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CoolSculpting – Sculpt away fat, but do it safely
CoolSculpting is an ever-popular non-invasive body sculpting treatment – freezing stubborn fat pockets from the outside in – but like all cosmetic procedures, it does come with risks. New Zealand currently doesn’t regulate non-surgical cosmetic treatments, which means many Kiwis risk placing themselves in the hands of untrained, unqualified administrators when opting for appearance medicine treatments – like dermal fillers, Botox and CoolSculpting.
Peel back the layers . . . reveal rejuvenated skin
A fresh face year-round is something we all crave. And, the cooler months – before we edge into summer – gifts an ideal time to peel back the layers.
Tummy truths . . . Abdominoplasty through the ages
The tummy tuck – or abdominoplasty – is centuries old, but its purpose and surgical techniques have continued to advance across the years. Nowadays, a tummy tuck ‘tucks’ when skin is released from the lower part of the abdomen up to the belly – allowing the surgeon to tighten the muscles and flatten the midsection for greater restoration. Skin is then re-draped,trimmed and belly button delivered before all is complete!
Au Natural Never Goes Out of Fashion
Opting for natural-looking face and body results over the filtered look remains ever-popular. So, which cosmetic procedures and injectable treatments are providing us with a little more tweak and a little less overdone?
When It’s Cold Outside Take Time to restore Body, skin and soul
Another winter has set in but don’t settle for a season of hibernation. Use the cooler months to address those body ambitions and spring into spring! Here’s how you can rejuvenate in more ways than one . . . Freshen up the face with a little Botox or dermal fillers. These non-invasive cosmetic treatments work to define and enhance the natural contours of your face.
Implanting Greater Breast Awareness
Breast implant surgery has been popular worldwide for decades, however, the procedure has received extra press across the past few years – and not all positive affirmations. Textured implants – the fourth generation of implants – came onto the marketplace in the late 1980s. And, whilst the use of both smooth and textured implants have dominated the breast platforms for over 30 years – it’s textured implants that have raised eyebrows and caused a stir in recent times – even prompting Allergan, global pharmaceutical company, to announce a global recall of its biocell textured implants in 2019.
Da Vinci & Southern Cross
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