FABULOUS FAT Written by: Dr. Nerina Wilkinson – MBChB (Stell), FCS Plast (SA) Winter is the time when I love to bring out the hot chocolate and all the other comfort foods. A warm bed also seems so much more enticing than an early morning gym class. This “winter fat” has always been “the enemy”. [...]
Lumecca – our Knight in Intense Pulsed Light armour: Written By Dr. Marisa Heyns MBChB (UCT), MSc Aesthetic Medicine and Therapeutics The Cape Town winter has finally settled in and our skins can take a bit of a breather after fighting off the harsh UV rays of Summer. Unfortunately, a lot of us may not have [...]
FACE LIFT TRENDS Written by: Dr Nerina Wilkinson – MBChB (Stell), FCS Plast (SA) The face and neck are parts of the body most exposed to the elements and are therefore most affected by the aging process. Until recently the conventional facelift was the treatment of choice to improve the signs of [...]
Fractora - fractional radiofrequency for skin tightening by: Dr Serena Cardoso DipPEC (SA), BHSc, MB BCh (WITS) Fractora (aka Microneedling Radiofrequency) is a new and exciting high tech treatment that works through tiny laser-emitting needles, combining the antiaging power of controlled wound healing and the physics of deep tightening, thermal energy. It shows great promise [...]
The New Face of Intimate Wellness - Regenerative Intimate Treatments as discussed in A2 Magazine Issue 26 Written by: Dr Nerina Wilkinson - MBChB (Stell), FCS Plast (SA) Today, we live in a world where women are taking control. Discussing recent experiences of non-surgical treatments like Botulinum Toxin and facial fillers are [...]
The Good Hair Day Campaign by: Dr Serena Cardoso DipPEC (SA), BHSc, MB BCh (WITS) I got my hair cut this week. My hair dresser insisted there were split ends to remove. As usual this led to a rigorous back and forth which she won (she usually does) and half an hour later I was [...]
The who’s who in PRP treatment options - Written By: Dr Marisa Heyns MBChB (UCT), MSc Aesthetic Medicine and Therapeutics. If you are in the know when it comes to Platelet rejuvenation or PRP treatments ( the ‘vampire facial’ for those of you who are Twilight or Khardashian obsessed ), you are well aware of [...]
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 [...]
