EVLA or EVLT for Varicose Veins. Endovenous laser ablation, also referred to as EVLA or EVLT is the most effective treatment for varicose veins.  EVLA was pioneered by Dr Robert Min in the USA and is now the most widely used form of treatment for varicose veins in the USA, Australia and New Zealand.

The Botox® Experts. We realize there are now many clinics offering Botox® so why choose Palm Clinic? Our main philosophy at Palm Clinic is to produce natural results – that requires expertise in facial anatomy and aesthetics. Dr Barrett was one of the first Botox® practitioners in New Zealand starting in the mid 90’s. He has attracted a group of highly trained doctors with a great aesthetic sense and the facial anatomy and pharmacological knowledge to ensure the best results. Everybody’s facial muscles vary so that Botox® needs to be placed differently for each individual to avoid side effects and achieve the most natural results. Dr Sam Dunn is a Botox® expert at Palm Clinic. He loves the instant natural results obtained with Botox® for men and women. Sam combines Botox® with dermal fillers for optimal results.

Below Knee Compression Hosiery. Good news for patients having varicose vein treatment at Palm Clinic. At a recent Australasian College of Phlebology Conference Professor Jean-Francois Uhl from France presented work in regards to compression therapy for chronic venous disorders and in particular after treatment of varicose veins.

What are Growth Factors? GF’s are proteins comprised of critical information or instructions that regulate cellular activity of skin cells. Topical growth factors are instrumental in the skin’s natural ability to repair damage caused by the effects of aging.

TNS Essential Serum is a skin care product which has 10 published clinical studies proven to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by 30%. Coarse wrinkles by 44%, textural roughness by 89% and UV-induced redness by 50%.

This man with large varicose veins sought treatment because he had symptoms of sore aching legs and restless legs syndrome as well as severe cramps.

Rosacea is a skin condition of unknown cause. The symptoms can range from repeated intense flushing, dry flaky skin, often with small lumps and may resemble acne. The cheeks are generally cherry red due to actinic or photo-damage to the underlying blood vessels.

Some people never have any symptoms from their varicose veins but for most they will eventually cause one or more of the following…

• Aching, tired or heavy legs.
• Cramp
• Itching skin
• Restless legs
• Swollen legs
• Varicose eczema
• Varicose ulcers
• Lipodermatosclerosis (woody, pigmented lower legs)

Abdominoplasty or liposculpture. Dr John Barrett of Palm Clinic discusses the process on deciding whether it is better to have a tummy tuck or liposuction. The main indication for liposuction is to remove unwanted fat to produce a more youthful contour whereas the main indication for a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is to remove excess skin and this is often combined with liposuction to remove unwanted fat at the same time.

Fraxel laser can dramatically improve skin texture and is particularly useful where there is acne scarring.  There is downtime of 2-3 days during which the face can be a little swollen and the skin will look red for a few days.  The redness and swelling is reduced by our lightwave treatments at Palm Clinic

Liposuction to the waist involves treating the hips and underbra area to improve contour and create a more youthful waist.  The so called muffin tops are created by fat in the hip region so treating this area makes wearing jeans and slacks much more comfortable.