My family is used to me always going on about being sun safe. “Where’s your hat? Sunscreen on? Sunscreen with you to reapply?” Etc. Of course this is because I spend every day fixing up sun damage in clinic, treating redness and broken vessels, pigmentation, cutting...
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Fillers, Fillers, Fillers!
While dermal fillers can be a part of our approach to healthy glowing skin at the Mayah Clinic, they are not the only tool. We are about SKIN and there is a lot more to achieving and maintaining beautiful skin than injecting fillers in it. And then there is the...
Let’s talk about stress and the affects
Stress, anxiety and depression. There is enough going on in our world these days for most of us to have experienced these. I’ve had plenty of stress myself over the last 12 months! Have you noticed that it does affect your skin as well? Stress and its affect on gut...
Makeup Tips
Do you find sometimes you get stuck following trends you see in the media, or just repeating ways of doing makeup that you have done for many years? Well let me suggest a few things to think about. 1/ EYEBROWS The trend has been thick, dark, perfectly defined brows....
Let’s talk about Post Treatment with Dr Holmes
It is confusing in Australia that non-medical clinicians can do treatments that in other countries can only be performed by medical staff but that doesn’t change this fact. For example, these may be using prescription drugs (dermal fillers and antiwrinkle medication...
Eye Lash Conditioners – What is the price of long lashes?
We all want beautiful long lashes! A lot of us spend time every morning applying mascara to enhance those lashes. Some of us might use eye lash extensions ( of course long term use of extensions will certainly damage lashes). Now we also have Lash Lift technology...
What are DNA Repair Enzymes?
DNA Repair Enzymes! Technology in genetics is an amazing and exciting frontier! What has been discovered in gene science is certainly pointing towards a total change in our approach to disease and health into the future. Telomeres, Epigenomes, DNA repair, stem cell...
What you need to know about Vaginal Rejuvenation
The discussion around “vaginal rejuvenation” is really hotting. But its also confused somewhat by social media, Kardashians and “designer vagina” promotions! Still, gynaecological symptoms women live with is now being talked about, and that’s good! If men had to put...
Let’s Talk About Acne.
Acne is such a common problem that it is sometimes dismissed as unimportant. Nothing could be further from the truth. Anyone who has suffered themselves, or seen a loved one suffer with acne knows the truth. Acne sucks! It Is painful, can cause scarring and skin...
How to look after your skin in the sun
Australians love the great outdoors. Here on Lake Macquarie, with the sunlight bouncing off the water we can fish, jetski, waterski, walk, run, ride bikes, sail - the list goes on! But! - All this fun in the sun can take its toll on our skin. We asked Dr. Kathryn...
Let’s Talk About Products at the Mayah Clinic
Dr. Kathryn Holmes, The Mayah Clinic At The Mayah Clinic we carry several skincare ranges. These are all researched highly active and effective ranges. So why do we need them all? It is because we are not all the same, and our needs and our preferences in skincare can...
How to save your Winter Skin
Perhaps you have noticed stuff going on with your skin lately. Why is your skin more sensitive, drier, flaky, red? What’s with peeling feet? Crinkly leg skin? Dandruff? Temperatures drop, heaters and air conditioners turn on and winds whip up this time of year. It can...
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Cosmetic Skin Treatments
Last updated: 24 June 2024 Often in pregnancy you are unable to use/have your regular skin care & skin treatments. Then, we you have made it through those months of pregnancy, you often feel like your glow is missing! You will have to put a hold on a lot of active...
Skin Microbiome
This year we have heard a lot about bugs. Well, one particular type of bug I guess, the coronavirus. (which - just saying - is real and not a population controlling conspiracy!) But I want to discuss other types of bugs that are GOOD for our health - vital in fact!...
Clearing up Cleansers!
Clearing Up Cleansers! Lets keep our skin glowing this Autumn! Summer takes it's toll on skin with the sun, salt and chlorine. But the cold drier air of Autumn can really dry you out. So what to do? Your cleansing routine can really make a difference to your skin....
The Cosmetic News Report
The Cosmetic medicine industry is not as regulated as it should be in Australia. In fact, regulations are different from state to state for certain treatments. This may be putting patients at risk. But every now and then we hear of something that does get picked up....
Let’s talk about Mould with Dr Holmes
First it was Covid mask acne, now its mould rashes! If you think you haven't got mould in your house recently, and you live in eastern NSW you are probably just not looking hard enough. With days of higher than 90% humidity (my friend and I were comparing experiences...
What skincare products really work?
There is so much confusion in the world of skincare products. It's really hard to sort through the aisle at your local chemist or the counter at David Jones knowing who to believe! But the truth is that some products do work! So it is worth a little effort...
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