Yearly Archives: 2012
Anti-wrinkle injections – the brand from Allergan
(The TGA does not allow doctors to advertise or even mention this product by name on a website.Yes I know lots of other doctors get away with it, but they don’t have competitors dobbing them in like I do) … Continue reading
Soft year-long dermal filler – from QMed in Sweden
What is the soft year-long dermal filler from Sweden? It’s a gel-like substance that we inject under lines and wrinkles to fill them in, making them much less visible. Lines and wrinkles represent folds into the skin: fillers help push … Continue reading
Unwanted hair on a man’s back
We’ve been doing laser hair removal on men’s backs since 1999 and with our latest IPL machine we can treat your back faster and more economically than ever. Some clinics will tell you their laser is best, and to avoid … Continue reading
sun protection – two tips
End of summer, more or less, and so today the SMH puts out a quick retrospective of the summer’s top beauty products. http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/beauty/blogs/beauty-beat/best-summer-beauty-products-20120208-1rd7z.html Correctly, there’s an early emphasis on sun protection, with awards going to products from … Continue reading
Make up (&) your mind
MAKE UP is not hard to detect on the face of others. Once perceived, it is never deemed a “natural” look. So, logically, we should think of it as a falsehood, a strategy of deception, right? Seems the … Continue reading
The E-Type Jag
When the kids were little we’d take them Australia Day into the city to wander around and soak up atmosphere. Every Australia Day, parked along College St and Macquarie St you’ll find rows of cars and queues of … Continue reading
Renovator’s delight
Many years ago I did a lot of home visits as a GP, sometimes working for Danny Beran at Eastern Suburbs Medical Service, and working in older established suburbs you would from time to time walk into a “renovator’s … Continue reading
God and courage
At some point, behind a toilet door or hanging in a kitchen, you would have seen a poster with the following prayer: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the … Continue reading
expensive lip repair
Today’s (27.09.11) Herald reports on the unfortunate case of a young woman who was burnt during a dental procedure. Accidents happen, but the professional involved must be held responsible. No doubt. But my question is: how did … Continue reading
Shakespeare on greatness
Interesting article in today’s SMH about obesity. Another one. http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/demonising-damaging-dietary-habits-20110926-1ksbm.html?comments=110#comments The author of course takes the very simple view that junk food causes obesity, and that we all have to just control our eating and we’ll solve … Continue reading
