New Year Skin Resolutions Written By: Dr Marisa Heyns MBChB (UCT), MSc Aesthetic Medicine and Therapeutics. We are full steam ahead into the new year and almost ready to tick off the first month of 2019! And to most of us, 2019 seems to be a year of reflection. With the 10 year photo challenge [...]
We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions regarding our breast implants procedure, if you are concerned about the potential well being of your implants we have all the answers you need to know. IF I HAVE IMPLANTS BUT THEY ARE NOT PIP – ARE THERE PROBLEMS WITH ANY OTHER BRANDS? No reasons for [...]
Written by: Dr Nerina Wilkinson - MBChB (Stell), FCS Plast (SA) Really beautiful and perfect breasts are a rarity in women, however the media present these very rare exceptions as the standard for breasts. No wonder many women are constantly seeking treatments to enhance and change the shape of their breasts. Prosthetic breast implants have [...]
Written by: Dr Serena Cardoso - BHSc, MBChB (Wits), DipPEC (SA) Medical internship is not for the faint of heart and the initial months were particularly taxing. One thing no one teaches young doctors is basic accounting principles or financial savvy and after a rigorous initiation, I thought it best at the time to spend [...]
Written By: Dr Marisa Heyns MBChB (UCT), MSc Aesthetic Medicine and Therapeutics It might not feel like it, but summer is almost around the corner, and although we might not always admit to it – deep down inside some of us want to be able to show off those healthy glowing sun kissed skins. The [...]
Written by: Dr Serna Cardoso - BHSc, MBChB (Wits), DipPEC (SA) 1st Appointment: The Bridal Doctor Consultation When: 6 months to go Who: Dr Cardoso and Dr Nerina Wilkinson SKIN’s therapists. What: Skin consult, VISIA Complexion Analysis, customized home skin care regime, 6 month treatment plan drawn up Cost: R800 MEDICAL SKIN ASSESSMENT: [...]
Written by: Dr Serena Cardoso - BHSc, MBChB (WITS), DipPEC (SA) I’m getting married! The three words every women wants to gloat about over dinner with friends and it’s something I certainly do! It’s such an exciting time in one’s life and can also be a little stressful, bridezilla anyone? There are vast amounts of [...]
Written by: Dr Nerina Wilkinson - MBChB (Stell), FCS Plast (SA) A youthful face is a face with beautiful soft curves created by perfectly placed volume and a radiant skin. To therefore achieve a totally rejuvenating effect it is of utmost importance to correct both volume and skin quality. I see so many patients who [...]
Vaginal Laser. Written By: Dr Serena Cardoso - BHSc, MB BCh (WITS), DipPEC (SA). Jenna* is statuesque, funny and frank. She appears to be in her late 40s and often talks about her husband in our consultations. On the surface they seem to be incredibly happy together and very much in love. However, at a [...]
Written by Dr Marisa Heyns - MBChB (UCT), MSc Aesthetic Medicine and Therapeutics WHAT ARE PRP REJUVENATION TREATMENTS? The Vampire Facial has become synonymous with the Khardashians’ and other uber conscious fashionistas’ beauty treatments. For most of the clients that know me, I tend to err on the side of caution with treatments that create [...]
