Are you tired of waking up earlier in the morning than you have to, so you can groom your unwanted hair woes?
If you are looking for a more efficient solution for this, laser hair removal could be for you.
We perform all types of body hair removal, bikini line, facial hair, under arm and back, and this is suitable for both women and men.
As a Registered nurse responsible initially for working as a theatre nurse and laser nurse specialist, I have branched out and learned the role of quality improvement. This role has snowballed from completing the occasional audit and data entry for Dr Barrett some 7-8 years ago, to completing the first full accreditation process in 2011.
After working in advertising for nearly twenty years I decided to make a change by packing in a highly successful career and going back to University. After studying a few podiatry papers I realised a more “hands-on” approach with people was for me and sought to find a career with more of a feel-good factor. This led me into holistic therapies and after studying for another two years I started working as a beauty therapist in a Spa environment.
Scars can be detrimental to confidence at any age. However, help is at hand in the form of laser and dermal techniques.
Palm Clinic has Fraxel Laser Dual, which means we have two different Fraxel laser types, which treat different conditions, at different depths and intensities. The Fraxel Dual includes both the Fraxel Restore and Fraxel Refine.
Dermal fillers are a brilliant tool in the world of appearance medicine. These gel-like substances are injected into the skin to defy lines, soften folds and balance any asymmetries in the face.
At Palm Clinic, we have a range of dermal fillers available; our most popular being Juvederm. Both are non-animal hyaluron fillers made up of the same hyaluronic acid that naturally occurs in our skin. These are the safest forms of dermal fillers and an ideal choice for skin rejuvenation.
Having a procedure done can be a daunting process. To alleviate that stress and anticipation, the team at Palm Clinic have created a video to ease your woes. Featuring Dr Sam Dunn, as well as the ultrasound team, it provides great insight into the questions someone suffering from varicose vein issues may have.
We have taken all the gems of knowledge from that video and transferred it into this post for easy written reference.
Change, as they say, is a good thing and we agree. It leads to new beginnings and that couldn’t be more true for our new members at Palm Clinic. We are very pleased to welcome and introduce them.
Bonnie Morrow - Cosmetic Medicine Nurse
Alison Hayes - General and Breast Surgeon, Varicose Veins Doctor
Starting 2016 with a strong focus on continued growth and development, Palm Clinic are as always, dedicated to providing Auckland with a centre of excellence for Veins, Liposuction, Botox, Dermal Fillers and Laser Treatments.
Fine, red lines on the face are one of the many skin changes we may begin to notice with age.
Although tiny, these broken blood vessels or capillaries are visible beneath the skin’s surface and their prominence can often be distressing for those who suffer from them.
Here in New Zealand we love the sun and the bright, joyful vibrancy that summer brings. However with the warm, hazy enjoyment of summer vacations comes a darker side and that side is often branded across our faces in the form of pigmentation.
Pigmentation problems are common in New Zealand, often caused by our love of the sun and New Zealand’s overall high UV rates.
Sun exposure can cause a number of cosmetic concerns, namely fine lines and wrinkles as well as pigmentation. However, with pigmentation other factors can come into play to form a range of concerns from sun spots, melasma, age spots, seborrhoiec keratosis and pigmented birth marks.
Appearance is one facet of life where we can exert some control – our style of hair, makeup and clothing, size and shape of our bodies. Diet and exercise can help us to shed kilos and look better in our clothing; however it’s not always that easy and we can and do experience troublesome, problem areas.
Troubled by your tummy’s appearance?
The abdomen or tummy area is a problem spot for many women, particularly after childbirth. No matter how restrictive the diet or how many crunches one does, the fat deposits do not seem to budge.
Fortunately, the abdomen is an area of the body that responds extremely well to liposuction.
Moles are skin growths made up of cells that produce pigment, they can appear anywhere on the skin, alone or in groups and most people get a few moles during their first 20 years of life.
Some people have made their fortune, in-part due to their now famous moles, Cindy Crawford and Marilyn Monroe instantly come to mind. And then there are others, like actress Eva Mendez who is always conscious with make-up application, to highlight and not diminish her facial mole; seeing it more as a pleasing addition to her aesthetic rather than something negative.
Traditional liposuction has, in the past, had negative connotations, with much of that arising from the ‘early days’ of the procedure's beginnings. Think back to the 1980’s and that decade's tendency for excess.
Times, thankfully, have changed and Palm Clinic is at the fore of a new type of liposuction technique for body contouring called liposculpture. Unlike traditional liposuction, this approach delivers minimum downtime and the best sculptural results.
Our team at Palm Clinic epitomise the concept of living our trade. We are regular attendees on the Appearance Medicine conference circuit and we are equally active in the field of training and development.
This year members of our team attended all three of these conferences:
The team also attended the Allergan Academy in Kuala Lumpur and the Australasian College of Phlebology conference in Brisbane.
Our well trained, well-travelled and very skilled team share thoughts on why facial rejuvenation treatments at the Palm Clinic are so popular.
I am one of the registered nurses at Palm Clinic and recently had a Laser treatment of my veins Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA). Here is my experience.
The first thing was my blood pressure was taken and I was asked if I had any allergies etc. and if I was on any medications. After the Doctor explained the procedure I signed the consent form.
I changed into a theatre gown, hat, shoes and g-string! (This was so my own undies would not get wet when they washed my legs down with skin prep).
Then it was through to the warm theatre – the theatre has to be warm to help the veins stay nice and big so they are easier to get into. When we are nervous or cold, our veins shrink.
As doctors we often perform procedures on our patients but do not know how it feels to be the recipient!
Having had relatively minor, symptom free varicose veins and spider veins for years, I was waiting until they became sufficiently troublesome to warrant treatment.
More recently, swelling and aching at the end of the day followed by restless legs waking me at night led to further investigation at Palm Clinic using ultrasound. This revealed venous incompetence (leaky valves) in thigh and calf veins.
All my leg veins were thoroughly checked and a diagram or venous map was drawn to detail veins needing treatment.
Please note that individual results may vary from patient to patient, and the information provided on our website is only a guidance to the possible results.