Palm Clinic has recently completed an organisation wide survey by DAA Group Ltd for day stay hospital accreditation which has been awarded until November 2015.  Although this applies to all treatments provided at Palm Clinic it is particularly applicable to liposuction, endovenous laser ablation and ultrasound guided sclerotherapy for varicose veins.

We don’t know exactly what causes varicose veins but we know that the wall of the main saphenous veins becomes weakened leading to the one way valves in the veins becoming damaged.  This in turn causes blood to fall down with gravity and pool in the veins which stretches them further. 

There appears to be a strong genetic link such that people with varicose veins commonly have a family history.  We also know that people with jobs that involve prolonged standing and straining tend to be over represented in the varicose vein population.

For many people the veins are just a visual problem but most people with varicose veins eventually get symptoms such as aching, throbbing, tired legs, cramps, restless legs, itching, heat, sweling of the feet and ankles, varicose eczema orvaricose ulcers.

Fortunately varicose veins are easily treated by non surgical techniques such as laser and injections.  Such treatments are generally covered by insurance.  Palm Clinic is an affiliated provider to Southern Cross for the non surgical management of varicose veins where medical necessity applies.

Uneven breasts treated with liposuction. Asymmetrical breasts are surprisingly common.  Very few women have perfectly symmetrical breasts but some women have a large discrepancy in size which causes problems with fitting standard bras.  For many women with very asymmetrical breasts it can be embarrassing in new relationships.

The answer to uneven breasts may be as simple as breast reduction of the larger breast by liposuction or reducing the size of both breasts if they are both large but unequal in size.  This is achieved by measuring each breast before liposuction and removing the differnce from the larger breast before making further equal reduction to both breasts.

In the photo you can see that I have reduced the size of both breasts but by taking more off the left breast they are now nearly equal in size and both have lifted significantly because of the reduction in weight of the breasts.

Most fans will say there’s absolutely nothing bad about Botox® However there is one thing- the ‘ouch factor’. We can’t deny that it feels like a mild bee sting at each site that’s injected. Until now.

We’re really excited to now stock an alternative type of saline, which we mix with the Botox® to give the same results and same safety, but without the ‘ouch’. Painless Botox®, what will they think of next?

Droopy upper arms are a very common problem.  Mostly this is caused by excess fat in the upper arms and this can be easily removed with liposuction.

Occasionally the droopiness is caused by loose skin alone but this is more common in the elderly.

Access to the fat is obtained through two tiny holes on either side of the elbow which allows clearance of the fat.  Occasionally there is a need to clear fat from in front of and behind the armpit area.

A tight fitting garment needs to be worn for a few days after the procedure so it is often best to treat this areain the autumn or winter.

You can return to work within three days but can expect some swelling and variable bruising for up to three weeks.

Arms can be combined with other areas of the body so that more than one area of liposculpture can be performed at the same time which reduces the liposuction cost.

The knees are a commonly requested area for liposuction.  Generally I perform liposculpture to the inside of the knees but I can also do above the knees as well although this can be trickier.

I usually combine the knees with liposculpture to the inner thighs so the leg looks in proportion.  I only need one small entry hole for the knee so scarring is not an issue.

Our clients are always surprised how tiny the Botox® injections are.  As you can see from the photograph, it is an extremely fine and small needle. Injections are into the relevant muscles which lie just under the surface of your skin.  Each little injection is a little stingy – like pulling out a fine hair slowly with tweezers. You can go straight back to work, and women can have mineral make-up applied immediately afterwards.  No one will know, not even your partner nor friends!

In my practice the most common areas I treat with liposuction or liposculpture for women are the abdomen, hips and outer thighs.  In men the most common areas are the abdomen, lovehandles and chest.  Other common areas include breast reduction, ankles and calves, knees, buttocks, arms, and the mons pubis.

Varicose eczema occurs in around 10% of people who have varicose veins.  It often starts with dryness of the skin which causes itching.  As the eczma develops the skin becomes more itch and irritated with a flaky or scaly red rash or dermatitis.

The varicose eczema typically lies over the varicose vein itself and usually presents on the lower leg but can affect other areas of the body in some individuals.  The most common area for the eczema is on the shin or calf.

Varicose eczema can be treated with topical corticosteroid creams but this does not solve the problem.

Why wear them?

Flight sox are recommended for anyone flying for over four hours as there is a well documented increase in DVT (deep vein thrombosis) on long haul flights.  Flight socks significantly reduce the risk of DVT as they aid the return of venous blood from the lower legs to the heart.