As summer wraps up this year, it seems we’re going to have another record – one of our hottest ever.

And with the year before officially the hottest on record, this trend is a sign that we better prepare for even hotter temperatures for longer periods in the years ahead.

And while this might be great for family days out at the beach, it’s bad news for your skin.

New Zealand already has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world, and with temperatures soaring Kiwis need to be aware of the dangers of sunburn more than ever.

Skin conditions are one of the most common medical complaints in the world today. With a range of conditions out there affecting people in different ways and to varying degrees, it’s impossible to have one single treatment that fits all.
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Each skin condition brings its own issues, causes, and treatments.
We’ve put together 3 of the most common skin complaints, their causes, and what can be done to help.

Unfortunately, New Zealand has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with melanoma being one of the more common types.
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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.
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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”.

About 60% of your body is made up of water. For a lot of people this doesn’t make sense, but think of it this way; you can go three weeks without food, but only three days without water. That’s how important it is to your body.

Dermal fillers are growing in popularity as word spreads of this non-surgical, anti-aging treatment. 
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It may seem like the latest trend, but our experienced doctor and cosmetic nurses have been using dermal fillers for more than 20 years. 

We still tend to only stock dermal fillers approved by the New Zealand Society of Cosmetic Medicine (NZSCM).

We all know that our bodies change as we get older, but those changes come in many different forms and from many diverse sources. Some of those changes we can do something about, while others are just the natural ageing process.

Suffering from acne can destroy a person’s self-confidence, and it’s not only teenagers who are affected by it. Millions suffer daily and many spend their entire lives combating this common skin disease.

​The good news is, acne prevention and management has progressed in leaps and bounds in the past decade, with new products and treatments showing improved results year on year. Our Clinic offers modern, advanced treatments to control and treat virtually every case of acne. Our latest treatments can even control severe acne, resulting in clear skin and improved confidence and self-esteem.

​New Zealand has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, in fact relative to population, it’s the highest.

Most Kiwis will be quick to tell you it’s because of the hole in the ozone layer, or that the ozone is “thinner” here. While this isn’t strictly true, the country does get more than its fair share of UV exposure, with peak UV intensities around 40% greater than at comparable latitudes in Europe. 

​The Vein and Skin Clinic are experts when it comes to Photorejuvenation treatment. We utilise various methods including Lumenis M22 IPL, Quantum IPL, Fraxel (Laser) and Omnilux (LED) to make your skin more youthful in appearance.