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Issue 44 / WINTER 2021
Summer
bodies are
made in winter!
Winter 2021 has well and truly arrived, but
it’s no time to hide under the covers. We’re
encouraging greater restoration, rejuvenation
and body focus across the cooler months –
summer will be here before we blink. So, for
those seeking a facial refresh, we touchdown
on why winter is the best time to peel back
those layers. And, with temperatures on the
down low, there’s no better season to lock
in a skin check whilst skin activity is settled
and new spots are easier to identify. Speaking
of activity, our clinic is a hive of hustle and
bustle: we welcome a new nurse Mandy and
receptionist Emma to our team, two of our
nurses headed to the annual Plastic Nurses
Symposium – they share their insight and
highlights below, and also praise for our
cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon,
Brandon Adams, who was a guest speaker
a warm at the event – delivering expertise on the
intricacies of free flap surgery. A busy winter –
Mandy welcome to: but a rewarding one!
PLASTICS NURSE
The rewarding nature of nursing
Connecting with people face-to-
is what Mandy values most about
face and discovering the intricacies
her career. With busy days serving
in surgical and post-surgical care,
of the human body – and what Plastic
makes it tick! – are the key benefits
and playing mum to a full-on Surgery Nurses
of working at a plastic surgery
household, Mandy is not one SYMPOSIUM 2021
clinic, says our new receptionist
to stand still. So, it is the quiet,
Emma. A passionate learner, Bay
personal and moving experiences
she shares with patients – whether
Emma of Plenty explorer, mum and wife,
Our nurses Angela
RECEPTIONIST Emma cherishes her front-of-house
it’s for cosmetic surgery, lesion and Mandy attend
role for the opportunities it brings
removal or burn treatment – this year’s inaugural
– assisting patients to ensure
seeing their reactions and playing symposium, an event
their journey is comfortable and
a part in life changing moments, that has been linking
rewarding, and keeping the clinic
she holds fast to. With near two plastic surgeons and
running at its optimum. Alongside
decades of nursing tucked under nurses across Australasia
her role at Da Vinci, Emma keeps
her belt, there’s nothing Mandy for over 15 years,
physically and mentally fit with
would change about her journey creating connections,
regular pilates and yoga sessions,
to-date – nursing has delivered strengthening thought-
and believes her second career
her a focus on people and train and imparting
calling would be as a breath
opportunities to travel. However, innovation in the field
specialist because she has a real
if a twist of fate had seen her turn of cosmetic and
interest in helping people through
in another vocation direction, plastic surgery.
stress, anxiety and breathing
she believes she may have Check out what our nurses
related disorders.
taken up teaching! had to share over the page.
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What are the key benefits of participation?
—Angela: Updating our clinical knowledge and gaining
insight into other practising professionals is what makes
this such an invaluable event – and the opportunity to
network and interact with other plastic nurses.
What was presented that stood out in terms of new
studies and findings, and stand out speakers?
—A: There was an update on gender affirmation surgery,
and a focus on teamwork and planning, also Dr Heather
Le Croq presented on plastic surgery in war terrorism –
which was really insightful. When we think war terrorism,
we think shattered body parts, and it’s incredible the
intricate reconstructions that can be applied to correct
them. Many of the injuries showcased didn’t look like
they could be survivable let alone reconstructable.
—Mandy: I really enjoyed listening to Dr Amelia Boncher
eye spy the
who discussed free flaps, and Dr Katarzyna Mackenzie
presentation on blephs/aging skin – she was both
passionate and funny!
—A: Our cosmetic and reconstrive plastic surgeon
Brandon Adams delivered riveting information on
what happens with free flaps and how micro surgery is
spots this winter
engaged. The free flaps process is incredible – taking a
portion of skin and muscle from one area of the body
to cover a defect on another part of the body. And, this
is actually performed at Grace hospital by Brandon and
Adam Bialostocki.
