Dermal fillers are becoming more and more popular, as word spreads about this anti-aging treatment.

However, like most things which involve appearance medicine, there are a lot of myths and half-truths out there. Many people don’t know what dermal fillers are, or how they are used.
​
Continuing on with our “myths” features, this week we clear up some of the assumptions about dermal fillers, and set the record straight about their use in appearance medicine.

Acne is a very common condition, affecting around 1-in-3 people at some time during their lives.

But even for something so prevalent, this disease is still not fully understood by most people, and there are a lot of myths surrounding the condition.
​
Hopefully this article puts to bed some of those myths 

We’ve all heard of Botox, but we’ve also all heard the rumours and myths surrounding this common appearance medicine treatment.

At Vein and Skin Clinic, we have been working with Botox for years, literally giving thousands of treatments in that time. We have heard many different questions about Botox from people, most of them based on misconceptions or half-truths.
​
We want to set the record straight on Botox injections, so we’ve taken the top 5 myths surrounding the treatment and busted them for good.

You’ve probably heard the phrase appearance medicine used in relation to doctors or medical practices, but what exactly is appearance medicine, and why is it different from “regular” medicine?

Unfortunately, New Zealand has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with melanoma being one of the more common types.
​
The good news is, if it’s caught early, it can be curable.

The “winter itch” as it’s known in the cosmetic industry, is a condition which leaves skin tight, itchy, and blotchy.
​
The cold, dry, windy weather draws the moisture from your skin, leaving it dry, flaky and exposed. This can lead to a range of issues, but most noticeably, a breaking out of facial veins, leaving a permanent “blush”.

For many people, unwanted hair can be embarrassing. Many women suffer from unwanted facial hair, while it’s common for men to have hairy hands, feet, or back which they’re desperate to be free of.
​
Until recently, constant shaving or painful waxing was the only way to get rid of unwanted hair, but fortunately laser hair removal has changed the game.

​Snoring is very common amongst the general population, but the real tragedy of the condition, and one which makes it unique, is how the symptoms of snoring affect others and not just the sufferer. 

There are very few things in life that can destroy a person’s confidence more than acne.

The condition is mostly prevalent in teenagers, who are already at their most self-conscious, but can continue, or even start, well into adulthood.

Acne treatments have come a long way in recent years, but the condition is still common, and even on the rise. Millions of people suffer every day from acne, with 25% of men and 50% of women affected by it at some point in their lives. 
​
The good news is, our acne treatments can control even the most severe cases, giving you a confidence boost you never knew was possible. 

There is an unfair and incorrect stereotype that appearance medicine is only for women. And while it is true that the majority of clients in the industry are female, appearance medicine treatments for men is a growing business, worth billions globally each year.

Modern men are much more aware of their appearance than their forefathers were, generally because their fathers and grandfathers didn’t have to worry about how they looked.

In today’s modern world, most men have jobs in front of a computer, and a more mature gentleman may find himself wanting to keep up with the younger competition coming through the ranks.
​
Busy professionals want to look and feel their best, and appearance medicine is a great way to do that.