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. 

Our recommendation is to have an annual skin check particularly if you have a past history or family history of skin cancer.

Palm Clinic is an Affiliated Provider to Southern Cross Health Society for skin cancer treatment, skin biopsies, and skin cancer surgery. Medical necessity criteria apply.

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

Palm Clinic is now an Affiliated Provider to Southern Cross Health Society for skin cancer treatment, skin biopsies, and skin cancer surgery. Medical necessity criteria apply.

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 consultations for skin cancer, skin biopsies, liquid nitrogen and skin cancer surgery.

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.

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 checks, skin biopsy and skin cancer surgery.  Under this arrangement you are entitled to an annual skin 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?

Droopy upper arms are a very common problem.  Mostly this is caused by excess fat in the upper arms and this can be easily removed with liposuction.

Occasionally the droopiness is caused by loose skin alone but this is more common in the elderly.

Access to the fat is obtained through two tiny holes on either side of the elbow which allows clearance of the fat.  Occasionally there is a need to clear fat from in front of and behind the armpit area.

A tight fitting garment needs to be worn for a few days after the procedure so it is often best to treat this areain the autumn or winter.

You can return to work within three days but can expect some swelling and variable bruising for up to three weeks.

Arms can be combined with other areas of the body so that more than one area of liposculpture can be performed at the same time which reduces the liposuction cost.

The knees are a commonly requested area for liposuction.  Generally I perform liposculpture to the inside of the knees but I can also do above the knees as well although this can be trickier.

I usually combine the knees with liposculpture to the inner thighs so the leg looks in proportion.  I only need one small entry hole for the knee so scarring is not an issue.

Our clients are always surprised how tiny the Botox injections are.  As you can see from the photograph, it is an extremely fine and small needle. Injections are into the relevant muscles which lie just under the surface of your skin.  Each little injection is a little stingy - like pulling out a fine hair slowly with tweezers. You can go straight back to work, and women can have mineral make-up applied immediately afterwards.  No one will know, not even your partner nor friends!

In my practice the most common areas I treat with liposuction or liposculpture for women are the abdomen, hips and outer thighs.  In men the most common areas are the abdomen, lovehandles and chest.  Other common areas include breast reduction, ankles and calves, knees, buttocks, arms, chin and jowls and the mons pubis

Just about any area of the body with excess fat can be treated with liposuction but bear in mind that liposuction is not used for weight reduction.  The main indication for liposculpture is for areas of the body which have excess fat relative to the rest of the body - this is usually the area that shows up first when you put on weight and it is also the area that is hardest to shift when you take weight off.

With modern liposculpture techniques you do not need a general anaesthetic and you are able to return to work on day 3 after the procedure.  You will have some swelling and variable bruising for 2-3 weeks but will generally only need to wear garments for 3 days.  Most of the final result will be apparent by 6 weeks but further skin tightening will continue for upto a year.

Varicose eczema occurs in around 10% of people who have varicose veins.  It often starts with dryness of the skin which causes itching.  As the eczma develops the skin becomes more itch and irritated with a flaky or scaly red rash or dermatitis. 

The varicose eczema typically lies over the varicose vein itself and usually presents on the lower leg but can affect other areas of the body in some individuals.  The most common area for the eczema is on the shin or calf.

Varicose eczema can be treated with topical corticosteroid creams but this does not solve the problem.........................................