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Regular column addressing a range of medical questions printed in local magazines The Causeway, The Kumeu Courier and The Westerly.

HOW LONG DOES FILLER LAST?

Every gel on the market varies in terms of firmness and in general, the firmer the filler, the longer it lasts.

In addition to its well-known function of relaxing muscles, it can also stop sweat glands from working so is a great treatment for sweating

Dermal filler is a fantastic tool used to replace volume and enhance structure to achieve facial harmony.

Results tend to last approximately 3-4 months, however this is dependent on a few factors.

Botulinum toxin comes in many forms, manufactured differently by different brands. “Botox®” was a clever name coined by the company Allerga

What is the best skincare regime? Anon, Whenuapai. Skincare is complex. There is a lot of noise in the market with zero regulation. ...

What is filler made of? Anon, Whenuapai. Dermal filler is commonly made of Hyaluronic Acid (HA). HA naturally occurs in our tissues...

What is Botox®? Anon, Whenuapai . A great question. Many assume they know as it's well splashed over the media, however I imagine many...