There’s no better the highest rates of melanoma
in the world. According to the
time to address skin cancer index, published
Were there any controversial subject matters raised? skin matters than by Derma Plus, near 2,500
—M: Dr Michelle Locke discussed breast implant illness when the weather new melanoma cases are
– and symptoms that women experience which they
dial turns down. diagnosed every year Down
attribute to their implants. Many women don’t have Under. “Melanoma can strike
medical proof, but when they remove their implants, Why? “Because skin lesions
at any age,” says Adam.
they find relief. can be easier to examine once
“The deeper the tumour
—A: There was discussion focused on the management our summer skin behaviours
growth, the greater the risk of
of the White Island tragedy and the importance of have settled down, for exam-
spread. Melanoma can present
planning, being organised, and ensuring you have an ple sun freckling and tanning
itself on any part of the body
emergency plan available. that occurs on sun-exposed
and spread rapidly too, which
skin,” explains Adam Bialos-
is why skin specialists are so
Looking forward, what practice/advice will you be tocki, Da Vinci Plastic Surgery
adept at examining all hidden
applying to your work at Da Vinci Plastic Surgery Clinic? Clinic’s cosmetic and recon-
areas.”
—A: The importance of observing and monitoring structive plastic surgeon, and
And, this winter season don’t
wounds during the healing process. skin cancer expert. “When we
forget to stay covered when
start pulling on the winter lay-
Why is this symposium such a stalwart of the plastic
you are skiing down the moun-
ers, we’re less likely to notice
surgery calendar? tain slopes or planning a day
changes in moles – or any new
—A: It highlights just how varied the plastics speciality of snow fun. UV rays reflect-
moles – and unusual skin be-
is. It helps us to see what happens in one acute setting ing off snow can have just as
haviour. So, being vigilant with
before patients come to see us further into their journey, damaging effect on our skin as
skin checks is essential.”
and reminds us of the different specialities that are all in warmer months, so keep up
While the most common skin
part of that one patient journey – and the sunscreen application – 30
cancer is basal cell carcinoma –
how vital teamwork, planning, great care SPF+ a must! To lock in your
which is typically slow growing
and communication are to them. skin check and for all skin can-
– squamous cell carcinoma and
cer surgical needs, speak
melanoma can grow rapidly.
to our team of experts.
And, New Zealand has one of
Mr Brandon Adams was a guest
speaker at the 2021 Symposium
peel back
to restore
To ensure you achieve A peel also assists
that summer glow and with fighting those
shine into the Silly Season light wrinkles and fine
– get peeling! Addressing lines, reducing skin
your skin in the cooler discolouration, freckles
months – exfoliating away and even age spots.
the dull and dead skin And, because skin can
cells – means improved be more sensitive to
skin tone and texture, and sun following a chemical
a rejuvenated you come peel, scheduling your
Christmas. A chemical appointment in winter –
peel may sound invasive when daylight hours are
but its approach is gentle. fewer and temps cooler
By applying a solution of – allows optimal skin
alpha-hydroxy acid to the recovery conditions. Reach
outer most layer of the out to our cosmetic nurses
Botox® skin, you ‘peel’ away the
old and allow healthy new
to discuss a chemical peel
solution that befits your
to redefine skin to shine through. skin type, needs and goals.
and help the
daily grind!
If you’re wanting a slimmer jawline
or wanting to put an end to teeth
Breast revision —
grinding – there’s a cosmetic
treatment that can do both.
a change for the better
Botox® injections help to weaken The demand for breast revision surgery continues to surge
the masseter muscle of the jaw – in popularity as more women seek to improve appearance and
the one responsible for clenching breast contours, or remedy problems that have arisen from
and grinding – to alleviate pain and implants or surrounding tissue. For cosmetic and reconstructive
also slim the muscle – creating a plastic surgeon Adam Bialostocki, who is a specialist breast
narrower lower face and sleeker surgeon, breast revision is high on his list of procedures.
appearance. Botox® to this area “Women will opt for replacement to correct asymmetries or the
can also be used in conjunction appearance of breasts post-child birth or after weight loss, or
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with non-invasive Belkyra® because they are unhappy with results from previous surgery,
injections to melt away excess for example they should have had a lift in conjunction with
in the chin area – for good! The initial breast augmentation,” explains Adam. “Revision
result? A chiselled, sculpted and can include implant replacement, a mastopexy – breast
rejuvenated lower face – now that’s lift, and/or lipo-filling.” Regardless of breast goals,
worth smiling about. seeking a qualified and specialist breast surgeon to
perform surgery, is essential. “Surgery performed by
a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons,
ensures best results, trusted expertise and greater
peace-of-mind.”
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