WHY SHOULD YOU SEE A SKIN CANCER SPECIALIST IN AUCKLAND? New Zealand, including Auckland, has some of the highest levels of UV radiation in the world due to its geographical location and thinner ozone layer. Prolonged exposure to UV rays significantly increases the...

CIGARETTES AND VAPING-IMPACT ON PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURES In recent years, vaping has gained popularity as an alternative to cigarette smoking. While many people consider it a safer option, its impact on general health and the success of surgery, remains a topic of...

WHAT HAPPENS DURING SKIN CANCER REMOVAL? What to expect at your appointment On your first visit, you usually have a full skin examination. Dr Mackenzie the decide if and how a skin lesion needs to be treated. Your care and treatment depends on the type cancer you...

MELANOMA AND SKIN CANCER MYTHS There are some common misconceptions when it comes to skin cancer, including, malignant melanoma; from the safety of sunbeds to the risk levels for different demographic groups. Education is key for improving skin cancer survival rates....

TRIGGER FINGER: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT FOR QUICK RELIEF Trigger finger or thumb is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and a sensation of locking or catching when you bend and straighten your finger. The condition is also known as “stenosing tenosynovitis.”...

WHY DO WE USE DRAINS IN PLASTIC SURGERY When it comes to operative technique, few topics have had as much controversy as drains in plastic surgery. Drains are small plastic tubes which are placed in the operative field—face, breast, or abdomen—to remove fluid that...