Sun Myths, Busted: Base Tans, Window UV, and Why It’s Never Too Late to Protect Your Skin New Zealand’s UV levels are very intense. Peak summer UV Index (UVI) is commonly around 12 and can exceed 13 in the far north. Extreme UVI (11+) is associated with high...
Understanding complex skin cancers What makes a skin cancer “Complex”? High-risk location Certain areas of the body are considered high risk because they contain: Critical structures (important vessels, nerves, cartilage) Limited extra skin for closure...
How to Spot Unusual Moles? At first glance, it can be tricky to see how an atypical or unusual mole differs from a normal mole. Below are some warning signs to watch for. We often use the ABCDE rule to identify features that may suggest a mole needs medical attention....
Understanding Squamous Carcinoma What is squamous cell carcinoma? Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) which is often called squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common type of non-melanoma skin cancer. It is derived from cells within the epidermis that...
Why Choose a Plastic Surgeon for Skin Cancer Removal? Many non-plastic surgeons offer skin cancer surgery, but a lot of patients are not aware plastic surgeons do specialise in skin cancer management. There are many reasons why it is more beneficial to have skin...
Breast implant replacement Introduction Breast implant replacement (sometimes called breast implant revision) is a surgical procedure where old breast implants are removed and replaced with new breast implants. It is relatively common procedure performed by plastic...
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