Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery is one of the most popular procedures performed at Somerset Surgery with at least two performed every week. Dr Toogood answers some common questions. What is eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)? An eyelid lift or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure...
Spring has arrived! Of course, this means that summer is just around the corner and you should be even more generous when you apply your daily sunscreen. Have a look at this video: http://youtu.be/o9BqrSAHbTc If you want to see how your...
On Secretary’s Day, 4 September, we had the opportunity to spoil these lovely ladies with a make-up lesson from Dot Milton and tips on how to enhance their best features. What a pleasure!...
You could WIN a Visia scan and sign-up to MY MASC valued at R300! We know how important it is to look your best on your son or daughter’s Big Day. This prize will put you on the journey to your...
Permanent hair removal Winter is the best time to start laser hair removal so that by the time summer arrives you are enjoying the freedom and confidence of being hair free! Of all the treatments on offer at MASC Laser Clinic,...
All the FAQs What areas can be treated? Your face, neck, chest, arms, underarms, bikini line, back and legs. Does laser work for blonde or red hair? Unfortunately not. The best results are achieved with dark hair on fair skin or skin that has...
Your questions answered Q: I’ve just started laser hair removal treatment. What should I do to ensure the best results? A: Until the redness has resolved, you should avoid the following: applying cosmetics to the treated areas; swimming, especially in pools with chemicals; hot tubs,...
Slowing down - It’s mid-winter and the July school holidays are in full swing… hopefully the cooler weather allows for your fast-paced life to slow down just a bit. One thing you don’t want to slow down, however, is your metabolism....
Help is at hand Do you have painful hands and fingers? Do you experience numbness or itching in the palm of your hand? Or your fingers? Especially your thumb, index and middle finger? Do you wake up feeling the need to...
Find out all you need to know about peels! Q: What is a chemical peel? A: It is a controlled injury caused by a chemical agent of various strengths (glycolic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, retinol, etc.). Superficial skin cells shed to...
Rewarding your future self June is National Men’s Health awareness month. Over the years I’ve come to realise that the men in my life seldom take their health symptoms seriously – hoping that the mark on their skin will “go away...