THE SUN: UV AWARENESS – BY DR VERNON CHING, PRECISION AESTHETICS
July is UV Awareness month. Despite the weather being cold one is tempted to stay outdoors for long stretches to enjoy the fresh South African air, and not worry about using sunblock. Here in South Africa, protection from the sun is necessary all year round, for several reasons. THE SUN AND PREMATURE AGING Frequent exposure […]
HOW TO TREAT HYPERPIGMENTATION
Hyperpigmentation is like that distant cousin we all have. You’ve heard stories of them, and you’ve seen pictures, but you’ve never really witnessed them with your own eyes. Then one day, they just show up at your doorstep and won’t leave. Pigmentation has always been there, hiding under the layers of skin or just waiting […]
PROTECTING YOUR CROWINING GLORY WITH THYMUSKIN
Hair loss or thinning hair is a physical condition that has a far-reaching impact on a person’s physical and psychological state. A full head of hair is not something we appreciate enough – it’s only once the possibility of losing it becomes a reality, that we start to realise the effect it has on our […]
WAVE THOSE HAIRY SITUATIONS GOODBYE THIS WINTER
Time is precious, so why would you want to waste it shaving or waxing? Permanent hair removal is a long-term solution for both men and women that want to save time, money and get rid of unwanted hair. But we hear the cogs turning and you asking why now – it’s winter? Here are our […]
VITAMIN A & C – MEET YOUR SKINCARE SUPERHEROES
Vitamin A and C aren’t just vital antioxidants for your health, these two vitamins are also powerhouse skincare ingredients that can help you achieve all your skincare goals. Touted for their ability to smooth out wrinkles, restore tired-looking skin, tackle hyperpigmentation and brighten the skin – vitamin A and C can do no wrong. But […]
LET’S GET PHYSICAL
Did you know that UV radiation is one of the biggest external contributors to photo-ageing? Scientific studies are ongoing, but scientists have found that ultraviolet rays have an undeniable ageing effect on every layer of the skin. Often the exposure that leads to skin damage takes place over many years and the skin that is […]
THE FOUR HOTLINES – BY DR VERNON CHING, PRECISION AESTHETICS
The four hotlines men are targeting to give a bright, relaxed, sharp look are: Eyeline Jawline Waistline Hairline The last four to five years have seen a dramatic trend change with increased acceptance and validation of male aesthetics procedures. From 1997 to 2017 aesthetic procedures have increased by 273%. Men are living longer, are involved […]
NUANGLE NEW
New Ways to Lift and Rejuvenate Your Skin by NuAngle NuAngle is proud to announce the introduction of three new products to its range of medical and aesthetic products. NuAngle Aesthetics is a medical distribution company that proudly distributes respected international brands such as ZO® Skin Health, Thymuskin®, Arthrex®, Sonoma® and Colorescience®. Adding to these […]
DERMAGURU BREAKOUTS
Break-Up with Break-Outs A break-out can seriously get in the way of beautiful skin. Clear, pimple-free skin is something we all dream of having, so when you wake up with a big, red, angry pimple -or two- it’s a nightmare come true. Often, we think that break-outs only happen during those awkward teenage years when […]
SKIN CANCER – BY DR VERNON CHING, PRECISION AESTHETICS
Skin cancer is the most common cancer and is divided into melanotic cancers that involve pigment and Non-Melanoma skin cancers ( NMSC). NMSCs, mostly squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) and basal cell carcinomas (BCCs), generally occur in the elderly population over 50 years of age, and the incidence is increasing. Research estimates that nonmelanoma skin cancer, […]