Dr John Barrett of Palm Clinic was appointed the inaugural Chairman of the New Zealand Faculty of the Australasian College of Phlebology at the last ACP meeting.

Phlebology is the medical term for vein treatments which can involve varicose veins, spider veins, deep vein thrombosis management and vascular malformations.

Dr Barrett will be responsible for ensuring the training programme for NZ trainees meets their requirements and the high standards of the ACP.

Many men complain of "Man Boobs" or "Moobs" which in our outdoor focused, body conscious and beach going Kiwi culture becomes a hugely distressing problem. Often our male friends may be less than helpful in teasing sufferers of this  condition which is also called Gynaecomastia.
 
While in male adolescence this problem is usually due to hormonal influences and will in the main resolve over time in the adult male this is not the case and surgical intervention is the most effective treatment........
 

This is a common problem and really you have to be seen for an initial consultation to answer the question but broadly speaking if your problem is pigment (brown spots) or facial veins then IPL is likely to be a good option.....

Liposculpture refers to the modern method of liposuction which is performed under a type of local anaesthetic called tumescent anaesthetic.  The main advantages over traditional liposuction which is performed under general anaesthetic are: increased safety, use of smaller cannulas which .....

Restless legs is a distressing condition causing a variety of sensations in the leg which makes it necessary to move the legs constantly.  This occurs frequently at night ...

Many women find large breasts more of a pain than an asset.  Neck and back pain are common problems and exercise can be impeded.  Previously breast reduction surgery was the only option but now breast reduction can be performed without surgery and therefore without the characteristic T bone scar that surgery creates.

I thought it was about time to address some of the common concerns my clients have when considering Botox.

I am often amazed at the marketing power out there that drives women (and men) to spend an absolute fortune on skin care. A friend of mine recently asked me what's good to use on your face, and she told me her mother had a $1500 tub of face cream! I just about fell off my chair. I don't doubt that that product is good, but in my mind there is no need to spend anywhere near this much on good, proven skin care. There is a mentality out there that the more you pay the better a product is, and this is not always the case.

As Appearance Medicine is becoming more popular and widespread, I have many friends ask me "is Appearance Medicine right for me?"

Quite often my patients remark that they are impressed by the results of Fraxel but concerned about the pain factor. At Palm Clinic we do our utmost to make your experience welcoming and painless.

In order to be effective Fraxel must cause some controlled damage to the skin, so without pain relief, it can be painful. With a topical anaesthetic cream applied 1 hour prior to treatment, most people find this treatment somewhat uncomfortable. With the addition of a cooling device called the Zimmer cooler the discomfort is lessened further. We use the topical anaesthetic and Zimmer cooler for all our patients.

Palm Clinic will be the first clinic in New Zealand to offer a new prescription medicine that is capable of growing your eyelashes longer, thicker and darker. 

This is the most common question I get asked by clients considering liposuction. The answer is "in an ideal world it would be great if your were ideal body weight, toned and just had tiny areas of fat spoiling the image". 

They usually happen in the evening and can make sleeping really difficult.  It feels like you don't know where to put the legs and they can be associated with a twitchy feeling so that the legs need to be moved frequently.  The cause is not known and is probably multi factorial.  Magnesium deficiency can be relevant for some people.

Been looking for an effective treatment for stretch marks? Look no further…

Fraxel laser works by causing ‘controlled damage’ to the outer layers of the skin. This stimulates a healing process, the end product being collagen and elastin.

I had BOTOX treatment to my palms to treat hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). I had suffered with this for years, especially over the summer months. I'm delighted with the results... and noticed recently that I can now leave my hands on the black reception desk at Palm Clinic and not leave wet marks behind- the bench test!