Spider veins (also called thread veins) are small dilated blood vessels.

They have a red or bluish colour and appear on the surface of the skin; particularly the legs, face and elsewhere (e.g. chest and breasts).

Varicose veins are a fairly common part of pregnancy. While these may be harmless and can go away without treatment over time, some women experience enough discomfort and pain to seek treatment for them. If you are suffering from severe symptoms, and are thinking of undergoing treatment after pregnancy, read on to learn more.

Even though liposuction is extremely popular and most people are aware of it as an effective treatment, there are several common misconceptions that still exist regarding liposuction. In this blog post we’ll run you through some of these misconceptions, so you can focus on the facts and make an informed decision about liposuction yourself.

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While many cosmetic treatments like BOTOX and fillers can be done at any time of year, treatments involving laser and intense pulsed light are best done when the skin is less tanned and exposure to the sun is limited. This makes Winter the perfect time of year to book in your Light therapy to reduce pigmentation and rosacea, or your laser therapy to stimulate your skin’s natural processes and promote the softening of fine lines and wrinkles. As always, we make it look natural, so talk to us about Light and Laser therapies today!

1.     What are dermal fillers?

Dermal fillers are injections of a gel made out of hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occurring substance in your skin. At Palm Clinic we use Juvederm dermal filler, which contains an anaesthetic that increases your comfort levels during the injection process.

Undergoing liposuction can work wonders for one’s appearance, body contour, and even self-esteem. However, most people have a common misconception that once you undergo the procedure, nothing is required on your part to maintain and keep your liposuction results. On the contrary, you must adopt certain lifestyle choices to ensure your liposuction results are maintained.

Autumn and winter are the best seasons to get varicose veins treatment. Not only is compression hosiery (which you must wear after treatment) most tolerable in the cooler months, it can also take a few months for legs to look their best for spring and summer. At Palm Clinic, our vein care treatments are focused on comfort and confidence for your every step, and as our experts recommend, that means taking the time now to treat your legs and be ready for the warmer days to come.

Let’s explore your vein care treatment options here at Palm Clinic and why it’s best to start treatment during the cooler seasons.

As 2019 kicks into high gear, we’re focusing on preserving the health and youth of skin through good cosmeceutical skincare. If you’re familiar with beauty therapy in Auckland, you’ve likely heard the term “cosmeceuticals” tossed around. They’ve been around since the 80s, but cosmetic skincare products with pharmaceutical benefits are rapidly gaining popularity among Auckland skin clinics.

But what do you know about your cosmeceutical skincare product? Cosmeceuticals are not regulated as thoroughly as other medical products and thus are not required to back up their medicinal claims with rigorous testing. So, is your cosmeceutical skincare product delivering the goods? Read on to learn why good cosmeceutical skincare is so important.

Are you seeking a safe and affordable solution to your acne scars? If you are, then you’ve probably become aware of the benefits of Dermapen Microneedling procedures. If you’re struggling with acne now or have struggled in the past and have the scars to prove it, it should comfort you to know that non-invasive cosmetic procedures are available at your local Medical cosmetic clinic. Microneedling offers you the chance to heal imperfections in your skin naturally and without breaking the bank.

Is Dermapen Microneedling right for you? Continue reading to learn more about the procedure and whether it can help relieve you of bothersome acne scars.

Varicose veins and spider veins may seem like interchangeable terms for the same thing, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Here’s the low-down on the causes, symptoms and treatments for both varicose veins and spider veins. Spider veins are the less serious of the two and are seen as small discoloured veins that have a spider-web like appearance typically on the legs. These veins rarely cause problems with pain and can be left untreated. In contrast, varicose veins occur due to faulty values in veins of the legs. Blood is able to therefore flow in the wrong direction causing bulging veins, which appear blue and purple. These veins can cause problems of pain, numbness in the legs and in some cases, leg ulcers.