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How well do you know your moles?
We all know that moles aren’t created equal – many are harmless, but some require urgent attention, especially when changes arise or new moles appear. While there are three main skin cancer types in New Zealand, melanoma is our deadliest and we have one of the highest rates in the world. Melanoma lesions are more likely – 70% more likely, according to meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology – to arise on previously health-looking skin, not from pre-existing moles. Which is why knowing your moles, and their behaviours, is essential to early detection and prevention . . .
Embrace Summer 2026 replenished and stimulated in the face department
Chemical peels are still a thing – in fact, they’ve been performed since ancient Greek times for skin enhancement. Fast-forward a few centuries, dermatologists pioneered skin peeling for therapeutic purposes in the 1800s and today they remain a firm staple in the top 10 of non-surgical procedures. So, what’s in a peel and why do you need one?
Remove the bags, reveal the eyes – cosmetic procedures in line of sight
Just below the eyes is the first place the majority of us look to when meeting someone, according to research. And, with the eyes one of the first areas of the face that shows premature ageing, preserving and enhancing this delicate facial feature to ensure our eyes are speaking the best versions of ourselves, must be performed with a skilled hand and individual approach. Fortunately, blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, gifts options for every eye.
Subtle is the new black in facial plastic surgery treatments
Forget transformation on the beauty front, subtlety is the new black. Rather than staying frozen in time, many of us – women and men – are reaching for cosmetic appearance medicine and plastic surgery procedures that soften the ageing process, but don’t erase it completely. This subtle focus has afforded a sea change in certain procedures and how they are now performed as compared to a decade ago – including browlift, eye lift surgery – and prompted a new wave of minimally invasive and non-invasive skin tightening and rejuvenation treatments.
Tighten and contour . . . Surgery after weight loss
Weight loss can bring relief across the board: freedom to move, reduced pain, more energy, improved sleep and body confidence. However, not every body following weight loss fits the mould we envisioned. Excess skin can also bring additional problems including rashes and chafing, mobility limitations and neck and back pain from additional sagging. Fortunately, body contouring plastic surgery steps in to reshape, tighten and enhance.
Breasts, Renuvion and Skincare – Get your Winter fill
Winter gifts opportunity to dig deeper into body and wellness. And, with a wealth of information at our fingertips, honing trusted expertise and quantity over quality has never been more important. From breast matters to skincare protection, to liposuction and tissue tightening, we’ve got you covered.
Da Vinci & Southern Cross
If you are insured with Southern Cross, you’ll be glad to know that Mr Adam Bialostocki and Mr Brandon Adams are affiliated providers. For patients who are insured with Southern Cross Medical Society the process couldn't be any simpler.We handle it all for you.