I’m always struck by the heroism of our breast reconstruction patients. These amazing ladies have had the diagnosis we all dread. They have heard the words “you have breast cancer”. Like true heroes, they don’t give up the fight. They...
By Dr Dewald Coolen When faced with a diagnosis of breast cancer – or any other form of cancer – your first thought will be your survival. Our minds tend to gravitate toward the worst possibilities and although this is normal,...
NOT ALL LUMPS ARE CANCER Anna Magee shares her experience While following our Titillating Tuesday Tips you find a lump in your breast. Your first thought is "I have cancer". Your heart sinks and you rush to see your doctor. The good...
Dermapen The treatment creates thousands of tiny micro punctures in the dermis area of the skin which in turn, through this controlled injury, stimulates your own fibroblast cells to produce more collagen and hyaluronic acid. This assists in improving fine lines...
Silhouette soft thread lift By Dr Cordula Winkler Women and men, between the ages of 40 and 50, have a number of choices with regards to non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures. The better-known options, such as Botox and facial fillers, offer fantastic results....
SHELDENE’S THOUGHTS ON… When rejuvenation surgery becomes appropriate We get plenty enquiries about what can be done to rejuvenate the face. At Somerset Surgery, we have the full gamut of treatments available – from minimally invasive treatments at MASC Laser Clinic to...
BEFORE & AFTER Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation Mounia came to us with concerns about post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) marks caused by an accidental spill of pool acid on parts of her face and arms. She was worried these darker marks would be with her for...
Becoming who you choose to become I recently read this quote by Carl Jung: "I am not what has happened to me. I am what I choose to become." This resonated deeply with me as I recognise it as the motivation...
This month we celebrate Mother’s Day. You may even raise a glass of bubbles to your beloved mom at Sunday's lunch. Legend has it that the coupe glass – the traditional bowl-shaped champagne glass – was moulded from Marie Antoinette's left...
ADVICE TO SHARE WITH YOUR DAUGHTER Extend your SPF down your neck and over your chest and shoulders. Do this every day, regardless of the weather. Don’t sleep on your side, as this causes wrinkles on your cleavage. Rather sleep...
Treasure your loved ones In a recent TED talk Robert Waldinger, an American psychiatrist and Professor at Harvard Medical School, discusses his findings from a 75-year-long Harvard study on adult happiness. Turns out it has nothing to do with money or...
MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL Receive 10% off when you spoil Mom with any décolleté rejuvenation treatment during May. Valid until 31 May 2016 TREATMENT SPECIAL Treat yourself to any MASC treatment and receive 10% off any 2+ products you purchase. Valid until 31 May 2016. CONTACT US: Contact...