Summer Science - Understand how to choose an effective Sunscreen. Written by: Dr. Serena Cardoso DipPEC (SA), BHSc, MB BCh (WITS) Light from the sun causes premature skin aging and wrinkling (photoaging) and increases the risk of skin cancer (photo carcinogenesis) because of radiation, specifically, ultraviolet radiation (UV). Sunscreen helps protect the skin from this radiation [...]
The trend of rising lollipop breast reduction surgery especially in younger patients - Written By D.r NerinaWilkinsonMBChB (Stell) M.MedFC PLAST (SA) My approach towards breast surgery in all patients is to create a natural result, as the patients today desire beautifully shaped breasts that do not look operated. Young ladies want to be able to [...]
EYELight360 BLEPHAROPLASTY: Written by D.r NerinaWilkinsonMBChB (Stell) M.MedFC PLAST (SA) Beautiful Eyes have always drawn me to people’s faces. I love traveling and photography and often I find myself zooming in on complete strangers' eyes to captivate their natural beauty. This is the reason I developed the EYELight360TM Blepharoplasty When your eyes stand out [...]
Home care products: Necessity, luxury or marketing ploy? Written By: Dr. Marisa Heyns MBChB (UCT), MSc Aesthetic Medicine and Therapeutics This question, I am sure, you ask yourself each time you visit your skin clinic, or retail store when you are confronted with isles and isles of the skin care products. It is a [...]
Everything you need to know about the Breast Lift,written by: Dr NerinaWilkinsonMBChB (Stell) M.MedFC PLAST (SA) The rising trend of the breast lift According to a new survey, requests for the breast lift surgery has sky-rocketed of late, even outpacing breast implants by two to- one. Dr Nerina Wilkinson discusses this procedure and its rising [...]
Everything you need to know about Micro-Needling by: Dr. Serena Cardoso DipPEC (SA), BHSc, MB BCh (WITS) Micro-needling (MN) is the buzz treatment in cosmetic dermatology at the moment. It has shown efficacy for wrinkles, skin tightening, pigmentation and scars. It performs multiple functions in skin rejuvenation and can be seen as a two-in-one treatment: [...]
Breast Implants: Forever and Always… Written by: Dr. Nerina Wilkinson – MBChB (Stell), FCS Plast (SA) Meet Sandy one of our patients who had a breast augmentation procedure 12 years ago: She firstly didn’t know that implants don’t last a lifetime, she has a capsular leak (how did that happen?), she has no money [...]
Let’s Talk Intimate Wellness - Written By Dr. Marisa Heyns MBChB (UCT), MSc Aesthetic Medicine and Therapeutics So, how is your sex life? I am sure that is the last thing you expect to read off an aesthetic blog. Perhaps you have asked that question or answered it only in the confines of a [...]
The Mommy Makeover - Getting your pre-pregnancy body back. Written by: Dr. Nerina Wilkinson – MBChB (Stell), FCS Plast (SA) August is Women’s month. This is an opportunity to celebrate women's achievements and the important role that women play in society. South Africa commemorates Women’s Day on 9th August as a tribute to the more than 20 000 [...]
Chemical Peels: Understanding how they can be of benefit to your skin - By: Dr. Serena Cardoso DipPEC (SA), BHSc, MB BCh (WITS) Chemical peels have long been used to reduce photoaging and other visible signs of aging. Through their exfoliating action they can improve skin’s appearance by reducing dryness, poor texture, acne, scars, pigmentation, [...]
