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Restless legs and varicose veins

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Restless legs is a distressing condition causing a variety of sensations in the leg which makes it necessary to move the legs constantly.  This occurs frequently at night …

which greatly disturbs sleep.  Whilst the cause of restless legs syndrome is not clear in all cases there are a large number of restless legs sufferers who find the symptoms disappear or improve when their varicose veins are treated.

Varicose veins are easily treated these days with non surgical techniques such as laser (endovenous laser ablation) or injection (ultrasound guided sclerotherapy).  Both procedures are available from Palm Clinic in Auckland.

Breast reduction with liposuction

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Many women find large breasts more of a pain than an asset. Neck and back pain are common problems and exercise can be impeded. Previously breast reduction surgery was the only option but now breast reduction can be performed without surgery and therefore without the characteristic T bone scar that surgery creates.

Liposuction breast reduction removes fat from the breast and significant breast reductions can be achieved in this way. The small cannulas that remove the fat enter through tiny incisions under the breast and when these heal they cannot be seen.

When the fat is removed a breast lift also occurs as the weight of the breast is reduced. Young women love the fact there are no tell tale scars and older women love the relief of troubling symptoms.

Why Appearance Medicine?

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As Appearance Medicine is becoming more popular and widespread, I have many friends ask me “is Appearance Medicine right for me?”

While this is an individual choice and everybody is different, my answer is usually a resounding “YES!” From my younger clients where the focus is more on enhancing current features (eyes, lips, cheeks) to the older clients where the focus is more on restoring features that may have diminished somewhat, there is something for everyone.

Essentially it’s something new that we can offer to make you feel better, look more attractive and feel energised. More importantly we can do this in a safe, subtle and significant way.

So when asked by my friends ‘why appearance medicine?’, my answer is ‘why wouldn’t you?’

Skin care made easy

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I am often amazed at the marketing power out there that drives women (and men) to spend an absolute fortune on skin care. A friend of mine recently asked me what’s good to use on your face, and she told me her mother had a $1500 tub of face cream! I just about fell off my chair. I don’t doubt that that product is good, but in my mind there is no need to spend anywhere near this much on good, proven skin care.

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Does Fraxel hurt?

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Quite often my patients remark that they are impressed by the results of Fraxel but concerned about the pain factor. At Palm Clinic we do our utmost to make your experience welcoming and painless.

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Grow longer, thicker and darker eyelashes

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Palm Clinic will be the first clinic in New Zealand to offer a new prescription medicine that is capable of growing your eyelashes longer, thicker and darker. 

Better than mascara or eyelash tattooing as these are your own lashes.

Do I have to be my ideal body weight to have liposuction?

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This is the most common question I get asked by clients considering liposuction. The answer is “in an ideal world it would be great if your were ideal body weight, toned and just had tiny areas of fat spoiling the image”.

In the real world most people are struggling with their weight, and liposuction of stubborn areas of fat can give you a real boost in self esteem and confidence to get back to the gym and sort out your nutrition. So you can get to your ideal body weight first or use liposuction as a stimulant to achieve what can be a very difficult goal for most people. Your choice! You will get good results either way.

Varicose Veins and Restless Legs

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Restless legs can be really distressing.

They usually happen in the evening and can make sleeping really difficult. It feels like you don’t know where to put the legs and they can be associated with a twitchy feeling so that the legs need to be moved frequently. The cause is not known and is probably multi factorial. Magnesium deficiency can be relevant for some people.

Of interest to Palm Clinic we have noted that many of our varicose veins patients also have restless legs and following treatment of the varicose veins with endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) or ultrasound guided sclerotherapy (UGS), the restless legs syndrome has improved with treatment of the varicose veins.

Botox® for excessive sweating- the bench test

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Excessive sweating is a common problem that you no longer have to put up with.

I had Botox® treatment to my palms to treat hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). I had suffered with this for years, especially over the summer months. I’m delighted with the results… and noticed recently that I can now leave my hands on the black reception desk at Palm Clinic and not leave wet marks behind- the bench test!

Botox® works by blocking the message from the nerve to the sweat gland, thereby inhibiting sweating. The results for excessive sweating can last up to one year. Another popular area for treatment is the armpits.

Botox® and Dysport are Prescription Medicines containing 100 units of clostridium botulinum Type A toxin complex for injection. It is used for the treatment of severe frown lines of the face. It should be administered only by trained medical professionals. Arrange a consultation to discuss the benefits/risks of this procedure in appearance medicine. Cautions: people with defective neuromuscular transmission disorders, presence of infection at site of injection, glaucoma, pregnancy and lactation. Possible side effects include headaches, pain, burning or redness at injection site, local muscle weakness including drooping eyelids, lack of feeling and nausea. If you have side effects or concerns speak to a doctor. A charge applies. Note: Botox® and Dysport treatment lasts about 4 months and after this time further courses of treatment could be necessary. Arrange a consultation to discuss your own situation.

1 Benedetto A. The Cosmetic Uses of Botulinum toxin type A. Int J Dermatol 1999, 38:6641.655

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Botox®  is a prescription medicine for the treatment of frown lines, horizontal forehead lines and crow’s feet round the eyes. Botox® has risks and benefits. Ask your doctor if Botox® is right for you. If you have side effects, see your doctor. You will need to pay for Botox® and clinic fees will apply. For details on precautions & side effects consult your healthcare professional or the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Botox® treatment lasts about 4 months and further courses of treatment may be necessary. Should only be administered by trained medical professionals.(Contains botulinum toxin A 50,100 & 200 units). Allergan (NZ) Limited, Auckland.

Juvederm Ultra™ & Juvederm Ultra Plus™ are medical devices Class III for the filling of medium size and deep facial wrinkles by injection into the skin and for creating definition and volume in the lips. Contains 24mg/mL. cross-linked hyaluronic acid. Juvederm has risks and benefits. Cautions: Use in an area that has been treated with another dermal filler, people with autoimmune disease, or who are pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18 years of age or have an increased susceptibility to keloid formation and hypertrophic scarring. People on blood thinning medicines. Possible side effects: injection site inflammatory reactions (redness/swelling, itching/pain on pressure) induration or nodules; discolouration; weak filling effect. If you have side effects or concerns speak to your doctor. Product and treatment costs will apply. Note: Juvederm treatment lasts about 12-24 months. For product information check with your doctor or product information at Allergan (NZ) Limited, Auckland.