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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.
Facelift and facial rejuvenation – Why there’s no one-size-lift fits all
When we hear the word facelift many of us would be forgiven for thoughts harking back to the pulled-back and taut images of yesteryears. In fact, when it comes to the facelift, there’s more than one string – or specifically type and technique – to its bow. With facial anatomy, age, skin quality and individual goals all influencing a surgeon’s approach and achievable outcomes. So, what are some common types an experienced cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon might guide you towards in the facelift department?
Fat in focus . . . fat grafting for every body
Restoring volume, correcting asymmetries and harmonising our features is at the forefront of many cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures – including fat grafting. Engaged body wide, this restorative procedure has been used in reconstructive plastic surgery for centuries, but it swung into popularity as a cosmetic treatment in the 1990s. Today, autologous fat grafting, or fat transfer, is used to improve the appearance and quality of scars, correct facial asymmetries, and better proportion breasts.
Have you checked in with your skin lately? Prioritising annual skin checks a must-do not a maybe
Most of us are aware that sun damage is accumulative, no matter what our age, causing premature ageing and seriously increasing the risk of skin cancer. Here in New Zealand, we have one of the highest rates of skin cancers globally, and we’re touted as the “Melanoma capital of the world” given our high incidence rates. Yet despite our alarming statistics, a significant proportion of Kiwis – in fact 31% of us, according to a Herald-Digipoll survey – avoid mole checks. But just like lesions, there’s always the capacity to change, here’s why you should onboard with your skin . . .
Breasts matter – Breast implant truths, choice of technique and the importance of choosing a specialist breast surgeon
Across the ages breasts continue to symbolise femininity, fertility and reproduction in all shapes, sizes and forms. And, within a society that communicates around the clock, accessing breast information – implants, surgical options, revision – is little more than a click of a button. Breast implants have endured their fair share of bad press – particularly in the last 10 years. Affirming that arming yourself, and your breasts, with reputable guidance and a trusted surgical hand, is more important than ever before. So, what are some of the home truths and key takeaways around breast implants – Da Vinci Plastic Surgery Clinic’s Dr Brandon Adams shares words from 2025’s ASAPS conference – and why does choosing a specialist breast surgeon matter most?
Da Vinci & Southern Cross
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