fans will say there's absolutely nothing bad about BOTOX. However there is one thing- the 'ouch factor'. We can't deny that it feels like a mild bee sting at each site that's injected. Until now.

We're really excited to now stock an alternative type of saline, which we mix with the BOTOX to give the same results and same safety, but without the 'ouch'. Painless BOTOX, what will they think of next?